(a) Training of underground employees.--All underground employees at the mine shall receive special instruction related to fighting fires involving diesel fuel. This training may be included in annual refresher training under MSHA regulations at 30 CFR Part 48 (relating to training and retraining of miners) or included in the fire drills required under MSHA regulations relating to program of instruction; location and use of fire fighting equipment; location of escapeways, exits and routes of travel; evacuation procedures; and fire drills.

(b) Training of miners.--All miners shall be trained in precautions for safe and healthful handling and disposal of diesel-powered equipment filters. All used intake air filters, exhaust diesel particulate matter filters and engine oil filters shall be placed in their original containers or other suitable enclosed containers and removed from the underground mine to the surface. Arrangements shall be made for safe handling and disposal of these filters within a timely manner after they have reached the surface.