Previous Years' Recommendations

July 10, 2019

• Rohmac Diesel Power Pack Model DP138D

January 10, 2018

• Rohmac Deutz, DP 157D

January 18, 2017

• Brookville Model 25T174D Diesel Locomotive

April 12, 2017

• Royal Hydraulics Diesel Powered Rockduster

July 12, 2017

• Royal Hydraulics Utility Car Model RDUC

April 19, 2016

• Firewrap Type Blanket System to Comply with Section 403(b)(3)

April 20, 2016

• Electrical Connection on Start-Up Batteries

July 22, 2016

• Brookville Model 25T174D Locomotive

October 12, 2016

• Brookville Model 25T174D Locomotive Filter

January 8, 2014

• Wilson Works Diesel Powered Rock Duster Model DTD-4220 (PDF)

April 3, 2014

• Brookville Model 25T174D Locomotive (PDF)

April 14, 2014

• Rohmac Model DP100 Power Pack (PDF)
• Irwin Mine and Tunneling Supply Model RD40AC100DE55.8RC Diesel Source Car (PDF)
• Rohmac Model Alternate Diesel Power Package (PDF)
• Rohmac Model 482DR Diesel Powered Scoop (PDF)

October 9, 2013

• CONSOL Kubota V24203-M-DI-E3 Diesel Engine (PDF)

July 10, 2013

• Morgantown Machine & Hydraulics Model DHPP-80 Diesel Hydraulic Power Pack (PDF)

January 9, 2013

• Bucyrus CAT Diesel Fuel Pod (PDF)
• Irwin Mine and Tunneling Model RD4018000ACRC48D Diesel Rockduster (PDF)
• Rosebud ECS Model S18 Silicone Carbide Exhaust Filter (PDF)

October 10, 2012

• Sandvik Model LS195 Permissible Diesel Scoop (PDF)
• Brookville Model 25T174D Locomotive (PDF)
• Bucyrus Evarpar A16 Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (PDF)

July 11, 2012

• BMX Plan for Diesel Refueling in Primary Intake Escapeway (PDF)
• Rosebud ECS AZ25 or ECS AZ27 Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (PDF)
• Irwin Car and Equipment Model DH610PC Diesel 15 Man Personnel Carrier (PDF)

April 5, 2012

• JH Fletcher Model DR-D Diesel Power Track (PDF)
• Bucyrus Model 650D Diesel Scoop (PDF)
• Bucyrus Model 488D Diesel Scoop (PDF)
• Bailey Plan to Fuel Diesel Equipment in Primary Intake Escapeway (PDF)

January 11, 2012

• Brookville Model 10M78D-1 10 Man Personnel Carrier (PDF)

November 17, 2011

• FINAL APPROVAL for Rhomac Model MT3434 diesel track loader (PDF)

October 28, 2011

• FINAL APPROVAL for J.H. Fletcher Model CMHC-D Diesel Power Manhole Cutter (PDF)

October 20, 2011

• Brookville Equipment Corporation Model 10M78D-1 Ten Man Personnel Carrier Deutz BF4L201178HP Engine (PDF)

October 19, 2011

• J.H. Fletcher and Company – Cummins 4B3.3T engine 85hp@2600rpm diesel engine DST M186 emissions control system in a J.H. Fletcher Model CMHC-D diesel power manhole cutter (PDF)

October 17, 2011

• FINAL APPROVAL for American Mine Door Model 75 diesel track cleaner (PDF)

October 10, 2011

• Rhomac – Deutz D2011 engine 30hp@2800 rpm engine DEC1201 emissions control system in a Rhomac Microtraxx Model MT3434 diesel track loader (PDF)
• Rhomac, Inc. – Deutz BF4L2011 78hp@28000 rpm diesel engine with DST M181 emissions control system in an American Mine Door Model 75 diesel track cleaner (PDF)

July 6, 2011

• TEMP APPROVAL for Bucyrus Model 482D Diesel Scoop for Madison Mine. FINAL APPROVAL given on 7/13/2011 (PDF)

June 28, 2011

• Bucyrus – Cummins C3.3 Engine 85hp@ 2600 rpm with an emissions control system in Bucyrus Mode 482D diesel scoop (PDF)

June 10, 2011

• TEMP APPROVAL for Rhomac Model PC740 Diesel Rubber Tire Personnel Carrier. FINAL APPROVAL given on 7/13/2011 (PDF)

June 3, 2011

• Rhomac, Inc. – Deutz BF4L2011 78hp@2800rpm engine with Rhomac DEC 1201 emissions control system in a Model PC740 diesel rubber tire personnel carrier (PDF)

