Federal Register #2026-23049

MSHA removes duplicative underground coal mine lamp requirements

This is a Mine Safety and Health Administration regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). - Action: Removes and reserves 30 CFR 75.1703-1, concerning permissible electric cap lamps and other electric lamps in underground coal mines. - Reason: MSHA considers the provision duplicative of requirements elsewhere in its regulations and says its removal will not reduce miner protections. - Procurement details: No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.

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MSHA is removing and reserving 30 CFR 75.1703-1, which contains duplicative requirements for electric cap lamps and other electric lamps in underground coal mines. The agency states that the requirements are covered elsewhere in the regulations and their removal will not reduce protections afforded to miners. The final rule is effective December 14, 2026.

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