Coal Mine Dust Paperwork Gets Bureaucratic Dust-Off
Published Date: 8/28/2025
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Summary
The Department of Labor wants to keep coal miners safe by updating how they collect dust samples in mines. They’re asking for approval to gather this info and want your thoughts before moving forward. This helps protect workers without adding extra paperwork or costs.
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Updated Coal Dust Sampling Rules
The Department of Labor plans to update how respirable coal mine dust is sampled in mines to help keep coal miners safe. The agency says it will collect this information under an approved information collection request and that the change will protect workers without adding extra paperwork or costs; the public is invited to comment.
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