No. 39138 (5-year Review): Rule R616-4. Coal Mine Safety

DAR File No.: 39138
Filed: 02/12/2015 09:30:54 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is established pursuant to Section 40-2-104 and Subsection 40-2-301(2) (a)(b) of the Coal Mine Safety Act for the purpose of improving coal mine safety, preventing coal mine accidents, and improving coal mine emergency response plans.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The Division has received no comments on this rule to date.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule is needed for the purpose of improving coal mine safety, preventing coal mine accidents, improving coal mine emergency response plans, and successfully implementing the intent of the Coal Mine Safety Act. The Division will accomplish this by examining coal mines, requiring accident notification, and ensuring emergency response training is held by the coal mines. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Labor Commission
Boiler and Elevator Safety
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111-2316

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Pete Hackford at the above address, by phone at 801-530-7605, by FAX at 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Ami Windham at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6850, by FAX at 801-530-6871, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

02/12/2015

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

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