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2012 U.S. Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining
Chapter 22 - MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH (§§ 801 - 965)
Subchapter II - INTERIM MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS (§§ 841 - 846)
Section 844 - Rock dust and gas hazards; controls

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING
CHAPTER 22 - MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH
SUBCHAPTER II - INTERIM MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS
Sec. 844 - Rock dust and gas hazards; controls
Containssection 844
Date2012
Laws in Effect as of DateJanuary 15, 2013
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 91-173, title II, §204, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 764; Pub. L. 96-88, title V, §509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695.
Statutes at Large References83 Stat. 764
93 Stat. 695
Public Law ReferencesPublic Law 91-173, Public Law 96-88

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INTERIM MANDATORY HEALTH STANDARDS - 30 U.S.C. § 844 (2012)
§844. Rock dust and gas hazards; controls

The dust resulting from drilling in rock shall be controlled by the use of permissible dust collectors, or by water or water with a wetting agent, or by ventilation, or by any other method or device approved by the Secretary which is at least as effective in controlling such dust. Respiratory equipment approved by the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall be provided persons exposed for short periods to inhalation hazards from gas, dusts, fumes, or mist. When the exposure is for prolonged periods, other measures to protect such persons or to reduce the hazard shall be taken.

(Pub. L. 91–173, title II, §204, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 764; Pub. L. 96–88, title V, §509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695.)

Change of Name

“Secretary of Health and Human Services” substituted in text for “Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare” pursuant to section 509(b) of Pub. L. 96–88 which is classified to section 3508(b) of Title 20, Education.

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