30 CFR 77.1101

§ 77.1101 Escape and evacuation; plan.

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

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Citation: 30 CFR 77.1101, § 77.1101 Escape and evacuation; plan, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/134146
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(a) Before September 30, 1971, each operator of a mine shall establish and keep current a specific escape and evacuation plan to be followed in the event of a fire. (b) All employees shall be instructed on current escape and evacuation plans, fire alarm signals, and applicable procedures to be followed in case of fire. (c) Plans for escape and evacuation shall include the designation and proper maintenance of adequate means for exit from all areas where persons are required to work or travel including buildings and equipment and in areas where persons normally congregate during the work shift.

Legislative history

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