Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 1219-0097

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Rock Burst Control Plan (Pertains to Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines)

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 1099 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The federal government proposes to extend a requirement that underground metal and nonmetal mines file rock burst control plans to prevent sudden violent rock failures that could injure workers. If you run an underground mine, prepare to keep submitting these plans and consider commenting by September 25 if you want the requirement to change.

First seen

Jul 24, 2023

Last seen

Jul 27, 2026

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Comments close

Friday, September 25, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Jul 24, 2023

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Rock Burst Control Plan, (Pertains to Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines)

    #2023-15591

  2. Notice·Jul 27, 2026·91 FR 46947

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Rock Burst Control Plan (Pertains to Underground Metal/Nonmetal Mines)

    comments close Sep 25, 2026#2026-15136