MSHA delays action on black lung, other safety rules
MSHA delays action on black lung, other safety rules
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Obama administration is continuing to delay action on several key mine safety and health rules, including one aimed at ending deadly black lung disease, according to a new regulatory agenda made public this week.
Officials announced the moves in the Department of Labor's semiannual regulatory agenda, which was published online Wednesday.
The department's Mine Safety and Health Administration said in its portion of the agenda that a rule aimed at lowering exposure to coal dust that causes black lung won't be finalized until at least September.
MSHA's previously listed target date for the final rule was June.
Agency officials did not state a reason for the delay, and a department spokesman did not respond to a request for comment.
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