Mine Ventilation System

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-017357",
  "term": "Mine Ventilation System",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "System that is used to control the concentration of methane and other gases within mine working areas through mine ventilation, rather than a mine degasification system. A ventilation system consists of fans that move air through the mine workings to dilute methane concentrations. This includes all ventilation shafts and wells at the underground coal mine.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 98.6 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/mine-ventilation-system/"
}