MSHA Blocks Extra Roof Rules from Overzealous Managers
Published Date: 7/1/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
MSHA is updating roof control plan rules to stop District Managers from adding extra requirements on their own. This change affects miners and mine operators by making the rules clearer and fairer, with no surprise add-ons. The update aims to follow the law better and won’t cost extra money or cause delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stops District Managers' Extra Plan Rules
If you are a miner or a mine operator, MSHA proposes to remove the rule that lets a District Manager add extra requirements to roof control plans. The change is meant to make plans clearer and fairer and, according to MSHA, it will not cost extra money or cause delays.
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