30 CFR § 14.2 - Definitions.

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title: "30 CFR § 14.2 - Definitions."
title_number: 30
title_name: "Mineral Resources"
section_number: "14.2"
section_name: "Definitions."
chapter_name: "MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR"
subchapter_number: "B"
subchapter_name: "TESTING, EVALUATION, AND APPROVAL OF MINING PRODUCTS"
part_number: "14"
part_name: "REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APPROVAL OF FLAME-RESISTANT CONVEYOR BELTS"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "30 U.S.C. 957."
regulatory_source: "73 FR 80609, Dec. 31, 2008, unless otherwise noted."
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# 14.2 Definitions.

The following definitions apply in this part:

*Applicant.* An individual or organization that manufactures or controls the production of a conveyor belt and applies to MSHA for approval of conveyor belt for use in underground coal mines.

*Approval.* A document issued by MSHA, which states that a conveyor belt has met the requirements of this Part and which authorizes an approval marking identifying the conveyor belt as approved.

*Extension of approval.* A document issued by MSHA, which states that a change to a product previously approved by MSHA meets the requirements of this Part and which authorizes the continued use of the approval marking after the appropriate extension number has been added.

*Flame-retardant ingredient.* A material that inhibits ignition or flame propagation.

*Flammable ingredient.* A material that is capable of combustion.

*Inert ingredient.* A material that does not contribute to combustion.

*Post-approval product audit.* An examination, testing, or both, by MSHA of an approved conveyor belt selected by MSHA to determine if it meets the technical requirements and has been manufactured as approved.

*Similar conveyor belt.* A conveyor belt that shares the same cover compound, general carcass construction, and fabric type as another approved conveyor belt.