Rule lifecycle · RIN:1219-AC06
Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Approved Conveyor Belts 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
Federal mining regulators are cutting outdated rules about conveyor belts in underground coal mines, streamlining the approval process for operators using this equipment. Coal mine operators must review the updated standards by July 27 to ensure their conveyor belt equipment still meets regulations or to adopt newly approved models.
First seen
Jul 1, 2025
Last seen
Jun 25, 2026
Latest stage
Rule
PRORULE → RULE
359d
Effective on
Monday, July 27, 2026
Stage timeline
Proposed·Jul 1, 2025
Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Approved Conveyor Belts in Underground Coal Mines
#2025-11648
Final·Jun 25, 2026·91 FR 38287
Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Approved Conveyor Belts in Underground Coal Mines
effective Jul 27, 2026#2026-12793