§ 690-103. Findings and purpose
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 52 P.S. Mines and MiningEffective: January 5, 2009
Effective: January 5, 2009
52 P.S. § 690-103
§ 690-103. Findings and purpose
(3) The efforts of mine operators, miners and the Commonwealth, through the Department of Environmental Protection, have over time significantly reduced the occurrence of deaths and injuries in the underground bituminous coal mining industry. This reduction in deaths and injuries is due, in part, to the safety standards under the act of July 17, 1961 (P.L. 659, No. 339),1 known as the Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Mine Act, and the grant of authority to the department to approve underground bituminous coal mining activity and equipment.
(8) The formulation of appropriate rules and practices to improve health and safety and to provide increased protection of miners can be accomplished more effectively by individuals who have experience and expertise in underground bituminous coal mining and underground bituminous coal mine health and safety.
Credits
2008, July 7, P.L. 654, No. 55, § 103, effective in 180 days [Jan. 5, 2009].
Footnotes
52 P.S. § 701-101 et seq. (repealed).
52 P.S. § 690-103, PA ST 52 P.S. § 690-103
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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