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for hazardous conditions at the 

projected location of the well, notify the 

District Manager, and take reasonable 

measures to locate the well, including 

visual observation/inspection or 

through survey data. Mining may 

resume if the well is located and no 

hazardous conditions exist. If the well 

cannot be located, the mine operator 

shall work with District Manager to 

resolve any issues before mining 

resumes. 

(18) The provisions of this petition do 

not impair the authority of 

representatives of MSHA to interrupt or 

halt the well intersection and to issue a 

withdrawal order when they deem it 

necessary for the safety of the miners. 

MSHA may order an interruption or 

cessation of the well intersection and/or 

a withdrawal of personnel by issuing 

either a verbal or written order to that 

effect to a representative of the mine 

operator. Operations in the affected area 

of the mine may not resume until a 

representative of MSHA permits 

resumption. The mine operator and 

miners shall comply with verbal or 

written MSHA orders immediately. All 

verbal orders shall be committed to 

writing within a reasonable time as 

conditions permit. 

(19) A copy of the decision and order 

shall be maintained at the mine and 

available to the miners. 

(20) If the well is not plugged to the 

total depth of all minable coal seams 

identified in the core hole logs, any coal 

seams beneath the lowest plug will 

remain subject to the barrier 

requirements of 30 CFR 75.1700, should 

those coal seams be developed in the 

future. 

(21) All necessary safety precautions 

and safe practices according to Industry 

Standards and required by MSHA 

regulations and State regulatory 

agencies having jurisdiction over the 

plugging site will be followed to provide 

the upmost protection to the miners 

involved in the process. 

(22) All miners involved in the 

plugging or re-plugging operations will 

be trained on the contents of the 

decision and order prior to starting the 

process, and a copy of the decision and 

order will be posted at the well site 

until the plugging or re-plugging has 

been completed. 

(23) Mechanical bridge plugs should 

incorporate the best available 

technologies that are either required or 

recognized by the State regulatory 

agency and/or oil and gas industry. 

(24) Within 30 days after the decision 

and order becomes final, the mine 

operator shall submit proposed 

revisions for its approved 30 CFR part 

48 training plan to the District Manager. 

These proposed revisions shall include 

initial and refresher training on 

compliance with the terms and 

conditions stated in the decision and 

order. The mine operator shall provide 

all miners involved in well intersection 

with training on the requirements of the 

decision and order prior to mining 

within 150 feet of the well intended to 

be mined through. 

(25) The responsible person required 

under 30 CFR 75.1501 (Emergency 

evacuations) is responsible for well 

intersection emergencies. The well 

intersection procedures should be 

reviewed by the responsible person 

prior to any planned intersection. 

(26) Within 30 days after the decision 

and order becomes final, the mine 

operator shall submit proposed 

revisions for its approved mine 

emergency evacuation and firefighting 

program of instruction required under 

30 CFR 75.1502. The mine operator will 

revise the program of instruction to 

include the hazards and evacuation 

procedures to be used for well 

intersections. All underground miners 

will be trained in this revised plan 

within 30 days of submittal. 

The petitioner asserts that the 

alternate method proposed will at all 

times guarantee no less than the same 

measure of protection afforded the 

miners under the mandatory standard. 

Jessica Senk, 

Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, 

and Variances. 

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BILLING CODE 4520–43–P 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Mine Safety and Health Administration 

Petitions for Modification of 

Application of Existing Mandatory 

Safety Standards 

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health 

Administration, Labor. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: This notice is a summary of 

three petitions for modification 

submitted to the Mine Safety and Health 

Administration (MSHA) by the party 

listed below. 

DATES: All comments on the petitions 

must be received by MSHA’s Office of 

Standards, Regulations, and Variances 

on or before September 16, 2021. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit your 

comments including the docket number 

of the petition by any of the following 

methods: 

1. Electronic Mail: zzMSHAcomments@dol.gov. Include the docket 

number of the petition in the subject 

line of the message. 

