HR 3493 · 97th Congress · Labor and Employment

A bill to amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to provide that persons who own and operate underground anthracite coal mines without employing any other persons to perform any work at such mines shall be exempt from certain provisions of such Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-05-07· Sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Mickey [R-OK-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.(1981-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to exempt an anthracite coal mine if: (1) only underground operations are conducted; (2) the operator is the owner; and (3) all work is carried out exclusively by the operator without hiring any employees.…

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