LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Underground coal mines will be increasing sampling for the dust that causes breathing problems and black lung disease under a new federal rule taking effect Monday.
New Federal Coal Mine Dust Rules Taking Effect
The Associated Press, The Southern: Local Business
Mon, 02/01/2016 - 11:51am
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A Biden administration rule lowered the amount of toxic dust workers in mines and quarries can be exposed to, but a lawsuit and new Congress could upend it.
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Republicans have signaled opposition to the new safety rules in the past and now the party has control of Congress and, soon, the White House.
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Southeast Community residents have complained about pollution, saying the coal dust blows into the surrounding community — dirtying homes and potentially causing respiratory problems.
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