BleederPlan-VirginiaDepartmentofMines,Mineralsand.docVIP

BLEEDER PLAN Company Name Mine Name or Number Date DM Mine Index Number General: A wrap around type bleeder system or other equally effective means, approved by the Chief, will be used to ventilate worked out areas of the mine whether pillared or non-pillared. Ventilation Control: Permanent ventilation controls will be used to direct and regulate air flow through the bleeder system and into main returns. The bleeder system will be designed such that changes in the barometric pressure will not adversely affect the flow of air in the system. A measurable movement of air will be maintained at all approved bleeder evaluation locations. The volume of air flow will be sufficient to maintain normal levels of methane and oxygen at all times. Positive control of the bleeder air flow will be maintained at all times by utilization of strategically placed regulation. Ventilation controls will be maintained as approved in the Bleeder Plan to ensure that the bleeder air flow is coursed as indicated. Examinations and Actions for Excessive Methane: A weekly examination of the entire bleeder system, including bleeder evaluation points, will be conducted at least once every seven days by a certified person designated by the operator. Examinations will include an evaluation of the condition of ventilation controls and air flow direction. Approved bleeder evaluation locations will be clearly indicated at the underground location and a date board will be provided for the examiner to place the date, time, and their initials. The certified person will place the date, time, and their initials in as many locations as necessary to indicate that the entire length of the bleeder system has been examined and on a date board posted at each bleeder evaluation point. Weekly examinations will include a test for methane and oxygen at each approved bleeder evaluation location and at other areas necessary to fully determine that the bleeder system is functioning properly. Weekly ex