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Examinations of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines. 30 CFR Parts 56 and 57 (1219-AB87)

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The Fertilizer Institute filed 4 comments on this docket between Sep 1, 2016 and Nov 8, 2017. 34 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 3179d ago.

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Nov 8, 2017· Comment from Ed Thomas, The Fertilizer Institute· MSHA-2014-0030-0225

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), on behalf of its member companies, submits the attached comments on the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA or Administration) proposal to reopen the rule making, "Examination of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines" (hereinafter "Mine Examination Record Reopening"). The Mine Examination Record Reopening was published in the Federal Register on September 12, 2017 and appears at 82 Fed. Reg. 42,757. TFI represents the nation's fertilizer industry including producers, importers, retailers, wholesalers and companies that provide services to the fertilizer industry. TFI members provide nutrients that nourish the nation's crops, helping to ensure a stable and reliable food supply. TFI's full-time staff, based in Washington, D.C., serves its members through legislative, educational, technical, economic information and public communication programs. All of TFI's phosphate and potash mining members are subject to the "Examination of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines" provisions.

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Sep 26, 2017· Comment from Ed Thomas, The Fertilizer Institute· MSHA-2014-0030-0195

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), on behalf of its member companies, submits these comments on the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA or Administration) proposed delay of the effective date for the "Examination of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines" final rule. (hereinafter "2016 Mine Examination Revisions"). The proposed delayed effective date for the 2016 Mine Examination Revisions, published in the Federal Register on September 12, 2017, appears at 82 Fed. Reg. 42,765. TFI represents the nation's fertilizer industry including manufacturers, producers, importers, retailers, wholesalers and companies that provide services to the fertilizer industry. TFI members provide nutrients that nourish the nation's crops, helping to ensure a stable and reliable food supply. TFI's full-time staff, based in Washington, D.C., serves its members through legislative, educational, technical, economic information and public communication programs. All of TFI's phosphate and potash mining members are subject to the 2016 Mine Examination Revisions and are subject to the rules requirements. As such, TFI offers the attached comments in response to the delayed effective date for the 2016 Mine Examination Revisions final rule.

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Apr 24, 2017· Comment from Ed Thomas, The Fertilizer Institute· MSHA-2014-0030-0148

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), on behalf of its member companies, submits these comments on the Mine Safety and Health Administrations (MSHA or Administration) proposed delay of the effective date for the Examination of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines final rule. (hereinafter 2016 Mine Examination Revisions). The proposed delayed effective date for the 2016 Mine Examination Revisions, published in the Federal Register on March 17, 2017, appears at 82 Fed. Reg. 15,173.

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Sep 1, 2016· Comment from Ed Thomas, The Fertilizer Institute· MSHA-2014-0030-0063

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), on behalf of its member companies, submits these comments on the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA or Administration) proposal "Examination of Working Places in Metal and Nonmetal Mines" (hereinafter "2016 Mine Examination Revisions"). The 2016 Mine Examination Revisions were published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2016 and appear at 81 Fed. Reg. 36,818

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Abstract

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to amend the Agency’s standards for the examination of working places in metal and nonmetal (MNM) mines. The purpose of this proposed rule is to ensure that mine operators identify and correct conditions that may adversely affect miners’ safety or health. MSHA is proposing to require that an examination of the working place be conducted before miners begin work in an area and that the operator notifies miners in the working place of any conditions found that may adversely affect their safety or health. MSHA is also proposing that the competent person conducting the examination sign and date the examination record before the end of each shift, that the record includes information regarding adverse conditions found and corrective actions taken, and that operators make such records available to miners and their representatives. The proposal would enhance the quality of working place examinations in MNM mines and help assure that violations of mandatory health or safety standards are identified and corrected, thereby improving protections for miners.

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