[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 163 (Friday, August 22, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44724-44725]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-22345]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Petitions for Modification
The following parties have filed petitions to modify the
application of mandatory safety standards under section 101(c) of the
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
1. Tanoma Mining Company
[Docket No. M-97-82-C]
Tanoma Mining Company, 1809 Chestnut Avenue, P.O. Box 25,
Barnesboro, Pennsylvania 15714 has filed a petition to modify the
application of 30 CFR 75.1700 (oil and gas wells) to its Tanoma Mine
(I.D. No. 36-06967) located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The
petitioner proposes to plug and mine through oil and gas wells. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as would the mandatory
standard.
2. Eastern Associated Coal Corp.
[Docket No. M-97-83-C]
Eastern Associated Coal Corp., P.O. Box 1233, Charleston, West
Virginia 25324 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR
75.352 (return air courses) to its Harris No. 1/Rocklick Coal Handling
Facility (I.D. No. 46-08610) located in Boone County, West Virginia.
The petitioner proposes to develop a coal handling facility (tunnel)
between two (2) existing preparation plants; Harris Preparation Plant,
MSHA 46-03135, WVDEP 0-72-82, and the Rocklick Preparation Plant, MSHA
46-06448, WVDEP 0-5091-86. The coal handling facility would be
developed by excavation of a coal seam 24-36 inches in thickness and by
excavating 48-60 inches of rock, with the length of the tunnel at
approximately 10,700 feet. The excavation would only be for a short
term project, and the projected construction life twelve (12) to
eighteen (18) months, with no coal removal other than the projected
entries, which would serve only as a coal handling facility and not to
produce coal. The petitioner proposes to mine with a two-entry system
with the conveyor haulageway being located in the return air course as
only one entry is required to facilitate the coal handling facility
conveyor belt. The petitioner proposes to install a carbon monoxide
monitoring system as an early warning fire detection system in the belt
entry and primary escapeway of all two-entry development. The
petitioner asserts that the proposed alternative method would provide
at least the same measure of protection as would the mandatory
standard.
3. Turris Coal Company
[Docket No. M-97-84-C]
Turris Coal Company, P.O. Box 21, Elkhart, Illinois 62634 has filed
a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.350 (air course and
belt haulage entries) to its Elkhart Mine (I.D. No. 11-02664) located
in Logan County, Illinois. The petitioner proposes to use intake air
coming from belt haulage entries to ventilate workings. The petitioner
proposes to install a carbon monoxide monitoring system as an early
warning system along belt haulage entries. The petitioner asserts that
its ability to meet regulatory volume and control requirements at the
working face will be enhanced by the approval of this requested
modification.
4. H & H Enterprises, Inc.
[Docket No. M-97-85-C]
H & H Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 35, Brownsville, Pennsylvania
15417 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.1103-
4 (automatic fire sensor and warning device system; installation;
minimum requirements) to its Meadow Run Mine (I.D. No. 36-07987)
located in Green County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes to use a
CO monitoring system instead of the existing point-type heat sensors.
The petitioner proposes to install a low-level carbon monoxide
detection system as an early warning fire detection system in all belt
entries where the system identifies the belt flight; to locate the
monitoring devices so that the air is monitored at each belt drive and
tailpiece, and at intervals not to exceed 1,000 feet along each
conveyor belt entry, except as provided in Item No. 1(c) and Item No.
10 of this petition; and to submit proposed revisions of its approved
part 48 training plan to the District Manager that would include
initial and refresher training regarding compliance with the conditions
in the Proposed Decision and Order. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as would the mandatory standard.
5. H & H Enterprises, Inc.
[Docket No. M-97-86-C]
H & H Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 35, Brownsville, Pennsylvania
15417 has filed a petition to modify the application of 30 CFR 75.350
(air courses and belt haulage entries) to its Meadow Run Mine (I.D. No.
36-07987) located in Green County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner
proposes to use a CO monitoring system instead of the existing point-
type heat senors. The petitioner proposes to install a low-level carbon
monoxide monitoring system as an early warning fire detection system in
all belt entries where the system identifies the belt flight; to locate
the monitoring devices so that the air is monitored at each belt drive
and tailpiece, and at the intervals not to exceed 1,000 feet along each
conveyor belt entry, except as provided in Item No. 1(c) and Item No.
10 of this petition; and to submit proposed revisions of its part 48
training plan to the District Manager that would include initial and
refresher training regarding compliance with the conditions specified
by the Proposed Decision and Order. The petitioner asserts that the
proposed alternative method would provide at least the same measure of
protection as would the mandatory standard.
Request for Comments
Persons interested in these petitions may furnish written comments.
These comments must be filed with the Office
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of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, Mine Safety and Health
Administration, Room 627, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia
22203. All comments must be postmarked or received in that office on or
before September 22, 1997. Copies of these petitions are available for
inspection at that address.
Dated: August 18, 1997.
Patricia W. Silvey,
Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
[FR Doc. 97-22345 Filed 8-21-97; 8:45 am]
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