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PUBLIC LAW 89-577-SEPT. 16, 1966

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That, to the maximum extent feasible, in the selection of persons for appointment as mine inspectors, no person shall be so selected unless he has the basic qualification of at least, five years practical mining experience and in assigning mine inspectors to the inspection and investigation of individual mines, due consideration shall be given to their previous practical experience in the State, district, or region, and in the particular type of mining operation where such inspections are to be made. EXCLUSION FROM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT

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S E C 18. The Administrative Procedure Act shall not apply to the making of any finding, order, or notice pursuant to this Act, or to any proceeding for the annulment or revision of any such finding, order, or notice. E F F E C T ON STATE L A W S

SEC. 19. (a) No State or territorial law in effect upon the effective date of this Act or which may become effective thereafter, shall be superseded by any provision of this Act, except insofar as such State or territorial law is in conflict with this Act, or with orders issued pursuant to this Act. (b) Provisions in any State or territorial law in effect upon the effective date of this Act, or which may become effective thereafter, which provide for greater safety of persons in a mine as defined in this Act, than do provisions of this Act, which relate to the same phase of such operations, shall not be construed or held to be in conflict with this Act. Provisions in any State or territorial law in effect upon the effective date of this Act, or which may become effective thereafter, which provide for the safety of persons in a mine as defined in this Act concerning which no provision is contained in this Act, shall not be construed or held to be superseded by this Act. (c) Nothing in this Act shall be construed or held to supersede or in any manner affect the workmen's compensation laws of any State or territory, or to enlarge or diminish or affect in any other manner the common law or statutory rights, duties, or liabilities of employers and employees under State or territorial laws in respect of injuries, occupational or other diseases, or death of employees arising out of, or in the course of, employment. REPORT OF SECRETARY

SEC. 20. The Secretary shall submit annually to the Congress, as soon as practicable after the beginning of each regular session, a full report of the administration of his functions under this Act during the preceding calendar year. Such report shall include, either in summary or detailed form, the information obtained by him under this Act, together with such findings and comments thereon and such recommendations for legislative action as he may deem proper. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 21. There are authorized to be appropriated, out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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