MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: MINING OF PILLARS

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Mine Safety and Health Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Mining of Pillars.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on July 1 by James P. McHugh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Summary: MSHA proposes to rescind requirements for the final mining of pillars. This practice is outdated and no longer used due to safety concerns.

For more information, contact Jessica D. Senk, Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances, MSHA at 202-693-9440 (voice). This is not a toll-free number.

The full text of the proposed rule can be found at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2025-07-01/html/2025-11740.htm

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