Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:MSHA-2025-0084

Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 21 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The rule sets clearer standards for what mining companies must include when designing their ventilation plans and seeking federal government approval for them. If you own or operate a mining business, review the new approval criteria now and prepare to update your ventilation plan documentation to meet the requirements.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Jul 22, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria

    #2025-12232

  2. Proposed·Jul 22, 2025

    Ventilation Plan Approval Criteria

    #2025-13750