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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 1219-0116

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Examinations and Testing of Electric Equipment

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

Federal mining regulators are extending how long they can collect reports from mines about electrical equipment testing and inspection. If you run a mining operation with electrical equipment, keep your testing records organized and consider commenting by September 25 if you have concerns about how this reporting requirement affects your business.

First seen

Jul 24, 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·Jul 24, 2023

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Examinations and Testing of Electrical Equipment, Including Examination, Testing, and Maintenance of High Voltage Longwalls

    #2023-15583

  2. Notice·Jul 27, 2026·91 FR 46961

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Examinations and Testing of Electric Equipment

    comments close Sep 25, 2026#2026-15137