Federal Register #M2026005C

Petitions for Modification of Mine Safety Standards by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC and Others

This notice summarizes petitions for modification of mandatory mine safety standards submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the Department of Labor. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances - Petitioners: - Knight Hawk Coal, LLC - Marfork Coal Company, LLC - Nature of Request: - Modification of compliance with 30 CFR safety regulations, specifically regarding permissible electric equipment and main mine fan examinations - Knight Hawk Coal, LLC requests to test automatic fan signal devices every 31 days without stopping the fan, using pressure transducers and alarm signals as an alternative safety method - Products/Services Requested: - No products or commercial services are being procured; this is a regulatory petition for alternative compliance methods - Unique Requirements: - Alternative method for testing mine fan safety devices to maintain safety without operational disruption - Focus on regulatory compliance and safety innovation in underground coal mines - Places of Performance: - Prairie Eagle Underground Mine (Perry County, IL) - Mach #1 Mine (Williamson County, IL) - MC#1 Mine (Franklin County, IL) - Deer Run Mine (Montgomery, IL) - Leer South Mine (Barbour County, WV)

Description

This notice summarizes a petition submitted by Knight Hawk Coal, LLC to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a modification to the mandatory safety standard 30 CFR 75.312(c) regarding main mine fan examinations and records. The petitioner seeks approval to test the automatic fan signal device every 31 days without stopping the fan each time, proposing an alternative method involving pressure transducers and alarm signals to ensure safety. Comments on the petition must be received by May 4, 2026.

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