[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 89 (Monday, May 11, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21961-21968]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10272]
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Part X
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
20 CFR Chs. I, IV, V, VI, VII, and IX
29 CFR Subtitle A and Chs. II, IV, V, XVII, and XXV
30 CFR Ch. I
41 CFR Ch. 60
48 CFR Ch. 29
Semiannual Agenda of Regulations
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Labor.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: This document sets forth the Department's semiannual agenda of
regulations that have been selected for review or development during
the coming year. The Department's agencies have carefully assessed
their available resources and what they can accomplish in the next 12
months and have adjusted their agendas accordingly.
The agenda complies with the requirements of both Executive
Order 12866 and the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agenda lists
all regulations that are expected to be under review or development
between April 2009 and April 2010, as well as those completed
during the past 6 months.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Franks, Director, Office of
Regulatory Policy, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room S-2312,
Washington, DC 20210; (202) 693-5959.
Note: Information pertaining to a specific regulation can be obtained
from the agency contact listed for that particular regulation.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866 and the Regulatory
Flexibility Act require the semiannual publication in the Federal
Register of an agenda of regulations. As permitted by law, the
Department of Labor is combining the publication of its agendas under
the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 12866 became effective September 30, 1993,
and, in substance, requires the Department of Labor to publish an
agenda listing all the regulations it expects to have under active
consideration for promulgation, proposal, or review during the
coming 1-year period. The focus of all departmental regulatory
activity will be on the development of effective rules that advance
the Department's goals and that are understandable and usable to
the employers and employees in all affected workplaces.
In addition, beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the
Internet will be the basic means for disseminating the Unified
Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will be available online at
www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers users a greatly enhanced
ability to obtain information from the Agenda database.
The Regulatory Flexibility Act, which became effective on
January 1, 1981, requires the Department of Labor to publish an
agenda, listing all the regulations it expects to propose or
promulgate that are likely to have a ``significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities'' (5 U.S.C. 602).
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (under section 610) also
requires agencies to periodically review rules ``which have or will
have a significant economic impact upon a substantial number of
small entities'' and to annually publish a list of the rules that
will be reviewed during the succeeding 12 months. The purpose of
the review is to determine whether the rule should be continued
without change, amended, or rescinded.
The next 12-month review list for the Department of Labor is
provided below, and public comment is invited on the listing. A
brief description of each rule, the legal basis for the rule, and
the agency contact are provided with each agenda item.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Methylene Chloride (RIN 1218-AC23)
Bloodborne Pathogens (RIN 1218-AC34)
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Plan Assets-Participant Contributions Regulations (RIN 1210-
AB11)
All interested members of the public are invited and
encouraged to let departmental officials know how our regulatory
efforts can be improved, and, of course, to participate in and
comment on the review or development of the regulations listed on
the agenda.
For this edition of the Department of Labor's regulatory
agenda, the most important significant regulatory actions and a
Statement of Regulatory Priorities are included in The Regulatory
Plan, which appears in both the online Unified Agenda and in part
II of the Federal Register that includes the Unified Agenda.
Hilda Solis
Secretary of Labor.
Employment Standards Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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231 Form LM-30, Labor Organization Officer and Employee Report............................ 1215-AB74
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Employment Standards Administration--Final Rule Stage
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232 Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports........................................... 1215-AB62
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Employee Benefits Security Administration--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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233 Plan Assets--Participant Contributions Regulation (Section 610 Review)................ 1210-AB11
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Employee Benefits Security Administration--Final Rule Stage
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234 Amendment of Regulation Relating to Definition of Plan Assets--Participant 1210-AB02
Contributions.........................................................................
