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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1969 |
| Preceding agency | |
| Dissolved | 1978 |
| Superseding agency | |
The Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration (MESA) under the U.S. Department of the Interior was the predecessor of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, prior to March 9, 1978.[1] It was formed by the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969,[2] and co-approved respirators with NIOSH under 30 CFR Part 11.[3] It was dissolved and replaced with MSHA following the passage of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
- ^ "Title 30 Code of Federal Regulations", United States Department of Labor.
- ^ "Federal Coal Mine and Safety Act of 1969". US Department of Labor, US Mine Safety and Health Administration.
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations: Mineral resources. 1974.