2. Facsimile: 202–693–9441. 

3. Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: 

Regular Mail or Hand Delivery: MSHA, 

Office of Standards, Regulations, and 

Variances, 201 12th Street South, Suite 

4E401, Arlington, Virginia 22202–5452, 

Attention: Jessica D. Senk, Director, 

Office of Standards, Regulations, and 

Variances. Persons delivering 

documents are required to check in at 

the receptionist’s desk in Suite 4E401. 

Individuals may inspect copies of the 

petition and comments during normal 

business hours at the address listed 

above. MSHA will consider only 

comments postmarked by the U.S. 

Postal Service or proof of delivery from 

another delivery service such as UPS or 

Federal Express on or before the 

deadline for comments. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Jessica D. Senk, Office of Standards, 

Regulations, and Variances at 202–693– 

9440 (voice), Senk.Jessica@dol.gov 

(email), or 202–693–9441 (facsimile). 

[These are not toll-free numbers.] 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 

101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and 

Health Act of 1977 and Title 30 of the 

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 

44 govern the application, processing, 

and disposition of petitions for 

modification. 

I. Background 

Section 101(c) of the Federal Mine 

Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine 

Act) allows the mine operator or 

representative of miners to file a 

petition to modify the application of any 

mandatory safety standard to a coal or 

other mine if the Secretary of Labor 

determines that: 

1. An alternative method of achieving 

the result of such standard exists which 

will at all times guarantee no less than 

the same measure of protection afforded 

the miners of such mine by such 

standard; or 

2. The application of such standard to 

such mine will result in a diminution of 

safety to the miners in such mine. 

In addition, sections 44.10 and 44.11 

of 30 CFR establish the requirements for 

filing petitions for modification. 

II. Petitions for Modification 

Docket Number: M–2021–027–C. 

Petitioner: Emery County Coal 

Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 910, East 

Carbon, Utah (ZIP 84520). 

Mine: Lila Canyon Mine, MSHA ID 

No. 42–02241, located in Carbon 

County, Utah. 

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507– 

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power-connection points; outby the last 

open crosscut; return air; permissibility 

requirements). 

Modification Request: The petitioner 

requests a modification of the existing 

standard, 30 CFR 75.507–1(a), as it 

relates to the use of an alternative 

method of respirable dust protection for 

miners at the Lila Canyon Mine in Utah. 

Specifically, the petitioner is applying 

to use the battery-powered CleanSpace 

EX and 3M Versaflo TR–800 powered 

air purifying respirators (PAPRs) in 

return air outby the last open crosscut. 

The petitioner states that: 

(a) The 3M Airstream Mining 

Headgear-Mounted model PAPR 

provides a constant flow of filtered air 

which results in a reduction of the 

miners’ exposure to respirable dust, 

thus reducing their health risks. 

(b) With discontinuance of the 

MSHA-approved 3M Airstream Mining 

Headgear-Mounted model PAPR, there 

are no other MSHA-approved PAPRs 

available. 

(c) The use of the CleanSpace EX and 

3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPRs will 

provide miners in MMU 004–0 with a 

constant flow of filtered air which 

results in a reduction of the miners’ 

exposure to respirable dust, thus 

reducing their health risks. 

(d) The use of the CleanSpace EX and 

3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPRs will protect 

miners from respirable dust when 

working in return air outby the last open 

crosscut performing maintenance such 

as, but not limited to, un-plugging dust 

lines, timbering, or maintaining pumps. 

(e) The CleanSpace EX—full or half 

mask PAPR is intrinsically safe and is 

certified by UL under the ANSI/UL 

60079–11 standard to be used in 

hazardous locations because it meets the 

intrinsic safety protection level. The 

unit is acceptable in other jurisdictions 

for use in mines with the potential for 

methane accumulation. The CleanSpace 

EX PAPR is an air filtering, fan assisted 

positive pressure mask which is used in 

different applications, including high 

dust environments. The CleanSpace EX 

PAPR is lightweight and compact and 

requires no hoses, cables, or beltmounted battery packs. It requires few 

replacement parts and no servicing or 

maintenance. It is compatible with 

personal protective equipment. 

