Opportunity
Federal Register #MSHA-2026-0200
MSHA proposed updates to silica and respiratory protection standards
Buyer
U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
Posted
November 12, 2026
Respond By
January 12, 2027
Identifier
MSHA-2026-0200
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing updates to mining rules for respirable crystalline silica and respiratory protection. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA); no more specific sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Proposed rulemaking, not a procurement or contract award. - Proposed changes: Clarify and modify requirements covering compliance methods, exposure monitoring, respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and recordkeeping, along with related mining regulations. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; no products or services are being procured. - Public input: MSHA requests public comments and plans a virtual hearing.
Description
MSHA proposes to clarify and modify provisions of its respirable crystalline silica and respiratory protection standards established in the 2024 final rule. Proposed changes address methods of compliance, exposure monitoring, respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and recordkeeping, along with conforming amendments. MSHA is also proposing a virtual public hearing on December 15, 2026, and requests comments by January 11, 2027.