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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 1219-0089

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 1224 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Department of Labor is extending its rule requiring mine operators to track, report, and keep records about safety defects and how they fix them. If you operate a mine, make sure your safety records system meets federal standards and consider commenting by September 25 if you have concerns about the requirements.

First seen

Mar 21, 2023

Last seen

Jul 27, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Friday, September 25, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Mar 21, 2023

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records

    #2023-05719

  2. Notice·Jul 27, 2026·91 FR 46967

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Safety Defects; Examination, Correction, and Records

    comments close Sep 25, 2026#2026-15135