(f) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR is 

intrinsically safe and is certified by UL 

under the ANSI/UL 60079–11 standard 

to be used in hazardous locations. This 

unit is acceptable in other jurisdictions 

for use in mines with the potential for 

methane accumulation. The 3M Versaflo 

TR–800 is ergonomically designed for 

greater movement in tight work spaces. 

It helps protect against certain airborne 

contaminates and has a multi-speed 

blower. The PAPR is easy to use and 

maintain and has audible and visual 

alarms. The 3M Versaflo TR–800 battery 

offers a long run time and charges 

quickly. The unit has interchangeable 

components which will enable the 

petitioner to customize the PAPR 

system to help meet the needs of their 

specific applications. 

The petitioner proposes the following 

alternative method: 

(a) The petitioner will use the 

CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR–800 

PAPRs in return air outby the last open 

crosscut to protect miners from 

exposure to respirable dust. 

(b) The batteries for the PAPRs will be 

charged outby the last open crosscut 

when not in operation. 

(c) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 batteries 

will be charged by the 3M battery 

Charger TR–641N or the 3M 4-Station 

battery charger TR–644N. 

(d) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR 

will only use the 3M TR–830 battery 

pack. 

(e) Affected miners will be trained in 

the proper use and care of the PAPR 

units in accordance with manufacturers’ 

instructions. 

(f) The PAPRs will be checked for 

physical damage and the integrity of the 

case. 

(g) If methane is detected in 

concentrations of 1.0 percent or more, 

procedures in accordance with 30 CFR 

75.323 will be followed. 

The petitioner asserts that the 

alternate method proposed will at all 

times guarantee no less than the same 

measure of protection afforded the 

miners under the mandatory standard. 

Docket Number: M–2021–028–C. 

Petitioner: Emery County Coal 

Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 910, East 

Carbon, Utah (ZIP 84520). 

Mine: Lila Canyon Mine, MSHA ID 

No. 42–02241, located in Carbon 

County, Utah. 

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 

75.1002(a) (Installation of electric 

equipment and conductors; 

permissibility). 

Modification Request: The petitioner 

requests a modification of the existing 

standard, 30 CFR 75.1002(a), as it relates 

to the use of an alternative method of 

respirable dust protection for miners at 

the Lila Canyon mine in Utah. 

Specifically, the petitioner is applying 

to utilize the battery-powered 

CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR–800 

PAPRs within 150 feet of pillar 

workings or the longwall face. 

The petitioner states that: 

(a) The 3M Airstream Mining 

Headgear-Mounted model PAPR 

provides a constant flow of filtered air 

which results in a reduction of the 

miners’ exposure to respirable dust, 

thus reducing their health risks. 

(b) With discontinuance of the 

MSHA-approved 3M Airstream Mining 

Headgear-Mounted model PAPR, there 

are no other MSHA-approved PAPRs 

available. 

(c) The use of the CleanSpace EX and 

3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPRs will 

provide miners in MMU 004–0 with 

constant flow of filtered air which 

results in a reduction of miners’ 

exposure to respirable dust, thus 

reducing their health risks. 

(d) The use of the CleanSpace EX and 

3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPRs will protect 

miners from respirable dust when 

working within 150 feet of pillar 

workings, the longwall face, and the 

section faces. 

(e) The CleanSpace EX—full or half 

mask PAPR is intrinsically safe and is 

certified by UL under the ANSI/UL 

60079–11 standard to be used in 

hazardous locations because it meets the 

intrinsic safety protection level. The 

unit is acceptable in other jurisdictions 

for use in mines with the potential for 

methane accumulation. The CleanSpace 

EX PAPR is an air filtering, fan assisted 

positive pressure mask which is used in 

different applications, including high 

dust environments. The CleanSpace EX 

PAPR is lightweight and compact and 

requires no hoses, cables, or beltmounted battery packs. It requires few 

replacement parts and no servicing or 

maintenance. It is compatible with 

personal protective equipment. 

