30 C.F.R. § 49.50

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 49.50 - Certification of coal mine rescue teams

(a) For each mine rescue team designated to provide mine rescue coverage at an underground coal mine, the mine operator shall send the District Manager an annual statement certifying that each team meets the requirements of this subpart as listed in the following Table 49.50-A and Table 49.50-B.

(b) The operator shall notify the District Manager within 60 days of any change in team membership.

Table 49.50-A-Initial Criteria To Certify the Qualifications of Mine Rescue Teams

Qualification	Criteria (30 CFR)
(1) Team is available at all times when miners are underground	49.12(a); 49.12(g)
(2) Except where alternative compliance is permitted, team has five members and one alternate	49.12(b)
(3) Members have experience working in an underground coal mine	49.12(c)
(4) Team is available within 1-hour ground travel time from the mine rescue station to the mine	49.12(f)
(5) Appropriate mine rescue equipment is provided, inspected, tested, and maintained	49.16
(6) Members are physically fit	49.17
(7) Members have completed initial training	49.18(a)

Table 49.50-B-Annual Criteria To Maintain Mine Rescue Team Certification

Qualification	Criteria (30 CFR)
(1) Members are properly trained annually	49.18(b)
(2) Members are familiar with the operations of each covered mine	49.20(a)(1)
(3) Members participate in at least two local mine rescue contests annually. Judges certify results	49.20(a)(2)
(4) Members participate in mine rescue training at each covered mine	49.20(b)(1); 49.20(b)(2)(iii); 49.20(b)(3)(ii); 49.20(b)(4)
(5) Members are knowledgeable about the operations and ventilation of each covered mine	49.20(b)(2)(ii); 49.20(b)(3)(i); 49.30

30 C.F.R. §49.50