Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 56-8-5 - Submission of Initial Comprehensive Mine Safety Program5.1. All operators and independent contractors of new mines shall submit a comprehensive mine safety program, and shall have such program approved by the director prior to commencement of work or operations by miners at the mine site.5.2. After the effective date of this rule, all mines, which are temporarily inactive but which have an approved comprehensive safety program, shall resume operations under the comprehensive safety program for that mine in effect at the time such mine was temporarily closed. If the operator or independent contractor elects to retain the existing comprehensive safety program, the operator or independent contractor shall notify the director prior to the resumption of work by miners at the mine. If the operator or independent contractor elects to modify the existing comprehensive safety program, the operator or independent contractor shall submit such modifications to the director within ninety (90) calendar days after resuming active mining operations.