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On motion for leave, a resolution was introduced
(originating in the Committee on Rules and reported with the
recommendation that it be adopted), which was read by its title
as follows:
H. C. R. , Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance to appoint an interim committee to study the use of
diesel equipment in underground coal mines.
Whereas, The Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration
reports over 2,227 diesel units used in underground coal mines
nationally; and
Whereas, The use of diesel equipment in underground coal
mines increases nationally by approximately 130 units per year;
and
Whereas, The use of diesel equipment offers many safety
advantages and eliminates potential electrical fire and shock
hazards from trolley wires and other electrical sources; and
Whereas, Use of diesel equipment in underground coal mines
would enhance mine emergency capabilities and efforts; and
Whereas, Several West Virginia manufacturers make and sell
underground diesel equipment; and
Whereas, The Mine Safety and Health Administration's
equipment approval center is located in Triadelphia, West
Virginia; and
Whereas, West Virginia University does research of dieselusage; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
directed to appoint a study commission composed of three members
from each house, with no more than two members from the same
political party, and three residents and citizens of West
Virginia who have at least five years' experience each in the
coal mining industry, appointed by the President of the Senate
and Speaker of the House of Delegates and may select an
underground coal mine in this State to use diesel equipment in
said mine for the purpose of gaining experience with diesel usage
in underground mines in this State; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the committee report to the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance no later than the beginning
of the regular session of the Legislature in 1996, on its
findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
therefore, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct
this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary
legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance.