25 Pa. Code Ch. 208 — Underground Coal Mine Safety

GENERAL PROVISIONS § 208.1. Definitions. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: AED—Automated external defibrillator—A portable device that uses electric shock to restore a stable hear…

QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED PERSONS § 208.101. Certified person. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.100 (relating to certified person) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.101 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. …

§ 208.102. Tests for methane and for oxygen deficiency; qualified person. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.101 (relating to tests for methane and for oxygen deficiency; qualified person) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.102 issued under sections 10…

§ 208.103. Tests for methane; oxygen deficiency; qualified person, additional requirement. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.102 (relating to tests for methane; oxygen deficiency; qualified person, additional requirement) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this …

§ 208.104. Electrical work; qualified person. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.103 (relating to electrical work; qualified person) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.104 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P…

§ 208.105. Repair of energized surface high-voltage lines; qualified person. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.104 (relating to repair of energized surface high-voltage lines; qualified person) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.105 issued under secti…

§ 208.106. Qualified hoistman; slope or shaft sinking operation; qualifications. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.105 (relating to qualified hoistman; slope or shaft sinking operation; qualifications) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.106 issued und…

§ 208.107. Records of certified and qualified persons. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.106 (relating to records of certified and qualified persons) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.107 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Min…

§ 208.108. Training programs. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.107 (relating to training programs) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.108 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1).…

SEALS § 208.11. Seals. (a) Seal installation. The provisions of 30 CFR 75.335(c)(relating to seal strengths, design applications, and installation) are incorporated by reference. (b) Seal Strength greater than 120 psi. The provisions of 30 CFR 75.335(a)(3) shall be used for deter…

SURFACE INSTALLATIONS § 208.111. Surface installations; general. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.200 (relating to surface installations; general) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.111 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine …

§ 208.112. Methane content in surface installations. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.201 (relating to methane content in surface installations) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.112 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Sa…

§ 208.113. Tests for methane; qualified person; use of approved device. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.201-1 (relating to tests for methane; qualified person; use of approved device) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.113 issued under sections 106 …

§ 208.114. Methane accumulations; change in ventilation. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.201-2 (relating to methane accumulations; change in ventilation) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.114 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Co…

§ 208.115. Dust accumulations in surface installations. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.202 (relating to dust accumulations in surface installations) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.115 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal M…

§ 208.116. Use of material or equipment overhead; safeguards. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.203 (relating to use of material or equipment overhead; safeguards) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.116 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bitum…

§ 208.117. Openings in surface installations; safeguards. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.204 (relating to openings in surface installations; safeguards) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.117 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Co…

§ 208.118. Travelways at surface installations. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.205 (relating to travelways at surface installations) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.118 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (…

§ 208.119. Ladders; construction; installation and maintenance. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.206 (relating to ladders; construction; installation and maintenance) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.119 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the B…

§ 208.12. Sampling and monitoring requirements. The provisions of 30 CFR 75.336 (relating to sampling and monitoring requirements) are incorporated by reference.

§ 208.120. Illumination. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.207 (relating to illumination) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.120 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1). Source Th…

§ 208.121. Storage of materials. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.208 (relating to storage of materials) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.121 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-1…

§ 208.122. Surge and storage piles. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.209 (relating to surge and storage piles) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.122 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and…

§ 208.123. Hoisting of materials. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.210 (relating to hoisting of materials) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.123 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690…

§ 208.124. Draw-off tunnels; stockpiling and reclaiming operations; general. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.211 (relating to draw-off tunnels; stockpiling and reclaiming operations; general) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.124 issued under secti…

§ 208.125. Continuous methane monitoring device; installation and operation; automatic deenergization of electric equipment. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.211-1 (relating to continuous methane monitoring device; installation and operation; automatic deenergization of electric equip…

§ 208.126. Draw-off tunnel ventilation fans; installation. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.212 (relating to draw-off tunnel ventilation fans; installation) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.126 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous …

§ 208.127. Draw-off tunnel escapeways. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.213 (relating to draw-off tunnel escapeways) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.127 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-1…

§ 208.13. Construction and repair of seals. (a) General. The provisions of 30 CFR 75.337 (relating to construction and repair of seals) are incorporated by reference. (b) Welding, cutting and soldering. The operator shall submit to the Department and the representative of the min…

THERMAL DRYERS § 208.131. Thermal dryers; general. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.300 (relating to thermal dryers; general) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.131 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. …

§ 208.132. Dryer heating units; operation. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.301 (relating to dryer heating units; operation) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.132 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. §…

§ 208.133. Bypass stacks. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.302 (relating to bypass stacks) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.133 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1). Source …

§ 208.134. Hot gas inlet chamber dropout doors. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.303 (relating to hot gas inlet chamber dropout doors) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.134 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (…

§ 208.135. Explosion release vents. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.304 (relating to explosion release vents) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.135 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and…

§ 208.136. Access to drying chambers, hot gas inlet chambers and duct-work; installation and maintenance. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.305 (relating to access to drying chambers, hot gas inlet chambers and ductwork; installation and maintenance) are incorporated by reference. Auth…

§ 208.137. Fire protection. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.306 (relating to fire protection) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.137 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1). Sou…

§ 208.138. Thermal dryers; location and installation; general. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.307 (relating to thermal dryers; location and installation; general) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.138 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bit…

§ 208.139. Structures housing other facilities; use of partitions. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.308 (relating to structures housing other facilities; use of partitions) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.139 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of…

§ 208.14. Training. The provisions of 30 CFR 75.338 (relating to training) are incorporated by reference.

§ 208.140. Visual check of system equipment. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.309 (relating to visual check of system equipment) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.140 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. …

§ 208.141. Control stations; location. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.309-1 (relating to control stations; location) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.141 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690…

§ 208.142. Control panels. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.310 (relating to control panels) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.142 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1). Sourc…

§ 208.143. Alarm devices. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.311 (relating to alarm devices) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.143 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 690-106 and 690-106.1). Source …

§ 208.144. Fail safe monitoring systems. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.312 (relating to fail safe monitoring systems) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.144 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Safety Act (52 P. S. § § 6…

§ 208.145. Wet-coal feed bins; low-level indicators. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.313 (relating to wet-coal feedbins; low-level indicators) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.145 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine Saf…

§ 208.146. Automatic temperature control instruments. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.314 (relating to automatic temperature control instruments) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.146 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Mine …

§ 208.147. Thermal dryers; examination and inspection. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.315 (relating to thermal dryers; examination and inspection) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.147 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Coal Min…

§ 208.15. Seals records. (a) General. The provisions of 30 CFR 75.339 (relating to seals records) are incorporated by reference. (b) Access to records. Upon request from the Department, or from the authorized representative of the miners, mine operators shall provide access to an…

SAFEGUARDS FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT § 208.151. Mechanical equipment guards. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.400 (relating to mechanical equipment guards) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.151 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bituminous Co…

§ 208.152. Stationary grinding machines; protective devices. The provisions of 30 CFR 77.401 (relating to stationary grinding machines; protective devices) are incorporated by reference. Authority The provisions of this § 208.152 issued under sections 106 and 106.1 of the Bitumin…