§ 959 - Study of coordination of Federal and State activities; report

CHAPTER 22— MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH › SUBCHAPTER V— ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

(a) The Secretary shall make a study to determine the best manner to coordinate Federal and State activities in the field of coal or other mine health and safety so as to achieve (1) maximum health and safety protection for miners, (2) an avoidance of duplication of effort, (3) maximum effectiveness, (4) a reduction of delay to a minimum, and (5) most effective use of Federal inspectors.

(b) The Secretary shall make a report of the results of his study to the Congress as soon as practicable after December 30, 1969.

Notes

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1977—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–164 inserted reference to mines other than coal mines.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 95–164 effective 120 days after Nov. 9, 1977, except as otherwise provided, see section 307 of Pub. L. 95–164, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.