Federal Mine Safety Commission Meeting Notice
Summary
The Federal Mine Safety Commission has announced a public meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026, to consider and act upon a specific case, Wanda Palo v. U.S. Steel Corporation. The meeting will address issues related to potential discrimination against a miner.
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The Federal Mine Safety Commission (MSHRC) has issued a notice for a public meeting to be held on April 15, 2026. The primary agenda item is the consideration and action on the case of Wanda Palo v. U.S. Steel Corporation (Docket No. LAKE 2023-0202-DM), which involves an appeal concerning alleged discrimination against a miner under section 105(c) of the Mine Act.
This notice serves as an announcement of the meeting's time, date, and location, and indicates the session will be open to the public. Regulated entities, particularly those involved in labor disputes or facing discrimination claims, should note the case being discussed. The notice also includes instructions for attendees requiring special accessibility features. No specific compliance actions are mandated by this notice, as it pertains to a public meeting and case deliberation.
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TIME AND DATE:
10 a.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2026
PLACE:
The Richard V. Backley Hearing Room, Room 511, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 504 North, Washington, DC 20004 (enter from
F Street entrance).
STATUS:
Open.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
The Commission will consider and act upon the following in open session: Wanda Palo v. U.S. Steel Corporation, Docket No. LAKE 2023-0202-DM (Issues include whether the Judge erred in concluding that the operator did not discriminate
against the miner in violation of section 105(c) of the Mine Act).
Any person attending this meeting who requires special accessibility features and/or auxiliary aids, such as sign language
interpreters, must inform the Commission in advance of those needs. Subject to 29 CFR 2706.150(a)(3) and 2706.160(d).
CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Rory P. Smith (202) 525-8649/(202) 708-9300 for TDD Relay/1-800-877-8339 for toll free.
Phone Number for Listening to Meeting: 1-(866) 236-7472. Passcode: 678-100.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b.
Dated: March 10, 2026. Rory P. Smith, Attorney-Advisor. [FR Doc. 2026-04890 Filed 3-10-26; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6735-01-P
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