Public Law 119-84 (04/18/2026)

30 U.S.C. § 959

Study of coordination of Federal and State activities; report

(a)
The Secretary shall make a study to determine the best manner to coordinate Federal and State activities in the field of coal or other mine health and safety so as to achieve (1) maximum health and safety protection for miners, (2) an avoidance of duplication of effort, (3) maximum effectiveness, (4) a reduction of delay to a minimum, and (5) most effective use of Federal inspectors.
(b)
The Secretary shall make a report of the results of his study to the Congress as soon as practicable after .

Pub. L. 91–173, title V, § 51283 Stat. 804 Pub. L. 95–164, title III, § 303(g)91 Stat. 1321 (, , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 95–1641977—Subsec. (a). inserted reference to mines other than coal mines.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 1977 Amendment

Pub. L. 95–164section 307 of Pub. L. 95–164section 801 of this titleAmendment by effective 120 days after , except as otherwise provided, see , set out as a note under .