Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

30 U.S.C. § 823a

Principal office in District of Columbia; proceedings held elsewhere

The principal office of the Commission shall be in the District of Columbia. Whenever the Commission deems that convenience of the public or the parties may be promoted, or delay or expense may be minimized, it may hold hearings or conduct other proceedings at any other place.

Pub. L. 95–164, title III, § 302(d)91 Stat. 1320(, , .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

Pub. L. 95–164Pub. L. 91–17383 Stat. 742Section was enacted as part of , known as the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977, and not as part of , , , known as the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 307 of Pub. L. 95–164section 801 of this titleSection effective 120 days after , see , set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under .