§ 64-10-3 — Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training

(a) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §22A-1-38 of this code, modified by the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 14, 2023, relating to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (safety provisions for clearing crews, 56 CSR 02), is authorized.

(b) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §22A-2-55 of this code, modified by the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (protective clothing and equipment, 56 CSR 04), is authorized.

(c) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §22A-1-6 of this code, relating to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (reporting requirements for independent contractors, 56 CSR 10), is authorized.

(d) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §22A-1-6 of this code, modified by the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (assessing health and safety violation penalties, 56 CSR 12), is authorized.

(e) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §11-13BB-13 of this code, modified by the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (application process for the West Virginia Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act, 56 CSR 14), is authorized.

(f) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §22A-1-4 of this code, modified by the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (rules governing the program for the sharing of information between employers, 56 CSR 18), is authorized.

(g) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §22A-1A-2 of this code, modified by the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to meet the objections of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee and refiled in the State Register on September 15, 2023, relating to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training (substance abuse screening, standards and procedures, 56 CSR 19), is authorized.

(h) The legislative rule filed in the State Register on July 27, 2023, authorized under the authority of §22A-2A-1001 of this code, relating to the Miners' Health, Safety and Training (rules for operating diesel equipment in underground mines in West Virginia, 56 CSR 23), is authorized.

Legislative History

2026 Reg. Sess., SB374; 2023 Reg. Sess., SB409; 2022 Reg. Sess., HB4242; 2021 Reg. Sess., SB216; 2020 Reg. Sess., SB449; 2019 Reg. Sess., SB223; 2018 Reg. Sess., SB230; 2017 Reg. Sess., SB134; 2016 Reg. Sess., SB202; 2015 Reg. Sess., SB170; 2014 Reg. Sess., SB140; 2013 Reg. Sess., SB250; 2012 Reg. Sess., HB4220; 2011 Reg. Sess., HB2626; 2010 Reg. Sess., HB4110; 2009 Reg. Sess., HB2170; 2008 Reg. Sess., HB4255; 2006 Reg. Sess., HB4210; 2005 Reg. Sess., HB2718; 2004 Reg. Sess., SB350; 2003 Reg. Sess., SB316; 2000 Reg. Sess., SB310; 1999 Reg. Sess., HB2535; 1998 Reg. Sess., SB320