2014 US Code
Title 30 - Mineral Lands and Mining (Sections 1 - 2006)
Chapter 22 - Mine Safety and Health (Sections 801 - 966)
Subchapter II - Interim Mandatory Health Standards (Sections 841 - 846)
Sec. 845 - Dust standards in presence of quartz

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, 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. 845 - Dust standards in presence of quartz
Containssection 845
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 91-173, title II, §205, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 765; Pub. L. 96-88, title V, §509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695.
Statutes at Large References83 Stat. 765
93 Stat. 695
Public and Private LawsPublic Law 91-173, Public Law 96-88

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30 U.S.C. § 845 (2014)
§845. Dust standards in presence of quartz

In coal mining operations where the concentration of respirable dust in the mine atmosphere of any working place contains more than 5 per centum quartz, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall prescribe an appropriate formula for determining the applicable respirable dust standard under this subchapter for such working place and the Secretary shall apply such formula in carrying out his duties under this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 91–173, title II, §205, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 765; Pub. L. 96–88, title V, §509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695.)

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"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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