The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC, requesting a modification to existing safety regulations. Peabody seeks permission to use battery-powered non-permissible radios within certain mining areas, as current permissible radios are no longer available. They propose alternative safety measures, including using intrinsically safe radios and conducting thorough safety checks. Comments on the petition are open until January 6, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods provided by MSHA.
Simple Explanation
Peabody Midwest Mining wants to use new radios in their mines because the old ones aren't made anymore. They promise these radios will be just as safe, but they need permission to do it, and people can share their thoughts on this until January 6, 2025.