MSHAProposed Rule
Roof Control Plan Approval Criteria
Labor & WorkplaceEnergy
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Summary
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing new standards for how mining companies must plan and get approval for roof control systems in underground mines. These rules aim to prevent cave-ins and other roof-related accidents that could injure or kill miners.
Key Points
- 1Mining companies must submit detailed roof control plans for approval before starting work in underground mines
- 2The new criteria establish what information and safety measures plans must include to protect workers from roof collapses
- 3MSHA will review and approve these plans to ensure they meet minimum safety standards across the industry
- 4This rule applies to all underground mining operations that need roof support systems
- 5The public comment period ended on July 2, 2025, and the rule was published on July 22, 2025
Key Dates
Published
July 22, 2025
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