# Federal Register #1219-0015

MSHA Request for Public Comments on Information Collection for Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures

**Buyer:** Mine Safety and Health Administration
**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** November 21, 2026
**Identifier:** 1219-0015
**NAICS:** 926150

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), under the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of its information collection requirements for refuse piles and impoundment structures in coal mining operations.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Labor
  - Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
- No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory information collection, not a procurement of products or services.
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Submission of safety plans, reports, certifications, and inspection records related to refuse piles and impoundment structures
  - Specific requirements include:
    - Fire extinguishing plans
    - Permanent identification markers
    - New and modified plans
    - Annual status reports
    - Abandonment plans
    - Weekly inspections and monitoring
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Applies to businesses and for-profit entities involved in coal mining
  - Designed to ensure safety and prevent hazardous conditions for miners
  - Detailed regulatory requirements under various CFR sections
  - Subject to Paperwork Reduction Act review
- No product line items, part numbers, or quantities are specified, as this is not a material procurement.

### Description

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) under the Department of Labor is soliciting public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection titled "Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures." This collection aims to ensure safety by requiring plans, reports, certifications, and inspections related to refuse piles and impoundment structures in coal mining operations. The information collected includes fire extinguishing plans, permanent identification markers, new and modified plans, annual status reports, abandonment plans, and weekly inspections and monitoring. The goal is to prevent hazardous conditions and protect the safety and health of miners.

[View original listing](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/21/2026-19266/proposed-extension-of-information-collection-refuse-piles-and-impoundment-structures)