This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Puspan. L. 91–173, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 742, known as the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 801 of this title and Tables.

1977—Puspan. L. 95–164 substituted provisions relating to the procedures to be followed to counteract dangerous conditions in coal or other mines for provisions relating to the posting of notices, orders, and decisions at coal mines, see section 819 of this title.

Amendment by Puspan. L. 95–164 effective 120 days after Nov. 9, 1977, except as otherwise provided, see section 307 of Puspan. L. 95–164, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.

Section operative 90 days after Dec. 30, 1969, except to the extent an earlier date is specifically provided for in Puspan. L. 91–173, see section 509 of Puspan. L. 91–173, set out as a note under section 801 of this title.