30 CFR § 75.1106-1 - Test for methane.

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title: "30 CFR § 75.1106-1 - Test for methane."
title_number: 30
title_name: "Mineral Resources"
section_number: "75.1106-1"
section_name: "Test for methane."
chapter_name: "MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR"
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subchapter_name: "COAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH"
part_number: "75"
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# 75.1106-1 Test for methane.

Until December 31, 1970, a permissible flame safety lamp may be used to make tests for methane required by the regulations in this part. On and after December 31, 1970 a methane detector approved by the Secretary shall be used for such tests and a permissible flame safety lamp may be used as a supplemental testing device. A person qualified to test for methane under § 75.151 will be a qualified person for the purpose of this section.

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