[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 30, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 30CFR71.602]

[Page 438]
 
                       TITLE 30--MINERAL RESOURCES
 
  CHAPTER I--MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
 
PART 71--MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS--SURFACE COAL MINES AND SURFACE WORK AREAS OF UNDERGROUND COAL MINES--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart G--Drinking Water
 
Sec. 71.602  Drinking water; distribution.

    (a) Water shall be piped or transported in sanitary containers. 
Water systems and appurtenances thereto shall be constructed and 
maintained in accordance with State and local requirements. Where no 
such requirements are applicable, water systems and appurtenances shall 
be constructed and maintained in accordance with the National Plumbing 
Code (ASA A40.8--1955) which is hereby incorporated by reference and 
made a part hereof. (For information as to the availability of this 
code, see Sec. 71.402(b).)
    (b) Water transported to the site shall be carried, stored and 
otherwise protected in sanitary containers constructed of smooth, 
impervious, heavy gauge, corrosion resistant materials. The containers 
shall be marked with the words ``Drinking Water.''