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Does NIOSH have to test and approve the use of roof bolts, trusses, or standing support systems before a mine can use them?

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Does NIOSH have to test and approve the use of roof bolts, trusses, or standing support systems before a mine can use them?

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No, roof support systems can only be submitted to and approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) District Manager where the mine is located. These submissions are made in the mine’s Roof Control Plan, described in more detail in the Federal Code of Regulations, CRF 200.75. MSHA Technical Support does not approve these products but may assist the District Manager in ensuring they meet or exceed ASTM or CRF minimum requirements when applicable. NIOSH personnel often participate in the testing of these types of products, at the request of MSHA or a Manufacturer, but the final approval is always at the District Manager’s discretion.