Congressional Hearing: Mine Safety and Health Administration Enforcement Update
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism for the Mine Safety and Health Administration, impacting how federal safety regulations are enforced at mining sites across the country.
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Mine operators
These entities are subject to the enforcement actions and safety regulations discussed by the MSHA.
Mine workers
These individuals are the primary subjects of the safety protections and enforcement policies overseen by the MSHA.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 23, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session was conducted by the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections under the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- Joseph A. Main, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, provided testimony.
- The hearing included the submission of responses to questions for the record and a 'Stakeholder Partnership Initiative' document submitted by Representative Todd Rokita.
- The transcript records the presence of multiple members of Congress, including Representatives Kline, Scott, and Courtney.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism for the Mine Safety and Health Administration, impacting how federal safety regulations are enforced at mining sites across the country.
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Discoveries
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Stakeholder Partnership Initiative
The hearing record includes a specific submission titled 'Stakeholder Partnership Initiative' by Representative Todd Rokita, suggesting a focus on collaborative safety approaches.
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