Lieberman-Warner would increase petroleum prices by 5.9% by 2015, according to Duke University. Other studies indicate the plan would push prices higher. The survey found 71% of Americans reject spending more for electricity, with 16% opposing spending any more than 12% extra for electricity. A study commissioned by the American Council for Capital Formation and the National Association of Manufacturers estimated Lieberman-Warner would increase electricity prices by 13%-14% by 2014. Other studies estimated higher increases. When gasoline and electricity price increases are taken together, 90% of Americans reject the Lieberman-Warner plan’s costs—even the low range of projected costs.

"As incredible as it sounds that 90% of Americans reject the Lieberman-Warner plan’s costs, the actual number who reject it may be even higher. Electricity and gasoline price hikes are only two of the costs of this proposal," said David A. Ridenour, vice president of the National Center for Public Policy Research. "The price for food and consumer goods would also increase and many Americans would lose their jobs. You can’t merely accept energy price increases and opt out of all the other costs."

The poll was conducted by Wilson Research Strategies, which surveyed 802 likely voters. It included 37% registered Democrats, 30% Independents, and 29% Republicans. It has a margin of error of +3.46% at 95% confidence interval.

Automatic functioning of AEPBs is required under Title 30CFR 75.523-3(b)(1) and (2). To insure compliance and correct operation, any 400 & 600 series scoops originally manufactured according to Bucyrus hydraulic schematics No. 220534, L-410181X20 or L-012334X1 must be maintained in accordance with Bucyrus hydraulic schematics No. 220534, L-410181X20, Revision “E”, and L-12344X1, Revision “D.” These revised schematics incorporate special notes which describe the potential issues with the AEPBs, and define the part number and installation procedure for a valve which will operate at very low pilot pressures. The following inspection can determine if a scoop’s AEPBs are in compliance:

1. De-energize the scoop and block the wheels to prevent movement.
2. Check that the AEPB pressure gage reads zero indicating the AEPB is set.
3. Operate the hand pump to release the AEPB. The pressure gage will indicate pressure to show that the AEPB is released.
4. Energize the scoop and allow the pump motor to run, but do not operate any hydraulic controls or apply the AEPB.
5. To be in compliance, the pressure gage should drop to zero releasing the pressure, which indicates the AEPB is applied.
6. If the AEPB pressure gage does not drop to zero to engage the AEPB, the scoop’s brake system needs to be brought into compliance. Operate a hydraulic function to release the pressure and apply the AEPB.

Please contact a field representative for assistance in correcting the noncompliance. The potential malfunction of the AEPB, however, may not be limited to this manufacturer only. www.msha.gov

The license application follows extensive preparation of the mining plan as well as discussions with the relevant constituencies including mining authorities and local municipalities. NWR’s mining concept, which is fully consistent with the local zoning plans, was accepted by the Polish Ministry of Environment in September 2007 and the relevant regional authority, the office of the Katowice governor, approved the Environmental Impact Assessment earlier this year.

"The Debiensko 1 license application follows our signing last October of a Letter of Intent with Jastrzebska Spółka Weglowa S.A., Poland’s largest coking coal mining company, to cooperate on the potential development of mining operations in the Morcinek coal field in southern Poland," said Mike Salamon, chairman, NWR. NWR’s mining consultant for the Debiensko 1 project is John T. Boyd, which is exploring various shaft sinking and engineering approaches from around the world that could help to minimize the development time necessary to commence mining at Debiensko 1.

That number—800-746-1553—should be used to report hazardous conditions at a mine as well as imminent danger hazardous conditions, those which could cause a serious accident, injury or illness. The hotline also accepts calls to report the location of old mine maps, impoundments and abandoned mines.

"This 'One Call Does It All' phone number makes it easy to contact MSHA in the event of a mine emergency or potential mine hazard," said Richard E. Stickler, acting assistant secretary of labor for mine safety and health. "We want to remind miners, also, of their right to confidentially and anonymously report to MSHA any uncorrected hazardous workplace conditions they may encounter. We can better prevent mining injuries and fatalities when hazards are quickly removed from the work environment."

The Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response (MINER) Act of 2006 included a provision that requires all mine operators to notify MSHA of all accidents that pose a reasonable risk of death within 15 minutes of when the operator realizes an accident has occurred. Violators risk a civil penalty ranging from $5,000 to $60,000.

The new materials, which include a hard hat sticker, a business card, a telephone sticker and a magnet, all carry the one telephone number miners and mine operators need. The items are being distributed by federal inspectors during normal inspections.