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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 332–377]

Program To Maintain Investment

Restrictions Database

AGENCY: United States International

Trade Commission.

ACTION: Institution of investigation.

EFFECTIVE DATE: January 22, 1997.

SUMMARY: Following receipt of a request

on January 15, 1997, from the United

States Trade Representative (USTR), the

Commission instituted investigation No.

332–377, Program To Maintain

Investment Restrictions Database, under

section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930

(19 U.S.C. 1332(g)).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Information specific to the investigation

may be obtained from Mr. Richard

Brown (202–205–3438) or Mr. Patrick

Coleman (202–205–3459). For

information on the legal aspects of this

investigation, contact Mr. William

Gearhart of the Commission’s Office of

the General Counsel (202–205–3091).

Hearing impaired individuals are

advised that information on this matter

can be obtained by contacting the TDD

terminal (202–205–1810).

BACKGROUND: As requested by the USTR

in a letter dated January 8, 1997, the

Commission, pursuant to section 332(g)

of the Tariff Act of 1930, instituted an

investigation for the purpose of

developing a database that identifies

and provides pertinent information

regarding foreign investment

restrictions. The USTR’s letter stated

that the database would assist USTR in

assessing the value of commitments

undertaken by other countries and

reporting on the final outcome of

negotiations currently underway to

develop a multilateral agreement on

investment (MAI) within the

Organization for Economic Cooperation

and Development (OECD).

The USTR requested that the

Commission provide an initial listing of

investment restrictions by January 31,

1997, and provide further iterations of

the document as interagency input and

the results of ongoing negotiations are

incorporated. USTR indicated that all or

part of the database may be classified as

confidential.

By order of the Commission.

Issued: January 23, 1997.

Donna R. Koehnke,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97–2180 Filed 1–28–97; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 7020–02–P

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. D & D Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–166–C]

D & D Coal Company, 139 E.

Independence Street, Shamokin,

Pennsylvania 17872 has filed a petition

to modify the application of 30 CFR

75.335 (construction of seals) to its 7

Foot Drift Mine (I.D. No.36–08092)

located in Schuylkill County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a

modification of the standard to permit

alternative methods of construction of

seals using wooden materials of

moderate size and weight due to the

difficulty in accessing previously driven

headings and breasts containing

inaccessible abandoned workings; to

accept a design criteria in the 10 psi

range; and to permit the water trap to be

installed in the gangway seal and

sampling tube in the monkey seal for

seals installed in pairs. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

2. D & D Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–167–C]

D & D Coal Company, 139 E.

Independence Street, Shamokin,

Pennsylvania 17872 has filed a petition

to modify the application of 30 CFR

75.1100 (quantity and location of

firefighting equipment) to its 7 Foot

Drift Mine (I.D. No. 36–08092) located

in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The

petitioner proposes to use only portable

fire extinguishers to replace existing

requirements where rock dust, water

cars, and other water storage are not

practical. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

3. Apogee Coal Company dba Arch of

Illinois

[Docket No. M–96–168–C]

Apogee Coal Company dba Arch of

Illinois, P.O. Box 308, Percy, Illinois

62272 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.901(a)

(protection of low- and medium-voltage

three-phase circuits used underground)

to its Conant Mine (I.D. No. 11–02886)

located in Perry County, Illinois. The

petitioner requests a modification of the

standard to allow a diesel powered

generator to be operated for supplying

power to mobile mining equipment

when such equipment is being moved

from one area of the mine to another

without grounding the neutral to a low

resistance ground field. The petitioner

states that mining personnel would be

trained in the proper testing procedures

to be used at the mine whenever this

practice occurs. The petitioner asserts

that the proposed alternative method

would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

4. Burnrite Slope Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–169–C]

Burnrite Slope Coal Company, 325

Mulberry Street, Atlas, Pennsylvania

17851 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1100 (quantity

and location of firefighting equipment)

to its Burnrite Slope (I.D. No. 36–08547)

located in Columbia County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes

to use only portable fire extinguishers to

replace existing requirements where

rock dust, water cars, and other water

storage are not practical. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

5. Burnrite Slope Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–170–C]

Burnrite Slope Coal Company, 325

Mulberry Street, Atlas, Pennsylvania

17851 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1200 (d) & (i)

