| 001 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Secretary of Labor: Determine whether MSHA violated the Antideficiency Act. If validated: (1) report immediately to the President and Congress all relevant facts and a statement of actions taken and (2) provide a copy of each report to the Comptroller General.
|
| 002 |
Yes |
$0 |
$9,589,592 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Identify alternate uses for new and renovated spaces or which it expended $9,589,592 so that the funds are put to better use.
|
| 003 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Develop a mechanism(s) to track costs and ensure adherence to limitations identified in appropriations language (e.g., “mine rescue and recovery activities”). This should include: (a) establishing a clear and consistent definition of “rescue and recovery activities,” and (b) tracking applicable costs for all MSHA program areas, such as Technical Support and Enforcement.
|
| 004 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Develop guidance and training for district personnel on: (1) the use of enforcement activity codes E06, E07, E08, E09, and E33 for mine emergencies, (2) the use of task code “O” on time charges during mine emergency operations, and (3) the minimum elements required in MSHA district Mine Emergency Response Plans and in annual revisions to the plans.
|
| 005 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Provide refresher training on: (1) what qualifies as mine rescue and recovery activities” costs, (2) requirements in MSHA’s guidance regarding MSHA district Mine Emergency Response Plans, (3) requirements to complete accident investigation documentation, and (4) when it is appropriate and how to write or modify Section 103(j) and Section 103(k) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 withdrawal orders, including how to determine which activity code to use to issue withdrawal orders.
|
| 006 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Implement system controls to: (1) require completion of the “task code” field in the time reporting system for Enforcement personnel, (2) require accident investigation documentation to be completed before closing a chargeable accident investigation event, and (3) ensure proper activity code use when issuing violations during mine emergencies.
|
| 007 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Conduct a trend analysis of repeated challenges encountered in historical after-action reviews and verify corrective actions were implemented to improve future MSHA emergency response efforts.
|
| 008 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Update MSHA’s Mine Emergency Operations Standard Operating Procedures to require documentation of after-action reviews incorporating actions of: (1) the Mine Emergency Unit, (2) the Mine Emergency Technology Team, (3) any district personnel supporting the emergency response efforts, and (4) the headquarters’ Emergency Management Team.
|
| 009 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Develop or update the process to ensure periodic reviews of MSHA guidance for required updates.
|
| 010 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Develop MSHA guidance that sets expectations for: (1) training requirements for MSHA personnel responsible to respond (whether on-site or remotely) during a mine emergency and (2) vehicle and equipment requirements for each MSHA mine rescue station.
|
| 011 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Develop MSHA guidance that sets expectations for MSHA’s: (1) support of mine rescue contests and (2) timely response to contest preparers’ requests. Then, notify the mining industry about these identified expectations.
|
| 012 |
Yes |
$0 |
$0 |
|
|
We recommend the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health: Conduct a gap analysis between what MSHA uses for a wireless underground communications system and the systems used by the mining industry and develop a mitigation plan for any identified gaps. Communicate the results of the gap analysis and mitigation plan to the mining industry and, if appropriate, to Congress.
|
