HB 4326 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to authorizing the Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the submission and approval of a comprehensive Mine Safety Program for coal mining operations in the state of West Virginia.

HB 4326 authorizes West Virginia's Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training to create and enforce a rule requiring coal mining operations in the state to submit and obtain approval for a comprehensive Mine Safety Program. This bill directly affects coal mining companies operating within West Virginia by mandating a standardized safety program review process. The key provision establishes a formal procedure for mine operators to develop, submit, and gain regulatory approval for their safety plans under 56 CSR 08. The rulemaking authority is explicitly granted to the Office of Miners' Health, Safety, and Training as part of the state's regulatory framework.
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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