Labour market · 24/03/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

MSHA Announces Public Hearings for Proposed Rule on Diesel Particulate Matter Exposure for Underground Miners

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is holding public hearings for its proposed rule on diesel particulate matter exposure for underground metal and nonmetal miners, following its publication in the Federal Register on October 29, 1998. The hearings will be conducted under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, with the rulemaking record remaining open until July 26, 1999.