Utah § 40-2-301 Commission and office responsibilities.

Utah Statutes

§ 40-2-301 — Commission and office responsibilities.

Utah § 40-2-301

Title 40Mines and Mining

Ch. 40-2Coal Mine Safety Act

Part 40-2-3Safety Conditions

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Utah Code Ann. § 40-2-301 (2026).

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(1)The commissioner shall:

(1)(a) direct the state's efforts to promote coal mine safety; and

(1)(b) participate with the Mine Safety and Health Administration in an investigation of a major coal mine accident in Utah.

(2)The commission shall establish by rule, made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act:

(2)(a) a system consistent with Section 40-2-302 to receive, evaluate, and act on a report of an alleged unsafe condition at a coal mine; and

(2)(b) requirements for a coal mine operator regarding notification of a coal mine accident as part of a coal mine operator's emergency response plan.

(3)The office may:

(3)(a) conduct one or more studies to promote coal mine safety;

(3)(b) cooperate with educational and other organizations to promote minin

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(1) The commissioner shall:

(1)(a) direct the state's efforts to promote coal mine safety; and
(1)(b) participate with the Mine Safety and Health Administration in an investigation of a major coal mine accident in Utah.
(2) The commission shall establish by rule, made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act:

(2)(a) a system consistent with Section 40-2-302 to receive, evaluate, and act on a report of an alleged unsafe condition at a coal mine; and
(2)(b) requirements for a coal mine operator regarding notification of a coal mine accident as part of a coal mine operator's emergency response plan.
(3) The office may:

(3)(a) conduct one or more studies to promote coal mine safety;
(3)(b) cooperate with educational and other organizations to promote mining engineering and mine safety training;
(3)(c) establish a cooperative relationship with the Mine Safety and Health Administration to promote coal mine safety in Utah;
(3)(d) serve as the lead state agency in developing and implementing state and local response and communication plans for major coal mine accidents in Utah; and
(3)(e) implement the notification requirements established under Subsection (2)(b).