Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines
In response to a public request, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reopening the rulemaking record and is scheduling a virtual public hearing on the Agency's proposed rule published on July 1, 2025, titled, "Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines."
What this item does
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In response to a public request, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reopening the rulemaking record and is scheduling a virtual public hearing on the Agency's proposed rule published on July 1, 2025, titled, "Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines."
Proposed rule; reopening of comment period and notice of public hearing.
Important dates
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Published
October 16, 2026
Comment deadline
December 8, 2026
Who published it
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Federal rulebook sections mentioned
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