30 CFR § 43.6 - Notice of negative finding.

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title: "30 CFR § 43.6 - Notice of negative finding."
title_number: 30
title_name: "Mineral Resources"
section_number: "43.6"
section_name: "Notice of negative finding."
chapter_name: "MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR"
subchapter_number: "G"
subchapter_name: "FILING AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS"
part_number: "43"
part_name: "PROCEDURES FOR PROCESSING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS COMPLAINTS"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "Secs. 103(g), and 508, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 Pub. L. 91-173 as amended by Pub. L. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1298 83 Stat. 803 (30 U.S.C. 813(g) and 957); sec. 307, Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1322 (30 U.S.C. 801 note)."
regulatory_source: "43 FR 29515, July 7, 1978, unless otherwise noted."
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# 43.6 Notice of negative finding.

(a) If it is determined that a special inspection is not warranted, a written notice of negative finding shall be issued as soon as possible following such determination.

(b) If it is determined that an inspection is warranted and upon such inspection it is determined that neither a citation nor a withdrawal order should be issued for the alleged violation or imminent danger, a written notice of negative finding shall be issued by the authorized representative of the Secretary prior to leaving the mine premises.

(c) Any notice of negative finding issued under this part shall be issued to the representative of miners or miner seeking the special inspection and a copy shall be served upon the operator.