Labor Seeks Comments on Mine Ownership and Opening-Day Forms
Published Date: 10/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on forms that help track who represents miners, who owns mines, and when mines open or close. These updates make sure mine workers stay safe by keeping clear records of who's in charge. Comments are open until November 30, 2026, and there’s no new cost for miners or operators—just a chance to improve how info is collected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Mine operators must submit identity and open/close forms
If you run or own a mine, the Mine Safety & Health Administration is collecting forms that identify who represents miners, the legal identity of mine owners/operators, and notifications when mines start or close. The collection is tied to OMB Control Number 1219-0042, covers an estimated 9,522 respondents and responses, carries a total estimated annual burden of 1,717 hours, $790 in annual other costs, and DOL seeks authorization for three (3) years.
Information collection intended to protect mine workers
The information collection is intended to help ensure the health and safety of mine workers by identifying who is responsible for mining operations through records of miner representatives, legal identity of owners/operators, and notices of mine openings and closings. This purpose is explicitly stated by DOL as a reason for collecting the information.
No penalty without valid OMB Control Number
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act language cited, no person is generally subject to penalty for failing to comply with an information collection that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. This protection applies until OMB approves and assigns a valid control number.
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