Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
SubChapter B - Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining Products |
Part 29 - PORTABLE COAL DUST/ROCK DUST ANALYZERS, AND CONTINUOUS DUTY, WARNING LIGHT, PORTABLE METHANE DETECTORS FOR USE IN COAL MINES |
Subpart F - General Construction and Performance Requirements |
§ 29.54 - Pretesting by applicant.
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(a) Prior to any application for approval or modification of approval, the applicant shall conduct, or cause to be conducted, examinations, inspections, and tests of analyzer or detector performance which are equal to or exceed the severity of those prescribed in this part.
(b) With the application, the applicant shall provide a statement to MSHA showing the types and results of the examinations, inspections, and tests performed as required under paragraph (a) of this section and state that the analyzer or detector meets the minimum requirements of Subpart G or H of this part, as applicable. Complete examination, inspection and test data shall be retained on file by the applicant and be submitted, upon request, to MSHA.
(c) MSHA may, upon written request by the applicant, provide drawings and descriptions of its test equipment and otherwise assist the applicant in establishing a test laboratory or securing the services of a testing agency.