Engine manufacturers provide EPA certified engines. An engine approval system created by MSHA would unnecessarily duplicate EPA certification. Miner Training Miner training should be incorporated in Part 48 Training. Procedures to minimize exposure should be incorporated into 57.14100 pre-shift inspections. Worker pay is a matter best left to the collective bargaining process.
Employees do have a right to receive the information on their individual tests.
Employees receive such information now. A copy should not be given to the miners representative because the information is private. Mine operators should not be cited for posting sample results that exceed the allowable limit. The Salt Institute agrees with and supports the separately submitted comments of its member companies, IMC Salt, Inc. and Morton International. We also substantially agree with and support the comments of the MARG Diesel Coalition, the National Mining Association, the National Stone Association, and the Nevada Mining Association.