September 16, 2026

D.C. Circuit Questions Jurisdiction In Disputes Over MSHA Enforcement

By Lara Beaven
February 18, 2026 at 04:35 PM
The D.C. Circuit is questioning whether it has jurisdiction to decide a dispute between the Labor Department (DOL) and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (FMSHRC) over whether the Labor secretary can vacate a citation or remove a designation indicating the violation is particularly serious.

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