(a) The table entitled ``Diesel Particulate Matter Recordkeeping Requirements'' lists the records the operator must maintain pursuant to Sec. Sec. 57.5060 through 57.5071, and the duration for which particular records need to be retained.
Table 57.5075(a)--Diesel Particulate Recordkeeping Requirements------------------------------------------------------------------------
Record Section reference Retention time------------------------------------------------------------------------1. Approved application for Sec. 57.5060(c)..... Duration of
extension of time to comply extension.
with exposure limits.2. Identity of PLHCP and most Sec. 57.5060(d)..... Duration of
recent written determination miner's
of miner's ability to wear a employment plus
respirator. 6 months.3. Purchase records noting Sec. 57.5065(a)..... 1 year beyond
sulfur content of diesel fuel. date of
purchase.4. Maintenance log............ Sec. 57.5066(b)..... 1 year after
date any
equipment is
tagged.5. Evidence of competence to Sec. 57.5066(c)..... 1 year after
perform maintenance. date
maintenance
performed.6. Annual training provided to Sec. 57.5070(b)..... 1 year beyond
potentially exposed miners. date training
completed.7. Record of corrective action Sec. 57.5071(c)..... Until the
corrective
action is
completed.8. Sampling method used to Sec. 57.5071(d)..... 5 years from
effectively evaluate a sample date.
miner's personal exposure,
and sample results.------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b)(1) Any record listed in this section which is required to be retained at the mine site may, notwithstanding such requirement, be retained elsewhere if the mine operator can immediately access the record from the mine site by electronic transmission.
(1) Any record listed in this section which is required to be retained at the mine site may, notwithstanding such requirement, be retained elsewhere if the mine operator can immediately access the record from the mine site by electronic transmission.
(2) Upon request from an authorized representative of the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or from the authorized representative of miners, mine operators must promptly provide access to any record listed in the table in this section.
(3) An operator must provide access to a miner, former miner, or, with the miner's or former miner's written consent, a personal representative of a miner, to any record required to be maintained pursuant to Sec. 57.5071 or Sec. 57.5060(d) to the extent the information pertains to the miner or former miner. The operator must provide the first copy of a requested record at no cost, and any additional copies at reasonable cost.
(4) Whenever an operator ceases to do business, that operator must transfer all records required to be maintained by this part, or a copy thereof, to any successor operator who must maintain them for the required period. [70 FR 32966, June 6, 2005; 70 FR 37901, June 30, 2005; 71 FR 29012, May 18, 2006]