Requires availability of mine rescue teams; alternate mine rescue capability for small and remote mines and mines with special mining conditions; inspection and maintenance records of mine rescue equipment and apparatus; physical requirements for team members and alternates; and experience and training requirements for team members and alternates.
Decreased hours are a result of fewer Part 49.2 mine rescue team members in mine operator maintained rescue teams and mines providing alternative means such as contractors.
Increased costs reflect inclusion of state and contractor maintained teams, not previously included calculation.
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(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
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(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
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