Underground Operations

PURPOSE: This rule sets forth general requirements as to signs and markers applicable to permanent performance requirements for underground coal mining in keeping with sections 444.810 and 444.860, RSMo. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) Permanent program performance standards—underground mining activities set forth in 30 CFR Part 817, as in effect on January 1, 2018, are incorporated by reference in this rule. Copies may be obtained by contacting the U.S. Government Publishing Office, PO Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000 or online at https://www.gpo.gov. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions. Exceptions to 30 CFR Part 817 are modified as follows: (A) Delete 30 CFR 817.10; and (B) Delete 30 CFR 817.61(c)(1) and insert the following: (c) Blasters (1) All blasting operations shall be conducted under the direction of a blaster certified by the director. AUTHORITY: section 444.810, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 8, 1980, effective Dec. 11, 1980. Amended: Filed Jan. 5, 1987, effective July 1, 1987. Amended: Filed July 3, 1990, effective Nov. 30, 1990. Amended: Filed Dec. 17, 2012, effective July 30, 2013. Amended: Filed March 26, 2018, effective Nov. 30, 2018. *Original authority: 444.810, RSMo 1979, amended 1983, 1993, 1995.