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# Latest FMSHRC News

## TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF IN-PERSON HEARINGS ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

                              - Read more about TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF IN-PERSON HEARINGS ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE

In view of the risks presented by the novel coronavirus COVID-19,

the FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION,

Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judges (OCALJ) is, effective Monday,

April 1, 2020 through Friday, April 30, 2020, suspending all in-person hearings,

settlement judge conferences and mediations. With the consent of the parties and

in coordination with the presiding administrative law judge, hearings may continue

by telephone or by other means.  Similarly, settlement judge conferences and

mediations may be held by telephone or by other means. If the parties agree that

an in-person evidentiary hearing  is not needed, cases may also be presented

for a decision on the record.  The parties will be notified if the hearing needs to be

rescheduled.  OCALJ will reassess the risks presented  by in-person hearings prior to

April 30, 2020, and issue a subsequent Administrative Notice informing the public

as to whether the suspension of  in-person hearings will continue.  If you have any 

questions with regard to the notice, please contact the presiding administrative law

judge.

**SO NOTICED.**

Order of Temporary Suspension of In-Person Hearings (3).pdf

## Northshore Mining Co. - Oral Argument and Open Meeting POSTPONED  

                              - Read more about Northshore Mining Co. - Oral Argument and Open Meeting POSTPONED  

The oral argument and open meeting for *Northshore Mining, Co*., Docket No. LAKE 2017-224, et al. has been postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.  

## Oral Argument and Open Meetings

                              - Read more about Oral Argument and Open Meetings

Members of the public experiencing a “community spread” of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) are discouraged from attending the Commission’s oral arguments and meetings until further notice.  Anyone interested in hearing an argument or meeting, may do so by calling: 1(866)236-7472; passcode 678100.

## Solar Sources Mining, LLC

                              - Read more about Solar Sources Mining, LLC

On March 12, 2020, the Commission issued its decision in *Solar Sources Mining, LLC*, Docket No. LAKE 2017-99.  

Commission-Decision(Solar Sources Mining LLC)LAKE 2017-99.pdf

## Direction for Review - Marshall Justice v. Rockwell Mining, LLC

                              - Read more about Direction for Review - Marshall Justice v. Rockwell Mining, LLC

On February 5, 2020, the Commission issued a Sua Sponte Direction for Review and Briefing Order in the case of *Marshall Justice v. Rockwell Mining, LLC*, Docket No. WEVA 2018-48-D.  

DFR(Marshall Justice v. Rockwell Mining LLC) WEVA 2018-0048.pdf

## Robert Thomas v. CalPortland Company 

                              - Read more about Robert Thomas v. CalPortland Company 

On January 29, 2020, the Commission issued its decision in *Robert Thomas v. CalPortland Co.,* Docket No. WEST 2018-402-DM.

Commission-Decision(Thomas v CalPortland Company)WEST 2018-402-DM.pdf

## Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

                              - Read more about Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

On January 22, 2020, the Commission issued its decision in *Sunbelt Rentals, Inc*., Docket No. VA 2013-291-M.  

Commission-Decision((Sunbelt Rentals Inc)VA 2013-291-M.pdf

## Michael K. McNary v. Alcoa World Alumina, LLC

                              - Read more about Michael K. McNary v. Alcoa World Alumina, LLC

On January 22, 2020, the Commission issued its decision in *Michael K. McNary v. Alcoa World Alumina*, LLC, Docket No. CENT 2015-279-DM.  

Commission-Decision(McNary v. Alcoa World Alumina LLC)CENT 2015-279-DM.pdf

## KenAmerican Resources, Inc.

                              - Read more about KenAmerican Resources, Inc.

On January 16, 2020, the Commission issued its decision in *KenAmerican Resources, Inc*., Docket No. KENT 2013-211.  

Commission-Decision(KenAmerican Resources Inc)KENT 2013-211.pdf

## Direction for Review - Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company

                              - Read more about Direction for Review - Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company

On November 19, 2019, the Commission granted the petition for discretionary review filed by Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company in Docket No. PENN 2018-169. 

DFR(Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC)PENN 2018-169.pdf

PDR(Consol Pennsylvania Coal Co. LLC)PENN 2018-0169.pdf

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