Black Lung Mine Rule Challenged by Murray Energy
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Murray Energy Corp. challenged a new federal mine-safety regulation aimed at reducing black lung disease, having argued the objectives are unattainable.
The company yesterday asked for a review of the rule at the U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. The measure, which requires a 25 percent cut in the levels of coal dust in mines, was announced last week and takes effect Aug. 1.