Federal Register #2026-12797

MSHA Final Rule Eliminates Outdated Blacksmith Shop Regulations for Underground Mines

This notice announces a regulatory update by the Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regarding underground mining operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - No OEMs or vendors are referenced in this action - No products or services are being requested or procured - The final rule eliminates outdated requirements for blacksmith shops at surface areas of underground metal and nonmetal mines - Blacksmith shops are no longer in use at these mining operations - The action is deregulatory and does not reduce safety protections for miners - No part numbers, quantities, or procurement requirements are included - This is not a solicitation or contract award, but a regulatory update to streamline MSHA rules

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is issuing a final rule to eliminate outdated regulatory requirements for blacksmith shops located at surface areas of underground metal and nonmetal mines. These provisions are being removed because blacksmith shops are no longer used by these mines, making the regulations obsolete. The removal aims to streamline the regulations without reducing miner safety protections. The rule is effective July 27, 2026.

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