Responses to this request for information will assist the agency in determining an appropriate course of action as necessary to improve mine rescue capabilities.

MSHA took strong enforcement action by levying the highest fines possible, and we're disappointed with the decision and are reviewing our options.

This year's tragic mine accidents in West Virginia require immediate action to put in place addition safety requirements to help miners successfully evacuate a mine when an emergency occurs.

Getting information in these surveys will realistically take 45-60 days. But we're going to push for this.

She clearly did not know her action was wrong and that's unfortunate. We will try this again.

MSHA vigorously investigates all acts of unlawful conduct that threaten miners' safety and refers those cases involving criminal conduct to the United States Attorney's Office for prosecution.