Search Results for citation:"89 FR 96681"

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC, seeking to modify existing safety standards for their Winchester Peerless Rachel Mine in West Virginia. The company wants to use specific Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) as alternative safety equipment, which are not currently approved by MSHA but are deemed intrinsically safe by the manufacturers. They argue that these PAPRs provide better protection and comfort for miners, especially those with facial hair who find it difficult to use standard respirators. The proposal includes specific guidelines for training, inspection, and usage of the PAPRs to ensure miner safety.

The United States International Trade Commission has announced that it will conduct a full review to determine if ending the suspended investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico could lead to continued or renewed harm to the U.S. domestic industry. This review is part of the procedures outlined in the Tariff Act of 1930 and follows sufficient responses to the Commission's previous notice. The scheduling and further details about the review will be provided at a later date. This decision was made on November 4, 2024, and the review is carried out under the authority of the Tariff Act of 1930.