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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Canyon Fuel Company, LLC to use an alternative respiratory protection method at the Sufco Mine in Utah. The company proposes using the Drager X-plore 8000 powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) to protect miners from dust exposure, as it offers features like constant air flow and safety in hazardous conditions. This alternative is proposed due to shortages of the currently approved 3M Versa Flo units. Comments on the petition must be submitted to MSHA by April 2, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC, requesting a change to current safety standards. The petition seeks to use the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) that are not currently MSHA-approved, but provide an alternative method of protection for miners. These PAPRs offer constant airflow and are said to be more comfortable, particularly for miners who have facial hair or cannot wear tight-fitting respirators. The proposed modification includes specific conditions for training, maintenance, and use to ensure safety is not compromised.

The Coast Guard has created a temporary safety zone to ensure the safety of life during cable laying operations off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. This safety zone, effective from March 2, 2025, to March 1, 2026, will surround a cable laying barge and cover waters up to 1000 yards from the barge, moving as the barge progresses along a corridor out to sea. Mariners and vessels are prohibited from entering this area unless they have permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative, who will help communicate safe transit options. This rule ensures that navigational hazards posed by the barge's anchorage configurations are mitigated.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is hosting a virtual meeting of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) on December 17-18, 2024, via videoconference. The meeting aims to discuss topics such as ethics training, truck parking solutions, and commercial motor vehicle crash data and seatbelt usage. Public participation is encouraged, and advance registration is required. Interested individuals can submit written comments in advance or speak during the meeting's public comment period.

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) has received a petition from ICG Beckley, LLC for a modification to existing mine safety standards. The company wants to use unapproved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), specifically the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, in certain mining environments. These devices are suggested as alternatives to the discontinued 3M Airstream helmet, providing respiratory protection from coal mine dust. ICG Beckley argues that their use will maintain or enhance miner safety, even though these devices aren't MSHA approved. They propose extensive training, regular inspections, and strict conditions for using these PAPRs to ensure miner safety.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, announced a virtual public meeting of the Lithium Battery Air Safety Advisory Committee on March 3-4, 2021. The meeting aims to facilitate communication among lithium battery manufacturers, air carriers, and the federal government, to discuss and improve the safety of transporting lithium batteries. Members of the public interested in attending or speaking need to register and submit requests by February 17, 2021. The agenda will cover topics such as the effectiveness of transportation regulations, new safety technologies, and potential U.S. positions at international forums.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC, to modify an existing safety standard for their Longview Mine in West Virginia. The company seeks permission to use alternative powered respirators for miner protection, as the current standard equipment is no longer available. The petition argues that the alternatives provide equal safety and proposes specific training and safety checks. The public can comment on this petition until May 27, 2025.

Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to existing safety rules at its Coal Branch No. 1 Mine in West Virginia. The company wants permission to use certain powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, in various parts of the mine. They argue that these devices provide a safe and comfortable alternative for respiratory protection, especially for miners who struggle with existing equipment due to facial hair or inability to fit-test. The petition outlines training and inspection protocols to ensure safety and seeks to expand respirator options for miners under new regulations concerning silica exposure.

Blue Diamond Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) seeking to modify existing safety regulations. They propose using certain powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), which are not currently MSHA-approved, near pillar workings or longwall faces in their Bear Branch 2 mine in Kentucky. The company argues that these PAPRs offer effective and comfortable protection against coal dust and are necessary as other approved options are unavailable. They commit to training miners, maintaining safety records, and inspecting equipment to ensure safety compliance.