MSHA Simplifies Aerial Tramway Safety Rules in Mines
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
MSHA is updating rules about aerial tramways by cutting out repeated and unnecessary parts. This change won’t reduce safety for miners but will make the rules clearer and easier to follow. The update affects companies using aerial tramways and aims to streamline regulations without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Fewer Tramway Rules for Companies
The Mine Safety and Health Administration proposes removing duplicative requirements for aerial tramways in 30 CFR part 56. The change is intended to make the rules clearer and easier to follow for companies that operate aerial tramways and is described as streamlining regulations without causing extra costs or delays.
Miner Safety Protections Maintained
MSHA says removing the duplicative aerial tramway provisions in 30 CFR part 56 would not reduce protections afforded to miners. The proposal states miner safety protections remain in place even after the duplicative text is removed.
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