Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: As used in Chapters 1501:10-1 and 1501:10-2 of the Administrative Code:(A) "Chief" means the chief of the division of mineral resources management of the Ohio department of natural resources.(B) "MSHA" means the mine safety and health administration in the United State…

19.03 PDF: This rule applies to operators of underground coal mines that use conveyor belts in the operation of the mine.(A) The operator shall install fire detection devices on each conveyor belt that is used in the mine. With a design, type, number, installation and use of fire…

19.03 PDF: (A) "Tag line" and "tie-off line" mean a durable rope or tether, or equivalent material, that allows members of a mine crew to link together while evacuating the mine during an emergency.(B) A tag line or tie-off line is acceptable when it allows all members of a mine …

19.03 PDF: (A) Training. A mine medical responder, as defined in section 1565.15 of the Revised Code, shall be trained and certified in accordance with this rule. Mine medical responder training will include all of the following:(1) An initial mine medical responder training cour…

19.03 PDF: (A) A person who applies for a certificate as a mine foreperson or a foreperson of gaseous mines shall comply with division (B) of section 1561.16 of the Revised Code and also pay a fee in an amount determined by the chief on the first day of the examination. A person …

19.03 PDF: Nothing in this rule applies to activities that are permitted and regulated under Chapter 1514. of the Revised Code; such activities are governed by Chapter 1501:14-2 of the Administrative Code. All other mines under the jurisdiction of the division of mineral resource…

19.03 PDF: The federal regulation references included in the rules of Chapters 1501:10-1 and 1501:10-2 of the Administrative Code can generally be found in public libraries or electronically at the website http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/. The publishing date for Title 30 is July 1, 202…

19.03 PDF: The rules in this chapter govern the use of diesel equipment in underground coal mines as authorized by division (A)(8) of section 1513.02 and section 1567.35 of the Revised Code. Last updated May 6, 2024 at 9:44 AM Authorized By: 1513.02 Amplifies: 1513.02, 1567.35 Fi…

19.03 PDF: As used in this chapter:(A) "Alternate operating procedure" means any procedure relating to the operation or usage of underground diesel equipment not specifically authorized in this chapter that the chief determines will not cause an unsafe condition.(B) "Alternative …

19.03 PDF: (A) Underground use of inby and outby diesel-powered equipment, including mobile equipment, stationary equipment and equipment of all horsepower ratings, is to be approved, operated and maintained only as provided in this chapter, except for emergency fire-fighting equ…

19.03 PDF: (A) Approval of diesel-powered equipment package. Each specific model of diesel-powered equipment will be approved by the chief before it is taken underground. The diesel-powered equipment will be approved by the chief as a complete diesel-powered equipment package, wh…

19.03 PDF: (A) Underground diesel-powered equipment shall include an exhaust emissions control and conditioning system that has been laboratory tested with the diesel engine, except as provided in paragraph (C) of this rule, using the ISO 8178-1 test and has resulted in diesel pa…

19.03 PDF: (A) Minimum quantities of ventilating air where diesel-powered equipment is operated are to be maintained pursuant to this rule.(B) Approval plate for diesel-powered equipment. An MSHA approval plate is to be attached to each specific model of the diesel-powered equipm…

19.03 PDF: (A) Threshold limits for exhaust emissions. For the purposes of monitoring and controlling exhaust emissions, the following threshold limits of ambient concentration of exhaust emissions in the mine atmosphere apply:Threshold limit values (TLV)Carbon Monoxide (CO)35 pa…

19.03 PDF: (A) Underground diesel fuel storage facilities are subject to the provisions of this rule.(B) Diesel fuel standards. Diesel-powered equipment may be used underground only with fuel that meets the standards of the most recently approved U.S. environmental protection age…

19.03 PDF: (A) Diesel fuel transfers are subjecct to the provisions in this rule.(B) Pump transfers. When diesel fuel is transferred by means of a pump and a hose equipped with a nozzle containing a self-closing valve, a powered pump may be used only if:(1) The hose is equipped w…

19.03 PDF: (A) Containers for the transport of diesel fuel are subject to the provisions of this rule.(B) Diesel fuel may be transported only in containers specifically designed for the transport of diesel fuel.(C) Standards for safety cans:(1) Used only for emergency fueling;(2)…

19.03 PDF: (A) Fire suppression systems for diesel-powered equipment and fuel transportation units are subject to the provisions of this rule.(B) The fire suppression system shall be an automatic multipurpose dry-powder type fire suppression system suitable for the intended appli…

19.03 PDF: (A) Fire suppression systems for underground diesel fuel storage facilities are subject to the provisions of this rule.(B) The fire suppression system shall be an automatic multipurpose dry-powder type fire suppression system or other system of equal capability, suitab…

19.03 PDF: It is unlawful to use volatile or chemical starting aids. Last updated June 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM Authorized By: 1513.02 Amplifies: 1513.02, 1567.35 Five Year Review Date: 6/27/2024 Prior Effective Dates: 11/3/2011

19.03 PDF: (A) Restrictions on fueling locations. Fueling of diesel-powered equipment may only be conducted in the intake escape-way when the mine design and entry configuration make it necessary. In those cases where fueling in the intake escape-way is necessary, the mine operat…

19.03 PDF: (A) Training of underground employees. Prior to the initial deployment of underground diesel equipment, all underground employees at the mine are to receive special instruction related to fighting fires involving diesel fuel. This training may be included in annual ref…

19.03 PDF: (A) Diesel-powered equipment shall be maintained in an approved and safe condition as described in this chapter or be removed from service.(B) Diesel-powered equipment maintenance plan. An operator choosing to use diesel-powered equipment in an underground coal mine is…

