Latest FMSHRC News

Commissioner Althen Designated as Acting Chairman

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The President has designated Commissioner William Althen to be Acting Chairman. Read more about Commissioner Althen Designated as Acting Chairman

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

On January 24, 2017, the Commission issued its decision in The American Coal Company, Docket Nos. LAKE 2008-666 et al. Read more about The American Coal Company

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

On January 11, 2017, the Commission issued its decision in Northshore Mining Company, Docket No. LAKE 2014-219-M. Read more about Northshore Mining Company

Friday, December 9, 2016

Agency Operations in the Absence of Appropriations Read more about Contingency Plan

Friday, October 21, 2016

On October 21, 2016, the Commission issued its decision in ICG Illinois, LLC, Docket No. LAKE 2013-160. Read more about ICG Illinois, LLC

Thursday, September 29, 2016

On September 29, 2016, the Commission issued its decision in Knight Hawk Coal, LLC, Docket Nos. LAKE 2014-575 et al. Read more about Knight Hawk Coal, LLC

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Mary Lu Jordan was sworn in today as a Commissioner of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission for a term of six years expiring on August 30, 2020. Read more about Mary Lu Jordan and Michael G. Young sworn in as Commissioners

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

The President has designated Commissioner Patrick Nakamura to be Acting Chairman of the Commission. Read more about Commissioner Nakamura Designated as Acting Chairman

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Instructions for the electronic filing of documents through the Commission's electronic case management system (e-CMS) are available under GUIDES on the Commission's homepage. Read more about E-Filing Instructions Posted on Website

Monday, May 12, 2014

Effective Monday, May 12, 2014, the Commission will accept electronic filing of documents through the Commission’s electronic case management system (e-CMS). Read more about E-Filing now available through the e-CMS