March 29, 2011

• TEMP APPROVAL Letter to Rosebud, with final approval to be given on 4/13/11 (PDF)

March 24, 2011

• Rhomac Inc request for an alternate diesel power package for the Rhomac Mine Rover PC732 to utilize a Kubota V2403-M engine and a Rhomac Inc Exhaust Conditioning System Model DEC 1202 (PDF)

March 18, 2011

• TEMP APPROVAL Letter to MVI for 30 day trial period. Final approval MAY be given on 4/13/11 (PDF)

March 11, 2011

• Bailey BMX Mine 1 Man Diesel Fuel Transfer System to transfer diesel fuel from the surface storage tank to the underground diesel fuel storage tank (PDF)

December 24, 2010

• TEMP APPROVAL Letter to Dry Systems Technology (cc to Rosebud) final approval to be given on 1/12/11 (PDF)

December 3, 2010

• Dry Systems Technology and Gunther Nash Permissible Model GN 953 diesel end loader/mucker 185 Cummins C8.3 diesel engine DST M250 emission control package (PDF)

October 25, 2010

• TEMP APPROVAL letter to Rosebud Mining; final approval to be given on 1/12/11 (PDF)

October 21, 2010

• Acceptance letter from DEP to Industry; cc to TAC (PDF)

October 14, 2010

• Bucyrus – Airflow Model 482D7510-7W oxidation catalyst in Bucyrus 482 Diesel Scoop equipped with Deutz BF4L-2011 78HP engine (PDF)

September 21, 2010

• TEMP APPROVAL to Johnson Industries on 9/21/10 with final approval granted 10/13/10 at TAC meeting (PDF)

September 17, 2010

• Johnson Industries ECS AS 26 diesel oxidation catalyst to use in Johnson Industries Supersteer with Deutz BF4L2011 74HP diesel engine (PDF)

September 8, 2010

• TEMP APPROVAL to Consol Energy on 9/9/10 with final approval granted 10/13/10 at TAC meeting (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL letter to A L Lee Corporation on October 25, 2010 (PDF)
• Letter (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL to Johnson Industries on 9/8/10 (PDF)

September 2, 2010

• TEMP APPROVAL to Alpha Emerald Resources on 9/2/10 with final approval granted 10/13/2010 TAC meeting (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL letter to Rohmac on October 25, 2010 (PDF)

August 20, 2010

• A.L.Lee diesel compressor power pack utilizing a Deutz D2011LO2i-30HP engine and a DST M70 DPM filter (PDF)
• Rhomac Model D242 diesel power rockduster with a Deutz BF3L2011 engine derated to 34.4 @2300RPM (PDF)

July 21, 2010

• TEMP APPROVAL to Johnson Industries on 7/21/10 with final approval granted 10/13/10 at TAC meeting (PDF)

July 19, 2010

• ECS AZ 26 diesel oxidation catalyst in Johnson Industries Supersteer with a Deutz BF4L2011 74HP (derated) diesel engine) (PDF)

June 29, 2010

• TAC Recommendations for Conditions of Use of Diesel Powered Equipment in Shaft and Slope Construction Operations in Bituminous Coal Mines (PDF)

June 22, 2010

• Requirements for use of a remote crankcase oil breather system on Deutz BF4M 2011 engine (PDF)

May 4, 2010

• FINAL APPROVAL to Rhomac (PDF)

January 11, 2010

• FINAL APPROVAL letter to Brookville (PDF)

October 5, 2009

• Brookville Equipment Corporation Model 20T215D 20 Ton Locomotive mod to utilize the Cummins QSB6.7 – 215HP engine (PDF)

October 1, 2009

• TEMP APPROVAL to Cumberland on 10/1/09 with final approval granted 10/14/09 at TAC meeting (PDF)
• TEMP APPROVAL to Cumberland on 10/1/09 with final approval granted 10/14/09 at TAC meeting (PDF)

September 30, 2009

• Cumberland Coal Resources plan to diesel equipment in track switches vented to return or bleeder entries during longwall moves at Cumberland Mine (PDF)

September 28, 2009

• Cumberland Coal Resources plan to refuel diesel equipment in intake escapeways at Cumberland Mine (PDF)

September 3, 2009

• Rhomac Model PC 732 Rubber Tired Personnel Carrier (PDF)
• TEMP APPROVAL to Rohmac on 9/3/09 with final approval granted on 10/14/09 at TAC meeting (final letter 1/8/10) (PDF)

