🏗️MSHA Proposes Changes to Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria
Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria
Summary
MSHA is proposing to revise its roof control plan regulations to eliminate the provision that allows the District Manager to require additional measures to be included in plans. The current regulation may violate statutory authority; the Appointments Clause, by vesting significant regulatory authority in District Managers; and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), by skipping notice and comment.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Mine Safety and Health Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule revises the criteria for roof control plan approvals, reducing regulatory burdens on mine operators by eliminating broad discretionary powers of District Managers. This change is crucial for business owners as it streamlines compliance requirements, minimizes costs associated with plan revisions, and improves operational efficiency.