30 CFR 44.1 : Mineral Resources (§ 1.1 To Parts 1291-1299) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 105-199) — Mine Safety And Health Administration, Department Of Labor (§ 1.1 To Parts 105-199) — Filing And Other Administrative Requirements (§ 40.1 To § 45.6) — Rules Of Practice For Petitions For Modification Of Mandatory Safety Standards (§ 44.1 To § 44.53) — General (§ 44.1 To § 44.9) — Scope and construction.

(a) The procedures and rules of practice set forth in this part shall govern petitions for modification of mandatory safety standards filed under section 101(c) of the Act.

(b) These rules shall be liberally construed to carry out the purpose of the Act by assuring adequate protection of miners and to secure just and prompt determination of all proceedings consistent with adequate consideration of the issues involved.