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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.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposal related to safety in underground coal mines. The proposal involves collecting information about emergency shelters, known as refuge alternatives, which are used when miners cannot escape during an emergency. This request is part of a review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the public has until February 24, 2025, to submit their comments. This information will help ensure the safety regulations are practical and effective.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on an information collection initiative related to the safety standards for underground retorts used in oil shale mining. This request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act and focuses on ensuring safety measures in mines that might release methane gas. Public opinions are welcomed on the necessity, usefulness, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. Comments are due by January 17, 2025, and more details can be found on the specified government website.

A petition for modification has been submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Rockwell Mining, LLC, seeking to change the existing safety standards. They request permission to use non-approved Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), specifically the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800 models, near certain mining areas. The petition outlines the safety and training measures that would accompany the use of these devices to ensure they maintain or improve safety standards for miners. The petition emphasizes alternatives for miners with facial hair and those who find regular respirators uncomfortable, ensuring safety is not compromised.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the detection of methane in underground metal and nonmetal mines. This request, submitted by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is part of efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments are invited until January 9, 2025. The collection ensures that mine operators report any hazardous methane levels to MSHA, with details on the procedures and testing required for mine safety.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from South32 Hermosa Inc. seeking to modify safety standards for their Hermosa Mine in Arizona. The company proposes using portable MineARC Refuge Chambers with onboard life-support supplies instead of external systems for air and water, arguing these provide at least equal protection in emergencies. MSHA is accepting comments on this petition until January 6, 2025. The modification aims to enhance safety by ensuring refuges are self-contained and less vulnerable to mine hazards.