22 May 2025
⛏️Regulatory Notice on Ground Control Plans for Coal Mines
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Ground Control Plans for Surface Coal Mines and Surface Work Areas of Underground Coal Mines
Summary
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Agencies
- Labor Department
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The content involves compliance and regulatory requirements for surface coal mine operators to establish ground control plans, which can impact operational costs and legal responsibilities. Failure to comply could result in penalties, thus affecting financial performance and operational viability.