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Judith E. Kramer,

Acting Solicitor of Labor.

Gary M. Buff, Associate Solicitor.

Debra A. Millenson,

Senior Trial Attorney.

Michelle Serrou

Attorney, Department of Labor, Office of the

Solicitor, Civil Rights Division.

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BILLING CODE 4510–27–M

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Mine Safety and Health Administration

Summary of Decisions Granting in

Whole or in Part Petitions for

Modification

AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health

Administration (MSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of affirmative decisions

issued by the Administrators for Coal

Mine Safety and Health and Metal and

Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health on

petitions for modification of the

application of existing safety standards.

SUMMARY: Under section 101 of the

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of

1977, the Secretary of Labor (Secretary)

may allow the modification of the

application of an existing safety

standard to a mine if the Secretary

determines either that an alternate

method exists at a specific mine that

will guarantee no less protection for the

miners affected than that provided by

the standard, or that the application of

the standard at a specific mine will

result in a diminution of safety to the

affected miners.

Final decisions on these petitions are

based upon the petitioner’s statements,

comments and information submitted

by interested persons, and a field

investigation of the conditions at the

mine. MSHA, as designee of the

Secretary, has granted or partially

granted the requests for modification

listed below. In some instances, the

decisions are conditioned upon

compliance with stipulations stated in

the decision. The term ‘‘FR Notice’’

appears in the list of affirmative

decisions below. The term refers to the

Federal Register volume and page

where MSHA published a notice of the

filing of the petition for modification.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Petitions and copies of the final

decisions are available for examination

by the public in the Office of Standards,

Regulations, and Variances, MSHA,

Room 627, 4015 Wilson Boulevard,

Arlington, Virginia 22203. Contact

Barbara Barron at 703–235–1910.

Dated at Arlington, Virginia this 16th day

of May 2001.

David L. Meyer,

Director, Office of Standards, Regulations,

and Variances.

Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for

Modification

Petitioner: Sidney Coal Company, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–002–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 10563.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1902(d)(1).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to have its underground

fuels storage facilities remain at the

present location and make the following

changes and adjustments for safety

concerns: (i) Offset the fuel tank 35 feet

from any track or transportation; (ii)

maintain the storage facility out of

direct line of flatcars, mantrips, and

other equipment that is moving up or

down the slope; (iii) ventilate the

facility directly into the return air

course and equip the facility with a fire

suppression system and other safety

features, and fireproof and inspect the

facility on a daily basis, and (iv) add a

carbon monoxide sensor. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Mine #1. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for a

permanent underground diesel fuel

storage facility installed within 100 feet

of a slope in the Mine #1 with

conditions.

Petitioner: Europa Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–013–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 16966.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use a 2,400 volt Joy 14CM

continuous miner instead of a 1,000 volt

continuous miner inby the last open

crosscut and within 150 feet from pillar

workings. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Europa Mine. MSHA grants the petition

for modification for the Europa Mine

with conditions.

Petitioner: Big Ridge, Inc. (Formerly

Sugar Camp Coal, LLC).

[Docket No.: M–2000–021–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 19928.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.350.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use air coursed through

belt haulage entries to ventilate active

working places. The petitioner proposes

to install a low-level carbon monoxide

detection system in the supply road

with branches extended to the belt line

at certain locations as an early warning

fire detection system. This is considered

an acceptable alternative method for the

Willow Lake Portal Mine. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for the

Willow Lake Portal Mine to allow air

coursed through conveyor belt entries to

be used to ventilate working places with

conditions.

Petitioner: West Ridge Resources,

Incorporated.

[Docket No.: M–2000–025–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 19928.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to: (i) Install gear lockout

devices on its diesel grader to limit the

speed to a maximum of 10 miles per

hour when operating the grader in an

underground coal mine or on the

surface of an underground coal mine;

and (ii) provide training to every grader

operator on the proper techniques for

lowering the blade to restrict the speed

and to stop the grader, on the proper

gear selection for grading, and on the

proper speed for grading. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the West Ridge Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the West Ridge mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Andalex Resources,

Incorporated.

