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# Latest FMSHRC News

## Date for Electronic Filing

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On December 23, 2013, the Commission published in the Federal Register an Interim Rule with Request for Comments.  The interim rule sets forth changes to the Commission’s procedural rules that permit parties to file and serve documents electronically.  The interim rule took effect on January 22, 2014, so that the rule changes would be in place when the Commission’s electronic case management system (e-CMS) becomes available. The Commission is implementing the electronic filing process for the e-CMS in stages. It is expected that efiling will be available for the public in late April or early May 2014. At that time instructions for its use will be posted.

## Commission releases summary of its FY 2015 Budget Request

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The Commission is requesting a budget of $17,061,000 for FY 2015 to support the fulltime equivalent (FTE) of 79 staff members. This budget level is $638,000 and 3 FTE above the FY 2014 enacted level. This request also reflects a one-percent pay increase for civilian employees, an adjustment to the rent costs for the agency headquarters, and funding for three additional counsels in the Office of the Chairman and Commissioners.

Budget.pdf

## Commission Corrects Interim Rule

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The Commission has corrected an interim rule that appeared in the Federal Register of December 23, 2013 (78 FR 77354).  The correction adds a conforming change indicating that only original documents need to be filed pursuant to § 2700.75.

interim rule correction.pdf

## Commission Publishes Interim Rule with Request for Commments

                              - Read more about Commission Publishes Interim Rule with Request for Commments

On December 23, 2013, the Commission published in the Federal Register an Interim Rule with Request for Comments.  The interim rule sets forth changes to the Commission’s procedural rules that permit parties to file and serve documents electronically.  The interim rule will take effect on January 22, 2014, so that the rule changes will be in place when the Commission’s electronic case management system (e-CMS) goes live.  The Commission will accept comments on the rule changes until April 22, 2014.  The deadline for comments will be extended if necessary.  Given these time-frames, parties should be able to comment on the rules after the parties have had experience using e-CMS.

Interim rule with request for comments.pdf

## It is with great sadness that the Commission notes the passing of James A. Broderick, the Commission’s first Chief Administrative Law Judge.

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Broderick.pdf

## Robert F. Cohen, Jr. and William I. Althen sworn in as Commissioners

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Commissioner Robert F  Cohen Jr  Press Release Release 8-06-2013

Commissioner William I  Althen Press Release Release 8-06-2013

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