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Interoffice Communication TO: Safety & Occupational Health Advisory Council FROM: J. F. Matheson DATE: June 15, 1989 SUBJECT: OSHA AGENDA y Attached is the latest OSHA Regulatory agenda. Since publication, OSHA has Issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Methods of Compliance - Item No. 1453. This proposes modifications to OSHA's policy on the use of engineering controls and respirators to control employee exposures to toxic substances. This is being reviewed and additional Information will be provided within the next few weeks. /cw Attachment MOD 000015365 6 16866 Federal Register / VoL 54, No. 77 / Monday. April 24. 1909 / Unified Agenda tRTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) if the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) Final Rule 1445. DEP ACOUISITlO (REVISION) ENT OF LABOR GULATION (POLAR) Legal Authority; 466(c) 301; 40 USC CFR Citation: 46 CFR Legal Deadline: None Abstract Revise Department or^bor Acquisition Regulation (DOLAR) t . delete duplicative material and mak other editorial changes. Timetable: Action Pete Pit Ote Interim RnoJ Rule 04/00/89 Small Entitles Affected: None Government Levels Affected: Federal Agency Contact Daniel Murphy, Director, Office of Procurement and Grant Policy, Department of Labor, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Washington. DC 20210, Rm SI522. FP Bldg.. 202 523174 RIN: 1291-AA00 1446. ADMINISTRATIVE GRAIWAND COOPERATIVE AGREEMEM^O GOVERNMENT AND NOtWOFlT INSTITUTIONS Significance: Ageg^Ertority Legal Authorttvs^KfB Circular A-110 CFR Cttatioo^RCFR 97 Legal Donne: Nona 'tin March 11,1068 a common le was publiabad which implemented OMB Circular A-102, Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperativs Agreements with State and Local governments. OMB and DHHS have prepared a proposed common rule and revised Circular A110 to conform the grants management requirements for non-governmental grantees with government grants. The common rule already published on governmental grantees will be amended to Incorporate non-governmental grantij istable: Data NPRI NPRM 11/04/88 01/03/89 44710 Next Action Ulster Small Entities At led: None Government ictecfc None Agency C^Hct Daniel Directo^^fice of Procure! GranMRicy. Department of Offi^of the Assistant Secretai istration and Management' institution Avenus. NW, Washing^ 'DC 20210. Rm Si522, FP Bldg.. 202 523-' 604 RIN: 1291-AA15 1447. G DOL ADOPTION OF COMMON RULE IMPLEMENTING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE - NONPROCUREMENT Significance: Agency Priority Legal Authority: EO 12549; Section 8151-5160 of the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 198& PL 100-890 Title V. Subtitle D: 5 USC 552 to 656 v CFR Citation: 29 CFR 98 Legal Deadline: Final. S^ory. April 30. 1989. y The President 'ignore Drug Act into law on Novembe^R, 1988. The act requires ftnel^Bs within 90 days and effective d^^within 120 days. Abetrecj^rus final action is the DOL edopti^of common rules that imoj^ent the Drug-Free Work Place r *of 1980. The new regulations wiU housed in the DOL regulations at 29 rCFR Pert 96, Suspension and Debarment Nonprocurement. Timetable: Aetton Intarim Final Rule Interim Final Rule Effective Date FR Cits 01/31/89 84 FR 4947 03/18/89 54 FR 4947 Next Action Undetermined Small Entitles Affected: Businesses. Governmental Jurisdictions, Organizations Government Levels Affected: Local State. Federal Agency Contact Daniel Murphy. "Juactor. office of Procurement and ^nt Policy, Department of Labor, of the Assistant Secretary for Addn^ration and Management. 200 Constlmfcn Avenue. NW. Room Still FP Buildlfl^yashington. DC 20210 825-9174 RIN: 1291-AAl' DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) Occupational Safety snd Health Admlnlitratton (OSHA) Prerule 1449. MANUAL UPTBIG (PARTS 1*10, 1915, 1917,1919,1919.1926 AND 1929) Legal Authority. 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: Not yat determined Legal DeadBne: Nona Abstract The Nation's number one Injury problem is bade Injuries. Thaae Injuries account for one of five compensation claims and one of four dollars expanded for compensation. The purpoM of the proposed lequeet for comments and Information la to enable OSHA to determine a course of actionpossibly either rulemaking or Informal guidance-aimed at reducing the number of back-related Injuries which result from improper manual lifting. The request will identify a number of approaches to improving manual lifting, and invite public comments and suggestions. Specific engineering and administrative controls should reduce the pain, suffering. and lost time of the workforce as wall as reduce the associated economic costs. Timetable: Action Oat# ra b* Request tor 10/02/86 Si re tU* Information on Manuel Lifting* Retoted Injuries ReopentoQ Of 04/17/67 52 F0 Comment Period and Emansion of Next Action Undetermined Bmai Entities Affected: Undew*muwe MCE) 000025366 dou-osha Federal Rebate'. Vol. 54. No. 77 / Monday. April 24. 