Rule lifecycle · RIN:1219-AC05

Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Diesel Particulate Matter Emission Limits in Underground Coal Mines

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 359 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Labor Department updates rules on diesel soot from underground coal mining equipment, effective July 27, 2026. Coal mine operators should review these new standards now and determine whether their current equipment and ventilation systems will comply by the July deadline.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Jun 25, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

359d

Effective on

Monday, July 27, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Diesel Particulate Matter Emission Limits in Underground Coal Mines

    #2025-11647

  2. Final·Jun 25, 2026·91 FR 38280

    Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Diesel Particulate Matter Emission Limits in Underground Coal Mines

    effective Jul 27, 2026#2026-12792