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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OMB Control No. 1219-0140

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standards for Underground Coal Mines

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 1046 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

Federal mining safety officials are extending a program to continue collecting detailed safety information from underground coal mines about their high-voltage mining machines. If you operate an underground coal mine, you must continue submitting regular safety documentation on your equipment to maintain federal compliance.

First seen

Aug 22, 2022

Last seen

Jul 3, 2025

Latest stage

Notice

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Notice·Aug 22, 2022

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection; High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standards for Underground Coal Mines

    #2022-17997

  2. Notice·Jul 3, 2025

    Proposed Extension of Information Collection: High-Voltage Continuous Mining Machine Standards for Underground Coal Mines

    #2025-12437