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Sponsored: Looking ahead to MSHA’s next assistant secretary

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The change in administration means the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will eventually have a new assistant secretary. When can the industry expect a new MSHA chief to be in place, and what sort of leadership is anticipated? Keep Reading

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What to expect with MSHA’s informal conference process

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With the new presidential administration beginning, there are many changes that can be anticipated at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) – including the agency's informal conference process. Keep Reading

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Sponsored: MSHA’s shifting approach to COVID-19

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Ogletree Deakins’ Bill Doran expects a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard to emerge from the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) soon after Joe Biden takes up the presidency. What might the standard consist of? Doran offers perspective. Keep Reading

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Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration. Keep Reading

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Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021

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A question remains as to how the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) will apply its existing standards to address COVID hazards, Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez write. Keep Reading

Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo: P&Q Staff

Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule

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Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez explain why mine operators and industry stakeholders should review posted Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) guidance documents and evaluate if changes are necessary. Keep Reading

Aggregate producers may see rulemaking on powered haulage safety in 2020, perhaps incorporating requirements for deploying new tech into current safety standards. Photo: P&Q Staff

Expect MSHA to continue with its strong enforcement approach

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has been active on both the enforcement and rulemaking fronts under the Trump administration, setting a course that it's likely to keep for the foreseeable future. Keep Reading

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Why remote MSHA enforcement is serious

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The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) has employed technology to remotely conduct some enforcement procedures, and mine operators should treat the investigations with the same seriousness and preparation that would be accorded an in-person investigation. Keep Reading

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Examining the refined test for ‘S&S’ violations

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For inspectors, whether a citation is going to be S&S often comes down to a simple assessment of hazard exposure and injury level. Keep Reading

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