Mining Groups Back MSHA Electronic Surveying Proposal’s Goals

Mining industry groups are generally backing the goals of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) proposal to allow use of electronic surveying equipment in high-hazard areas of underground coal mines under certain circumstances, but are urging some additional clarifications. The proposed rule is one of a package of regulatory reforms MSHA unveiled in July and would codify technical specifications and working conditions in MSHA standards to allow the use of electronic surveying equipment in underground gassy mines. “This proposed...