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Mine Safety and Health Administration--Prerule Stage
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235 Explosives and Blasting (Section 610 Review).......................................... 1219-AB62
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration--Prerule Stage
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236 Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica........................................... 1218-AB70
237 Occupational Exposure to Beryllium.................................................... 1218-AB76
238 Methylene Chloride (Section 610 Review)............................................... 1218-AC23
239 Occupational Exposure to Diacetyl and Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl............. 1218-AC33
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration--Proposed Rule Stage
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240 Confined Spaces in Construction....................................................... 1218-AB47
241 Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment......... 1218-AB67
242 Cranes and Derricks in Construction................................................... 1218-AC01
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration--Long-Term Actions
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243 Bloodborne Pathogens (610 Review) (Section 610 Review)................................ 1218-AC34
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Department of Labor (DOL) Proposed Rule Stage
Employment Standards Administration (ESA)
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231. <> FORM LM-30, LABOR ORGANIZATION OFFICER AND
EMPLOYEE REPORT
Legal Authority: 29 USC 432; 29 USC 438
Abstract: The Department intends to review questions of law and policy
within the recently published changes to the Form LM-30. The Form LM-30
(Labor Organization Officer and Employee Report) is required by the
LMRDA. The purpose of the Form, among others, is to identify potential
conflicts of interest between the labor organization officials and
their labor organization.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis, Chief, Division of Interpretations and
Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor,
Employment Standards Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP
Building, Room N-5609, Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-0123
TDD Phone: 202 693-1340
Fax: 800 877-8339
Email: davis.andrew@dol.gov
RIN: 1215-AB74
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Department of Labor (DOL) Final Rule Stage
Employment Standards Administration (ESA)
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232. LABOR ORGANIZATION ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Legal Authority: 29 USC 431(b); 29 USC 438
Abstract: The Department of Labor's Employment Standards Administration
published a final rule on January 21, 2009, which modified the annual
financial disclosure report Form LM-2 and established standards and
procedures by which the Office of Labor Management Standards, pursuant
to section 208 of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
(LMRDA), 29 U.S.C. 438, may revoke the authorization of a labor
organization to file a simplified annual financial disclosure report,
Form LM-3, and instead require it to file the more detailed Form LM-2.
Through notice and comment rulemaking the Department extended the
effective date of the January 21, 2009 Final Rule to April 21, 2009.
The effective date and applicability date of the January 21, 2009 Final
Rule were further extended through notice and comment rulemaking to
October 19, 2009 and January 1, 2010, respectively. The Department has
proposed withdrawing the January 21, 2009 Final Rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/12/08 73 FR 27346
NPRM Extension of Comment Period
End 06/19/08 73 FR 34913
NPRM Comment Period End 06/26/08
NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/11/08 73 FR 3491
Final Rule 01/21/09 74 FR 3678
NPRM Effective Date Extension
(60 Days); Request Comment on
Legal & Policy Questions of
Final Rule 02/03/09 74 FR 5899
NPRM Extension Comment Period
End 02/13/09
Final Action Effective 02/20/09 74 FR 3678
Final Rule; Delaying Effective
Date for 60 Days 02/20/09 74 FR 7814
Legal and Policy Questions
Relating to January 2009 Final
Rule Comment Period End 03/05/09
NPRM Effective and Applicability
Date Extension (180 Days) 03/19/09 74 FR 1700
Final Rule; Delaying Effective
Date and Applicability Date for
180 Days 04/21/09 74 FR 18132
Proposed Withdrawal of January
2009 Final Rule 04/21/09 74 FR 18172
Final Rule 10/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Denise Boucher, Director, Office of Policy, Reports and
Disclosure, Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration,
200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5609, Washington, DC
20210
Phone: 202 693-1185
TDD Phone: 800 877-8399
Fax: 202 693-1340
Email: boucher.denise@dol.gov
RIN: 1215-AB62
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Department of Labor (DOL) Prerule Stage
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
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233. PLAN ASSETS-PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS REGULATION (SECTION 610
REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1135
Abstract: EBSA is conducting a review of the plan assets-participant
contributions regulation in accordance with the requirements of section
610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The review will cover the
continued need for the rule; the nature of complaints or comments
received from the public concerning the rule; the complexity of the
rule; the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts
with other Federal rules and, to the extent feasible, with State and
local rules; and the extent to which technology, economic conditions,
or other factors have changed in industries affected by the rule.
