Notice2026-06513
Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in Whole or in Part
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April 3, 2026
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Labor DepartmentMine Safety and Health Administration
Abstract
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 governs the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification of mandatory safety standards. Any mine operator or representative of miners may petition for an alternative method of complying with an existing safety standard. MSHA reviews the content of each submitted petition, assesses the equipment and system(s) proposed at the mine in question, and ultimately issues a decision on the petition. This notice includes a list of petitions for modification that were granted after MSHA's review and investigation, between July 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 64 (Friday, April 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16979-16980]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06513]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Mine Safety and Health Administration
Affirmative Decisions on Petitions for Modification Granted in
Whole or in Part
AGENCY: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 governs the
application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification
of mandatory safety standards. Any mine operator or representative of
miners may petition for an alternative method of complying with an
existing safety standard. MSHA reviews the content of each submitted
petition, assesses the equipment and system(s) proposed at the mine in
question, and ultimately issues a decision on the petition. This notice
includes a list of petitions for modification that were granted after
MSHA's review and investigation, between July 1, 2025, and December 31,
2025.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the final decisions are posted on MSHA's website
at <a href="https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking/petitions-modification">https://www.msha.gov/regulations/rulemaking/petitions-modification</a>.
The public may inspect the petitions and final decisions in person at
MSHA. To arrange an in-person visit, call 202-693-9440 or contact
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b6c6d3c2dfc2dfd9d8c5d0d9c4dbd9d2dfd0dfd5d7c2dfd9d8f6d2d9da98d1d9c0"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d0d180914091412130e1b120f101219141b141e1c091412133d191211531a120b">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jessica D. Senk, Acting Director,
Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA at 202-693-9440
(voice), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9feffaebf6ebf6f0f1ecf9f0edf2f0fbf6f9f6fcfeebf6f0f1dffbf0f3b1f8f0e9"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="017164756875686e6f72676e736c6e65686768626075686e6f41656e6d2f666e77">[email protected]</span></a> (email), or 202-693-9441
(facsimile). These are not toll-free numbers.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Introduction
Under section 101(c) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of
1977, any mine operator or representative of miners may petition to use
an alternative approach to comply with a mandatory safety standard. In
response, the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) or his or her designee may
modify the application of a mandatory safety standard to that mine if
the Secretary determines that: (1) An alternative method exists that
will guarantee no less protection for the miners affected than that
provided by the standard; or (2) the application of the standard will
result in a diminution of safety to the affected miners.
MSHA bases the final decision on the petitioner's statements, any
comments and information submitted by interested persons, and a field
investigation of the proposed equipment, system(s), and conditions at
the mine. In some instances, MSHA may grant a petition for modification
on the condition that the mine operator complies with other
requirements noted in the decision. In other instances, MSHA may deny,
dismiss, or revoke a petition for modification. In accordance with 30
CFR 44.5, MSHA publishes every final action granting a petition for
modification.
II. Granted Petitions for Modification
On the basis of the findings of MSHA's investigation, and as
designee of the Secretary, MSHA granted or partially granted the
petitions for modification below. The previous Federal Register notice
(90 FR 31683) included petitions granted through June 30, 2025. This
notice includes petitions granted between July 1, 2025, and December
31, 2025. The granted petitions are shown in the order that MSHA
received them.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-003-M.
FR Notice: 90 FR 16567 (4/18/2025).
Petitioner: 3M Company, 18750 Minnesota Road, Corona, CA 92881.
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Mine: 3M Corona Plant, MSHA ID No. 04-00191, located in Riverside
County, California.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 56.13020, Use of compressed air.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-039-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31694 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: Mach Mining, LLC, 16468 Liberty School Road, Marion IL
62959.
Mine: Mach #1 Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03141, located in Williamson
County, IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d), Permissible electric
equipment.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-040-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31693 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: Mach Mining, LLC, 16468 Liberty School Road, Marion IL
62959.
Mine: Mach #1 Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03141, located in Williamson
County, IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a), Electric equipment other
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air;
permissibility requirements.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-041-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31689 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: Mach Mining, LLC, 16468 Liberty School Road, Marion IL
62959.
Mine: Mach #1 Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03141, located in Williamson
County, IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a), Installation of electric
equipment and conductors; permissibility.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-042-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31681 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: M-Class Mining, LLC, 11351 North Thompsonville Road,
Macedonia IL 62860.
Mine: MC#1 Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03189, located in Franklin County,
IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d), Permissible electric
equipment.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-043-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31696 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: M-Class Mining, LLC, 11351 North Thompsonville Road,
Macedonia IL 62860.
Mine: MC#1 Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03189, located in Franklin County,
IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a), Electric equipment other
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air;
permissibility requirements.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-044-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31699 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: M-Class Mining, LLC, 11351 North Thompsonville Road,
Macedonia IL 62860.
Mine: MC#1 Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03189, located in Franklin County,
IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a), Installation of electric
equipment and conductors; permissibility.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-045-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31682 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: Patton Mining, LLC, 12051 9th Avenue, Hillsboro IL
62049.
Mine: Deer Run Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03182, located in Montgomery,
IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d), Permissible electric
equipment.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-046-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31695 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: Patton Mining, LLC, 12051 9th Avenue, Hillsboro IL
62049.
Mine: Deer Run Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03182, located in Montgomery,
IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a), Electric equipment other
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air;
permissibility requirements.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-047-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 31692 (7/15/2025).
Petitioner: Patton Mining, LLC, 12051 9th Avenue, Hillsboro IL
62049.
Mine: Deer Run Mine, MSHA ID No. 11-03182, located in Montgomery,
IL.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a), Installation of electric
equipment and conductors; permissibility.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-050-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 44721 (9/16/2025).
Petitioner: Wolf Run Mining, LLC, 21550 Barbour County Highway,
Philippi, WV 26416.
Mine: Leer South Mine, MSHA ID No. 46-04168, located in Barbour
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d), Permissible electric
equipment.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-051-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 44719 (9/16/2025).
Petitioner: Wolf Run Mining, LLC, 21550 Barbour County Highway,
Philippi, WV 26416.
Mine: Leer South Mine, MSHA ID No. 46-04168, located in Barbour
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.507-1(a), Electric equipment other
than power-connection points; outby the last open crosscut; return air;
permissibility requirements.
<bullet> Docket Number: M-2025-052-C.
FR Notice: 90 FR 44723 (9/16/2025).
Petitioner: Wolf Run Mining, LLC, 21550 Barbour County Highway,
Philippi, WV 26416.
Mine: Leer South Mine, MSHA ID No. 46-04168, located in Barbour
County, West Virginia.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a), Installation of electric
equipment and conductors; permissibility.
Jessica D. Senk,
Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
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