Federal Register #2026-16894

Request for Public Comment: Health Standards for Diesel Particulate Matter in Underground Coal Mines

This opportunity concerns a regulatory information collection request from the Department of Labor (DOL), Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), regarding health standards for diesel particulate matter exposure in underground coal mines. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) - Scope of Request: - Seeks public comment on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection related to health standards for diesel particulate matter exposure - Applies to underground coal mine operators - Requirements for Mine Operators: - Provide annual training to miners potentially exposed to diesel emissions - Maintain records of such training - Keep an inventory of diesel-powered equipment, including details on emission control or filtration systems - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement or award but a regulatory information collection request - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - The notice is for public comment and not for the purchase of goods or services

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) sponsored by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The ICR relates to health standards for diesel particulate matter exposure in underground coal mines. It includes requirements for annual training of miners potentially exposed to diesel emissions, record keeping of such training, and maintaining an inventory of diesel-powered equipment with emission control information. Public comments on the ICR are invited and must be submitted by September 18, 2026.

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