At the recommendation of the Board of Miner Training, Education and Certification, Director Ron Wooten announced his intentions to “withdraw” the proposed Rules Governing the Safety of Those Employed In and Around Preparation Plants in West Virginia. The rules were proposed on June 30th and a public hearing was scheduled for this past Thursday, July 30th.
The training board objected to the training and certification provisions contained in the proposed rule on the basis that the proposed rule usurped their authority under law and due to the Board not being consulted or involved in the rule making.