(mine map) to its Burnrite Slope Mine

(I.D. No. 36–08547) located in Columbia

County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner

proposes to use cross-sections instead of

contour lines through the intake slope,

at locations of rock tunnel connections

between veins, and at 1,000-foot

intervals of advance from the intake

slope and to limit the required mapping

of the mine workings above and below

to those present within 100 feet of the

veins being mined except when veins

are interconnected to other veins

beyond the 100-foot limit through rock

tunnels. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

6. Burnrite Slope Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–171–C]

Burnrite Slope Coal Company, 325

Mulberry Street, Atlas, Pennsylvania

17851 has filed a petition to modify the
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application of 30 CFR 75.1202–1(a)

(temporary notations, revisions, and

supplements) to its Burnrite Slope Mine

(I.D. No. 36–08547) located in Columbia

County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner

proposes to revise and supplement mine

maps annually instead of every 6

months, as required, and to update

maps daily by hand notations. The

petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

7. Burnrite Slope Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–172–C

Burnrite Slope Coal Company, 325

Mulberry Street, Atlas, Pennsylvania

17851 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1400 (hoisting

equipment; general) to its Burnrite

Slope (I.D. No. 36–08547) located in

Columbia County, Pennsylvania. The

petitioner proposes to use a slope

conveyance (gunboat) in transporting

persons without installing safety catches

or other no less effective devices but

instead use an increased rope strength/

safety factor and secondary safety rope

connection in place of such devices.

The petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

8. Martin County Coal Corporation

[Docket No. M–96–173–C]

Martin County Coal Corporation, P.O.

Box 5002, Inez, Kentucky 41224 has

filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.513–1 (electric

conductor; size) to its Pegasus Mine (I.D.

No. 15–17330) located in Martin

County, Kentucky. The petitioner

proposes to install current limiting

devices in conveyor belt drive electrical

installations to ensure deenergization of

the circuit before a rise in temperature

from normal operation will damage the

insulating materials of electrical

conductors. The petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

9. Mallie Coal Company. Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–174–C]

Mallie Coal Company, Inc., Route 1,

Box 173, Woodbine, Kentucky 40771

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.380(f)(4)(i)

(escapeways; bituminous and lignite

mines) to its Mine No. 5 (I.D. No. 15–

17314) located in Knox County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

install two five-pound or one ten-pound

portable chemical fire extinguisher in

the operators deck of each Mescher

tractor operated at the mine; to have the

fire extinguisher readily accessible to

the operator; and to have each fire

extinguisher inspected daily by the

equipment operator prior to entering the

escapeway. The petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

10. Apex Minerals, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–175–C]

Apex Minerals, Inc., P.O. Box 117,

Kimper, Kentucky 41539 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.503 (permissible electric face

equipment; maintenance) to its Mine

No. 1 (I.D. No. 15–02096) located in

Pike County, Kentucky. The petitioner

proposes to use permanently installed,

spring-loaded locking devices on mobile

battery-powered equipment to prevent

unintentional loosening of battery plugs

from battery receptacles to eliminate the

hazards associated with difficult

removal of padlocks during emergency

situations. The petitioner states that

application of the standard would result

in a diminution of safety to the miners.

