Current through Register Vol. XLII, No. 1, January 3, 2025
Section 36-43-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- These rules and regulations apply to all working sections of underground coal mines utilizing remote controlled continuous mining machines, mining extended cuts or deep-cuts to a depth of face penetration which exceeds a normal cut. These rules and regulations do not apply to working sections wherein the continuous mining machine is remotely operated and taking normal cuts nor are they applicable at underground mining operations utilizing full face or partial face extraction methods wherein the mine roof is permanently supported as the mining machine advances beyond a normal cut.1.2. Authority. - W. Va. Code '22-6-4c.1.3. Filing Date. -- June 7, 1991.1.4. Effective Date. -- July 8, 1991.