Miners Scrap Unsafe Pillar Rules to Boost Underground Safety
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
MSHA is scrapping old rules about mining pillars because the practice is unsafe and outdated. This change affects miners and companies by removing unnecessary regulations, making mining safer and simpler. The update kicks in soon and won’t cost extra money—just better safety for everyone underground!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
MSHA rescinds pillar-mining rule
If you work as an underground miner, MSHA proposes to remove the regulatory requirements for the final mining of pillars. The agency says pillar mining is outdated and no longer used because of safety concerns, so the proposal targets that practice for rescission.
Regulatory relief for mine operators
If you operate or manage a mine, MSHA proposes to rescind the requirements that apply to the final mining of pillars. The agency describes the practice as outdated and no longer used, so operators would no longer be subject to those specific requirements.
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