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Introduced
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
In Committee
02/06/2019
02/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/09/2019
03/09/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill relates generally to coal mine safety. The bill adds an additional permit requirement. The bill addressing water pollution control. The bill adds a definition. The bill alters mine inspectors’ duties. The bill provides for additional drug testing and for positive drug tests. The bill alters the ventilation of mines and ventilation plan requirements. The bill alters the examination requirements to determine compliance with permits. The bill addresses unauthorized entry into active, closed and abandoned coal mines. The bill requires certain existing rules to be revised. The bill exempts properly trained mine communications persons from having to have a certificate of competency and qualification permit. The bill alters apprentice supervision requirements. The bill differentiates underground miners and surface miners for certificates of competency and qualification purposes. The bill sets forth the requirements of surface miners’ certificates of competency and qualification. The bill provides criminal penalties. The bill provides effective dates. The bill requires rule-making.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to coal mine safety laws in West Virginia:
It adds a new requirement for the Office of Coalfield Community Development to review permit applications and modifications to identify opportunities for mine operators to cooperate with local landowners and officials to develop community assets or secure developable land and infrastructure during reclamation. It also alters the requirements for community impact statements submitted by mine operators.
The bill changes the duties of mine inspectors, requiring them to conduct a mix of compliance assistance visits and regular inspections. During compliance assistance visits, inspectors will provide job safety analysis and compliance assistance to miners and operators instead of issuing violations.
The bill creates criminal penalties for unauthorized entry into active, closed, or abandoned coal mines. It exempts properly trained mine communications personnel from needing a certificate of competency. The bill also differentiates the certification requirements for underground and surface miners.
The bill requires the revision of existing rules by August 31, 2019 to reflect the changes made in this legislation. It also sets an effective date of July 1, 2019 for the substance abuse provisions and requires rules to be revised by that date as well.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
John Kelly (R)*,
Scott Cadle (R),
Vernon Criss (R),
Danny Hamrick (R),
Joe Jeffries (R),
John Mandt (R),
Robbie Martin (R),
Zachery Maynard (R),
Brandon Steele (R),
Amy Summers (R),
Last Action
To House Industry and Labor (on 02/06/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2875&year=2019&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2875%20intr.htm&yr=2019&sesstype=RS&i=2875 |
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