The WV Office of Miners’ Health Safety & Training has proposed a new administrative rule addressing “Preparation Plants”. A link to the agencies website and propose rule is provided below. The comprehensive rules are intended to establish a uniform set of standards for all preparation plants operating in the state regardless of whether they are independent or connected to a surface or underground mine. The proposal also establishes two new miner certifications for preparation plant workers -- an “apprentice preparation plant miner” and an experienced preparation plant miner”. A comment period extends through July 30, 2009 and a public hearing is also scheduled for July 30th.
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OMHST Proposes Prep Plant Rule - Comment Period July 30th Proposed
Title 56 Series 16 Rules and Regulations Governing the Safety of Those Employed in and Around Preparation Plants in West Virginia (filed June 30, 2009) comment period ends July 30, 2009 at 4:30pm. A public hearing will be held July 30, 2009 at WV Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training 1615 Washington St. East, Charleston WV 25311. Written comments may be mailed to: WV Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training 1615 Washington St. East, Charleston WV 25311.