19 Feb 2025
🛠️Petition to Modify Mandatory Mining Safety Standards
Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
Summary
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Blue Diamond Coal Co.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The notice involves regulatory requirements for mine operators regarding the use of specific respirators and safety equipment, which impacts compliance and operational protocols. It establishes the petition process for modifying safety standards that businesses in the mining industry must consider and engage with.