Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines

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National Mining Association filed 1 comment on this docket between Sep 2, 2025 and Sep 2, 2025. 5 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 329d ago.

What National Mining Association filed (1)

Abstract

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to allow the use of non-permissible Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in specified underground areas of mines, if the equipment meets certain technical specifications and is operated under specific conditions. This proposed rule would reduce burden because mine operators would no longer need to submit a petition for modification to use non-permissible PAPRs.

• National Mining AssociationTHIS ORG

  1 filing · confidence 97%
• International Safety Equipment Associationtrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 85%
• Essential Minerals Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Metallurgical Coal Producers Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Pennsylvania Coal Alliancetrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• West Virginia Coal Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%