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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: April 5, 2024) |
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Title 30 - Mineral Resources |
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Chapter I - Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
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SubChapter O - Coal Mine Safety and Health |
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Part 75 - Mandatory Safety Standards - Underground Coal Mines |
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Subpart T - Diesel-Powered Equipment |
§ 75.1901 - Diesel fuel requirements.
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§ 75.1901 Diesel fuel requirements.
(a) Diesel-powered equipment shall be used underground only with a diesel fuel having a sulfur content no greater than 0.05 percent and a flash point of 100 °F (38 °C) or greater. Upon request, the mine operator shall provide to an authorized representative of the Secretary evidence that the diesel fuel purchased for use in diesel-powered equipment underground meets these requirements.
(b) Flammable liquids shall not be added to diesel fuel used in diesel-powered equipment underground.
(c) Only diesel fuel additives that have been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency may be used in diesel-powered equipment underground.