19.03 PDF: (A) A record is to be made of all emissions tests, preoperational examinations, and maintenance and repairs of all equipment in a mine's complete diesel-powered equipment package.(B) Compliance with this rule is necessary for all records made pursuant to this rule.(C) …

19.03 PDF: (A) Pre-operational examination. Prior to using a piece of diesel-powered equipment during a shift, an equipment operator is to conduct a pre-operational examination as follows:(1) Check the exhaust emissions control and conditioning system components to determine that…

19.03 PDF: (A) At intervals not to exceed one hundred hours of engine operation, or at intervals specified and approved by the chief, a mechanic qualified in accordance with rule 1501:10-2-24 of the Administrative Code is to perform the following maintenance on all diesel-powered…

19.03 PDF: (A) Exhaust emissions for diesel-powered equipment is to be monitored and controlled using the control and conditioning systems of rule 1501:10-2-05 of the Administrative Code, the threshold limits and other provisions of rule 1501:10-2-07 of the Administrative Code, t…

19.03 PDF: (A) Exhaust emissions for diesel-powered equipment is to be monitored and controlled using the control and conditioning systems of rule 1501:10-2-05 of the Administrative Code, the threshold limits and other provisions of rule 1501:10-2-07 of the Administrative Code, t…

19.03 PDF: (A) To use diesel-powered equipment in an underground coal mine, the mine operator is to submit to the chief for approval a training plan for training equipment operators in the use of diesel-powered equipment and not allow any person who is not qualified under paragra…

19.03 PDF: (A) Upon successful completion of the training set forth in rule 1501:10-2-22 of the Administrative Code, the equipment operator is to complete equipment-specific training in accordance with this rule. Successful completion of equipment-specific training is to be docum…

19.03 PDF: (A) Diesel mechanic training and qualification are subject to the provisions of this rule.(B) Diesel mechanics are to be trained and qualified to perform maintenance, repairs and testing of the features of the diesel-powered equipment used at the mine or mines where he…

19.03 PDF: (A) Diesel-powered equipment is to be operated pursuant to the provisions of this rule and any other applicable provisions of this chapter.(B) All diesel-powered equipment is to be attended while in operation with the engine running in underground mines.(C) Unnecessary…

19.03 PDF: (A) The chief will provide training to his or her staff of underground coal mine inspectors on the use of underground diesel mine equipment so they can conduct diesel inspections as a part of their regular inspection duties.(B) The chief will provide the underground mi…

19.03 PDF: (A) No permit to conduct coal mining and reclamation operations shall be issued unless application for the permit has been made in accordance with the requirements of these rules.(B) Each coal mining and reclamation operation shall comply with all the requirements of t…

19.03 PDF: As used in Chapters 1501:13-1 to 1501:13-14 of the Administrative Code:(A) "Abatement plan" means any individual technique or combination of techniques, the implementation of which may result in reduction of the base line pollution load. Abatement techniques may includ…

19.03 PDF: (A) The chief of the division of mineral resources management shall:(1) Provide advice, assistance, and guidance to all employees of the division of mineral resources management required to file statements pursuant to paragraph (F) of this rule;(2) Promptly review the …

19.03 PDF: (A) Definitions. As used in this rule:(1) "Extraction of coal as an incidental part" means the extraction of coal which is necessary to enable the construction to be accomplished. For purposes of this rule, only that coal extracted from within the right-of-way and borr…

19.03 PDF: Unless expressly provided to the contrary by any rule or any section of the Revised Code, rules contained in rules 1501:13-1-01 to 1501:13-14-06 of the Administrative Code, shall apply to, and be the rules of, any division or other unit of the department of natural res…

19.03 PDF: The validity of any rule or portion thereof, adopted or amended by the chief of the division of mineral resources management pursuant to Chapter 1513. of the Revised Code shall not be affected by the invalidity of any other rule or portion thereof adopted or amended th…

19.03 PDF: (A) Any person may petition the chief to initiate a proceeding for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule under Chapter 1513. of the Revised Code. The petition shall be submitted to the chief at the address of "Division of Mineral Resources Management, Ohio Dep…

19.03 PDF: (A) A person who intends to initiate a civil action on his or her own behalf under division (B) of section 1513.15 of the Revised Code shall give written notice of intent to do so in accordance with this rule.(B) Notice shall be given by certified mail to the chief and…

19.03 PDF: (A) The chief shall make available to the public for inspection and copying, at reasonable times, all documents relating to:(1) Applications for permits, revisions, renewals, and transfers, assignments or sales of permit rights; and(2) Inspection and enforcement action…

19.03 PDF: (A) Except as otherwise provided, computation of time under these rules is based on calendar days.(B) In computing any period of prescribed time, the day on which the designated period of time begins is not included. The last day of the period is included unless it is …

19.03 PDF: Public notice of a hearing on the adoption, amendment, or rescission of a rule, to be conducted by the division of mineral resources management, department of natural resources, state of Ohio, shall be given in the register of Ohio as required by Chapter 119. of the Re…

19.03 PDF: When a specific paragraph is referenced in these rules, all paragraphs subordinate to that specific paragraph shall be incorporated by that reference. For example, a reference to paragraph (B) of rule 1501:13-4-04 of the Administrative Code shall include paragraphs (B)…

19.03 PDF: (A) The federal regulation references included in these rules can generally be found in public libraries or electronically at the website govinfo.gov/. The publishing dates for the various parts of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) are: Title 7, January 1, 2021;…

19.03 PDF: (A) Road classification system.(1) Each road shall be classified as either a primary road or a secondary road.(2) A "primary road" is any road which is:(a) Used for transporting coal or spoil;(b) Frequently used for access or other purposes for a period in excess of si…