30 CFR 56.1 - Purpose and scope.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 10, 2024

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Apr 24, 2024

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§ 56.1 - Purpose and scope.

This part 56 sets forth mandatory safety and health standards for each surface metal or nonmetal mine, including open pit mines, subject to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The purpose of these standards is the protection of life, the promotion of health and safety, and the prevention of accidents.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.

source: 50 FR 4054, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 56.1