September 16, 2026

MSHA Readies Final Action On Long-Sought Silica Dust Standard Update


March 28, 2024 at 05:50 PM
The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) final rule updating 50-year-old standards for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) has cleared White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review, keeping it on track for the agency’s planned April release following years of pressure by unions and their allies.

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