30 CFR 75.1719 - Illumination; purpose and scope of §through 75.1719-4; time for compliance.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

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

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§ 75.1719 - Illumination; purpose and scope of §through 75.1719-4; time for compliance.

(a) Section 317(e) of the Act (30 U.S.C. 877(e)) directs and authorizes the Secretary to propose and promulgate standards under which all working places in a mine shall be illuminated by permissible lighting while persons are working in such places §§ 75.1719 through 75.1719-4 prescribe the requirements for illumination of working places in underground coal mines while persons are working in such places and while self-propelled mining equipment is operated in the working place.

(b) Mine operators shall comply with §§ 75.1719 through 75.1719-4 not later than July 1, 1978.

[41 FR 43534, Oct. 1, 1976, as amended at 43 FR 13564, Mar. 31, 1978]

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811,813,957

source: 35 FR 17890, Nov. 20, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 30 CFR 75.1719