13 NCAC 06 .0308             PUBLICATION: RELEASE OF INFORMATION

(a)  Annual Statistical Report. The director shall compile, analyze and annually publish, in summary form statistical information pertaining to accidents and injuries in mine operations within the state. Requests for the free annual report shall be made to the director.

(b)  Inspection of Records. Statistical information regarding reports, notices, orders, or findings obtained or issued under the act may be inspected by the public in the offices of the division.

(c)  Release of Information. A person may request other statistical information regarding reports, notices, orders, or findings obtained or issued under the act. The requests shall be made in writing to the director and shall specify the information sought, and the reasons therefor.

(d)  Confidential Information. Any information that reveals the internal fiscal operation of individual mines, including manhours worked, will be held in confidence and will not be released to the public.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 74‑24.13; 95‑4(2);

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2018.