Federal Register #MSHA-2025-0072

MSHA Proposed Rule: Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria - Public Comment and Hearing

This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the Department of Labor, regarding the proposed rule "Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria." - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are mentioned - The notice seeks public comment and schedules a virtual public hearing - The proposed rule would eliminate the provision in 30 CFR 75.222(a) allowing District Managers to require additional roof control measures - Focus is on regulatory changes and stakeholder input, not acquisition or contracting - No part numbers, quantities, or technical product requirements are provided

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reopening the comment period and scheduling a virtual public hearing on the proposed rule titled "Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria" published on July 1, 2025. The proposed rule aims to eliminate the provision in 30 CFR 75.222(a) that allows the District Manager to require additional measures in roof control plans. The virtual public hearing will be held on September 15, 2026, to accept oral presentations and comments from the public. Comments must be received or postmarked by September 30, 2026.

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