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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC, requesting modifications to existing mandatory safety standards for their Foidel Creek Mine. The petition seeks permission to use the Drager X-plore 8700 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) as an alternative to currently approved equipment, due to the discontinuation of the 3M Airstream system. MSHA outlines detailed conditions and safety measures to ensure that the Drager equipment provides the same level of protection to miners. Public comments on this petition must be submitted by April 2, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a notice regarding a petition for modification submitted by Harrison County Coal Resources, Inc. The company seeks to change the existing safety standards by increasing the allowed length of certain electrical cables used in the Harrison County Mine. They argue that their proposed alternative methods provide equal or greater safety measures as compared to current standards. If granted, this modification would apply to trailing cables providing power to mining equipment, ensuring safety through specific conditions and training requirements.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an arms sale notification in the Federal Register. The Republic of Korea plans to purchase six T-700 GE 401C or 401D engines along with spare parts and additional support services, totaling an estimated $350 million. This sale aims to bolster the Republic of Korea's defense capabilities without upsetting the current military balance in the region. The proposal requires a team from the U.S. to provide temporary technical and maintenance support in the Republic of Korea.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Mingo Logan Coal, LLC, seeking to use new respirators for miners at the Mountaineer II Mine in West Virginia. The company wants to use the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) near certain mining areas as these new models offer better protection and comfort for miners working in dusty conditions. The petition includes detailed procedures to ensure safety standards are maintained, even though the respirators are not approved by MSHA. Mingo Logan Coal claims that the new respirators offer the same level of safety as existing standards.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Wolf Run Mining, LLC to modify a safety standard for their coal mine, the Leer South Mine. The company wants to use new respirators, the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX, which provide better protection from dust but are not currently approved by MSHA. Wolf Run Mining argues that these new respirators are safer and that using the old standard diminishes safety. The petition details how they plan to ensure safety and training for the use of these new devices, even though they are not MSHA-approved. They assure that their plan will offer the same level of protection required by the existing safety standards.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from ACI Tygart Valley requesting permission to use alternative respirable dust protection equipment at the Leer Mine, due to the discontinuation of previously used equipment. They propose to use the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) as replacements, despite these not being MSHA-approved. ACI Tygart Valley argues that the proposed equipment provides equivalent safety measures and includes training and inspection protocols to ensure miner safety. MSHA will consider public comments on this proposed modification until April 21, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Mingo Logan Coal, LLC to modify existing safety standards for the Mountaineer II Mine in West Virginia. The petition seeks permission to use two types of respiratory protection devices, the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and the CleanSpace EX, as an alternative to currently approved equipment, which has been discontinued. The petitioner claims these devices provide the same level of safety and protection against coal dust, although they are not MSHA-approved. The proposal includes specific safety measures and training requirements for the use of these devices.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Mingo Logan Coal, LLC to modify safety standards at Mountaineer II Mine in Logan County, West Virginia. The company seeks permission to use alternative breathing equipment, the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX, which are not currently approved by MSHA but are deemed safe under other safety certifications. The petition outlines training and safety measures to ensure these devices offer equivalent protection to existing standards. The public is invited to comment on this request by January 29, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reviewing a request from ICG Beckley, LLC to change a safety regulation. Specifically, they want to use newer, unapproved air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) in certain mining areas where older versions were used but have been discontinued. The petition explains why these new devices are safe and why sticking to the old rule could make things less safe for miners. Comments on this request must be sent to MSHA by April 21, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Wolf Run Mining, LLC, to modify existing safety standards for their Leer South Mine in West Virginia. Wolf Run Mining wants permission to use alternative respiratory protection equipment, the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), instead of currently approved devices. The company argues that these new devices provide the same level of safety because they are lighter and have features suitable for a mining environment, despite not being MSHA-approved as permissible. The proposed change includes specific safety and training measures to ensure the equipment's safe use, including regular inspections and training for workers on the new equipment.