Section 1567.64 - Operator to provide tag lines or tie-off lines for miners(A) As used in this section, "tag lines" and "tie-off lines" have the same meanings as in rules adopted under this section. (B) The operator of an underground coal mine shall provide tag lines or tie-off lines for each miner at the mine. The operator shall provide and employees of the mine shall use tag lines or tie-off lines in accordance with requirements and procedures established in rules adopted under this section.(C) The chief of the division of mineral resources management, in consultation with a statewide association representing the coal mining industry and a statewide association representing employees of coal mines, shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code concerning the use of tag lines or tie-off lines in an underground coal mine. The rules shall include all of the following: (1) A definition of "tag line" and of "tie-off line";(2) A description or list of acceptable tag lines and tie-off lines;(3) Procedures and requirements for the use of tag lines and tie-off lines;(4) Procedures for the approval and inspection of the use of tag lines and tie-off lines in a mine;(5) Any other requirements concerning tag lines or tie-off lines that the chief determines are necessary.(D) No operator of a mine shall refuse or neglect to comply with this section or rules adopted under it.Effective Date: 2008 SB323 6/11/2008.