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The Small Business
Rule Change Brief

Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 1219-0015

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 1132 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The federal mine safety agency wants to keep collecting reports from mining companies about their waste piles and water storage ponds. If you own or run a mine, check whether you must file these reports and consider submitting comments before November 20 if these requirements affect your business.

First seen

Aug 16, 2023

Last seen

Sep 21, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Friday, November 20, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Aug 16, 2023

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures

    #2023-17621

  2. Notice·Sep 21, 2026·91 FR 59801

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures

    comments close Nov 20, 2026#2026-19266