D.A.S. Sand & Gravel, Inc. v. Chao

The principal questions presented by this appeal are (1) whether, in enacting the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977 (“the Mine Act” or “the *311Act”), Pub.L. No. 95-164, 91 Stat. 1290, codified at 30 U.S.C. § 801 et seq., Congress intended to regulate mines like that operated by petitioner, the products of which are sold only to intrastate purchasers; and (2) if so, whether Congress has the authority under the Commerce Clause to regulate such mines.

BACKGROUND

The Mine Act charges the Secretary of Labor with promulgating mandatory safety and health standards for the nation’s…