August 12, 2009

• FINAL APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)

July 7, 2009

• Brookville Equipment Corporation Model 7M100D Personnel Carrier (PDF)

June 26, 2009

• FINAL APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)

April 9, 2009

• FINAL APPROVAL to MVI w/cc to TAC (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL to Johnson Industries w/cc to TAC (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL to Johnson Industries w/cc to TAC (PDF)

March 23, 2009

• Johnson Industries Model SS rubber tired mantrip with a Deutz BF4M 2011 87HP diesel engine (de-rated to 74hp) and an Engine Control System Silicon Carbide filter (EDS S/9) and Engine Control System Oxidation Catalyst (AS 27) utilizing off-board regeneration (PDF)

February 4, 2009

• FINAL APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)

January 9, 2009

• Brookville Equipment Corporation Model 18M116D 18-Man Personnel Carrier equipped with a Cummins QSB4.5 110HP Engine with a M30 DST exhaust and emission control system (PDF)

January 1, 2009

• Bailey "1 Man Diesel Fuel Transfer System" to transfer diesel fuel from the surface storage tank to the underground diesel fuel storage tank (PDF)

December 9, 2008

• TENTATIVE APPROVAL to Johnson Industries w/cc to TAC (PDF)

November 17, 2008

• Tentative Approval of Johnson Industries Model SS rubber tired mantrip with a Deutz BF4L 2011 75HP diesel engine and an engine Control System Silicon Carbide filter and Engine Control System Oxidation Catalyst utilizing Off Board Regeneration (PDF)

November 5, 2008

• FINAL APPROVAL to Rohmac w/cc to TAC (PDF)

October 1, 2008

• Rohmac Model FWC 1430 Rail Mounted Fire/Water Car with a Deutz F21 2011 30.2 HP engine with a Rohmac ENK 25-19175-7197 disposable DPM filter (Dry System) emission control system (PDF)

September 29, 2008

• TEMPORARY APPROVAL to Bucyrus w/cc to TAC (PDF)

September 24, 2008

• FINAL APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)

September 4, 2008

• THIS TEST NOT APPROVED. Letter to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)

August 8, 2008

• Bucyrus Model 482D Diesel Scoop with a Deutz BF4L 2011 78HP diesel engine and a DBT Management System (PDF)

July 17, 2008

• Temporary Approval to Consol Energy w/cc to TAC (PDF)

July 7, 2008

• Alternate test procedure under Section 217-A and 218-A for a Deutz Model BF4M2012 100 HP Engine with a M30 DST Management System in a Brookville Model 4M100DMV 4-Man Personnel Carrier (PDF)
• Brookville Equipment Corporation Model ULPC 15 Man/9Ton Locomotive with a Deutz BF4M2012 100 HP Diesel Engine request for Alternate Emissions Test Procedure for Sections 217-A and 218A (PDF)

May 30, 2008

• TENTATIVE APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)

May 13, 2008

• Brookville Equipment Corporation Model 7M100D Personnel Carrier with a Deutz BF4M2012 100HP Diesel Engine request for Alternate Emissions Test Procedure for Sections 217-A and 218A (PDF)
• Brookville Equipment Corporation Model 25T174D 25 Ton Locomotive with a Deutz BF4M 1013 173 HP diesel engine and a M249 DST Management System (PDF)

January 23, 2008

• FINAL APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL to DBT w/cc to Rosebud Mining and TAC (PDF)
• Alternate Test Procedure (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)

January 7, 2008

• Approval for FINAL approval of a Brookville Equipment Corporation Brookville Model 20T193D 20 Ton Locomotive with a Cummins QSB 6.7 193HP diesel engine and a M30 DST Filter (M267 Total System) (PDF)

November 26, 2007

• TEMPORARY APPROVAL to DBT w/cc to TAC (PDF)

November 21, 2007

• Approval of DBT Model 488D Un-A-Trac Diesel Scoop w/Deutz BF4M 1013 FC 157 HP engine w/ Engine Control Systems Model S-18 Silicone-Carbide Filter and 90-second Alternate Test Procedure for 5-minute CO tests (PDF)

October 30, 2007

• Letter to industry (PDF)

October 24, 2007

• Approval of Brookville Model 20T193D 20-Ton Locomotive with Cummins QSB 6.7 193HP diesel engine and M30 DST Management System (PDF)

September 11, 2007

• TENTATIVE APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)
• TENTATIVE APPROVAL to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)
• FINAL APPROVAL to Sandvik w/cc to Dana Mining and TAC (PDF)

