United States · Bill · S
S. 568 (97th)
A bill to amend the Federal Mine Saftey and Health Act of 1977.
Introduced
26 February 1981
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Status
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
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Summary
Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide for the issuance of a citation to a mine operator violating a nonserious mandatory health or safety standard. Defines a nonserious violation as one not threatening imminent bodily injury or death. Exempts mines with 15 or less employees from Federal supervision if a State has enacted legislation protecting miners. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to assist a State in establishing and maintaining mine safety programs.
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 26 February 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/568
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/s/568