Title 30, Chapter 22 — Mine Safety and Health

Congressional findings and declaration of purpose

Definitions

Mines subject to coverage

Interim Compliance Panel

Mandatory safety and health standards

Advisory committees

Inspections, investigations, and recordkeeping

Citations and orders

Procedure for enforcement

Judicial review of Commission orders

Procedures to counteract dangerous conditions

Injunctions

Posting of orders and decisions

Penalties

Entitlement of miners to full compensation

Representation of Secretary in civil litigation by Solicitor of Labor

Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission

Principal office in District of Columbia; proceedings held elsewhere

Authorization of appropriations

Mandatory health and safety training

Limitation on certain liability for rescue operations

Mandatory health standards for underground mines; enforcement; review; purpose

Dust concentration and respiratory equipment

Medical examinations

Rock dust and gas hazards; controls

Dust standards in presence of quartz

Noise standards; promulgation of new standards; tests; procedures; protective devices

Mandatory safety standards for underground mines

Roof support

Ventilation

Combustible materials and rock dusting

Electrical equipment

Trailing cables

Grounding of equipment

Underground high-voltage distribution

Underground low- and medium-voltage alternating current circuits

Trolley wires and trolley feeder wires

Fire protection

Maps

Blasting and explosives

Hoisting and mantrips

Emergency shelters; construction; contents; implementation plans

Communication facilities; locations and emergency response plans

General safety provisions

Definitions

Congressional findings and declaration of purpose; short title

Definitions

Field offices

Repealed. Pub. L. 107–275, § 2(c)(2), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1926

Regulations and presumptions

Payment of benefits

Filing of notice of claim

Time for filing claims

Repealed. Pub. L. 107–275, § 2(c)(2), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1926

Procedure for the determination of claims during transition period

Benefits under State workmen’s compensation laws

Failure to meet workmen’s compensation requirements

Appointment of qualified individuals to hear and determine claims for benefits

Duties of operators in States not qualifying under workmen’s compensation laws

“Fund” defined; liability of operators to United States for repayments to fund; procedures applicable; rate of interest

Repealed. Pub. L. 97–119, title I, § 103(b), Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1638

Utilization of services of State and local agencies

Regulations and reports

Contracts and grants

Miners suffering from pneumoconiosis; discrimination prohibited

Authorization of appropriations

Applicability of amendments to part B of this subchapter to this part

Penalty for false statements or representations

Miner benefit entitlement reports; penalty for failure or refusal to file

Black lung insurance program

Statement of reasons for denial of claim

Repealed. Pub. L. 107–275, § 2(c)(1), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1926

Studies and research

Health, Safety, and Mining Technology Research program

Training and education

Assistance to States

Appointment of administrative personnel and inspectors; qualifications; training programs

State laws

Applicability of administrative procedure provisions

Promulgation of regulations

Annual reports to Congress; contents

Study of coordination of Federal and State activities; report

Limitation on issuance of temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction

Functions transferred under 1977 amendments

Acceptance of contributions and prosecution of projects; cooperative programs to promote health and safety education and training; recognition and funding of Joseph A. Holmes Safety Association; use of funds for costs of mine rescue and survival operations

Technical Study Panel

Scholarships

Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants

Retention of fees