[Docket No.: M–2000–026–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 19928.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to: (i) Install gear lockout

devices on its diesel grader to limit the

speed to a maximum of 10 miles per

hour when operating the grader in an

underground coal mine or on the

surface of an underground coal mine;

and (ii) provide training to every grader

operator on the proper techniques for

lowering the blade to restrict the speed

and to stop the grader, on the proper

gear selection for grading, and on the

proper speed for grading. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Aberdeen Mine and

Pinnacle Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the

Aberdeen Mine and Pinnacle Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: Elk Run Coal Company,

Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–028–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 31611.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use continuous mining

machines with nominal voltage not to

exceed 2,300 volts. This is considered

an acceptable alternative method for the

White Knight Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the White

Knight Mine to use 2,400-volt

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continuous miner system(s) with

conditions.

Petitioner: B & B Anthracite Coal

Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–029–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 31611.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Rock Ridge Slope Mine. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for the

Rock Ridge Slope Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: West Ridge Resources, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–030–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 31611.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.500(d).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use non-permissible low

voltage or battery powered electronic

testing and diagnostic equipment in or

inby the last open crosscut. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the West Ridge Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the West Ridge Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Freeman United Coal

Mining Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–037–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 31609.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to operate its diesel-powered

road grader without front wheel brakes.

The petitioner proposes to operate its

diesel grader at a maximum speed of 10

miles per hour, lower the grader blade

(mold board) to increase stopping

capability in emergencies, and provide

training for the grader operators on how

to recognize appropriate levels of speed

for different road and slope conditions.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Crown II

Mine. MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Crown II Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: Neumeister Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–038–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 31610.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

No. 2 Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the No. 2

Slope Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Tito Coal.

[Docket No.: M–2000–039–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 31610.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Whites Vein Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Whites

Vein Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40141.

Petitioner: Bowie Resources, Ltd.

[Docket No.: M–2000–048–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.901(a).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use a 460 KW, 480-volt

wye connected diesel-powered

generator for utility power and to move

and operate electrically powered mobile

equipment and stationary equipment

throughout the mine. This is considered

an acceptable alternative method for the

Bowie #2 Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the 480-

volt, three-phase, 460KW dieselpowered generator (DPG) set, Serial No.

26630–12/99, supplying power to a 400-

KVA three-phase auto-transformer and

three-phase 480-, and 995-volt power

circuits for the Bowie #2 Mine with

conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40141.

Petitioner: Bowie Resources, Ltd.

[Docket No.: M–2000–049–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.500(d).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use non-permissible low

voltage or battery powered electronic

testing and diagnostic equipment in or

inby the last open crosscut. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Bowie #2 Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the Bowie #2 Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40141.

Petitioner: Bowie Resources, Ltd.

[Docket No.: M–2000–050–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002–

1(a).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use non-permissible low

voltage or battery powered electronic

testing and diagnostic equipment within

150 feet of pillar workings. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Bowie #2 Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the Bowie #2 Mine under controlled

conditions and upon compliance with

the terms and conditions in the

Proposed Decision and Order.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40141.

Petitioner: Alex Energy, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–051–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use high-voltage longwall

mining equipment, with the nominal

voltage of longwall circuits not to

exceed 4,160 volts. This is considered

an acceptable alternative method for the

Jerry Fork Eagle Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Jerry

Fork Eagle Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40141.

Petitioner: Rustler Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–053–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Orchard Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Orchard

Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: M & H Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–057–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Mercury Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the

Mercury Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: UAE CoalCorp Associates.

[Docket No.: M–2000–058–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Harmony Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the

Harmony Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: M & M Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–059–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

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Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the LV

#3 Vein Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the LV #3

Vein Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: L Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–060–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Lenig Tunnel Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Lenig

Tunnel Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: A. L. Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–061–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Robert L. Derck Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Robert

L. Derck Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Three W. M. U. G Mine

Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–063–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Orchard Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Orchard

Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Snyder Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–065–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serve both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Rattling Run Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Rattling

Run Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Snyder Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–066–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the N.

& L. Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the N. & L.

Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: S & M Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–067–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Buck Mountain Slope Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the Buck Mountain Slope Mine with

conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: R S & W Coal Company,

Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–068–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the R.

S. & W. Drift Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the R. S. &

W. Drift Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Rhen Coal Company.

Docket No.: M–2000–069–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Skidmore Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the

Skidmore Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: R & D Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–070–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Buck Mt. Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Buck

Mt. Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Primrose Coal Company

No. 2.

