Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part
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This MSHA notice lists petitions for modification of mandatory mine safety standards granted between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025, under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Mine operators or miners' representatives can petition for alternatives if they provide equal or greater safety or if the standard would reduce safety. MSHA evaluates petitions based on submissions, public comments, and site investigations, sometimes adding conditions. The notice details 11 granted petitions, primarily from coal mines in Illinois and West Virginia, and one from a California plant. Most target 30 CFR 75 standards on permissible electric equipment (75.500(d)), equipment in return air (75.507-1(a)), and installation permissibility (75.1002(a)). For example, Mach Mining, M-Class Mining, Patton Mining, and Wolf Run Mining each received approvals for their respective mines to use alternative electric equipment complying with safety. Full decisions are available on MSHA's website, with contact options for further inspection. This fulfills 30 CFR 44.5's publication requirement, continuing from the prior notice covering up to June 30, 2025.
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Key Changes
- MSHA granted 11 petitions for modification from July 1 to Dec 31, 2025
- 3M Corona Plant (CA) granted mod for 30 CFR 56.13020 on compressed air use
- Mach Mining LLC (Mach #1 Mine, IL) granted 3 mods for 30 CFR 75.500(d), 75.507-1(a), 75.1002(a)
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What this law requires
Mine operators and miners' representatives must submit petitions for modification of mandatory mine safety standards through the established MSHA petition process under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
Mine operators granted petitions for modification must comply with all conditions noted in MSHA's final decision, which may include additional requirements beyond the alternative method approved
MSHA must base final decisions on petitioners' statements, public comments and information submitted by interested persons, and field investigations of proposed equipment, systems, and mine conditions
MSHA must publish every final action granting a petition for modification in the Federal Register in accordance with 30 CFR 44.5
Petitioners and interested parties may access copies of final decisions posted on MSHA's website at https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking/petitions-modification or arrange in-person inspection by contacting MSHA at 202-693-9440 or petitionsformodification@dol.gov