053-4 Wyo. Code R. § 75.1902

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 75.1902 - Underground diesel fuel storage-general requirements

(a) All diesel fuel must be stored in:

  • (1) Diesel fuel tanks in permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities;
  • (2) Diesel fuel tanks on diesel fuel transportation units in permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities or in temporary underground fuel storage areas; or
  • (3) Safety cans.

(b) The total capacity of stationary diesel fuel tanks in permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities must not exceed 1000 gallons.

(c)

  • (1) Only one temporary underground diesel fuel storage area is permitted for each working section or in each area of the mine where equipment is being installed or removed.
  • (2) The temporary underground diesel fuel storage area must be located-
    • (i) Within 500 feet of the loading point;
    • (ii) Within 500 feet of the projected loading point where equipment is being installed; or
    • (iii) Within 500 feet of the last loading point where equipment is being removed.
  • (3) No more than one diesel fuel transportation unit at a time shall be parked in the temporary underground diesel fuel storage area.

(d) Permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities and temporary underground diesel fuel storage areas must be-

  • (1) At least 100 feet from shafts, slopes, shops, or explosives magazines;
  • (2) At least 25 feet from trolley wires or power cables, or electric equipment not necessary for the operation of the storage facilities or areas; and
  • (3) In a location that is protected from damage by other mobile equipment.

(e) Permanent underground diesel fuel storage facilities must not be located within the primary escapeway.

053-4 Wyo. Code R. § 75.1902