Mine safety regulators give coal companies more time to comment on new roof rules

The US Mine Safety and Health Administration extended the deadline for comments on a proposed rule about how mines control their roofs. This means coal companies have an extra month to submit their feedback on the new safety requirements.

New safety rules for mine roofs could change how coal companies operate. They might need to invest in new equipment or change their mining methods. Giving more time for comments often means the industry is pushing back on the proposed changes, trying to soften the rules.