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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106596
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    A company called Mingo Logan Coal wants to change the safety rules at a mine so they can use different air masks that are safe but not officially approved yet. They promise to teach everyone how to use them safely and want to hear what people think about this idea by January 29, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16573
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    A company that runs a coal mine wants to use new breathing masks to keep workers safe from dust, but these masks haven't been given the thumbs-up by the people who set the safety rules yet. They're saying the new masks are just as safe as the old ones, which aren't made anymore, but some grown-ups are worried about whether these new masks are really okay to use.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13210
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    A petition has been submitted by ACI Tygart Valley to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a modification to the current safety standards for the Leer Mine in West Virginia. The petition asks to use new respiratory protective equipment, specifically the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX powered air purifying respirators, as an alternative to existing equipment that is no longer available. Even though these new respirators are not MSHA-approved, the petitioner argues that they provide equivalent safety standards. The petition includes detailed safety and operational conditions, and public comments are invited until April 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    A mine wants to use new air masks to keep its workers safe, but these masks haven't been officially approved yet. The mine believes these masks work just as well as the old ones that can't be used anymore and is asking for permission to use them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105629
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    Wolf Run Mining, LLC submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to the safety standards for their Leer South Mine. They want to use new types of air purifying respirators, the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX, instead of the discontinued 3M Airstream. These respirators are not MSHA-approved, but the company believes they provide equal or better protection and are safe to use. The proposal involves specific training, inspection, and maintenance procedures to ensure safety, especially in areas where methane gas might be present.

    Simple Explanation

    Wolf Run Mining wants to use new breathing masks in their mine because the old ones are not made anymore. They promise these new masks work just as well and keep the miners safe.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7513
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a proposed rule change concerning the licensing of new nuclear power reactors. The aim of the changes is to make licensing more consistent, efficient, and clear, while reducing the need for exemptions and amendments. The NRC plans to hold a public meeting to explain the rule change and gather input. People can submit comments until April 14, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The NRC is asking people what they think about new rules for building nuclear power plants, hoping to make it easier and clearer. They plan to talk more about it in a meeting, and people can share their thoughts until mid-April.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13205
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The safety people for mines have been asked if a coal mine can use different masks because their old ones aren't made anymore. The mine says the new masks are just as safe, but they need permission to use them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16571
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    A petition for modification was submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Wolf Run Mining, LLC, requesting a change in the safety standard for respirable dust protection at the Leer South Mine in West Virginia. The mining company wishes to use alternative protective gear, specifically the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and the CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), which are not currently MSHA-approved. The petition argues that these respirators provide an equivalent or better level of protection compared to the existing standards. The proposal outlines specific safety measures and training programs to ensure the safe use of these devices. Public comments on this petition are open until May 19, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    People are asking if a mine can use special masks to protect workers from dust because they believe these masks, which aren't usually allowed, work just as well. They want to hear what everyone thinks about this idea until May 19, 2025.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12118
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a security zone regulation for Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL, because the Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility there is no longer operating. This change would lift existing restrictions on vessel movement in the area. The public is invited to share their comments on the proposal by April 14, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. The proposal aims to update the security measures to reflect current needs, with no significant economic impact expected on small entities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard wants to stop the special rules for an area in Tampa, Florida, because there’s no more chemical factory there. Now, boats can go through that area freely, and people can tell the Coast Guard what they think about this change.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13697
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a final rule with a correcting amendment to update special local regulations for marine events in the Fifth District. Initially, they could not include Tiki Lee's Shootout on the River High Speed Power Boat Event and Air Show due to an error. This amendment fixes that mistake by officially adding the event to the list in the Federal Register. The change is effective as of March 26, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard made a rule change to fix a mistake and now a special boat race and airplane show called "Tiki Lee's Shootout on the River" is officially on their list of important events. This change started on March 26, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10625
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to electric rate changes and exempt wholesale generator statuses. These filings, submitted on February 18, 2025, by various companies including Roaring Springs Solar, LLC, NRG Power Marketing LLC, and others, pertain to amendments in tariff records, the establishment of new agreements, and changes to rate schedules. Interested parties have until 5 p.m. ET on March 11, 2025, to comment or intervene in these proceedings, with more detailed information available on the FERC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) got some papers from companies wanting to change their electricity prices and make new plans. People can tell FERC what they think about these changes by March 11, 2025.