[Docket No.: M–2000–071–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Buck Mountain Vein Slope Mine.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Buck Mountain

Vein Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Nowacki Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–072–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Nowacki Coal Co. Slope Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the Nowacki Coal Co. Slope Mine with

conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Little Rock Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–0074–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

No. 1 Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the No. 1

Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

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Petitioner: Little Buck Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–075–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the #3

Slope Buck Mtn. Mine. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for the #3

Slope Buck Mtn. Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Jordan Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–076–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Jordan #1 Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Jordan

#1 Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Joliett Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–077–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the #3

Vein Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the #3 Vein

Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: R & R Coal Company

(Formerly B & L Coal Co.).

[Docket No.: M–2000–079–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the R

& R Coal Company Mine. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for the R &

R Coal Company Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: F. K. Z. Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–080–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

No. 1 Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the No. 1

Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: D & D Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–082–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Primrose Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the

Primrose Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 40140.

Petitioner: Chestnut Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–083–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 49.2(b).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to reduce its mine rescue

teams to two teams with three members

each and one alternate who serves both

teams, instead of having two mine

rescue teams with five members and one

alternate. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

No. 10 Slope Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the No. 10

Slope Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 49017.

Petitioner: Pine Ridge Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–085–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to modify its previously

granted petition for modification, docket

number M–98–004–C, to allow 2,400

volt cables to be used inby the last open

crosscut at the working continuous

miner sections at the Pine Ridge Coal

Company, Robin Hood No. 9 Mine (I.D.

No. 46–02143), be transferred to its

Whites Branch Mine (I.D. No. 46–

08827). This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Pine Ridge

Coal Company, Whites Branch Mine.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the 2,400-volt

continuous miner system(s) used at the

Whites Branch Mine with conditions,

and grants application for relief to give

effect to September 12, 2000, proposed

decision and order.

FR Notice: 65 FR 49017.

Petitioner: The Pittsburgh & Midway

Coal Mining Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–087–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1700.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to plug and abandon oil and

gas wells, and mine through the oil and

gas wells with a longwall mining

machine instead of maintaining a 300-

foot barrier around the well. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the North River No. 1 Mine.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the North River No. 1

Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 49018.

Petitioner: 3–D Management Services,

Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–092–C]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use a spring-loaded

device on battery plug connectors on

mobile battery-powered machines to

prevent the plug connector from

accidently disengaging while under load

instead of using padlocks. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Campbells Creek #5

Mine. MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Campbells Creek #5

Mine with conditions.

FR Notice: 65 FR 58821.

Petitioner: Marfork Coal Co., Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–121–C]]

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use high-voltage (2,400-

volt) cables to power longwall mining

equipment. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Coon Cedar Grove Mine. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for the

2,400-volt continuous miner system(s)

at the Coon Cedar Grove Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: D & A Resources, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–2000–122–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 64261.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use a threaded ring and

a spring-loaded device on battery plug

connectors on mobile battery-powered

machines to prevent the plug connector

from accidently disengaging while

under load instead of using padlocks.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Mine No. 4.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Mine No. 4 with

conditions.

Petitioner: Magic Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–130–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 64262.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use a threaded ring and

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a spring-loaded device on battery plug

connectors on mobile battery-powered

machines to prevent the plug connector

from accidently disengaging while

under load instead of using padlocks.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Magic Mine.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Magic Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: Peabody Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–2000–133–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 64262.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.503.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use a spring-loaded metal

locking device to secure battery

connecting plugs to machine-mounted

battery receptacles on permissible

mobile battery-powered scoop cars and

tractors to prevent the cable plug from

inadvertently disengaging from the

receptacle instead of using padlocks.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Camp #11

Mine. MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Camp #11 Mine

with conditions.