In addition, the petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

11. Rawl Sales and Processing

Company

[Docket No. M–96–176–C]

Rawl Sales and Processing Company,

P.O. Box 722, Matewan, West Virginia

25678 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.701 (grounding

metallic frames, casings, and other

enclosures of electric equipment) to its

Tall Timber Mine (I.D. No. 15–13720)

located in Pike County, Kentucky. The

petitioner proposes to use a diesel

generator to power mobile equipment in

and out of its mine. The petitioner

asserts that the use of this generator as

a mobile unit used in conjunction with

the tramming of mobile equipment does

not enable attaching the unit to the

mine’s ground fields. The petitioner has

outlined in this petition specific

changes and adjustments that would be

made to the generator set to ensure that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

12. Road Fork Development Company

[Docket No. M–96–177–C]

Road Fork Development Company,

P.O. Box 565, Matewan, West Virginia

25678 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.701 (grounding

metallic frames, casings, and other

enclosures of electric equipment) to its

Calloway Mine (I.D. No. 15–17252); its

Pegs Branch Mine (I.D. No. 15–17541);

its Burnwell Energy Mine (I.D. No. 15–

16599); and its Extra Energy Mine (I.D.

No. 15–15386) all located in Pike

County, Kentucky. The petitioner

proposes to use a diesel generator to

power mobile equipment in and out of

the mines. The petitioner asserts that

the use of this generator as a mobile unit

used in conjunction with the tramming

of mobile equipment does not enable

attaching the unit to the mine’s ground

fields. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

13. Dry Fork Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–178–C]

Dry Fork Energy, Inc., P.O. Box 157,

McCarr, Kentucky 41544 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.503 (permissible electric face

equipment) to its Mine No. 1 (I.D. No.

15–17385) located in Pike County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use permanently installed, springloaded locking devices on mobile

battery-powered machines to prevent

unintentional loosening of battery plugs

from battery receptacles to eliminate the

hazards associated with difficult

removal of padlocks during emergency

situations. The petitioner states that

application of the standard would result

in a diminution of safety to the miners.

In addition, the petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

14. Dry Fork Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–179–C]

Dry Fork Energy, Inc., P.O. Box 157,

McCarr, Kentucky 41544 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.701 (grounding metallic frames,

casings, and other enclosures of electric

equipment) to its Mine No. 1 (I.D. No.

15–17385) located in Pike County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use a diesel generator to power mobile

equipment in and out of the mines. The

petitioner asserts that the use of this

generator as a mobile unit used in

conjunction with the tramming of

mobile equipment does not enable

attaching the unit to the mine’s ground

fields. The petitioner has outlined in

this petition specific changes and

adjustments that would be made to the
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generator set to ensure that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

15. Dry Fork Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–180–C]

Dry Fork Energy, Inc., P.O. Box 157,

McCarr, Kentucky 41544 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.901(a) (protection of low- and

medium-voltage three-phase circuits

used underground) to its Mine No. 1

(I.D. No. 15–17385) located in Pike

County, Kentucky. The petitioner

proposes to use a diesel generator to

power mobile equipment in and out of

its mine. The petitioner asserts that the

use of this generator as a mobile unit

used in conjunction with the tramming

of mobile equipment does not enable

attaching the unit to the mine’s ground

fields. The petitioner has outlined in

this petition specific changes and

adjustments that would be made to the

generator set to ensure that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

16. Apex Minerals, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–181–C]

Apex Minerals, Inc., P.O. Box 329,

Sidney, Kentucky 41564 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.701 (grounding metallic frames,

casings, and other enclosures of electric

equipment) to its Mine No. 1 (I.D. No.

15–02096) located in Pike County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use a diesel generator to power mobile

equipment in and out of its mine. The

petitioner asserts that the use of this

generator as a mobile unit used in

conjunction with the tramming of

mobile equipment does not enable

attaching the unit to the mine’s ground

fields. The petitioner has outlined in

this petition specific changes and

adjustments that would be made to the

generator set to ensure that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

17. Apex Minerals, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–182–C]

Apex Minerals, Inc., P.O. Box 329,

Sidney, Kentucky 41564 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.901(a) (protection of low- and

medium-voltage three-phase circuits

used underground) to its Mine No. 1

(I.D. No. 15–02096) located in Pike

County, Kentucky. The petitioner

proposes to use a diesel generator to

power mobile equipment in and out of

its mine. The petitioner asserts that the

use of this generator as a mobile unit

used in conjunction with the tramming

of mobile equipment does not enable

attaching the unit to the mine’s ground

fields. The petitioner has outlined in

this petition specific changes and

adjustments that would be made to the

generator set to ensure that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

18. Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation

[Docket No. M–96–183–C]

Kerr-McGee Coal Corporation, Caller

Box 3013, Gillette, Wyoming 82717 has

filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 77.1304(a)

(blasting agents; special provisions) to

its Jacobs Ranch Mine (I.D. No. 48–

00997) located in Campbell County,

Wyoming. The petitioner proposes to

use petroleum-based lubrication oil,

which would be drained from its Jacobs

Ranch Mine equipment, blended with

fuel oil to create an Ammonium Nitrate

Fuel Oil (ANFO) blasting agent. The

petitioner also proposes to submit

proposed revisions to its part 48 training

plan, which include initial and refresher

training regarding compliance to its

petition, to the District Manager within

60 days after granting of this petition.

The petitioner has outlined in this

petition specific procedures that would

be followed in creating the ANFO and

using the blasting agent. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

19. M & H Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–184–C]

M & H Coal Company, P.O. Box 559,

Hegins, Pennsylvania 17938 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.1200 (d) & (i) (mine map) to its

Mercury Slope (I.D. No. 36–01920)

located in Schuylkill County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes

to use cross-sections instead of contour

lines through the intake slope, at

locations of rock tunnel connections

between veins, and at 1,000-foot

intervals of advance from the intake

slope and to limit the required mapping

of the mine workings above and below

to those present within 100 feet of the

veins being mined except when veins

are interconnected to other veins

beyond the 100-foot limit through rock

tunnels. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

20. M & H Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–185–C]

M & H Coal Company, P.O. Box 559,

Hegins, Pennsylvania 17938 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.1202–1(a) (temporary notations,

revisions, and supplements) to its

Mercury Slope (I.D. No. 36–01920)

located in Schuylkill County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes

to revise and supplement mine maps

annually instead of every 6 months, as

required, and to update maps daily by

hand notations. The petitioner asserts

that the proposed alternative method

would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

21. M & H Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–186–C]

M & H Coal Company, P.O. Box 559,

Hegins, Pennsylvania 17938 has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.335 (construction of seals) to its

Mercury Slope (I.D. No. 36–01920)

located in Schuylkill County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner requests a

modification of the standard to permit

alternative methods of construction of

seals using wooden materials of

moderate size and weight due to the

difficulty in accessing previously driven

headings and breasts containing

inaccessible abandoned workings; to

accept a design criteria in the 10 psi

range; and to permit the water trap to be

installed in the gangway seal and

sampling tube in the monkey seal for

seals installed in pairs. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

22. Sheldon Derck

[Docket No. M–96–187–C]

Sheldon Derck, 133 E. Academy

Street, Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1202–1(a)

(temporary notations, revisions, and

supplements) to its Slope No. 1 Mine

(I.D. No. 07018) located in

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

The petitioner proposes to revise and

supplement mine maps annually

instead of every 6 months, as required,

and to update maps daily by hand

notations. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.
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23. Sheldon Derck

[Docket No. M–96–188–C]

Sheldon Derck, 133 E. Academy

Street, Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1200 (mine

map) to its Slope No. 1 Mine (I.D. No.

07018) located in Northumberland

County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner

proposes to use cross-sections instead of

contour lines through the intake slope,

at locations of rock tunnel connections

between veins, and at 1,000-foot

intervals of advance from the intake

slope and to limit the required mapping

of the mine workings above and below

to those present within 100 feet of the

veins being mined except when veins

are interconnected to other veins

beyond the 100-foot limit through rock

tunnels. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

24. Sheldon Derck

[Docket No. M–96–189–C]

Sheldon Derck, 133 E. Academy

Street, Shamokin, Pennsylvania 17872

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1100 (quantity

and location of firefighting equipment)

to its Slope No. 1 Mine (I.D. No. 07018)

located in Northumberland County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes

to use only portable fire extinguishers to

replace existing requirements where

rock dust, water cars, and other water

storage are not practical. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

25. Jordan Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–190–C]

Jordan Coal Company, 133 E.

