NIOSH extramural research funding: Fulfilling the mandate of the MINER Act.

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Title:	NIOSH extramural research funding: Fulfilling the mandate of the MINER Act.
Authors:	Burr, J. F., Snyder, D. P., Luxbacher, G. W.¹ gluxbacher@cdc.gov
Source:	Mining Engineering. Oct2018, Vol. 70 Issue 10, p18-30. 9p.
Subjects:	National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, Mining law, Contracts, Mines & mineral resources, Mineral industries
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	The article focuses on the establishment of the Office of Mine Safety and Health (OMSH) by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act) of 2006. The OMSH functions as the Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) within the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Also mentioned are the OMSHR external contracts program, classification of areas of external contracts, and some of the extramural contracts awarded.
Database:	Engineering Source

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Abstract:	The article focuses on the establishment of the Office of Mine Safety and Health (OMSH) by the Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (MINER Act) of 2006. The OMSH functions as the Office of Mine Safety and Health Research (OMSHR) within the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Also mentioned are the OMSHR external contracts program, classification of areas of external contracts, and some of the extramural contracts awarded.
ISSN:	00265187