Coal Mines Dig into Ground Control Plan Updates
Published Date: 5/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor wants to update how coal mines share their ground control plans to keep workers safe. This affects surface coal mines and underground work areas, aiming to make sure plans are clear and easy to follow. They’re asking for public feedback before finalizing, so now’s the time to speak up—no extra costs or delays expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Clearer Ground Control Plans
The Department of Labor proposes updating how coal mines share ground control plans for surface coal mines and surface work areas of underground coal mines to keep workers safe and make plans clearer and easier to follow. This proposal is aimed specifically at improving worker safety by making required plans easier to understand.
No Additional Costs Expected
The Department of Labor states that updating how ground control plans are shared is not expected to cause extra costs or delays. If true, mine operators should not face new paperwork costs or timeline delays from this proposed change.
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