Petitioner: Consolidation Coal

Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–023–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 25517.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.364(b)(2).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to establish evaluation

points A and B to measure air and gas

due to hazardous conditions in certain

areas of the return air course, to

maintain the evaluation points in good

condition at all times, and to have a

certified person test for methane and the

quantity of air on a weekly basis and

record the results, date, time, and his/

her initials in a book kept on the

surface, available for inspection by

interested persons. This is considered

an acceptable alternative method for the

Rend Lake Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the unsafeto-travel segment (approximately 250

feet) of the 2 West Mains and North

Mains return air course Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: Snyder Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–031–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 32551.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.364(b)(1), (4), and (5).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to travel and thoroughly

preshift examine the intake haulage

slope and primary escapeway areas from

the gunboat/slope car at the section’s

intake gangway level with an alternative

air quality evaluation, and have the

examiner record the results of these

examinations in a book kept on the

surface, instead of conducting daily or

weekly examinations, due to significant

fall hazards. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Rattling Run Slope Mine. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for the

Rattling Run Slope Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: Snyder Coal Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–032–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 32552.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1100–

2.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use portable fire

extinguishers where rock dust, water

cars, and other water storage equipped

with three 10 quart pails is not practical.

The petitioner proposes to use two

portable fire extinguishers near the

slope bottom and an additional portable

fire extinguisher within 500 feet of the

working face. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Rattling Run Slope Mine. MSHA grants

the petition for modification for the

Rattling Run Slope Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: Canyon Fuel Company,

LLC.

[Docket No.: M–1999–049–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 41139.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.350.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use belt air to ventilate

working places in areas of the mine

where two-entry mining system is not

used. The petitioner proposes to install

a low-level carbon monoxide

monitoring system as an early warning

fire detection system in all belt entries

used as intake air courses. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Dugout Canyon Mine.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification to allow air coursed

through conveyor belt entries to be used

to ventilate working places, in sections

of the mine that do not use a two-entry

mining system, for the Dugout Canyon

Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Coal Miners, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–1999–50–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 41139.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.350.

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use air coursed through

belt haulage entries to ventilate active

working places. The petitioner proposes

to install a low-level carbon monoxide

detection system as an early warning

fire detection system in the supply road

with branches extended to the beltline

at certain locations. This is considered

an acceptable alternative method for the

Eagle Valley Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Eagle

Valley Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Consolidation Coal

Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–055–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 41139.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.364(b)(4).

Summary of Findings: The

Petitioner’s proposal is to establish

evaluation check points to conduct

weekly examinations for methane in

certain areas of the return air course, to

use a smoke tube to verify the direction

of air flow, and instruct the examiner to

record the results of the examinations in

a record book kept on the surface

available to interested parties. This is

considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Shoemaker Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the Shoemaker Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Canyon Fuel Company,

LLC.

[Docket No.: M–1999–057–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 41140.

Regulation Affected: 75.360(b)(9).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to install an Atmospheric

Monitoring System (AMS) for

continuous monitoring of electrical

installations for carbon monoxide and

methane instead of conducting a

preshift examination. This is considered

an acceptable alternative method for the

SUFCO Mine. MSHA grants the petition

for modification for the preshift

examination of remote electrical

installations and compressors serving

mine de-watering pump installations

conducted by pumpers who are certified

mine examiners at the SUFCO Mine

with conditions.

Petitioner: Canyon Fuel Company,

LLC.

[Docket No.: M–1999–073–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 49247.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use an alternate method

in lieu of front wheel brakes on its

diesel graders at the Skyline Mine No.

3, Dugout Canyon Mine, and SUFCO

Mine. The petitioner proposes to limit

the speed of the diesel graders to 10

miles per hour by blocking out gear

ratios that provide a higher speed, and

to train the grader operators to drop the

grader blade in the event the brakes fail.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Skyline Mine

No. 3, Dugout Canyon Mine, and the

SUFCO Mine. MSHA grants the petition

for modification for the Skyline Mine

No. 3, Dugout Canyon Mine, and the

SUFCO Mine with conditions.

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Petitioner: Bowie Resources Limited.

[Docket No.: M–1999–100–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 57663.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6)

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use an alternate method

in lieu of front wheel brakes on diesel

graders used at the Bowie No. 2 Mine.

