Labor Dept Seeks Comments on Mine Rescue Team Reporting Rules
Published Date: 5/15/2026
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Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on paperwork rules for underground mine operators to keep mine rescue teams ready and safe. These rules make sure rescue teams have tested equipment and proper training to handle emergencies like fires or explosions. Comments are open until June 15, 2026, with no new costs expected—just safer mines and quicker help when it counts.
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2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Assured Mine Rescue Team Readiness
The records and training requirements are meant to make sure mine rescue teams have tested equipment and competent training to respond to fires, explosions, or gas or water inundations. These information collections help assure properly trained mine rescue teams are readily available to save endangered miners and to protect the safety of the rescue teams themselves.
Paperwork for Underground Mine Operators
If you operate an underground mine, you must keep records showing mine rescue equipment has been examined and tested and that rescue team members have required training. The collection lists 1,369 respondents, 37,236 total responses, an estimated 6,186 annual hours, and $984 in annual other costs; OMB Control Number 1219-0144 and comments are due by June 15, 2026.
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