# 2026-15717: MSHA reopens comments and schedules hearing on mine ventilation criteria

2026-15717, Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Labor Department, Mine Safety and Health Administration published 2026-08-03, effective Reopening of the comment period: MSHA is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule published on July 1, 2025 (90 FR 28443) for additional public comments. All new comments must be received or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2026.; deemed significant under Executive Order 12866; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-10).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15717
- Title: Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Labor Department; Mine Safety and Health Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 48807
- Published: 2026-08-03
- Effective: Reopening of the comment period: MSHA is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule published on July 1, 2025 (90 FR 28443) for additional public comments. All new comments must be received or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 30, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-09-30
- Significant: yes (FR_METADATA)
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1219-AC21
- Last updated: 2026-08-10

## In one line

MSHA reopens comments and schedules hearing on mine ventilation criteria

## Summary

In response to a public request, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reopening the rulemaking record and is scheduling a virtual public hearing on the Agency's proposed rule published on July 1, 2025, titled, "Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria."

## Effects PRIA read

- Remove District Manager Ventilation Authority: mixed, medium. The proposed rule published July 1, 2025 would eliminate the authority in 30 CFR 75.371 that lets a District Manager require extra provisions in mine ventilation control plans. This change would remove that approval authority over ventilation plans as described in the proposal.

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## Sources
- [2026-15717 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/03/2026-15717/ventilation-plan-approval-criteria)
- [2026-15717 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-03/pdf/2026-15717.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15717 (as of 2026-08-10).