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Program Descriptions

17.602:  Mine Health and Safety Education and Training

Objectives:  To provide technical training for Federal mine inspectors and representatives of the mining industry.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

17.602 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Any mine operator, miner or their agent can request training or training materials.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Mine operators, miners or their agent, organizations and individuals.

Credentials/Documentation:  None.

17.602 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  By phone or written request.

Award Procedure:  Not applicable.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Not applicable.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

17.602 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 17.600 Mine Health and Safety Grants;
• 93.263 Occupational Safety and Health: Training Grants.

17.602 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

17.602 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Type of Assistance:  Training.

Obligations:  (Salaries and Expenses) FY 99 $6,956,000; FY 00 est $9,256,000; and FY 01 est $6,825,000.

Budget Account Number:  16-1200-0-1-554.

Authorization:  Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977, as amended, Public Law 95-164.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Not applicable.

17.602 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  See Appendix IV of the Catalog for listing of Mine Safety and Health Administration Offices.

Headquarters Office:  Director Educational Policy and Development, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, 4015 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22203. Contacts: Jeffrey A. Duncan, Phone: (703) 235-1515; Jack Spadano. Phone: (304) 256-3201.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

17.602 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Provide initial and advanced Mine Safety and Health Training for Federal Mine Inspectors. This Technical training is available to Mine Operators, Miners, States, and labor Organizations. Assistance is also provided in the form of written and audio visual training materials. These materials deal with Mining Safety and Health Technical Materials.

17.602 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  None.

Audits:  None.

Records:  None.