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§70.211 — Respirable dust samples; report to operator; posting
 
(a)
MSHA shall provide the operator, as soon as practicable, a report with the following data on respirable dust samples submitted or whose results were transmitted electronically, if using a CPDM, in accordance with this part:
 
(1)
The mine identification number;
 
(2)
The locations within the mine from which the samples were taken;
 
(3)
The concentration of respirable dust, expressed as an equivalent concentration for each valid sample;
 
(4)
The average equivalent concentration of respirable dust for all valid samples;
 
(5)
The occupation code, where applicable; and
 
(6)
The reason for voiding any sample.
 
(b)
Upon receipt, the operator shall post this data for at least 31 days on the mine bulletin board.
 
(c)
If using a CPDM, the person certified in sampling shall, within 12 hours after the end of each sampling shift, print, sign, and post on the mine bulletin board a paper record (Dust Data Card) of the sample run. This hard-copy record shall include the data entered when the sample run was first programmed, and the following:
 
(1)
The mine identification number;
 
(2)
The locations within the mine from which the samples were taken;
 
(3)
The concentration of respirable dust, expressed as an equivalent concentration reported and stored for each sample;
 
(4)
The sampling status conditions encountered for each sample; and
 
(5)
The shift length.
 
(d)
The information required by paragraph (c) of this section shall remain posted until receipt of the MSHA report covering these respirable dust samples.

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