Mine Safety Panel Huddles Behind Closed Doors on Enforcement

2026-05939 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission canceled its Sunshine Act meeting that was set for March 26, 2026. This affects anyone following the Commission’s open meetings, signaling no new updates or decisions on that day. No costs or new deadlines are involved, but stay tuned for rescheduling news!

2026-04890 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission will hold an open meeting on April 15, 2026, to discuss a case about alleged miner discrimination by U.S. Steel. This affects miners, companies, and anyone interested in mine safety law. The meeting is free to attend or listen to by phone, with special accommodations available if requested in advance.

2026-04889 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission will hold an open meeting on April 14, 2026, to discuss a case about workplace discrimination at U.S. Steel. This meeting affects miners, companies, and anyone interested in mine safety law. No new costs or deadlines are introduced, but the public can listen in and request special accommodations if needed.

2026-03422 — Procedural Rules; Correction

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission fixed two small but important mistakes in their procedural rules from January 2025. They corrected a typo changing 'sealing' to 'unsealing' and fixed a day of the week to match a date. These changes take effect on February 20, 2026, and help make sure everyone knows exactly how to handle filings and deadlines.

2026-02808 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission will hold a closed meeting on March 5, 2026, to discuss a specific mining safety case. This meeting affects the mining company involved and keeps sensitive details private, with no new costs or deadlines announced. You can listen in by phone, but the public can’t attend in person or online.

2026-02356 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission had a meeting planned for February 5, 2026, but it’s now canceled and will be rescheduled. This affects anyone following mine safety decisions and means no new updates or costs will happen right now. Stay tuned for the new date to keep in the loop!

Previous: 2026-04701 — The National Railroad Passenger Corporation's (Amtrak) Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System

Amtrak wants to update its safety system that helps prevent train crashes, called Positive Train Control (PTC). This change affects Amtrak trains and aims to keep passengers safer without causing delays or extra costs. The public can share their thoughts by March 30, 2026, before the update moves forward.

Next: C1-2026-02383 — Determination of Regulatory Review Period for Purposes of Patent Extension; AURORA EV-ICD

The FDA fixed a date typo in their earlier announcement about the AURORA EV-ICD patent review period. This update changes a deadline from February 6, 2026, to April 7, 2026, giving companies and patent holders more time to respond. If you’re involved with this medical device, this means a small but important shift in timing for patent extension decisions.