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EMD-81-17 1 (1981-03-03)

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BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL


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Report To The Congress1103?

OF THE UNITED STATES


Low Productivity In American Coal Mining:

Causes And Cures


This report identifies the factors responsible for depressed pro-
ductivity in the U.S. coal mining industry. GAO analysis revealed
that the fall in underground mining productivity since 1969 is
closely tied to poor labor-management relations, 1974 union
contract requirements, and Federal mine safety and health re-
gulation. State reclamation laws and the opening of new surface
mines lowered productivity in surface mining. Coal mining tech-
nology has not advanced sufficiently to offset the loss due to
these causes.

Federal and State regulations have been successful in reducing
both fatalities and the environmental costs of coal mining. Thus
far, lower productivity is a price the Nation has paid for imposed
health, safety, and environmental regulations. Industry and pub-
lic officials must find ways to offset the effects of regulation on
productivity without compromising safety or environmental
quality. GAO recommends increased Federal efforts to promote
the development and greater use of safe, productivity enhancing
technologies and improved labor management relations.

Because of the importance of higher productivity, GAO plans to
send the report to knowledgeable individuals to solicit their views.
on the report's conclusions, and to request suggestions on how
they might be implemented. If appropriate, GAO will submit
further recommendations in a subsequent report.


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