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  • 2025-06725 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16563
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Mingo Logan Coal, LLC, seeking to use new respirators for miners at the Mountaineer II Mine in West Virginia. The company wants to use the 3M Versaflo TR-800 and CleanSpace EX Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) near certain mining areas as these new models offer better protection and comfort for miners working in dusty conditions. The petition includes detailed procedures to ensure safety standards are maintained, even though the respirators are not approved by MSHA. Mingo Logan Coal claims that the new respirators offer the same level of safety as existing standards.

    Simple Explanation

    Mingo Logan Coal wants to use new kinds of respirators to help keep miners safe from dust while they work. They think these respirators are just as good as the old ones, even if they haven't been officially approved yet.

  • 2025-02771 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    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.

  • 2024-29503 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101634
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, to allow the use of certain powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) in specific areas of a mine, such as near pillar workings or longwall faces. These PAPRs, which include the CleanSpace EX and the 3M Versaflo TR-800s, are not MSHA-approved, but the petitioner claims they are intrinsically safe and offer better protection and comfort in hot conditions. The company proposes a detailed alternative method for ensuring safety, including training, inspections, and compliance with specific maintenance requirements. The notice invites public comments on the petition until January 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use special safety masks in their mines that haven't been officially approved yet, but they say these masks work well and are safe. The Mine Safety and Health Administration is asking people what they think about this idea until January 15, 2025.

  • 2024-29029 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99909
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, to modify safety standards for their Eagle #3 Mine in West Virginia. The company seeks approval to use specific powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) near pillar workings or longwall faces, arguing these provide at least the same level of safety as current MSHA standards. The new equipment offers better protection for miners, especially those unable to use tight-fitting masks. Comments on the petition can be submitted through various channels until January 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants permission to use special breathing masks that they say are just as safe as the ones the rules require, and people can share their thoughts on this until January 10, 2025. Some people are worried that these new masks might not be tested enough to make sure they keep the workers safe.

  • 2025-04718 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13214
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    ICG Beckley wants to use special breathing masks in mines to keep workers safe from dust. These masks are not approved by the mine safety group, but the company promises to train workers and check the masks often to make sure they work well.