Academy Street, Shamokin,

Pennsylvania 17872 has filed a petition

to modify the application of 30 CFR

75.1202–1(a) (temporary notations,

revisions, and supplements) to its

Jordan No. 1 Slope Mine (I.D. No.

07681) located in Northumberland

County, Pennsylvania. The petitioner

proposes to revise and supplement mine

maps annually instead of every 6

months, as required, and to update

maps daily by hand notations. The

petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

26. Jordan Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–191–C]

Jordan Coal Company, 133 E.

Academy Street, Shamokin,

Pennsylvania 17872 has filed a petition

to modify the application of 30 CFR

75.1200 (mine map) to its Jordan No. 1

Slope Mine (I.D. No. 36–07681) located

in Northumberland County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes

to use cross-sections instead of contour

lines through the intake slope, at

locations of rock tunnel connections

between veins, and at 1,000-foot

intervals of advance from the intake

slope and to limit the required mapping

of the mine workings above and below

to those present within 100 feet of the

veins being mined except when veins

are interconnected to other veins

beyond the 100-foot limit through rock

tunnels. The petitioner asserts that the

proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

27. Jordan Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–192–C]

Jordan Coal Company has filed a

petition to modify the application of 30

CFR 75.1100 (quantity and location of

firefighting equipment) to its Jordan No.

1 Slope Mine (I.D. No. 36–07681)

located in Northumberland County,

Pennsylvania. The petitioner proposes

to use only portable fire extinguishers to

replace existing requirements where

rock dust, water cars, and other water

storage are not practical. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

28. Consolidation Coal Company

[Docket No. M–96–193–C]

Consolidation Coal Company, Consol

Plaza, 1800 Washington Road,

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15241–1421

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.364(b)(2)

(weekly examination) to its Shoemaker

Mine (I.D. No. 46–01436) located in

Marshall County, West Virginia. Due to

deteriorating roof and rib conditions in

certain areas of the return aircourse,

traveling the area in entirety would be

unsafe. The petitioner proposes to

establish two check points to monitor

the affected area; to maintain these

check points in a safe condition; to have

a certified person test for methane and

the quantity of air on a weekly basis at

each check point; and to have the

person making examinations and tests

record their initials, date, and time in a

record book kept on the surface and

made available for inspection by

interested persons. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

29. Apogee Coal Company dba Arch of

Illinois

[Docket No. M–96–194–C]

Apogee Coal Company dba Arch of

Illinois, P.O. Box 308, Percy, Illinois

62272–0308 has filed a petition to

modify the application of 30 CFR

75.333(b)(3) (ventilation controls) to its

Conant Mine (I.D. No. 11–02886)

located in Perry County, Illinois. The

petitioner requests a modification of the

standard to allow permanent stoppings

to be built and maintained to a point not

to exceed 900 feet from the point of

deepest penetration in the conveyor belt

entry or to a distance from the point of

deepest penetration in the conveyor belt

entry not to exceed 11⁄2 time the length

of the Archveyor continuous face

haulage system. The petitioner states

that application of the standard would

result in a diminution of safety to the

miners. In addition, the petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

30. Sargent Hollow Mining Corporation

[Docket No. M–96–195–C]

Sargent Hollow Mining Corporation,

P.O. Box 2560, Wise, Virginia 24293 has

filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.364(b)(2)

(weekly examination) to its Mine No. 1

(I.D. No. 44–06795) located in Wise

County, Virginia. Due to deteriorating

roof conditions in certain areas of the

return aircourse, traveling the area in

entirety would be unsafe. The petitioner

proposes to evaluate the quality and

quantity of air in the affected area at S.S.

