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Vol. 1 · No. 1084

Monday, August 24, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 1219-0048

Proposed Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Respirator Program Records

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 463 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The federal government is updating recordkeeping rules for mining companies to ensure they document and track all information about worker respirators. Mine operators should review their current recordkeeping practices now and prepare to update how they document respirator use, testing, and maintenance.

First seen

Mar 21, 2023

Last seen

Jun 26, 2024

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Mar 21, 2023

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Respirator Program Records

    #2023-05718

  2. Notice·Jun 26, 2024

    Proposed Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection; Respirator Program Records

    #2024-13935