September 6, 2007

• Approval of Brookville Model 20T193D 20-Ton Locomotive with Cummins QSB 6.7 193HP diesel engine and M30 DST Management System (PDF)

June 6, 2007

• TENTATIVE APPROVAL letter to Sandvik w/cc to Dana Mining and TAC (PDF)

June 4, 2007

• Letter to A.L. Lee Corp w/cc to TAC (PDF)

May 29, 2007

• Approval of Deutz BF4M1013 FC 157 HP engine in Sandvik EJC-935 non-permissible scoop at Dana, 4 West Mine (PDF)

May 18, 2007

• Denial of Alternate Test Procedure for CO sampling requested for Cummins 4B3.3NA engine in Model 255-4 WD personnel carrier (PDF)

April 2, 2007

• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville w/cc to TAC(Aternate Test Procedure) (PDF)

March 30, 2007

• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville w/cc to TAC(Engine and Emission System) (PDF)

March 21, 2007

• Approval of Brookville Model 15S Diesel 15 Ton Scoop with a Deutz BF4M2012D 138HP engine (BOTE-DEES-55-07) and Alternate Test Procedure for CO (PDF)

January 4, 2007

• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville (PDF)

December 22, 2006

• Letter to BMS Director (PDF)
• Approval of Alternate Test Procedure for CO sampling requested for Daimler Chrysler OM 904LA 100 hp engine powering Brookville Model 9M100D personnel carrier/locomotive (PDF)

November 15, 2006

• Alternate Test Procedure (PDF)
• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville (equipment approval) (PDF)
• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville (equipment approval) (PDF)

November 6, 2006

• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville (alternate test procedure) (PDF)
• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville (alternate test procedure) (PDF)

October 18, 2006

• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville (engine approval) (PDF)
• Bureau Action Letter to Brookville (engine approval) (PDF)

September 22, 2006

• Brookville-Daimler Chrysler 9 TON OM904LA (PDF)
• Approval of Engine and Emission System (BOTE-DEES-135-06) and Alternate Test Procedure for CO sampling for Daimler Chrysler OM 904 LA 100 hp powering Brookville Model ULPC 9 ton locomotive (PDF)
• Brookville-Daimler Chrysler 25 TON 174HP OM904LA (PDF)
• Approval of Engine and Emission System (BOTE-DEES-137-06) and Alternate Test Procedure for CO sampling for Daimler Chrysler OM 904 LA 174 hp powering Brookville Model 25T174D locomotive (PDF)

May 16, 2005

• Letter to BMS Director (PDF)

May 17, 2005

• BF4M2012 Deutz diesel engine, Clean Air lightly-catalyzed Silicon Carbine Diesel Particulate Filter w/Platinum Plus Fuel Borne Catalyst (FBC) and Nett Technologies Diluter (Model 20) - EVALUATION (PDF)

May 31, 2005

• Letter to Hager Equipment (PDF)

March 31, 2005

• Letter to Rohmac w/cc to TAC (PDF)
• Letter to Brookville w/cc to TAC (PDF)
• General Spec sheet (PDF)
• Alternate test procedure (PDF)

March 24, 2005

• Isuzu C240 52 HP Diesel Engine with a Rohmac Paper Filter Water Cooler (BOTE-DEES 0037-06) (PDF)

March 16, 2005

• BF4M2012 Deutz 100 HP engine w/M30 DST in Model 1044TC rubber tired tractor (BOTE-DEES 0036-06) and Alternate Test Procedure for CO (PDF)

August 23, 2004

• Letter to Industry (PDF)

August 17, 2004

• Letter to Industry (PDF)
• Letter to Industry (PDF)

August 13, 2004

• Approval by letter to Brookville (PDF)
• Approval by letter to Brookville (PDF)
• Approval by letter to Brookville (PDF)

July 12, 2004

• Informational Bulletin on diesel record books and gaseous emissions checks (PDF)
• Approval of Alternate Test Procedure for CO sampling for Cummins 4BTA 3.9C 116 HP powering Brookville 18M116D personnel carrier (PDF)
• Approval of Cummins 4BTA 3.9C 116 HP diesel engine w/M70 DST system (PDF)

June 30, 2004

• Information Bulletin on Fire-Fighting Equipment - Section 201-A (PDF)

June 22, 2004

• Directive on Flame Arrestors (PDF)

June 16, 2004

• Approved by letter to Brookville (PDF)

May 14, 2004

• Approval of Cummins QSB 240 5.9 190 HP diesel engine w/M295 DST system (PDF)