MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: PHOTOMETERS

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Photometers.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on July 1 by James P. McHugh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Summary: MSHA proposes to revise title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) part 75 by removing requirements for methods in measuring luminous intensity with a photometer. Removing this provision would provide greater flexibility in measurement procedures while maintaining protection for miners.

For more information, contact Jessica D. Senk, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA at 202-693-9440 (voice). This is not a toll-free n...