New Mexico § 69-5-22 - Mine accident rapid response system
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-5-22 — Mine accident rapid response system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-5-22. Mine accident rapid response system
A. The state mine inspector shall: (1) adopt rules requiring each mine operator to prepare an emergency notification
plan for its operations and, upon the inspector's approval of the plan, shall retain
a copy of each mine operator's emergency notification plan at the emergency operations
center; and (2) establish and maintain the mine accident emergency operations center as the primary
state government communications center for dealing with mine accidents that: (a) provides emergency assistance and response coordination for mine accidents or
emergencies; and (b) is accessible twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, at a statewide telephone
number established and designated by the inspector. B. Upon receipt of an emergency call regarding an accident, as defined in Section 69-5-17 NMSA 1978 , the mine accident emergency operations center shall immediately notify the state
mine inspector, who will ensure that the emergency notification plan for the appropriate
mine is complied with. C. In the event of an accident or recovery operation in or about a mine, the state
mine inspector may coordinate the assignment of mine rescue teams to assist with needed
rescues.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 69-5-22
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 69-5-22 cover?
Section 69-5-22 ("Mine accident rapid response system") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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