(f) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR is 

intrinsically safe and is certified by UL 

under the ANSI/UL 60079–11 standard 

to be used in hazardous locations. This 

unit is acceptable in other jurisdictions 

for use in mines with the potential for 

methane accumulation. The 3M Versaflo 

TR–800 is ergonomically designed for 

greater movement in tight work spaces. 

It helps protect against certain airborne 

contaminates and has a multi-speed 

blower. The PAPR is easy to use and 

maintain and has audible and visual 

alarms. The 3M Versaflo TR–800 battery 

offers a long run time and charges 

quickly. The unit has interchangeable 

components which will enable the 

petitioner to customize the PAPR 

system to help meet the needs of their 

specific applications. 

The petitioner proposes the following 

alternative method: 

(a) The petitioner will use the 

CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR–800 

PAPRs to protect miners from exposure 

to respirable dust. 

(b) The batteries for the PAPRs will be 

charged outby the last open crosscut 

when not in operation. 


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(c) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 batteries 

will be charged by the 3M battery 

Charger TR–641N or the 3M 4-Station 

battery charger TR–644N. 

(d) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR 

will only use the 3M TR–830 battery 

pack. 

(e) Affected miners will be trained in 

the proper use and care of the PAPR 

units in accordance with manufacturers’ 

instructions. 

(f) The PAPRs will be checked for 

physical damage and the integrity of the 

case. 

(g) If methane is detected in 

concentrations of 1.0 percent or more, 

procedures in accordance with 30 CFR 

75.323 will be followed. 

The petitioner asserts that the 

alternate method proposed will at all 

times guarantee no less than the same 

measure of protection afforded the 

miners under the mandatory standard. 

Docket Number: M–2021–029–C. 

Petitioner: Emery County Coal 

Resources, Inc., P.O. Box 910, East 

Carbon, Utah (ZIP 84520). 

Mine: Lila Canyon Mine, MSHA ID 

No. 42–02241, located in Carbon 

County, Utah. 

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d) 

(Permissible electric equipment). 

Modification Request: The petitioner 

requests a modification of the existing 

standard, 30 CFR 75.500(d), as it relates 

to the use of an alternative method of 

respirable dust protection at the Lila 

Canyon Mine in Utah. Specifically, the 

petitioner is applying to utilize the 

battery-powered CleanSpace EX and 3M 

Versaflo TR–800 PAPRs inby the last 

open crosscut. 

The petitioner states that: 

(a) The 3M Airstream Mining 

Headgear-Mounted model PAPR 

provides a constant flow of filtered air 

which results in a reduction of the 

miners’ exposure to respirable dust, 

thus reducing their health risks. 

(b) With discontinuance of the 

MSHA-approved 3M Airstream Mining 

Headgear-Mounted model PAPR, there 

are no other MSHA-approved PAPRs 

available. 

(c) The use of the CleanSpace EX and 

3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPRs will 

provide miners in MMU 004–0 with 

constant flow of filtered air which 

results in a reduction of miners’ 

exposure to respirable dust, thus 

reducing their health risks. 

(d) The use of the CleanSpace EX and 

3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPRs will protect 

miners from respirable dust when 

working inby the last open crosscut. 

(e) The CleanSpace EX—full or half 

mask PAPR is intrinsically safe and is 

certified by UL under the ANSI/UL 

60079–11 standard to be used in 

hazardous locations because it meets the 

intrinsic safety protection level. The 

unit is acceptable in other jurisdictions 

for use in mines with the potential for 

methane accumulation. The CleanSpace 

EX PAPR is an air filtering, fan assisted 

positive pressure mask which is used in 

different applications, including high 

dust environments. The CleanSpace EX 

PAPR is lightweight and compact and 

requires no hoses, cables, or beltmounted battery packs. It requires few 

replacement parts and no servicing or 

maintenance. It is compatible with 

personal protective equipment. 

