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Senate moves West Virginia diesel‑equipment rules toward federal MSHA standards
Summary
Lawmakers approved repeal of state‑specific diesel equipment rules for underground coal mines and aligned state requirements with federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) standards, with a subsequent vote making the bill effective on passage.
The Senate approved legislation to align state diesel‑powered equipment rules for underground coal mining with federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations and to remove separate state diesel requirements. The bill passed on third reading and was later made effective from passage.
A sponsor said the bill streamlines regulation by removing duplicate…
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