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Marfork Coal Company Petition for Safety Standards Modification

The Mine Safety and Health Administration published a petition filed by Marfork Coal Company seeking modification of existing mandatory safety standards. The petition is open for public comment until May 4, 2026. This is a routine administrative filing under MSHA's petition process.

Petition for Modification of Safety Standards - Marfork Coal Company

MSHA published a petition filed by Marfork Coal Company requesting modification of existing mandatory safety standards. The petition seeks an alternative method or procedure for compliance with specific safety requirements at a mine operation. The notice opens a 31-day public comment period closing May 4, 2026.

Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has published a petition filed by Kepler Processing requesting modification of existing mandatory safety standards. The petition, published on April 3, 2026, seeks alternative means of compliance with current mining safety requirements. MSHA is soliciting public comments on this petition, with the comment period closing on May 4, 2026.

Prohibited Transaction Exemption 1992-6: Sale of Life Insurance by Employee Benefit Plans

The Department of Labor has published a Federal Register notice seeking public comments on information collection requirements related to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption (PTE) 1992-6, which permits employee benefit plans to sell individual life insurance or annuity contracts. The notice is part of the OMB review process required under the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments must be submitted by May 4, 2026.

Employee Benefit Plan Claims Procedure Under ERISA - OMB Information Collection Comment Request

The Department of Labor has submitted an information collection request to OMB regarding Employee Benefit Plan Claims Procedure under ERISA. The notice requests public comments on the burden hours and information requirements for ERISA-covered employee benefit plans. Comments are due by May 4, 2026.

Affirmative Decisions on MSHA Modification Petitions Granted

MSHA published a notice announcing affirmative decisions on petitions for modification submitted by mining operations. The decisions grant modifications to existing safety standards for specific mine sites. This is a routine administrative action with no new compliance requirements imposed on the mining industry.

Mountain Coal Company petitions MSHA for safety standards modification

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published a notice that Mountain Coal Company has petitioned for modification of existing mandatory safety standards under 30 CFR. The petition seeks alternative methods of compliance with current safety requirements applicable to mining operations. MSHA is soliciting public comments on the petition, with the comment period closing 31 days after publication.

Michigan Organizations Receive Grants for Employee Transportation Programs

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded $60,000 in grant funding through the Reliable Rides Incentive Grant Pilot Program to three organizations for developing employee transportation programs. Each recipient receives $20,000 to implement workforce transportation initiatives targeting employment barriers. Recipients include Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church (Flint), LM Manufacturing (Detroit), and Manthei Wood Products (Petoskey).

Women in Michigan Workforce Report - Pay Gaps and Childcare Barriers

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity published its 2026 Women in the Michigan Workforce report, showing women represent nearly half the state labor force. The report documents a pay gap of 79 cents per dollar earned by men, with women's median earnings at $52,390 compared to $66,130 for men. The gap widened from 82 cents in 2023 as men's earnings grew faster at 5.9% versus 2.8% for women.

Iowa Awards $250,000 in Grants to Boost Youth Internships

Iowa Workforce Development announced $250,000 in Summer Youth Internship Grants to nine organizations across Iowa. The grants will serve nearly 200 youth in high-demand industries including healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades. Awardees range from healthcare hospitals to educational institutions and manufacturing firms.