Federal Register #MSHA-2025-0084

MSHA Reopens Comment Period and Schedules Hearings for Ventilation and Roof Control Plan Rules

The Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reopening the rulemaking record and scheduling virtual public hearings for two proposed rules: Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria and Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - The opportunity is regulatory in nature, not a procurement of goods or services - MSHA seeks public comments and oral presentations from industry, labor, and other stakeholders - The proposed rules focus on revising criteria for mine ventilation and roof control plans, specifically removing certain authorities from District Managers - Unique requirements: - Public participation through comments and virtual hearings is emphasized - The process is open to all interested parties in the mining community

Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reopening the rulemaking record and scheduling a virtual public hearing on the proposed rule titled "Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria" published on July 1, 2025. The proposal aims to eliminate the authority given to the District Manager in 30 CFR 75.371 to require additional provisions in ventilation control plans. The reopening allows for additional public comments and oral presentations during the virtual hearing scheduled for September 16, 2026. Comments must be received by September 30, 2026.

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