Diesel Approvals Required

Chapter 4
Diesel-Powered Equipment
Approvals Required by the Department

Equipment manufacturers should submit the following:

ISO 8178-1 Laboratory test results required in Section 403(a)(1). If these test results are not available, a request may be submitted to the Technical Advisory Committee as outlined in Section 403(a)(3).
Calculations showing average concentration of diesel particulate matter required in Section 403(a)(1) using 100 percent of the MSHA Part 7 ventilation quantity.
Diagrams, schematics, and specifications confirming the system complies with Section 403(b)(1)-(10).
Engine MSHA approval number, MSHA cfm per rated HP, and MSHA Part 7 ventilation quantity.

Equipment manufacturer should submit the following for all diesel equipment including auxiliary equipment such as fuel transportation units:

Diagrams, schematics, and specifications confirming this equipment complies with Section 403(c)(1) - (8), Section 408, and the Department's equipment specific "performance specifications".
Verification showing that the equipment incorporates an engine and emission control system that has been approved by the Department.

Mine operators should submit the following:

Quality control plan for assuring that diesel fuel complies with Section 403(d).
Plan for fueling in the intake escapeway according to Section 411(a) or a statement fueling will not be done in intake escapeway.
Copy of training plans required in Sections 420, 421, and 422.
List of training instructors, including each instructor's qualification (resume).
List of diesel equipment, including the Department's approval number.
Copies of any prior Chapter 4 approvals to be incorporated as part of the plan.