Rule lifecycle · RIN:1219-AC18

Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria

Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 21 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Labor Department establishes new criteria for approving roof control plans that mines use to prevent cave-ins and collapses. Mine operators should review their current plans against these new standards and prepare revisions to ensure compliance when the rule takes effect.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Jul 22, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria

    #2025-12230

  2. Proposed·Jul 22, 2025

    Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria

    #2025-13748