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['Specialized Industries']
['Mining']
04/16/2026
§75.1709 Accumulations of methane and coal dust on surface coal-handling facilities.
[Statutory Provisions]
Adequate measures shall be taken to prevent methane and coal dust from accumulating in excessive concentrations in or on surface coal-handling facilities, but in no event shall methane be permitted to accumulate in concentrations in or on surface coal-handling facilities in excess of limits established for methane by the Secretary on and after March 30, 1971. Where coal is dumped at or near air-intake openings, provisions shall be made to avoid dust from entering the mine.
['Specialized Industries']
['Mining']
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