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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC to modify safety standards for the use of battery-powered equipment at their Harvey Mine in Pennsylvania. The company wants to use specific vibration analyzers and data collectors that are not currently approved by MSHA due to a lack of alternatives since the previous MSHA-approved equipment is no longer available. Consol argues that the new equipment, while not currently meeting MSHA's standards, provides a similar level of safety and is necessary for maintaining miner safety through predictive maintenance. The company proposes an alternative method for their use, ensuring that safety measures are upheld, and invites comments on this petition by January 9, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company for a modification of a safety standard involving the use of certain vibration analysis equipment in mines. The company wants permission to use specific battery-powered devices that have not been approved by MSHA but meet other safety standards. Consol argues that the alternative equipment provides the same level of safety and points out that no other approved devices are currently manufactured. The proposed changes include detailed inspection and training requirements to ensure safety while using this equipment in potentially explosive environments. Comments on the petition are due by January 9, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, requesting a modification of existing safety standards for the use of specific battery-powered equipment at the Bailey Mine. Consol wants to use vibration analyzers and portable data collectors to safely predict and prevent equipment failures, as the currently approved devices are no longer manufactured. The company's proposal includes safety measures such as regular equipment inspections and training for personnel. They assert that the alternative methods will maintain the safety standards required by federal regulations.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company to allow the use of specific battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors that are not currently approved under MSHA standards. The company argues that no approved devices are available for purchase since older models have been discontinued. They propose using SCOUT100EX, SCOUT140EX, and vb7 devices to maintain safety in their operations, asserting that their proposed methods provide equal if not greater safety for miners. The petition outlines specific conditions and procedures for using these devices to ensure mine safety, emphasizing the need for monitoring, training, and compliance with methane detection protocols.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, seeking a modification of existing safety standards for their Enlow Fork Mine. Consol wants permission to use specific battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors in the mine, despite these devices not meeting MSHA's current approval standards. The petition highlights that the requested devices are compliant with international safety standards and aims to demonstrate that their use offers equivalent protection to miners. MSHA is inviting comments on this petition until January 9, 2025.

Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting permission to use specific non-permissible battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors at the Bailey Mine in Pennsylvania. The issue arose because these devices were needed to replace older equipment that was no longer available, as there were no new MSHA-approved devices on the market. The company argues that using these devices does not compromise the safety of miners, as they are compliant with other international safety standards. The petition outlines various safety measures and training protocols that Consol will follow to ensure safe operation of the equipment in potentially hazardous mining environments.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, to modify the safety standards for its Bailey Mine in Pennsylvania. Consol seeks permission to use certain battery-powered vibration analyzers that are not currently approved under existing MSHA standards within 150 feet of active mining areas. The request is due to a lack of available MSHA-approved equipment following the discontinuation of previously certified devices. Consol believes that their proposed equipment provides an equivalent level of safety and proposes checks and precautions to ensure miner safety. The public can comment on this petition until January 9, 2025.

Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) seeking permission to use certain battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors at the Enlow Fork Mine in Pennsylvania. These devices, the SCOUT100EX, SCOUT140EX, and vb7 models, are intended to replace a discontinued model and help prevent equipment failures in hazardous areas within the mine. Consol argues that these devices provide an equivalent level of safety as required by current standards, even though they are not MSHA-approved. The alternative method proposed by Consol is to ensure miners' safety while using these devices under specific conditions, including regular inspections and training.

The Department of Defense has released a notice about a proposed arms sale to Germany. Germany plans to purchase various communication radios, including AN/PRC-117 and AN/PRC-160 models, along with related equipment and support services, for a total estimated cost of $281 million. This sale aims to enhance Germany’s military communication capabilities, improve cooperation with NATO forces, and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives without affecting regional military balance. The main contractor for this sale will be L3Harris Global Communications, Inc.

The Department of Labor has issued a notice regarding a proposed exemption for certain prohibited transaction restrictions relating to Goldman Sachs. This exemption, if granted, would allow certain entities affiliated with Goldman Sachs to continue engaging in activities normally restricted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), despite Goldman Sachs Malaysia's conviction under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The exemption is proposed to last five years, and public comments are invited until February 10, 2021. The measures aim to protect affected plans and ensure compliance with specific conditions during the exemption period.