Troubles at Mine Safety Agency Could Imperil ‘Green’ Investments

A little-known federal agency that will have an outsized role in the supply chain essential to the green economy is facing challenges with management and staffing, raising concerns among safety stakeholders and Labor Department officials.

The US Mine Safety and Health Administration is responsible for protecting the nation’s miners from workplace injuries and illnesses, as well as setting safety rules for US mines. While coal extraction has been on the decline in recent decades, the agency also oversees the extraction of metal components and other materials that will be in high demand with increases in green vehicle production and new ...