No. 323 inby, and S.S. No. 270 outby the

dangerous roof area. The petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would not result in a

diminution of safety to the miners.

31. Freedom Energy Mining Company

[Docket No. M–96–196–C]

Freedom Energy Mining Company,

P.O. Box 239, Sidney, Kentucky 41564

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.503

(permissible electric face equipment;

maintenance) to its Mine No. 1 (I.D. No.

15–07082) located in Pike County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use permanently installed, springloaded locking devices on mobile

battery-powered equipment to prevent
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unintentional loosening of battery plugs

from battery receptacles to eliminate the

hazards associated with difficult

removal of padlocks during emergency

situations. The petitioner states that

application of the standard would result

in a diminution of safety to the miners.

In addition, the petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

32. Rockhouse Energy Mining Company

[Docket No. M–96–197–C]

Rockhouse Energy Mining Company,

P.O. Box 239, Sidney, Kentucky 41564

has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.503

(permissible electric face equipment;

maintenance) to its Rockhouse Mine No.

1 (I.D. No. 15–17651) located in Pike

County, Kentucky. The petitioner

proposes to use permanently installed,

spring-loaded locking devices on mobile

battery-powered equipment to prevent

unintentional loosening of battery plugs

from battery receptacles to eliminate the

hazards associated with difficult

removal of padlocks during emergency

situations. The petitioner states that

application of the standard would result

in a diminution of safety to the miners.

In addition, the petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

33. Solid Energy Mining Company

[Docket No. M–96–198–C]

Solid Energy Mining Company, P.O.

Box 368, Sidney, Kentucky 41564 has

filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.503

(permissible electric face equipment;

maintenance) to its Mine No. 1 (I.D. No.

15–07475) located in Pike County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use permanently installed, springloaded locking devices on mobile

battery-powered equipment to prevent

unintentional loosening of battery plugs

from battery receptacles to eliminate the

hazards associated with difficult

removal of padlocks during emergency

situations. The petitioner states that

application of the standard would result

in a diminution of safety to the miners.

In addition, the petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

34. Clean Energy Mining Company

[Docket No. M–96–199–C]

Clean Energy Mining Company, P.O.

Box 267, Sidney, Kentucky 41564 has

filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.503

(permissible electric face equipment;

maintenance) to its Mine No. 1 (I.D. No.

15–10753) located in Pike County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use permanently installed, springloaded locking devices on mobile

battery-powered equipment to prevent

unintentional loosening of battery plugs

from battery receptacles to eliminate the

hazards associated with difficult

removal of padlocks during emergency

situations. The petitioner states that

application of the standard would result

in a diminution of safety to the miners.

In addition, the petitioner asserts that

the proposed alternative method would

provide at least the same measure of

protection as would the mandatory

standard.

35. Sidney Coal Company, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–200–C]

Sidney Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box

299, Sidney, Kentucky 41564 has filed

a petition to modify the application of

30 CFR 75.701 (grounding metallic

frames, casings, and other enclosures of

electric equipment) to its subsidiaries:

the Black Diamond Coal Company,

Mine No. 1 (I.D. No. 15–17356); the

Clean Energy Mining Company, Mine

No. 1 (I.D. No. 15–10753); the Freedom

Energy Mining Company, Mine No. 1

(I.D. No. 15–07082); the Rockhouse

Energy Mining Company, Rockhouse

Mine No. 1 (I.D. No. 15–17651); and the

Solid Energy Mining Company, Mine

No. 1 (I.D. No. 15–07475) all located in

Pike County, Kentucky. The petitioner

proposes to use a diesel generator to

power mobile equipment in and out of

these mines. The petitioner asserts that

the use of this generator as a mobile unit

used in conjunction with the tramming

of mobile equipment does not enable

attaching the unit to the mines’ ground

fields. The petitioner has outlined in

this petition specific changes and

adjustments that would be made to the

generator set to ensure that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

36. Golden Oak Mining Company, L.P.

[Docket No. M–96–201–C]

Golden Oak Mining Company, L.P.,

HC 85, Box 177, Whitesburg, Kentucky

41858 has filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.362(d)(2) (onshift examination) to its Tango Mine

(I.D. No. 15–13294), its Golden Oak 3–

A Mine (I.D. No. 15–02046), its Golden

Oak No. 3 Mine (I.D. No. 15–17372) all

located in Letcher County, Kentucky;

and its Black Oak Mine No. 10 (I.D. No.

