Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines
Public comments are open until Dec 8, 2026.
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."
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- Oct 16, 2026
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Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in Underground Mines
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