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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC to modify existing safety standards for using alternative respirable dust protection equipment. The petitioner seeks to use battery-powered respirators like the PureFlo ESM+ PF60, 3M Versaflo TR-300N, and Drager X-plore 8700 rather than the outdated 3M Airstream helmet, which is no longer available due to component disruptions. They assert that this alternative method will offer the same level of protection for miners while complying with safety standards. The proposed change includes specific guidelines for training, inspection, and usage to ensure miner safety, even though these new products do not currently meet MSHA approval.

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.