Federal Register #M2026013C

Petition to Modify Safety Standards for Gas Wells at Deep Mine 46

This notice from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the Department of Labor, addresses a petition for modification of safety standards at Deep Mine 46 in Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - OEMs and Vendors: - Paramont Contura, LLC (petitioner) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The petition seeks approval for an alternative method for plugging degasification boreholes to permit mining through them - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The alternative method must provide safety measures equivalent to existing mandatory standards (30 CFR 75.1700) - Specific procedures for cleaning, preparing, and plugging oil and gas wells are outlined - Training requirements for miners on the new procedures - Public comments are solicited regarding the proposed modification - No contract, purchase, or procurement activity is involved; this is a regulatory notice seeking feedback on a safety standard modification proposal.

Description

This notice summarizes a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Paramont Contura, LLC. The petition requests modification of 30 CFR 75.1700 to permit an alternative method of compliance with the standard regarding gas wells at Deep Mine 46 in Dickenson County, Virginia. The alternative method involves plugging vertically drilled degasification boreholes to allow mining through them while maintaining safety measures equivalent to the existing standards. Comments on the petition must be received by July 24, 2026.

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