Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Program To Prevent Smoking in Hazardous Areas
Published Date: 2/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a plan that helps keep miners safe by preventing smoking in dangerous areas underground. Mine operators must submit their smoking prevention plans for approval, and the government wants to make sure this process is clear and not too much work. Comments are open until March 5, 2026, so everyone affected has a chance to weigh in without extra costs or hassle.
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Mine operators must file smoke‑prevention plans
If you operate a mine, regulations (30 CFR 75.1702 and 75.1702-1) require you to submit a smoking prevention plan to the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) for approval. The Department of Labor estimates the affected public is private for‑profit businesses (24 respondents, 25 responses) with a total annual paperwork burden of 13 hours and $0 in other annual costs; DOL seeks OMB approval for this information collection for three years.
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