30 CFR 57.22315

§ 57.22315 Self-contained breathing apparatus (V-A mines).

United States · 30 CFR — Mineral Resources · Status: effective

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Citation: 30 CFR 57.22315, § 57.22315 Self-contained breathing apparatus (V-A mines), United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/133282
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Self-contained breathing apparatus of a duration to allow for escape from the mine and sufficient in number to equip all persons underground shall be strategically located throughout the mine. Such apparatus shall be approved by MSHA and NIOSH under 42 CFR part 84 and shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturers' specifications. This standard does not apply to double entry mining systems where crosscut intervals do not exceed 250 feet.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.