30 CFR §57.3461
- (a)Operators of mines which have experienced a rock burst shall—
- (1)Within twenty four hours report to the nearest MSHA office each rock burst which:
- (i)Causes persons to be withdrawn;
- (ii)Impairs ventilation;
- (iii)Impedes passage; or
- (iv)Disrupts mining activity for more than one hour.
- (2)Develop and implement a rock burst control plan within 90 days after a rock burst has been experienced.
- (b)The plan shall include—
- (1)Mining and operating procedures designed to reduce the occurrence of rock bursts;
- (2)Monitoring procedures where detection methods are used; and
- (3)Other measures to minimize exposure of persons to areas which are prone to rock bursts.
- (c)The plan shall be updated as conditions warrant.
- (d)The plan shall be available to an authorized representative of the Secretary and to miners or their representatives.