30 CFR 57.1 - Purpose and scope.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: May 15, 2024

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§ 57.1 - Purpose and scope.

This part 57 sets forth mandatory safety and health standards for each underground metal or nonmetal mine, including related surface operations, 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 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 57.1