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August 12, 2010. Memo 22A-2-37(t)(5) "All Self-Propelled Track Equipment Shall be Equipped with Two Way Communication".
June 8, 2010. Mine Safety Information Notice 0608-2010 (Portable Hand-held Radios in conjunction with Joy TX3 remote control units.
(Revised February 17, 2010) January 29, 2010 Memo to Certified Instructors: New 80 Hour Apprentice Miner Program (note due to inclement weather the scheduled meetings with instructors the week of February 15th have been cancelled. Those meeting have been re-schedule the week of March 8th., refer to the revised memo.)
2009 Memo - Annual Certified Instructors Update: PDF
April 24, 2008 Memo to Industry concerning Memo - Interpretation of 56-4-8.1
April 15, 2008 Memo to Industry concerning Listing of Certified Trainers in West Virginia
March 18, 2008 Accident Alert - Removal of Dozer Belly Pans
February 12, 2008 Memo to Industry concerning Status of Contractor Permits Contractor Listing
February 8, 2008 Reciprocity updates with OH, MD, and KY.
January 21, 2008 Accident Bulletin - Flammable Liquids
November 29, 2007 Memo - Forum on Continuing Education for Underground Mine Foremen
October 30, 2007 Note on Tire Safety
October 29, 2007 Director's Memo on Mine Fatalities
August 28, 2007 Director's Memo on Shelter Installation Status Reporting
August 22, 2007 Director's Memo on Manufacturer's Specifications on Equipment
June 4, 2007 Seismic Detection System
April 11, 2007 Director's Memo on The application of Title 48 Series 3, Section 2.9 to coal truck drivers.
March 15, 2007 Emergency Shelter Plans Director's Memo and Shelter Plan Information
March 9, 2007 Approved Shelters Director's Memo (3-9-2007) Shelter Details and Contacts
February 27, 2007 Breathable Air Submittal Agency Memo
January 24, 2007 Agency Receives Certification Applications for Emergency Shelter Agency Release
January 18, 2007 Self Contained Self Rescuers -Cache Plan Director's Memo
October 30, 2006 Self Contained Self-Rescuers - West Virginia Inventory Report and Director's Memo
MAY-JULY 2006 SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUERS INSPECTION INVENTORY REPORT
Initial Findings of Long-term Temperature Extremes on Self-Contained Self-Rescuers
Director's MemoEFFECTS OF LONG-TERM TEMPERATURE EXTREMES ON SELF-CONTAINED SELF-RESCUERS: INITIAL FINDINGS
August 31, 2006 SCSR Test Result Memo
July 25, 2006 Mine Examinations Memo
July 10, 2006 updated July 25, 2006 SCSR Inventory: SCSR MEMO
revised 3-2007 SCSR INVENTORY SPREADSHEET
July 25 2006 CLARIFICATION MEMO
July 10, 2006 Emergency Shelters and Chambers: Notice to Manufacturers of Emergency Shelters and Chambers
July 10, 2006 Emergency Communication and Tracking Devices Notice to Manufacturers of Emergency Communication and Tracking Devices
June 19, 2006 Notice of Public Hearing regarding: Rules and Regulations Governing the Standards for Certification of Coal Mine Electricians Title 48, Series 7. Filed June 19, 2006, Public Hearing July 20, 2006. Location: Country Inn & Suites 105 Alex Lane, Charleston, WV. 25304.
March 30, 2006 Emergency Toll Free Telephone Number as Required in SB 247
March 9, 2006 Storage Cache Plan
March 16, 2006 Storage Cache Plan Template
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