MSHA, EPA reveal 2015 regulatory agendas

By |  December 1, 2014

Both the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their 2015 regulatory agendas. Below is a breakdown of the plans:

MSHA

According to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), MSHA released its fall regulatory agenda Nov. 24. MSHA stated that it is on track in conducting rulemaking on reforming civil penalties.

In addition, MSHA reports it will issue a rulemaking on crystalline silica October 2015, as well as work on a request for possible approaches that would improve the control of diesel particulate matter and exhaust April 2015. A request for information on the examination of workplaces to determine the adequacy of the agency’s existing standards was also added for June 2015.

Finally, MSHA includes a statement that it will propose a rule concerning proximity detection systems in underground mines January 2015, according to NSSGA.

EPA

The EPA released its 2015 regulatory agenda Nov. 25, says NSSGA.

In 2015, the EPA plans to finalize several major rules, including the Waters of the U.S. Rule for April 2015. Other rules on the agency’s agenda include greenhouse gas emissions standards for existing power plants; the second phase of fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for medium and heavy-duty trucks (model year 2018 and beyond); the rule addressing the national ambient air quality standards for ozong; and the 2015 renewable fuel standards.

Also, Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water Ken Kopocis says the agency wants to finalize the Clean Water Act jurisdictional rule by summer 2015.

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