15–17592) located in Knott County,

Kentucky. The petitioner proposes to

use a 20-foot probe to conduct methane

tests in all unbolted places; in all

working places where roof bolting is

being performed; in working places

where a continuous miner is actively

cutting coal, and to attach a device to

the continuous miner holding a

methane detector to conduct the test

within 36 inches of the deepest point of

penetration in the cut, if the cut is

deeper than 20 feet; and to calibrate the

methane monitor on the continuous

miner to warn the operator at 1.0%

methane and to deenergize the machine

at 1.5% methane. The petitioner has

outlined in this petition specific

procedures to be followed when using

its alternative method. The petitioner

states that application of the standard

would result in a diminution of safety

to the miners. In addition, the petitioner

asserts that the proposed alternative

method would provide at least the same

measure of protection as would the

mandatory standard.

37. Blue Mountain Energy, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–202–C]

Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., Box

1067, Rangely, Colorado 81648 has filed

a petition to modify the application of

30 CFR 75.1002 (location of trolley

wires, trolley feeder wires, high-voltage

cables and transformers) to its Deserado

Mine (I.D. No. 05–03505) located in Rio

Blanco County, Colorado. The petitioner

proposes to use 2,400-volt cables to

power longwall equipment in the active

pillar workings; to implement

additional safety procedures and

devices; and to provide training to all

mining personnel before the proposed

alternative method is implemented. The

petitioner asserts that the proposed

alternative method would provide at

least the same measure of protection as

would the mandatory standard.

38. Elk Run Coal Company, Inc.

[Docket No. M–96–203–C]

Elk Run Coal Company, Inc., P.O. Box

497, Sylvester, West Virginia 25193 has

filed a petition to modify the

application of 30 CFR 75.1002 (location

of trolley wires, trolley feeder wires, and

high-voltage cables and transformers) to

its Black Knight II Mine (I.D. No. 46–

08402) located in Boone County, West

Virginia. The petitioner proposes to use

2,300-volt cables to power longwall

equipment in the active pillar workings;

to implement additional safety
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procedures devices; and to provide

training to all mining personnel before

the proposed alternative method is

implemented. 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

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

February 28, 1997. Copies of these

petitions are available for inspection at

that address.

Dated: January 22, 1997.

Patricia W. Silvey,

Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,

and Variances.

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meeting.

Name: Special Emphasis Panel in

Geosciences (1756).

Date and Time: February 21, 1997; 8:00

A.M.–5:00 P.M.

Place: Room #770, National Science

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VA.

Type of Meeting: Closed.

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Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

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Date and Time: February 20, 1997: 8:30

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Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and

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Agenda: To review and evaluate formal

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Reason for Closing: The proposals being

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Date and Time: February 24–26, 1997.

Place: National Science Foundation, 4201

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Type of Meeting: Closed.

Contact Person: Dr. Meredith Lane,

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Telephone: (703) 306–1481.

Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and

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submitted to NSF for financial support.

Agenda: To review and evaluate Biotic

Surveys and Inventory proposals as part of

the selection process for awards.

Reason for Closing: The proposals being

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M. Rebecca Winkler,

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Contact Person: Dr. Boris Kayser, Program

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Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice and

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Reason for Closing: The proposals being

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technical information; financial data, such as

salaries, and personal information

concerning individuals associated with the

proposals. These matters are exempt under 5

U.S.C. 552b(c), 4 and (6) of the Government

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M. Rebecca Winkler,

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