MSHA removes outdated dates from diesel emission rules for coal mines
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration has finalized a rule that deletes old, expired compliance dates from its regulations on diesel exhaust in underground coal mines. The agency is not changing the actual limits on how much diesel particulate matter mines can emit. It is simply cleaning up the text to remove references to deadlines that have long since passed.
Why it matters: This is a housekeeping measure rather than a policy shift. By removing outdated text, MSHA aims to make its regulations easier to read without changing what mines actually have to do. It confirms that current emission limits remain in force while clearing away administrative clutter that no longer serves a purpose.
Who it affects
- Underground coal mine operators who must follow diesel equipment standards
This final rule was issued by the Labor Department’s Mine Safety and Health Administration as published in the Federal Register; readers should consult the full document for precise legal citations.
Agency: Labor Department, Mine Safety and Health Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document