---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 43.6"
title: "30"
number: "43.6"
heading: "Notice of negative finding."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/43.6"
---

# §43.6. Notice of negative finding.

- (a) If it is determined that a special inspection is not warranted, a written notice of negative finding shall be issued as soon as possible following such determination.
- (b) If it is determined that an inspection is warranted and upon such inspection it is determined that neither a citation nor a withdrawal order should be issued for the alleged violation or imminent danger, a written notice of negative finding shall be issued by the authorized representative of the Secretary prior to leaving the mine premises.
- (c) Any notice of negative finding issued under this part shall be issued to the representative of miners or miner seeking the special inspection and a copy shall be served upon the operator.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Secs. 103(g), and 508, Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 Pub. L. 91-173 as amended by Pub. L. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1298 83 Stat. 803 (30 U.S.C. 813(g) and 957); sec. 307, Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1322 (30 U.S.C. 801 note).

### Source

Source: 43 FR 29515, July 7, 1978, unless otherwise noted.