MSHA has published a notice in the Federal Register stating that the effective date of the 2024 Silica Rule is indefinitely delayed for metal and nonmetal mines. Metal and nonmetal mines should continue to follow the existing standards in Part 56 and Part 57.

The notification provides:

In accordance with the court order, MSHA will continue to enforce the existing standards in 30 CFR 56.5001, 56.5005, 57.5001, and 57.5005 indefinitely, until the court-ordered stay is terminated and there is a resolution on how to proceed. MSHA will also delay enforcement of the conforming amendments in 30 CFR 56.5001T, 56.5005T, 57.5001T, and 57.5005T until that time.

Please contact your Husch Blackwell Workplace Safety & Health attorney with any questions.