The petitioner proposes to limit the

speed of the graders to 10 miles per

hour by block welding a steel stop bar

across the gear selector slot to the 5th

and 6th gears, and train the diesel

grader operators to drop the grader

blade in the event the brakes fail and on

how to recognize the appropriate speeds

to use on different roadway and slope

conditions. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Bowie No. 2 Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the Bowie

No. 2 Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Wabash Mine Holding

Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–107–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 70054.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use an alternate method

in lieu of the front wheel brakes on

diesel graders. The petitioner proposes

to equip diesel graders with devices that

limit the speed of the diesel graders to

10 miles per hour and to train the diesel

grader operators to drop the grader

blade in the event the brakes fail. This

is considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Wabash Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the Wabash Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Blue Mountain Energy, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–1999–109–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 70054.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use an alternate method

in lieu of the front wheel brakes on

diesel graders. The petitioner proposes

to equip diesel graders with devices that

limit the speed of the diesel graders to

10 miles per hour and to train the diesel

grader operators to drop the grader

blade in the event the brakes fail. This

is considered an acceptable alternative

method for the Deserado Mine. MSHA

grants the petition for modification for

the Deserado Mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Black Beauty Coal

Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–110–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 70054.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use an alternate method

in lieu of the front wheel brakes on

diesel graders. The petitioner proposes

to limit the speed of the diesel graders

to 10 miles per hour and to train the

diesel grader operators to drop the

grader blade in the event the brakes fail.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Air Quality

#1 Mine. MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Air Quality ι1 Mine

with conditions.

Petitioner: Consolidation Coal

Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–119–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 70055.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.312(c)

and (d).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to test automatic closing

doors and automatic fan signal devices

every 31 days without shutting down

the fan and without removing miners

from the mine. This is considered an

acceptable alternative method for the

Shoemaker Mine. MSHA grants the

petition for modification for the

Shoemaker Mine for tests of: (1) The

automatic fan stoppage signal device;

and (2) the automatic closing air flow

reversal prevention doors to be

performed without shutting down the

mine fan, and without removing the

miners from the mine with conditions.

Petitioner: Plateau Mining Company.

[Docket No.: M–1999–137–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 1914.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use an alternative method

in lieu of the front wheel brakes on

diesel graders. The petitioner proposes

to equip diesel graders with devices that

limit the speed of the diesel graders to

10 miles per hour, and to train the

diesel grader operators to drop the

grader blade in the event the brakes fail.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Willow Creek

Mine. MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Willow Creek Mine

with conditions.

Petitioner: Lodestar Energy, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–1999–141–C]

FR Notice: 65 FR 1914.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.1909(b)(6).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use an alternative method

in lieu of the front wheel brakes on

diesel graders. The petitioner proposes

to equip the diesel grader with devices

that limit the speed of the diesel grader

to 10 miles per hour, and to train the

diesel grader operators to drop the

grader blade in the event the brakes fail.

This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Baker Mine.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Baker Mine with

conditions.

Petitioner: Mallie Coal Company, Inc.

[Docket No.: M–98–091–C]

FR Notice: 64 FR 2519.

Regulation Affected: 30 CFR

75.380(f)(4).

Summary of Findings: Petitioner’s

proposal is to use one twenty or two

ten-pound portable chemical fire

extinguishers on each Mescher Jeep.

The petitioner proposes to install one

fire extinguisher in the operator’s deck

if two fire extinguishers are used, and

install the other fire extinguisher on the

jeep readily accessible to the operator. If

one fire extinguisher is used, it will be

installed in the operator’s deck. A total

of twenty pounds of fire extinguisher

capability will be carried on each jeep

and the operator will inspect each fire

extinguisher daily prior to entering the

mine. This is considered an acceptable

alternative method for the Mine No. 4.

MSHA grants the petition for

modification for the Mine No. 4 with

conditions.

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BILLING CODE 4510–43–U

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health

Administration

[Docket No. ICR–1218–0173(2001)]

Course Evaluation Form; Extension of

the Office of Management of Budget’s

Approval of Information-Collection

(Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for

public comment.

SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public

comment concerning its request for an

extension of the information-collection

requirements contained in its Course

Evaluation Form.

Request for Comment: The Agency

has a particular interest in comments on

the following issues:

• Whether the proposed informationcollection requirements are necessary

for the proper performance of the

Agency’s functions, including whether

the information is useful;

• The accuracy of the Agency’s

estimate of the burden (time and costs)

of the information-collection

requirements, including the validity of

the methodology and assumptions used;