Subchapter B. SURFACE NONCOAL MINES
Sec.
209a.21. Applicability.
209a.22. Definitions.
209a.23. Ground control.
209a.24. Fire prevention and control.
209a.25. Drilling and rotary jet piercing.
209a.26. Loading, hauling and dumping.
209a.27. Electricity.
209a.28. Machinery and equipment.
209a.29. Personal protection.
209a.30. Materials storage and handling.
209a.31. Illumination.
209a.32. Safety programs.
209a.33. Miscellaneous.§ 209a.21. Applicability.
This subchapter applies to surface mining as defined in section 3 of the Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. § 3303).
§ 209a.22. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the meaning given to them in 30 CFR 56.2 (relating to definitions), unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Berm.
(2) Competent person.
(3) Face or bank.
(4) Flammable.
(5) Mobile equipment.
(6) Multipurpose dry-chemical fire extinguisher.
(7) Roll protection.
(8) Scaling.
§ 209a.23. Ground control.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart B (relating to ground control) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.3000 (relating to definitions) in so far as it defines ‘‘travelway.’’
(2) Section 56.3130 (relating to wall, bank, and slope stability).
(3) Section 56.3131 (relating to pit or quarry wall perimeter).
(4) Section 56.3200 (relating to correction of hazardous conditions).
(5) Section 56.3201 (relating to location for performing scaling).
(6) Section 56.3401 (relating to examination of ground conditions).
(7) Section 56.3430 (relating to activity between machinery or equipment and the highwall or bank).
§ 209a.24. Fire prevention and control.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart C (relating to fire prevention and control) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.4100 (relating to smoking and use of open flames).
(2) Section 56.4103 (relating to fueling internal combustion engines).
(3) Section 56.4200 (relating to general requirements).
(4) Section 56.4230 (relating to self-propelled equipment).
§ 209a.25. Drilling and rotary jet piercing.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart F (relating to drilling and rotary jet piercing) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.7002 (relating to equipment defects).
(2) Section 56.7003 (relating to drill area inspection).
(3) Section 56.7004 (relating to drill mast).
(4) Section 56.7005 (relating to augers and drill stems).
(5) Section 56.7008 (relating to moving the drill).
(6) Section 56.7009 (relating to drill helpers).
(7) Section 56.7012 (relating to tending drills in operation).
(8) Section 56.7051 (relating to loose objects on the mast or drill platform).
(9) Section 56.7052 (relating to drilling positions).
(10) Section 56.7055 (relating to intersecting holes).
§ 209a.26. Loading, hauling and dumping.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart H (relating to loading, hauling, and dumping) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.9100 (relating to traffic control).
(2) Section 56.9101 (relating to operating speeds and control of equipment).
(3) Section 56.9202 (relating to loading and hauling large rocks).
(4) Section 56.9300 (relating to berms or guardrails).
(5) Section 56.9301 (relating to dump site restraints).
(6) Section 56.9303 (relating to construction of ramps and dumping facilities).
(7) Section 56.9304 (relating to unstable ground).
(8) Section 56.9305 (relating to truck spotters).
(9) Section 56.9306 (relating to warning devices for restricted clearances).
(10) Section 56.9312 (relating to working around drawholes).
(11) Section 56.9313 (relating to roadway maintenance).
(12) Section 56.9314 (relating to trimming stockpile and muckpile faces).
(13) Section 56.9315 (relating to dust control).
(14) Section 56.9316 (relating to notifying the equipment operator).
(15) Section 56.9317 (relating to suspended loads).
(16) Section 56.9318 (relating to getting on or off moving equipment).
§ 209a.27. Electricity.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart K (relating to electricity) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.12005 (relating to protection of power conductors from mobile equipment).
(2) Section 56.12016 (relating to work on electrically-powered equipment).
(3) Section 56.12071 (relating to movement or operation of equipment near high-voltage power lines).
§ 209a.28. Machinery and equipment.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart M (relating to machinery and equipment) are incorporated by reference.
(1) Section 56.14000 (relating to definitions).
(2) Section 56.14100 (relating to safety defects; examination, correction and records).
(3) Section 56.14103 (relating to operators stations).
(4) Section 56.14105 (relating to procedures during repairs or maintenance).
(5) Section 56.14106 (relating to falling object protection).
(6) Section 56.14107 (relating to moving machine parts).
(7) Section 56.14112 (relating to construction and maintenance of guards).
(8) Section 56.14130 (relating to roll-over protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts).
(9) Section 56.14131 (relating to seat belts for haulage trucks).
(10) Section 56.14132 (relating to horns and backup alarms).
(11) Section 56.14200 (relating to warnings prior to starting or moving equipment).
(12) Section 56.14204 (relating to machinery lubrication).
(13) Section 56.14205 (relating to machinery, equipment, and tools).
(14) Section 56.14206 (relating to securing movable parts).
(15) Section 56.14207 (relating to parking procedures for unattended equipment).
(16) Section 56.14210 (relating to movement of dippers, buckets, loading booms, or suspended loads).
(17) Section 56.14211 (relating to blocking equipment in a raised position).
§ 209a.29. Personal protection.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart N (relating to personal protection) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.15001 (relating to first-aid materials).
(2) Section 56.15002 (relating to hard hats).
(3) Section 56.15003 (relating to protective footwear).
(4) Section 56.15004 (relating to eye protection).
(5) Section 56.15005 (relating to safety belts and lines).
(6) Section 56.15006 (relating to protective equipment and clothing for hazards and irritants).
(7) Section 56.15007 (relating to protective equipment or clothing for welding, cutting, or working with molten metal).
(8) Section 56.15020 (relating to life jackets and belts).
§ 209a.30. Materials storage and handling.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart O (relating to materials storage and handling) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.16007 (relating to taglines, hitches, and slings).
(2) Section 56.16009 (relating to suspended loads).
(3) Section 56.16010 (relating to dropping materials from overhead).
§ 209a.31. Illumination.
The provisions of 30 CFR 56.17001 (relating to illumination of surface working areas) are incorporated by reference.
§ 209a.32. Safety programs.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart Q (relating to safety programs) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.18002 (relating to examination of working places).
(2) Section 56.18013 (relating to emergency communications system).
(3) Section 56.18020 (relating to working alone).
§ 209a.33. Miscellaneous.
The following provisions of 30 CFR Part 56, Subpart S (relating to miscellaneous) are incorporated by reference:
(1) Section 56.20003 (relating to housekeeping).
(2) Section 56.20011 (relating to barricades and warning signs).
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