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[ adjective ] not containing or resembling or characteristic of a metal
Synonyms Examples "nonmetallic elements" Used in print (Statements 87th Congress, 1st Session. Appropriations,...)the causes of injuries and health hazards in metal and nonmetallic mines ( excluding coal and lignite mines ) ; the magnitude of effort and costs of each of these possible phases of an effective safety program for metal and nonmetallic mines ( excluding coal and lignite mines ) ; and the scope and adequacy of State mine safety laws applicable to such mines and the enforcement of such laws . The Secretary_of_the_Interior or any duly authorized representative shall be entitled to admission to , and to require reports from the operator of , any metal or nonmetallic mine which is in a State ( excluding any coal or lignite mine ) , the products of_which regularly enter commerce or the operations of_which substantially affect commerce , for the purpose of gathering data and information necessary for the study authorized in the first section of_this Act . The Secretary_of_the_Interior shall submit a report of his findings , together with recommendations for an effective safety program for metal and nonmetallic mines ( excluding coal and lignite mines ) based upon such findings , to the Congress not more_than two years after the date of enactment of_this Act . |
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