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MSHA Considers Approval of Intrinsically Safe Respirators for Fossil Rock Mine

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is considering a request from the Fossil Rock Mine in Utah to permit the use of specific intrinsically safe respirators near active mining faces. - Government Buyer: - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances - OEMs Highlighted: - CleanSpace (manufacturer of CleanSpace EX respirators) - 3M (manufacturer of Versaflo TR800 PAPR and Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Respirator) - Products/Equipment Requested: - CleanSpace EX full-face or half-mask respirators (NIOSH-approved, intrinsically safe) - 3M Versaflo TR800 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) (UL classified to ANSI/UL 60079-11, intrinsically safe) - 3M Ultimate FX Full Facepiece Respirator (non-battery-powered) - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be intrinsically safe for use within 150 feet of pillar workings or longwall faces - Focus on miner protection while allowing use of modern, intrinsically safe respiratory devices - No specific quantities or part numbers provided in the request

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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew and revise its collection for its financial assistance policies and procedures. This action is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and provides an opportunity for public comment. After considering public comments, NSF will prepare a submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance for this collection for no longer than three years. The collection update includes the development of the NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA) to clarify and update policies and procedures.

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