Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Mine Safety Legislation Vote
The House will consider a federal bill that would mandate more mine safety measures.
The measure, if passed, will add safeguards to a dangerous practice called "retreat" mining, improve emergency response to mine sites and reduce tong-term health risks facing miners.
Broad safety provisions are crafted into and should add to 2006 Miners' Act. More than two dozen Appalachian families who have lost loved ones in mining accidents are in support of the bill. The bill would be called S-Miner.
The measure, if passed, will add safeguards to a dangerous practice called "retreat" mining, improve emergency response to mine sites and reduce tong-term health risks facing miners.
Broad safety provisions are crafted into and should add to 2006 Miners' Act. More than two dozen Appalachian families who have lost loved ones in mining accidents are in support of the bill. The bill would be called S-Miner.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 4:40 AM 