(f) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR is 

intrinsically safe and is certified by UL 

under the ANSI/UL 60079–11 standard 

to be used in hazardous locations. This 

unit is acceptable in other jurisdictions 

for use in mines with the potential for 

methane accumulation. The 3M Versaflo 

TR–800 is ergonomically designed for 

greater movement in tight work spaces. 

It helps protect against certain airborne 

contaminates and has a multi-speed 

blower. The PAPR is easy to use and 

maintain and has audible and visual 

alarms. The 3M Versaflo TR–800 battery 

offers a long run time and charges 

quickly. The unit has interchangeable 

components which will enable the 

petitioner to customize the PAPR 

system to help meet the needs of their 

specific applications. 

The petitioner proposes the following 

alternative method: 

(a) The petitioner will use the 

CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR–800 

PAPRs to protect miners from exposure 

to respirable dust. 

(b) The batteries for the PAPRs will be 

charged outby the last open crosscut 

when not in operation. 

(c) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 batteries 

will be charged by the 3M battery 

Charger TR–641N or the 3M 4-Station 

battery charger TR–644N. 

(d) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR 

will only use the 3M TR–830 battery 

pack. 

(e) Affected miners will be trained in 

the proper use and care of the PAPR 

units in accordance with manufacturers’ 

instructions. 

(f) The PAPRs will be checked for 

physical damage and the integrity of the 

case. 

(g) If methane is detected in 

concentrations of 1.0 percent or more, 

procedures in accordance with 30 CFR 

75.323 will be followed. 

The petitioner asserts that the 

alternate method proposed will at all 

times guarantee no less than the same 

measure of protection afforded the 

miners under the mandatory standard. 

Jessica Senk, 

Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, 

and Variances. 

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BILLING CODE 4520–43–P 

LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION 

Notice to LSC Grantees of Application 

Process for Subgranting Special Grant 

Funds 

AGENCY: Legal Services Corporation. 

ACTION: Notice of application dates and 

format for applications to make 

subgrants of LSC Special Grant Funds, 

including Technology Initiative Grant, 

Pro Bono Innovation Fund, and Disaster 

Relief Grant funds. 

SUMMARY: The Legal Services 

Corporation (LSC) is the national 

organization charged with administering 

Federal funds provided for civil legal 

services to low-income people. LSC 

hereby announces the submission dates 

for applications to make subgrants of its 

Special Grant funds. LSC is also 

providing information about where 

applicants may locate subgrant 

application questions and directions for 

providing the information required to 

apply for a subgrant. 

DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

section for application dates. 

ADDRESSES: Legal Services 

Corporation—Office of Compliance and 

Enforcement, 3333 K Street NW, Third 

Floor, Washington, DC 20007–3522. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Megan Lacchini, Office of Compliance 

and Enforcement at lacchinim@lsc.gov 

or (202) 295–1506, or visit the LSC 

website at http://www.lsc.gov/grantsgrantee-resources/grantee-guidance/ 

how-apply-subgrant. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under 45 

CFR part 1627, LSC must publish, on an 

annual basis, ‘‘notice of the 

requirements concerning the format and 

contents of the application annually in 

the Federal Register and on LSC’s 

website.’’ 45 CFR 1627.4(b). This Notice 

and the publication of the Subgrant 

Application on LSC’s website satisfy 

§ 1627.4(b)’s notice requirement for LSC 

Special Grant programs. Only current or 

prospective recipients of LSC Special 

Grants may apply for approval to 

subgrant these funds. 

An applicant must submit an 

application to make a subgrant of LSC 

Special Grant funds at least 45 days in 

advance of the subgrant’s proposed 

effective date. 45 CFR 1627.4(b)(2). 


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