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This presentation by Steve Gigliotti, Chief of the Division of Safety, outlines the status of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) in coal mine safety. It covers the number of approved ERPs, installed systems, and current procedures in place for communications and inspections. Key topics include compliance with ERP standards, the drafting of relevant documents, verifying operational systems, and ensuring two-way communication to enhance miner safety. A comprehensive review of questions and answers will also be provided to address concerns regarding C&T systems and safety protocols.
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ERP Status Overview Steve Gigliotti Chief, Division of Safety Coal Mine Safety & Health
Overview • Number of approved ERPs • Number of installed systems
C&T Inspection Procedures • PIL being drafted • Compliance with ERP • PPL P09-V-01 • Qs & As • System components Part 23 approved • Verify C&T system is operational by randomly communicating during inspection and comparing route of travel with electronic records on the surface
C&T Inspection Procedures • Responsible person on surface to monitor location of miners underground (75.1600-1) • Two way communication inside RA (75.1600-3) • Identifying number on miner’s brass tag worn on belt matches identifying number in system (75.1715) • Minimum safe distance to prevent interference with blasting circuits (75.1323(a)) • C&T systems shall remain operational during fan stoppages or a mine power outage (75.313)
Overview - Consolidate Q&A documents for next round of ERPs