4795606c_South___Corrective_Action_Plan__Recommendation
[Date Due] 6/30/2012 [Status] Completed [Corrective Action Taken] The Administrator for Coal discussed Special Investigations (SI) resources and consulted the district managers on staffing needs in their districts during a meeting on June 12, 2012. The Administrator and district managers reviewed the number of current full-time and collateral duty SI positions, temporary inter-district assignments, and ongoing investigations. The Administrator approved additional full-time and collateral duty SI positions in 6 districts. [Recommendation] 
The Administrator for Coal should consult with district managers to determine whether the additional staffing is sufficient to address section 110(c) special investigation demands, particularly at highly noncompliant mines.
MSHA - Performance Coal - Upper Big Branch Mine-South - Corrective Action Plan
Recommendation