---
kind: "section"
citation: "30 C.F.R. § 7.9"
title: "30"
number: "7.9"
heading: "Revocation."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/30/7.9"
---

# §7.9. Revocation.

- (a) MSHA may revoke for cause an approval issued under this part if the product:
  - (1) Fails to meet the applicable technical requirements; or
  - (2) **Creates a hazard when used in a mine.**
- (b) Prior to revoking an approval, the approval-holder shall be informed in writing of MSHA's intention to revoke approval. The notice shall:
  - (1) Explain the specific reasons for the proposed revocation; and
  - (2) Provide the approval-holder an opportunity to demonstrate or achieve compliance with the product approval requirements.
- (c) Upon request, the approval-holder shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing.
- (d) If a product poses an imminent hazard to the safety or health of miners, the approval may be immediately suspended without a written notice of the agency's intention to revoke. The suspension may continue until the revocation proceedings are completed.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 30 U.S.C. 957.

### Source

Source: 53 FR 23500, June 22, 1988, unless otherwise noted.