Rule lifecycle · RIN:1219-AC07

Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Blacksmith Shops

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 is cutting safety and record-keeping rules for blacksmith shops that work with mining operations, eliminating paperwork and compliance costs that were hitting small metalworking businesses hard. If you operate a blacksmith shop serving mines, mark July 27, 2026 on your calendar—that's when the old requirements drop away, so review what's no longer required and adjust your operations accordingly.

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; Blacksmith Shops

    #2025-11616

  2. Final·Jun 25, 2026·91 FR 38277

    Improving and Eliminating Regulations; Blacksmith Shops

    effective Jul 27, 2026#2026-12797