A bill to amend section 3 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to exempt from the requirements of the Act independent construction contractors who are engaged in certain activities conducted on the surface area of any coal or other mines, and for other purposes.

Amends the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to exempt from the requirements of such Act independent construction contractors engaged by a mine operator for: (1) the construction, repair, or alteration of structures, private ways, or roads located on or next to the surface area of a mine; or (2) excavations or equipment installations attendant to such activities.

Requires the operator of a mine at which such activities are undertaken to notify the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the type of activity and number of employees involved in such activities.