Coal Mine Ground-Control Plans Get Another Federal Paperwork Review
Published Date: 5/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep coal mines safe by reviewing plans that show how mine operators will prevent dangerous collapses around highwalls, pits, and spoil banks. Mine operators must submit these safety plans, and the public can comment on the process until June 23, 2025. This review helps ensure mining stays safe without adding extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Required ground control plans to prevent collapses
If you operate or work at a surface coal mine, the operator must establish and follow a ground control plan under 30 CFR 77.1000 and file it under Sec. 77.1000-1 with the District Manager. The plan must show how the operator will keep highwalls, pits, and spoil banks stable so workers have safe working conditions and to prevent fast-moving collapses that could cause injury.
Paperwork burden and small industry cost
The information collection requires responses from the private sector with 349 respondents and 349 total responses, creating an annual burden of 2,398 hours and a total estimated annual other costs burden of $663. The DOL/MSHA is submitting this collection to OMB for review and is accepting comments through June 23, 2025.
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