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Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Begin Review 03/01/06
End Review 12/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Melissa R. Dennis, Pension Law Specialist, Department
of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, 200 Constitution
Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-8500
Fax: 202 219-7291
RIN: 1210-AB11
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Department of Labor (DOL) Final Rule Stage
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
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234. AMENDMENT OF REGULATION RELATING TO DEFINITION OF PLAN ASSETS--
PARTICIPANT CONTRIBUTIONS
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1135
Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulation that defines when
participant moneys paid to or withheld by an employer for contribution
to an employee benefit plan constitute ``plan assets'' for purposes of
title I of ERISA and the related prohibited transaction provisions of
the Internal Revenue Code. The regulation contains an amendment to the
current regulation that will establish a safe harbor period of a
specified number of business days during which certain moneys that a
participant pays to, or has withheld by, an employer for contribution
to a plan would not constitute ``plan assets.''
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/29/08 73 FR 11072
NPRM Comment Period End 04/29/08
Final Action 09/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Louis J. Campagna, Chief, Division of Fiduciary
Interpretations, Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security
Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-8510
Fax: 202 219-7291
RIN: 1210-AB02
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Department of Labor (DOL) Prerule Stage
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
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235. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811
Abstract: MSHA will review the existing coal and metal and nonmetal
standards for explosives and blasting in view of advances in technology
and consistency. The next action will be an advance notice of proposed
rulemaking.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 07/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Patricia W. Silvey, Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances, Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health
Administration, 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209-
3939
Phone: 202 693-9440
Fax: 202 693-9441
Email: silvey.patricia@dol.gov
RIN: 1219-AB62
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Department of Labor (DOL) Prerule Stage
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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236. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Abstract: Crystalline silica is a significant component of the earth's
crust, and many workers in a wide range of industries are exposed to
it, usually in the form of respirable quartz or, less frequently,
cristobalite. Chronic silicosis is a uniquely occupational disease
resulting from exposure of employees over long periods of time (10
years or more). Exposure to high levels of respirable crystalline
silica causes acute or accelerated forms of silicosis that are
ultimately fatal. The current OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) for
general industry is based on a formula recommended by the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) in 1971
(PEL=10mg/cubic meter/(% silica + 2), as respirable dust). The current
PEL for construction and maritime (derived from ACGIH's 1962 Threshold
Limit Value) is based on particle counting technology, which is
considered obsolete. NIOSH and ACGIH recommend 50[micro]g/m3 and
25[micro]g/m3 exposure limits, respectively, for respirable crystalline
silica.
Both industry and worker groups have recognized that a comprehensive
standard for crystalline silica is needed to provide for exposure
monitoring, medical surveillance, and worker training. The American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has published a recommended
standard for addressing the hazards of crystalline silica. The Building
Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has also developed a
recommended comprehensive program standard. These standards include
provisions for methods of compliance, exposure
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monitoring, training, and medical surveillance.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Completed SBREFA Report 12/19/03
Initiate Peer Review of Health
Effects and Risk Assessment 06/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dorothy Dougherty, Director, Directorate of Standards
and Guidance, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3718,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-1950
Fax: 202 693-1678
Email: dougherty.dorothy@dol.gov
RIN: 1218-AB70
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237. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BERYLLIUM
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Abstract: In 1999 and 2001, OSHA was petitioned to issue an emergency
temporary standard by the Paper Allied-Industrial, Chemical, and Energy
Workers Union, Public Citizen Health Research Group, and others. The
Agency denied the petitions but stated its intent to begin data
gathering to collect needed information on beryllium's toxicity, risks,
and patterns of usage.
