Coal Dust Cleanup: MSHA Seeks Input on Ongoing Safety Reports
Published Date: 9/25/2025
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Summary
The Mine Safety and Health Administration wants to keep collecting info about cleaning up coal dust and other loose coal to keep mines safe. This update mainly affects mine operators who must keep reporting their cleanup efforts, with no big changes to costs or timing. They’re asking for feedback to make sure the process stays clear and easy for everyone involved.
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Mine Operators Must Keep Reporting Cleanup
If you operate a mine, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will continue collecting information about cleanup of coal and float coal dusts, loose coal, and other combustibles. Mine operators must keep reporting their cleanup efforts; the agency states this extension does not make major changes to costs or timing and it is seeking public comments to minimize paperwork burden.
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