Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Federal Register Document 06-6857 - Proposed Information

1219-0054 Public Comment Version SUPPORTING STATEMENT The following mandatory safety standards address firefighting, emergency evacuation and training: 30 CFR 75.1100-3: Condition and examination of fire fighting equipment. 30 CFR 75.1103-8: Automatic fire sensor and warning device systems; inspection and test requirements. 30 CFR 75.1103-11: Tests of fire hydrants and fire hose; record of tests. 30 CFR subpart P, section 75.1501 - Emergency Evacuations 30 CFR subpart P, section 75.1502 - Mine Emergency Evacuation and Fire-fighting Program of Instruction A. JUSTIFICATION 1. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statute and regulation mandating or authorizing the collection of information. Section 311(a) of The Mine Act states each that coal mine shall be provided with suitable fire-fighting equipment adapted for the size and conditions of the mine. 30 CFR 75.1100-3, chemical fire extinguishers must be examined every 6 months and the date of the examination recorded on a permanent tag attached to the extinguisher. 30 CFR 75.1103-8, a qualified person must examine the automatic fire sensor and warning device systems on a weekly basis, and must conduct a functional test of the complete system at least once a year. The mine operator is required to ...