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Does the law allow driving 3 entry longwall development entries in excess of 5,000 feet?

April 26, 2017Development driving entries excess Law longwall

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Does the law allow driving 3 entry longwall development entries in excess of 5,000 feet?

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The law refers to ‘main’ entries over 5,000 feet requiring 5 entries, and ‘main’ entries under 5,000 feet requiring 4 entries. Longwall gate entries are not to be ‘main’ entries. The law does not prohibit 3 entry longwall gate entries.