On September 26, 2008, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published in the Federal Register, a notice of public hearing and extension of the comment period for the Alcohol-and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance proposed rule.
MSHA will hold a public hearing on its proposed rule to amend the existing metal and nonmetal standards for the possession and use of intoxicating beverages and narcotics and make the new standard applicable to all mines.
Hearings will be held on October 14, 2008 via Webcast in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, PA, and Englewood (Denver), CO via audio only at The National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beckley, WV and Birmingham, AL.
Comments on the proposed rule must be received by midnight October 29, 2008.
September 29, 2008: On September 26, 2008, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published in the Federal Register, a notice of public hearing and extension of the comment period for the Alcohol-and Drug-Free Mines: Policy, Prohibitions, Testing, Training, and Assistance proposed rule.
MSHA will hold a public hearing on its proposed rule to amend the existing metal and nonmetal standards for the possession and use of intoxicating beverages and narcotics and make the new standard applicable to all mines.
Hearings will be held on October 14, 2008 via Webcast in Washington, DC, Pittsburgh, PA, and Englewood (Denver), CO via audio only at The National Mine Health and Safety Academy in Beckley, WV and Birmingham, AL.
Comments on the proposed rule must be received by midnight October 29, 2008.