19 / Unified Agenda 16367 Prerulc Stage Government Level* Affectetfc None Sectors Affected: All Additional Information: The Agency haa determined that it will establish an interagency work group within the Department to aeek more information in the area of manual lifting. Rulemaking is. therefore, not scheduled to begin immediately. Agency Contact Barry I- White. Director. Safety Standard# Program* Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Rm N3605, FPBldg.. Washington. DC 20210. 202 523. Ml RIN; 1218-AA95 1440. MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEES Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority. 29 USC 055(b) CFR Citation: Not yet determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract: OSHA ie developing modification of the Z table permissible exposure limits of 29 CFR 1910.1000 In response to current scientific data. Section 6(b) of the Act requires where appropriate, provision for medical surveillance in each 6(b) rulemaking for a harmful substance. A generic standard for medical surveillance would satisfy the requirements of the Act thus enabling tha Agency to deal directly with tha narrower Issues of the revision of the tablet. OSHA published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on September 27.1966, (53 FR 37595) to acquire additional Information. OSHA also intends to review its compliance experience with medical surveillance provisions and aeek experienced medical opinion in the form of a symposium or other public discussion. DmetaW: Action Oete .FA cite ANPPM ANPRM Comment Period End Decision lo proceed lwAjUitSni Rulemaking 09/27/86 53 FR 37595 12/27/86 09/00/89 Small Entitios Affected: Undetermined Government Leveie Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins. Director. Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 2U0 Constitution Avenue. NW. Rm N371& FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210. 202 5237075 RIN: 1218-ABOO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) Proposed Rule Stage Occupational Safety end Health Administration (OSHA)________________________________ 1450. CARCINOGEN POLIO* Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority 29 USC 653: 29 USC 655: 29 USC 657 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1990 Legal DeadUne: None Abstract The Carcinogen Policy describes the criteria and procedures OSHA will use to identify, classify, and then regulate carcinogens. The Policy also establishes a process for screening chemicals and for setting priorities for potential rulemaking activities. The Carcinogen Policy explicitly recognises that periodic revisions are necessary is order to incorporate the latest scientific advances and techniques into the regulatory process. Hence, it is time for OSHA to review end modernise the carcinogen policy. The original standard was issued in 1960 before the Supreme Court "benzene" decision oo significant risk. Thereafter, a final rule deleting provisions of the Carcinogen Policy dial were inconsistent with the benzene decision was published on 1/19/91 (46 FR 4669). A proposal was published o& 1/23/81 (46 FR 7402) to permit alternatives to the risk analysis taction of the carcinogen policy to be addressed. The proposal was withdrawn on 3/27/81 (46 FR 19000). An advance notice of proposed rulemaking was published on 1/5/62 (47 FR 167) with comments due by 4/5/62. That document (coat'd) Timetable: Action Oete FR Cite ANPRM 01/05/62 End of Comment 02/19/82 Period on stay ANPRM Comment 04/05/62 Period End Stay puMehed 01/04/63 NPRM OQ/OO/OO 47 FR 167 46 FR 241 Smal Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Leveie Affected: None Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: also proposed to stay the publication of the candidate and priority lists. The final stay was published on 1/4/93 (49 FR 241). As pari of its evaluation of the policy. OSHA la reviewing the public comments received in response to the document published by the Office of Science and Technology Policy entitled "Chemical Carcinogens, Review of the Science and its Associated Principles, May 1994" and is reviswing the later version of that document which was published March 14.1965. Agency Contact Chailes E. Adkins. Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave.. NW, Rm N3716. FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210, 202 5237075 RIN: 1219-AA01 1451. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.134: 29 CFR 1915.152: 29 CFR 1919.102; 29 CFR 1926.103 Legal PaadMne: Nona Abstract The present respiratory protection standards have been In place for more than 10 years and do not take Into consideration the current state-ofthe-art for respiratory protection. In addition, the general industry standard for respirators contains redundancies and includes several advisory provisions whieh should bs eliminated or changed. OSHA haa reviewed the current standards and intends to propose revisions. MCD 000015367 18066 Federal Register / Vol. 54. No. 71 ( Monday, April 24. 1989 / Unified Agenda OOL--OSHA Proposed Rule Stage Timetable; ActionPete FR Cite ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End Public Comment K#noo onPrepropoeel Drsfl End* NPRM Final Action 05M4/S2 9/13/82 11/29/65 06/00/69 06/00/90 47 FR 20603 Small Entitles Affected; Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins. Director. Health Standards Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave,, NW. Ra N3716, FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210. 