Federal Register #2026-15139

MSHA Requests Public Comments on Information Collection for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation Safety Standards

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on its information collection requirements for underground coal mine ventilation safety standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - No OEMs or vendors are specified in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - The request is for public input on information collection related to safety standards - Key Requirements: - Covers ventilation plans for underground coal mines, including use of belt entry as an intake air course - Addresses requirements for atmospheric monitoring systems (AMS), carbon monoxide monitoring, point-feed regulators - Includes annual training requirements for AMS operators - Specifies recordkeeping, sensor calibration, alert/alarm procedures, and reporting for mine ventilation safety - Seeks feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, and suggestions for improvement - This is a request for information and public comment, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Safety Standards for Underground Coal Mine Ventilation--Belt Entry Used as an Intake Air Course to Ventilate Working Sections and Areas Where Mechanized Mining Equipment is Being Installed or Removed." This collection ensures ventilation plans include necessary details and are maintained properly to improve miner safety. It covers requirements for belt air courses, atmospheric monitoring systems, carbon monoxide monitoring, point-feed regulators, and annual training of AMS operators. Comments must be received by September 25, 2026.

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