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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101631
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify an existing safety standard for their Coal Branch No. 1 Mine in West Virginia. The company wants permission to use specific Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) underground, which are not MSHA-approved but considered intrinsically safe by the company. These respirators, made by 3M and CleanSpace, offer constant airflow and protection, especially benefiting miners with facial hair or those who struggle with tight-fitting masks. The petition outlines detailed training, examination, and maintenance requirements to ensure the equipment is used safely.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use special kinds of masks in a mine that help people breathe more easily, even if they have beards or don't like tight masks. But these masks haven't been officially approved yet, so they need permission to use them safely.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9925
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Blue Diamond Mining, LLC, seeking to modify existing safety standards regarding the use of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in mines. The company wants to use specific types of PAPRs that are not currently MSHA-approved, arguing they provide adequate protection for miners, especially those with facial hair who struggle with traditional respirators. MSHA is inviting public comments on this petition until March 21, 2025, and details on how to submit comments are provided in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    Blue Diamond Mining wants permission to use special new masks to help protect workers, especially those with beards, in their mines because these masks aren't approved yet. The government is asking people to share their thoughts or concerns about this until March 21, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96683
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Kanawha Eagle Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify existing safety standards at its North Eagle Mine in West Virginia. They want approval to use two types of powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) that are not currently MSHA-approved but are deemed intrinsically safe. These respirators include the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX. The company argues that these PAPRs will provide miners with better respiratory protection, particularly for those with facial hair who struggle with fit requirements of other masks, and they propose thorough training and inspection protocols to ensure safety. The public can comment on this petition until January 6, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Kanawha Eagle Mining in West Virginia wants permission to use special air masks that aren't currently approved, thinking they'll protect workers' breathing better, especially those with beards. People can give their thoughts on this idea until January 6, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9930
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. seeking to modify existing safety standards to allow specific types of powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) in certain mining areas. The company requested permission to use the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 PAPRs, which are not MSHA-approved but are claimed to be intrinsically safe. These respirators offer continuous airflow and may better protect miners, including those with facial hair, from harmful dust than the current equipment. The proposal includes specific training and safety checks to ensure the devices' safe use.

    Simple Explanation

    Blue Diamond Coal Co. asked if they could use special air masks, called PAPRs, in their mines to help workers breathe better and stay safe. These masks aren't the usual ones approved by safety experts, but the company thinks they are safe and work well, even for people with beards.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99302
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify an existing safety standard. They propose using two types of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) that are not currently approved by MSHA, arguing these devices offer equivalent protection and comfort compared to the existing standards. The company believes this modification will provide better options for respiratory protection, especially for miners with facial hair or those unable to wear tight-fitting masks. All interested parties are invited to submit comments on this petition by January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use special air masks in the mines that aren't currently allowed, saying these masks are just as safe and comfortable as the ones that are allowed, especially for miners with beards. Everyone can share their thoughts about this plan until January 9, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8350
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a notice about various electric corporate and rate filings. These include applications from multiple companies for authorization or self-certification as exempt wholesale generators and notices about changes in status and compliance filings related to electric rates. The filings are submitted under various docket numbers with specific deadlines for comments from the public or interested parties. The FERC encourages interested individuals to submit their interventions or protests following the Commission's regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has a group that checks on electricity companies, and they've told everyone about different companies asking for permission to do certain things with electricity prices. They want people to say what they think about these requests, and the group will listen to everyone's ideas before making decisions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8348
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published several filings related to changes in the status of various energy companies, compliance filings, and requests for tariff and rate schedule adjustments. These include notices from companies like Southern California Edison, J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy, and Entergy Arkansas, among others. The document also includes details about companies such as Pegasus Wind, LLC, and Lake Lynn Generation, LLC, regarding their respective filings. The Commission has opened these submissions for public comments, with deadlines for submissions stipulated alongside each filing, encouraging eFiling through their system.

    Simple Explanation

    The document is telling people about some changes and requests made by energy companies, like changing prices or rules, and the government is asking for people's thoughts and comments on these changes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10044
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received several electric corporate and rate filings. These filings include applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act, notices of tariff amendments, and requests for tariff cancellations from different energy companies like PJM Interconnection, LLC, AEP Texas Inc., and Powervine Energy, LLC. The filing numbers, company names, descriptions, and deadlines for comments are provided in the notice. Interested parties have until the specified comment dates to intervene or protest these proceedings, as per the Commission's regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has a bunch of energy companies saying they want to change the way they do things or stop doing some things. People can write in if they disagree or have questions, but they have to do it by the deadline.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 95
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received several filings from various companies related to energy regulation. Some of these filings include a notice of self-certification of exempt wholesale generator status by 59TC 8me LLC and a request for a waiver renewal by Midland Cogeneration Venture Limited Partnership. Additionally, there are multiple filings concerning rate changes and amendments from organizations like PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., and Tyr Energy LLC. The public is encouraged to participate and provide comments or intervene in these proceedings by specified deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The government group in charge of energy rules got some forms from different companies, asking for permission to do certain things with energy. People can tell the group what they think about these requests by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3203
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several electric rate filings and proposed changes from various applicants, including Sweetland Wind Farm, LLC, and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. These filings include requests for market power analysis, new service agreements, and tariff amendments. The documents outline the effective dates, filing dates, and deadlines for comments or protests. People interested in participating or learning more about these proceedings can access the filings online or contact FERC for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    FERC, like a big boss of energy, got papers from companies asking for changes in their electric prices and rules, and people can look at these papers online or ask for help to understand them.