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§ 952. Training and education
(a)
Programs for operators, agents, and miners
The Secretary shall expand programs for the education and training of operators and agents thereof, and miners in—
(b)
Technical assistance to operators
The Secretary shall, to the greatest extent possible, provide technical assistance to operators in meeting the requirements of this chapter and in further improving the health and safety conditions and practices in coal or other mines.
(c)
National Mine Health and Safety Academy
(1)
The National Mine Health and Safety Academy shall be maintained as an agency of the Department of Labor. The Academy shall be responsible for the training of mine safety and health inspectors under section
954 of this title, and in training of technical support personnel of the Mine Safety and Health Administration established under section
557a of title
29; and for any other training programs for mine inspectors, mining personnel, or other persons as the Secretary of Labor shall designate. In performing this function, the Academy shall have the authority to enter into cooperative educational and training agreements with educational institutions, State governments, labor organizations, and mine operators and related industries. Such training shall be conducted by the Academy in accordance with curriculum needs and assignment of instructional personnel established by the user.
(3)
The Secretary of the Interior shall conduct his safety research responsibilities under section
951 of this title in coordination with the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretaries of Labor and the Interior are authorized to enter into contractual or other agreements for the performance of such safety related research.
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