Program Policy Manual - VOLUME V - Mine Safety and Health ...

MSHA PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL VOLUME V
d. the plan is evaluated for provisions that are
contrary to existing standards or regulations;
e. mine files are checked during review of existing
approved plans for information relating to plan
adequacy; and
f. cross-communication with other plan approval
groups occurs when appropriate.
4. Evaluation of each plan's technical adequacy and
completeness by the District Manager, through the
supervisory technical specialist or engineer, as
follows:
a. when necessary, conducting an on-site
investigation by technical specialists; and
b. acquiring and considering field office input from
local inspectors during plan reviews, and
addressing specific recommendations.
5. Contacts by the District with mine operators to request
additional information should be limited to specially
designated MSHA personnel, or a specially designed
system.
6. Upon conclusion of a mine-site evaluation by a
technical specialist, a technical survey, or an
inspector's evaluation, opportunity for discussions are
required with mine operations officials and identified
representatives of the miners.
7. Ensure that recommendations to approve or deny approval
of plans are made to the District Manager.
8. Approved plans and/or approved supplements are to be
promptly provided to the inspection supervisor assigned
to the mine for inclusion in the uniform mine file.
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