Wednesday, April 21, 2010
West Virginia Mine Board Seeks Comments
WEST VIRGINIA....
The West Virginia state Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety voted Wednesday to seek public comments on a proposed rule to require barometers in mine offices with corresponding equipment in all underground mines as well as requiring daily barometer readings, record keeping and training. Several other rules sent to public comment include one that would require mines to check methane monitors and detectors within every 15 days and others addressing mine rescue efforts and requiring automatic fire detection equipment on coal conveyor belts. Mine Safety Board Administrator Joel Watts says all five rules will be out for public comment during the next 30 days, and they really want community involvement.
The West Virginia state Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety voted Wednesday to seek public comments on a proposed rule to require barometers in mine offices with corresponding equipment in all underground mines as well as requiring daily barometer readings, record keeping and training. Several other rules sent to public comment include one that would require mines to check methane monitors and detectors within every 15 days and others addressing mine rescue efforts and requiring automatic fire detection equipment on coal conveyor belts. Mine Safety Board Administrator Joel Watts says all five rules will be out for public comment during the next 30 days, and they really want community involvement.
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