On November 26, 2002, OSHA published a Request for Information (RFI)
(67 FR 70707) to solicit information pertinent to occupational exposure
to beryllium including: Current exposures to beryllium; the
relationship between exposure to beryllium and the development of
adverse health effects; exposure assessment and monitoring methods;
exposure control methods; and medical surveillance. In addition, the
Agency conducted field surveys of selected work sites to assess current
exposures and control methods being used to reduce employee exposures
to beryllium. OSHA convened a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel
under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA)
and completed the SBREFA Report in January 2008.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Request for Information 11/26/02 67 FR 70707
SBREFA Report Completed 01/23/08
Initiate Peer Review of Health
Effects and Risk Assessment 12/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dorothy Dougherty, Director, Directorate of Standards
and Guidance, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3718,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-1950
Fax: 202 693-1678
Email: dougherty.dorothy@dol.gov
RIN: 1218-AB76
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238. METHYLENE CHLORIDE (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 5 USC 553; 5 USC 610
Abstract: OSHA will undertake a review of the Methylene Chloride
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1052) in accordance with the requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act and section 5 of Executive Order 12866. The
review will consider the continued need for the rule; whether the rule
overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with other Federal, State, or local
regulations; and the degree to which technology, economic conditions,
or other factors may have changed since the rule was evaluated.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Begin Review 12/01/06
Request for Comments 07/10/07 72 FR 37501
Comment Period End 10/09/07
Reopen Comment Period 01/08/08 73 FR 1299
Comment Period End 03/10/08
End Review 09/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Agency Contact: John Smith, Directorate of Evaluation and Analysis,
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3641, Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-2400
Fax: 202 693-1641
Email: smith.john@dol.gov
RIN: 1218-AC23
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239. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO DIACETYL AND FOOD FLAVORINGS CONTAINING
DIACETYL
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Abstract: On July 26, 2006, the United Food and Commercial Workers
International Union (UFCW) and the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters (IBT) petitioned DOL for an Emergency Temporary Standard
(ETS) for all employees exposed to diacetyl, a major component in
artificial butter flavoring. Diacetyl and a number of other volatile
organic compounds are used to manufacture artificial butter food
flavorings. These food flavorings are used by various food
manufacturers in a multitude of food products including microwave
popcorn, certain bakery goods, and some snack foods. OSHA denied the
petition on September 25, 2007, but has initiated 6(b) rulemaking.
Evidence from NIOSH and other sources indicated that employee exposure
to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl is associated with
bronchiolitis obliterans, a debilitating and potentially fatal disease
of the small airways in the lung. Severe obstructive airway disease has
been observed in the microwave popcorn industry and in food flavoring
manufacturing plants. Experimental evidence has shown that inhalation
exposure to artificial butter flavoring vapors and diacetyl damaged
tissue lining, the nose, and airways of rats and mice. OSHA published
an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on January 21, 2009,
but withdrew the ANPRM on March 17, 2009, in order to facilitate timely
development of a standard.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Stakeholder Meeting 10/17/07 72 FR 54619
ANPRM 01/21/09 74 FR 3937
ANPRM Withdrawn 03/17/09 74 FR 11329
ANPRM Comment Period End 04/21/09
Complete SBREFA Report 07/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dorothy Dougherty, Director, Directorate of Standards
and
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Guidance, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3718,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-1950
Fax: 202 693-1678
Email: dougherty.dorothy@dol.gov
RIN: 1218-AC33
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Department of Labor (DOL) Proposed Rule Stage
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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240. CONFINED SPACES IN CONSTRUCTION
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 40 USC 333
Abstract: In January 1993, OSHA issued a general industry rule to
protect employees who enter confined spaces (29 CFR 1910.146). This
standard does not apply to the construction industry because of
differences in the nature of the worksite in the construction industry.
