40-2-301. Commission and office responsibilities.
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40-2-301. Commission and office responsibilities.
(1)The commissioner shall:
(a)direct the state's efforts to promote coal mine safety; and
(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 :
(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
(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:
(a)conduct one or more studies to promote coal mine safety;
(b)cooperate with educational and other organizations to promote mining engineering and mine safety training;
(c)establish a cooperative relationship with the Mine Safety and Health Administration to promote coal mine safety in Utah;
(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
(e)implement the notification requirements established under Subsection (2)(b) .
Enacted by Chapter 113 , 2008 General Session