Margo Lopez
What to expect with MSHA’s informal conference process
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
Anticipating a COVID-19 emergency temporary standard in 2021
Ogletree Deakins' Bill Doran and Margo Lopez offer insight on what new COVID-19 safety standards to expect under the Biden administration. Keep Reading
Reviewing MSHA in 2020, and a look to 2021
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
Providing guidance on MSHA’s PRO Good Guidance rule
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
Expect MSHA to continue with its strong enforcement approach
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
Why remote MSHA enforcement is serious
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
Characterizing MSHA’s transition to the new normal
Margo Lopez discusses the Mine Safety & Health Administration’s (MSHA) slow transition into the coronavirus world. Keep Reading
Examining the refined test for ‘S&S’ violations
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
Are MSHA rules on silica, powered haulage coming soon?
With the Trump administration releasing an updated regulatory agenda, Ogletree Deakins’ Margo Lopez joins Pit & Quarry to discuss the latest Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) rulemaking. Keep Reading
