30 C.F.R. § 72.800

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 72.800 - [Effective until 4/14/2025] Single, full-shift measurement of respirable coal mine dust

The Secretary will use a single, full-shift measurement of respirable coal mine dust to determine the average concentration on a shift since that measurement accurately represents atmospheric conditions to which a miner is exposed during such shift. Until April 14, 2025, noncompliance with the respirable dust standard, in accordance with this subchapter, is demonstrated when a single, full-shift measurement taken by MSHA meets or exceeds the applicable ECV in table 1 to § 70.208 , table 1 to § 70.209 , table 1 to § 71.206 , or table 1 to § 90.207 of this chapter that corresponds to the particular sampling device used. Upon issuance of a citation for a violation of the standard, and for MSHA to terminate the citation, the mine operator shall take the specified actions in this subchapter.

30 C.F.R. §72.800

79 FR 24986, May 1, 2014
89 FR 28479, 6/17/2024; 89 FR 28479, 4/14/2025