[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 25277]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-10780]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
30 CFR Parts 70, 71, 72, 75, and 90
RIN 1219-AB64
Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including
Continuous Personal Dust Monitors
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In response to requests from interested parties, the Mine
Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is extending the comment period
on the proposed rule addressing Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable
Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors. This
extension gives commenters additional time to review and comment on the
proposed rule. The proposal was published on October 19, 2010 (75 FR
64412).
DATES: All comments must be received or postmarked by midnight Eastern
Daylight Saving Time on May 31, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Comments must be identified with ``RIN 1219-AB64'' and may
be sent by any of the following methods:
(1) Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments.
(2) Facsimile: 202-693-9441. Include ``RIN 1219-AB64'' in the
subject line of the message.
(3) Regular Mail: MSHA, Office of Standards, Regulations, and
Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, Virginia 22209-
3939.
(4) Hand Delivery or Courier: MSHA, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350,
Arlington, Virginia. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the 21st
floor.
MSHA will post all comments without change, including any personal
information provided. Access comments electronically on http://www.regulations.gov and on MSHA's Web site at http://www.msha.gov/currentcomments.asp. Review comments in person at the Office of
Standards, Regulations, and Variances, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room
2350, Arlington, Virginia. Sign in at the receptionist's desk on the
21st floor.
MSHA maintains a list that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when the Agency publishes rulemaking documents in the
Federal Register. To subscribe, go to http://www.msha.gov/subscriptions/subscribe.aspx.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roslyn B. Fontaine, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations and Variances, MSHA, at
[email protected] (E-mail), (202) 693-9440 (Voice), or (202) 693-
9441 (Fax).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Extension of Comment Period
On October 19, 2010 (75 FR 64412), MSHA published a proposed rule,
Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including
Continuous Personal Dust Monitors. In response to requests from
interested parties, MSHA is extending the comment period from May 2,
2011 to May 31, 2011. All comments and supporting documentation must be
received or postmarked by May 31, 2011.
Dated: April 28, 2011.
Joseph A. Main,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2011-10780 Filed 4-29-11; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 4510-43-P