Rule 1501:10-2-16 | Maintenance.
(A) Diesel-powered equipment shall be maintained in an approved and safe condition as described in this chapter or be removed from service.
(B) Diesel-powered equipment maintenance plan. An operator choosing to use diesel-powered equipment in an underground coal mine is to develop a maintenance plan and submit the plan to the chief for approval. If the maintenance plan is approved by the chief, the mine operator will implement the plan, maintain all records in compliance with rule 1501:10-2-17 of the Administrative Code, and make them available for inspection by the chief or his or her representative.
(C) To obtain and maintain approval of a complete diesel-powered equipment package, the mine operator is to comply with the following:
(1) All service, maintenance and repairs of approved complete diesel-powered equipment packages are to be performed by mechanics that are trained and qualified in accordance with rule 1501:10-2-24 of the Administrative Code, except for the repairs, adjustment and testing that are performed by a mechanic authorized by the engine manufacturer in accordance with paragraph (E)(1) of rule 1501:10-2-07 of the Administrative Code;
(2) Service and maintenance of approved complete diesel-powered equipment packages are to be performed according to:
(a) The specified routine maintenance schedule;
(b) On-board performance and maintenance diagnostics readings;
(c) Emissions test results; and
(d) Component manufacturers' recommendations.
(D) Failure to comply with a maintenance plan. Failure of the mine operator to comply with the maintenance provisions of this chapter may result in the revocation of the chief's approval of the complete diesel-powered equipment package. Upon receiving notice from the chief of failure to comply with the maintenance plan, the mine operator has thirty days to submit a plan to achieve and maintain compliance with the maintenance provisions of this chapter. If at any time the chief determines that the mine operator is unable or unwilling to comply with the maintenance plan, the chief will revoke approval of the mine's complete diesel-powered equipment package and will order cessation of the underground use of all diesel-powered equipment at that mine.
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