Utah Code § 40-2-301

Commission and office responsibilities
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(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).

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