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conducted in accordance with the current edition of "Standard Methods for Examination of • Pater and Yestewri[er and/or the Methodology in 40 CFR 736 and 434." Names, addresses, end positions of off~i cials of private, academic, research, or governmental agencies consulted in obtaining information about environmental resources contained in the application may be found in the appropriate tabs which address each discipline. Fire Prevention and Control Section 48.25 and 48.28 of Pert <8 of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 30 provides for training of new employees and annual retraining of experienced miners in the escape and emergency evacuation plans in effect at the mine, end instruction in the fire warning signals end firefighting procedures. Sections 77.1100 end 77.7107 of Part 77 of CFR 30 states, "firefighting facilities and equipment shall be provided commensurate with the potential fire hnzards at each structure, enclosure, end other facility at the mine, and employees at such facilities shall be inst rutted and trained annually in the use of such firefighting facilities and equipment. Each operator of a mine shell establish and keep current a specific escape and evacuation plan to be followed in the event of a fire. All employees shell be instructed on current escape and evacuation plans, fire alarm signals, • end applicable procedures to be followed in rase of fire. Plans for escape and evacuation shall include the designation end proper maintenance of adequate means for exit from all areas where persons are required to work or [revel, including buildings and equipment end in areas where persons normally congregate during the work shift." Part 77 also states, "signs warning against smoking and open flames shall be posted so they can be readily seven in areas or places where fire or explosion hazards exist." Flammable liquids shall be stored in accordance with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association. Smoll quantities of flammable liquids drawn from storage shall be kept in properly identified safety cans. Unburied flammable liquid storage tanks shall be mounted securely on firm foundations. Outlet piping shall be provided with flexible connections or other special fittings to prevent adverse effects from tanks settling. Fuel lines shall be equipped with valves to cut off fuel at the source end shell be located and maintained to minimize fire hazards. Areas surrounding flammable liquid storage tanks and electrical flammable liquid storage tanks and electrical substations end transformers shall be kept free from grass (dry), weeds, underbrush, and other combustible materials such as trash, rubbish, leaves, and paper for at least 25 feet in all directions. • 4