Notice 29 May 2025 compliance, regulations, coal mining, respirable dust, dust sampling, miner safety

🏭Proposed Extension of Coal Mine Dust Sampling Regulations

The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling".

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Notice 29 May 2025 regulatory compliance, department of labor, coal mining, mine safety, fire protection

🔥Proposed Extension of Information Collection for Coal Mine Fire Safety

The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection entitled Underground Coal Mine Fire Protection.

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Notice 22 May 2025 regulations, safety compliance, department of labor, coal mining, mining operations

⛏️Regulatory Notice on Ground Control Plans for Coal Mines

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.

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Notice 6 May 2025 compliance, regulations, department of labor, coal mining, mine safety, evacuation plans

🚨DOL Notice on Escape and Evacuation Plans for Coal Mines

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.

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Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, department of labor, coal mining, mine safety, inspections

⚠️DOL Notice on Coal Mine Safety Inspections and Compliance Requirements

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.

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Notice 2 Apr 2025 regulatory compliance, cdc, coal mining, occupational health, health surveillance

🏥New Regulatory Notice for Coal Workers' Health Surveillance

The CDC has submitted an information collection request regarding the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) aimed at monitoring coal miners' health. This initiative intends to evaluate the prevalence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis and gather essential health data through various components of the program. The request invites public commentary to enhance the collection's effectiveness.

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Notice 20 Mar 2025 regulatory compliance, coal mining, west virginia, surface mining control and reclamation act, valid existing rights

⛏️Request for Valid Existing Rights Determination in Monongahela National Forest

We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are providing an opportunity for the public to comment on a request for a determination of valid existing rights (VER) to use an existing United States Forest Service (USFS) road as a coal mine access and haul road across Federal lands within the boundaries of the Monongahela National Forest (MNF). The mine is located on privately owned land.

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Notice 4 Mar 2025 regulation, department of labor, workers' compensation, coal mining, medical evidence

🏥Proposed Regulation on Medical Evidence Disclosure by DOL

The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the OWCP is soliciting comments on the information collection for Disclosure of Medical Evidence.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, kentucky, coal mining, mine safety, msha, respiratory protection

⛏️Petition for Modification of Mine Safety Standards by Blue Diamond Coal Co.

This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Blue Diamond Coal Co.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 regulation, business compliance, coal mining, mine safety, msha, respiratory protection

🛠️Petition Filed to Modify MSHA Safety Standards for Respirators

This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Blue Diamond Coal Co.

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