Labor & Employment

Federal Register Website Error

The Federal Register website is experiencing a 500 server error, preventing access to documents. The issue has been noted and is being investigated. This notice indicates a temporary disruption in accessing official government publications.

MSHA Address Update Technical Amendment

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has published a technical amendment to update its address and contact information. This rule affects various sections of the Code of Federal Regulations related to mining safety and health.

Petition for Modification of Mandatory Safety Standards

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has published a notice regarding a petition for modification of existing mandatory safety standards. The notice provides a comment period for interested parties to submit their views on the petition.

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Mine Rescue Teams

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to extend an existing information collection regarding mine rescue teams. This includes arrangements for emergency medical assistance and transportation for injured persons, as well as reporting and posting requirements. The public comment period for this proposal ends on March 27, 2026.

MSHA Proposed Extension of Information Collection for Slope and Shaft Sinking Plans

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to extend an existing information collection requirement regarding slope and shaft sinking plans for underground coal mines. This notice is open for public comment.

Petition to Modify Application of Safety Standards - MSHA

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has published a notice regarding a petition to modify the application of existing mandatory safety standards. The public has until February 11, 2026, to submit comments on the petition.

Merit Systems Protection Board Appellate Jurisdiction Update

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has issued a final rule updating its appellate jurisdiction. This rule, published in the Federal Register, will take effect on March 9, 2026. The update pertains to procedures and scope within the MSPB's appellate processes.

Privacy Act System of Records Notice

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is proposing to establish a new system of records titled 'MSPB—1, Appeals and Case Records' and rescind the current government-wide system. This action is taken in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 to manage information collected for MSPB's statutory functions.

Merit Systems Protection Board Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment

The Merit Systems Protection Board has published a final rule adjusting civil monetary penalties for inflation. This rule is effective immediately upon publication.

Privacy Act System of Records Rescindment by MSPB

The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is proposing to rescind a government-wide system of records titled 'MSPB/GOVT—1, Appeals and Case Records.' This action is being taken because the system does not meet the definition of a government-wide system. A new internal system will cover the same information.