US enacts new mine safety policies
Journal Article
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· Coal Age
OSTI ID:20781468
New legislation in the USA requires mine operators to be prepared, increases funding for safety equipment research, strengthens mine rescue teams, and raises the limits for penalties. The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act represents the efforts of industry and politicians in reaction to recent mining tragedies. S.2803 was signed on 15 June 2006. The article discusses the content of the Act and its implications for coal mine operators. 2 figs.
- OSTI ID:
- 20781468
- Journal Information:
- Coal Age, Vol. 111, Issue 6; ISSN 0009-9910
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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