Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.104.1 Purpose and scope

This part establishes the criteria and procedures for determining whether a mine operator has established a pattern of significant and substantial (S & S) violations at a mine. It implements section 104(e) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) by addressing mines with an inspection history of recurrent S & S violations of mandatory safety or health standards that demonstrate a mine operator's disregard for the health and safety of miners. The purpose of the procedures in this part is the restoration of effective safe and healthful conditions at such mines.