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PowerPoint® Presentations from
2006 Compliance Assistance Workshops on Diesel Rule


MSHA conducted a series of outreach seminars around the nation during June and July 2006 to assist metal and nonmetal underground mine operators in complying with regulations addressing the use of diesel powered equipment. The seminars addressed enforcement issues and answered questions about provisions of the final rule regarding the phased-in final limit, new requirements for medical evaluation of miners required to wear respiratory protection, and transfer of miners who are medically unable to wear a respirator. The seminars also addressed the requirement for special extensions of time to meet the final limit. A less structured workshop on diesel particulate matter (DPM) controls was held in the afternoon. These are the presentations that were given.
      DPM Rule Overview

    • PPT Version


      • Comments/questions on the DPM Rule Overview can be sent by e-mail to Petrie.James@dol.gov or mailed to:

        Jim Petrie
        Metal/Nonmetal Northeastern District Office
        Thorn Hill Industrial Park
        547 Keystone Dr.
        Warrendale, PA 15086-7573

        The telephone number is 724- 772-2333
      Metal and Nonmetal Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) Standard Compliance Guide
            Q&As, DRAFT June 2006

    • PPT Version


      • Comments/questions on the Compliance Guide presentation can be sent by e-mail to Cash.Doris@dol.gov or mailed to:

        Doris Cash
        Metal/Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health, Health Division, Room 2451
        1100 Wilson Blvd.
        Arlington, VA 22209-2296

        The telephone number is 202-693-9631
      Controlling Diesel Particulate Matter Exposures in Underground Mines

    • PPT Version


      • Comments/questions on the DPM controls presentation can be sent to Bill Pomroy or to George Saseen:

      e-mail: Pomroy.William@dol.gov

        Bill Pomroy
        Metal/Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health, Duluth District Office
        Federal Building, U.S. Court House
        515 W. 1st Street #333
        Duluth, MN 55802-1302

        The telephone number is 218-720-5448

      or:

      e-mail: Saseen.George@dol.gov

        George Saseen
        Approval and Certification Center
        765 Technology Drive
        Triadelphia, WV 26059

        The telephone number is 304-547-2072.


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