A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to permit State administration and enforcement of Federal mine safety and health standards, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

11 May 1987

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Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.

Summary

Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to direct the Secretary of Labor to cooperate with State mine inspection and safety agencies, and to approve, according to prescribed guidelines, State plans for mine safety and enforcement. Directs the Secretary to make continuing inspections and evaluations of such plans, and to withdraw approval if they fail to comply substantially with prescribed standards. Provides for judicial review of the Secretary's decision to withdraw approval.

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summary · EN · 11 May 1987
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/100th-congress/house-bill/2373
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