In discussions with the United Steel Workers of America on a settlement
agreement for the general industry standard, OSHA agreed to issue a
proposed rule to extend confined-space protection to construction
workers appropriate to their work environment.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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SBREFA Panel Report 11/24/03
NPRM 11/28/07 72 FR 67351
NPRM Comment Period End 01/28/08
NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/28/08 73 FR 3893
Public Hearing 07/22/08
Close Record 10/23/08
Analyze Comments 10/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Noah Connell, Deputy Director, Directorate of
Construction, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3468,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-2020
Fax: 202 693-1689
RIN: 1218-AB47
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241. ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION; ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 40 USC 333
Abstract: Electrical hazards are a major cause of occupational death in
the United States. The annual fatality rate for power line workers is
about 50 deaths per 100,000 employees. The construction industry
standard addressing the safety of these workers during the construction
of electric power transmission and distribution lines is over 35 years
old. OSHA has developed a revision of this standard that will prevent
many of these fatalities, add flexibility to the standard, and update
and streamline the standard. OSHA also intends to amend the
corresponding standard for general industry so that requirements for
work performed during the maintenance of electric power transmission
and distribution installations are the same as those for similar work
in construction. In addition, OSHA will be revising a few miscellaneous
general industry requirements primarily affecting electric transmission
and distribution work, including provisions on electrical protective
equipment and foot protection. This rulemaking also addresses fall
protection in aerial lifts for work on power generation, transmission,
and distribution installations. OSHA published an NPRM on June 15,
2005. A public hearing was held March 6 to 14, 2006. OSHA reopened the
record to gather additional information on minimum approach distances.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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SBREFA Report 06/30/03
NPRM 06/15/05 70 FR 34821
NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/05
Comment Period Extended to 01/
11/2006 10/12/05 70 FR 59290
Public Hearing To Be Held 03/06/
2006 10/12/05 70 FR 59290
Post-Hearing Comment Period End 07/14/06
Reopen Record 10/22/08 73 FR 62942
Comment Period End 11/21/08
Close Record 11/21/08
Second Reopening Record 06/00/09
Comment Period End 09/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Dorothy Dougherty, Director, Directorate of Standards
and Guidance, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3718,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-1950
Fax: 202 693-1678
Email: dougherty.dorothy@dol.gov
RIN: 1218-AB67
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242. CRANES AND DERRICKS IN CONSTRUCTION
Legal Authority: 29 USC 651(b); 29 USC 655(b); 40 USC 333
Abstract: A number of industry stakeholders asked OSHA to update the
cranes and derricks portion of subpart N (29 CFR 1926.550),
specifically requesting that negotiated rulemaking be used.
In 2002, OSHA published a notice of intent to establish a negotiated
rulemaking committee. A year later, in 2003, committee members were
announced and the Cranes and Derricks Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
was established and held its first meeting. In July 2004, the committee
reached consensus on all issues resulting in a final consensus
document.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice of Intent To Establish
Negotiated Rulemaking 07/16/02 67 FR 46612
Comment Period End 09/16/02
Request for Comments on Proposed
Committee Members 02/27/03 68 FR 9036
Request for Comments Period End 03/31/03 68 FR 9036
Established Negotiated
Rulemaking Committee 06/12/03 68 FR 35172
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Rulemaking Negotiations
Completed 07/30/04
SBREFA Report 10/17/06
NPRM 10/09/08 73 FR 59714
NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/02/08 73 FR 73197
NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/09
Public Hearing 03/20/09
Close Record 06/00/09
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Noah Connell, Deputy Director, Directorate of
Construction, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3468,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-2020
Fax: 202 693-1689
RIN: 1218-AC01
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Department of Labor (DOL) Long-Term Actions
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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243. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (610 REVIEW) (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 5 USC 533; 5 USC 610
Abstract: OSHA will undertake a review of the Bloodborne Pathogen
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) in accordance with the requirements of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act and section 5 of Executive Order 12866. The
review will consider the continued need for rule, whether the rule
overlaps, duplicates or conflicts with other Federal, State or local
regulations, and the degree to which technology, economic conditions or
other factors may have changed since the rule was evaluated.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Agency Contact: John Smith, Directorate of Evaluation and Analysis,
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3641, Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-2400
Fax: 202 693-1641
Email: smith.john@dol.gov
RIN: 1218-AC34
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