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  • 2024-28890 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99290
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, to modify the safety standards for its Bailey Mine in Pennsylvania. Consol seeks permission to use certain battery-powered vibration analyzers that are not currently approved under existing MSHA standards within 150 feet of active mining areas. The request is due to a lack of available MSHA-approved equipment following the discontinuation of previously certified devices. Consol believes that their proposed equipment provides an equivalent level of safety and proposes checks and precautions to ensure miner safety. The public can comment on this petition until January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is thinking about a new rule for a coal mine in Pennsylvania. The mine wants to use some special battery tools that aren't on the approved list right now, but they promise these tools are just as safe. People can send their thoughts about this idea until January 9, 2025.

  • 2024-28884 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99309
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, requesting a modification of existing safety standards for the use of specific battery-powered equipment at the Bailey Mine. Consol wants to use vibration analyzers and portable data collectors to safely predict and prevent equipment failures, as the currently approved devices are no longer manufactured. The company's proposal includes safety measures such as regular equipment inspections and training for personnel. They assert that the alternative methods will maintain the safety standards required by federal regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The government got a request from a coal company to use different kinds of machines to keep their mine safe because the old ones aren't made anymore. They promise to check the machines regularly and make sure everyone is trained to use them safely.

  • 2025-06723 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    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.

  • 2025-02767 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9916
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. requesting a modification to safety standards for using certain respirators in mines. The company wishes to use unapproved power purifying respirators near specific mining areas, arguing these provide better protection and comfort for miners, especially those unable to wear tight-fitting masks. The petition outlines safety procedures and training plans for the proposed respirators. Comments on this petition are open until March 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) got a request from Blue Diamond Coal Co. to use special, comfy air masks in mines that aren't officially approved, saying they're safer and comfier for workers who can't use tight masks. People can share their thoughts about this idea until March 21, 2025.

  • 2024-28518 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97074
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC, requesting a modification to existing safety regulations. Peabody seeks permission to use battery-powered non-permissible radios within certain mining areas, as current permissible radios are no longer available. They propose alternative safety measures, including using intrinsically safe radios and conducting thorough safety checks. Comments on the petition are open until January 6, 2025, and can be submitted through various methods provided by MSHA.

    Simple Explanation

    Peabody Midwest Mining wants to use new radios in their mines because the old ones aren't made anymore. They promise these radios will be just as safe, but they need permission to do it, and people can share their thoughts on this until January 6, 2025.

  • 2024-28516 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97075
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC requesting a change to existing safety rules. The petition seeks permission to use battery-powered radios in mining operations, arguing these radios provide the same level of safety as the current standards. Peabody explains that the previously approved radios are no longer available, hence the need to use alternative radios that are safe and practical for the work environment. Comments on this petition are being accepted until January 6, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Peabody Mining wants to use new radios in the mines because the old ones are not made anymore, and they say these new radios are just as safe. People can say what they think about this idea until January 6, 2025.

  • 2024-28879 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99306
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC to modify safety standards for the use of battery-powered equipment at their Harvey Mine in Pennsylvania. The company wants to use specific vibration analyzers and data collectors that are not currently approved by MSHA due to a lack of alternatives since the previous MSHA-approved equipment is no longer available. Consol argues that the new equipment, while not currently meeting MSHA's standards, provides a similar level of safety and is necessary for maintaining miner safety through predictive maintenance. The company proposes an alternative method for their use, ensuring that safety measures are upheld, and invites comments on this petition by January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    A coal company wants to use new special tools at their mine that aren't officially approved, claiming these tools are just as safe and needed to help keep the mine safe. They're asking for permission to use them and want to hear what people think by early January.

  • 2025-06721 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16567
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a request for a change in safety rules from the 3M Company. They want to alter the current regulation that affects the use of compressed air for cleaning dust off miners' clothing at their Corona Plant in California. The proposed method involves using a special booth and equipment that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has tested and approved as safe. The complete details of the proposal, including safety measures and training plans, are open for public comment until May 19, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    3M Company wants to change the existing safety rules at their plant in California by using a new way to clean dust off workers' clothes that the experts say is safe. People have until May 19, 2025, to share what they think about this idea.

  • 2024-29027 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99287
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Rockwell Mining, LLC, seeking permission to use certain unapproved powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs) in their mine. These respirators, including the CleanSpace EX and 3M Versaflo TR-800, offer benefits like airflow comfort and suitability for miners with facial hair. Rockwell Mining argues these devices provide equal or better protection than currently approved options. The request also includes conditions like equipment inspection, miner training, and specific battery safety measures. Comments on the petition are open until January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Rockwell Mining wants to use special masks in their mine that are not officially approved yet, saying they help miners breathe better, especially if they have beards. They promise to keep the equipment safe and teach the miners how to use them, and people can say what they think about this idea until January 9, 2025.

  • 2024-28891 — Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99298
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, seeking a modification of existing safety standards for their Enlow Fork Mine. Consol wants permission to use specific battery-powered vibration analyzers and data collectors in the mine, despite these devices not meeting MSHA's current approval standards. The petition highlights that the requested devices are compliant with international safety standards and aims to demonstrate that their use offers equivalent protection to miners. MSHA is inviting comments on this petition until January 9, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company wants to use a special kind of tool in their mine that isn’t yet approved by safety rules in the US, but is considered safe in other countries, and the safety people are asking everyone what they think about this idea.

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