Federal Register #MSHA-2026-0628

MSHA Notice: Petition to Modify Trailing Cable Length Standards at Longview Mine

This notice from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) addresses a regulatory petition for the Longview Mine: - Government buyer: Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - Petitioner: Allegheny Metallurgical, LLC (operator of Longview Mine) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the notice is not a procurement opportunity - Petition requests modification of 30 CFR 75.503 to allow trailing cables up to 1,000 feet for 995 VAC mining equipment - Equipment includes continuous miners, roof bolters, shuttle cars, and auxiliary fans - Alternative safety measures proposed: - Minimum cable gauge requirements - Calibrated circuit breaker settings - Permanent warning labels on cables - Mandatory training for designated personnel - No products or services are being procured; the notice is for public comment on a regulatory change - No contract value, period of performance, or product/service line items are applicable

Description

This notice summarizes a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Allegheny Metallurgical, LLC. The petition requests a modification of 30 CFR 75.503 to permit the use of trailing cables exceeding the length specified in the regulation for permissible electric face equipment maintenance. The petitioner proposes a maximum cable length of 1,000 feet for section equipment during development of mains and other entries, citing mine design and safety benefits. The petition outlines alternative safety measures to ensure no less protection than the existing standard.

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