30 CFR §71.404

1. (a)Application for waivers of any requirements of §§ 71.400 through 71.402 shall be in writing, filed with the appropriate Coal Mine Health and Safety District Manager, and shall contain the following information:
   1. (1)The name and address of the mine operator,
   2. (2)The name and location of the mine, and
   3. (3)A detailed statement of the grounds upon which the waiver is requested and the period of time for which it is requested.
2. (b)At the same time the application is sent to the District Manager, a copy of the application shall be forwarded to the appropriate Regional Program Director, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health by the operator, and a copy showing the addresses of the appropriate District Manager and Regional Program Director shall be posted by the operator for at least 30 days on the mine bulletin board required by section 107(a) of the Act.