# 2026-00340: Another Petition to Modernize Coal Mine Safety Standards

2026-00340, Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards, is a Federal Register notice from Labor Department, Mine Safety and Health Administration published 2026-01-12, effective All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before February 11, 2026. (as of 2026-06-08).

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- As of: 2026-06-08
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00340
- Title: Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 1209
- Published: 2026-01-12
- Effective: All comments on the petition must be received by MSHA's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances on or before February 11, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-02-11
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Another Petition to Modernize Coal Mine Safety Standards

## Summary

Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company wants to change some safety rules for their mine to use a different method that keeps miners just as safe. This petition could save time or money without risking safety. Everyone has until February 11, 2026, to share their thoughts before a decision is made.

## Abstract

This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC.

## Effects PRIA read

- Allow Certain Battery Testing Devices: benefit, medium. Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company asked MSHA for permission to use battery-powered, non-permissible testing and diagnostic equipment within 150 feet of pillar workings or longwall faces at the Bailey Mine. The petition explicitly lists vibration analyzers (Emerson AMS 2140; Bentley Nevada vb7, Scout…
- Safety Controls for Non‑Permissible Use: benefit, high. The petitioner says non-permissible testing equipment would be allowed only under specific safety steps: a qualified person must examine the equipment before use and continuously monitor for methane immediately before and during use; equipment must not be used when methane is at or above 1% and mus…

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## Sources
- [2026-00340 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/12/2026-00340/petition-for-modification-of-application-of-existing-mandatory-safety-standards)
- [2026-00340 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-12/pdf/2026-00340.pdf)

## Related
- [Previous: 2026-00339, Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00339)
- [Next: 2026-00341, Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Reinstatement](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00341)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00340 (as of 2026-06-08).