[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 20, 1995)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 65609-65610] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 95-30990] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Mine Safety and Health Administration 30 CFR Parts 18 and 75 RIN 1219-AA65 Requirements for Approval of Flame-Resistant Conveyor Belts AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Proposed Rule; extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In response to requests from the mining community for additional time in which to prepare comments, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is extending the period for public comment on its proposed rule addressing the requirements for approval of flame- resistant conveyor belts to be used in underground mines. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 5, 1996. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA, Room 631, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. [[Page 65610]] Commenters are encouraged to submit comments on a computer disk along with a hard copy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 703-235-1910. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 31, 1995, MSHA published a document in the Federal Register (60 FR 55353) announcing the reopening of the rulemaking record on its proposed standard for flame-resistant conveyor belts used in underground mines. Comment period was scheduled to close on December 15, 1995. By this document, the Agency is extending the comment period to February 5, 1996. All interested parties are encouraged to submit comments prior to that date. Dated: December 15, 1995. J. Davitt McAteer, Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 95-30990 Filed 12-15-95; 4:08 pm] BILLING CODE 4510-43-P