202 623. 7075 RIN: 1216-AA05 1452. ASBESTOS. TREMOUTE. ahthqphvlute and ACTINOLITE Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1001; 29 CFR 1926.56 Legal Deadline: None Abstract: On June 17.1966. OSHA issued revised standards governing occupational exposure to asbestos, tremolite. anthophyllite. and ectiaoUta in general industry and in the construction industry. These standards replaced OSHA's previous asbestos standard promulgated In 1972. Since the issuance of the revised standards OSHA has received letters and petitions, from both rulemaking participants and noopartidpante, that contain additional comments, asaertiom end information that the rulemaking record may not fully reflect. These letters and petitions conoam the appropriateness of regaleting aenaabestiform tremolite, anthopbylliie end ectinollte es presenting the same health risk as asbestos. OSHA has granted e temporary stay of the affective dales of the current standards as they apply So nonaabaattfona varieties of tremolita, anlbopbyllite and ectinollte. This action was taken, in bait to enable the Agency to review letters and memoranda from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health as well as submissions by tbs R.T. Vanderbilt Company and various other (Cont'd} Timetable: Action Dote FR cite Notice of pertiai adrrm. stay Extension of portal admin. stay Extension of partial edrmn. tey NPRM 10/17/66 51 FR 37002 04/30/67 52 FR 15722 07/20/68 63 FR 27345 06/00/89 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: ABSTRACT (CONTD): trade associations concerning the appropriateness of regulating nonasbesti/orm tremolite. anthophyllite and actinolite in the revised standards. In addition, the temporary stay was imposed to allow sufficient time for OSHA to reopen the rulemaking record end conduct supplemental proceedings on the issue of whether, and how. to regulate occupational exposure to the nonesbestifora varieties of tremolite. anthophyllite and actinolite. Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins. Director. Health Standards Programs, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Rm N3718, FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210, 3*2 5237073 RIM: 1216-AA28 1462. METHODS OF COMPLIANCE ----------- - ----------- ^ Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Cttation: 29 CFR 1910.1000(); 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1) Legal Deadline: None Abatrect OSHA's policy the ate of engineering controls and respirators was targeted for review by the President's Task Force on Regulatory Relief in 1961. Current OSHA regulations require that employers implement feasible engfoaariag controls to maintain air fT--"--concentrations In die workpiece at or below the prescribed permissible exposure brails. The use of rospireton is permitted only In those eases where engineering controls are not feasible, not yet installed, or not adequate. This policy has been criticized as being inflexible, not costeffective. tnd often unnecessary for employee health protection. OSHA believes that any changes to the policy for use of engineering controls must be closely coordinated with revisions in the respiratory protection regulations (29 CFR 1910.134]. This rulemaking does not address the assessment and reduction of any absolute existing risks, but rather addresses the possible change in risk abatement associated with the use of respirators instead of engineering controls. Timetable: Action Date FR cits ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Fine! Action FSW Action Effective 02/22/63 06/22/83 07/00/89 06/00/89 02/00/90 05/00/90 46 PR 7473 mall Entttiee Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins. Director, Health Standards Programs, Department of Lebor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Rm N3716. FPBldg. 200 Constitution Ave.. NW. Washington, DC 20210. 202 5237973 RIN: 1218-AA28 1464. OIL ANO QAS WELL DRILLING AND SERVICING IPART 19101 SignMeanee: Agancy Priority Legal Authority. 29 USC 655(b) CFR Cttation: 29 CFR 1910.270 Legal Deadline: None Abstract Employees in oil and gas well drilling end servicing are exposed to a witty of safety hazards which are not pacifically covered by present OSHA safety standards. It has proved difficult to apply the existing general industry standards to control the unique nature of this industry. OSHA la considering a Standard which will address the unique problems of oil end get well drilling end servidng. OSHA is reevaluating -ts proposed rule based on the pubbe record and intends to reissue proposed rule aa the next action MCD 000015368 4 BUC11 fVCJ r / ui. >*. *no. DOL--OSHA / Monday, Apni 2/ 189 / Unified Agenda 16861 Propod Rule Stag* Tlmetabiei Action Pete FR Cits NPRM NPRM Comment Period End p**e Heering H*d 07/24/84 9VU 12/20/83 06/04/84 00/10/84 48 PR 57202 40 PR 9913 49 PR 9913 Next Action Undetermined Small EntitlM Affected Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact Barry White, Director, Safety Standards Program*. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administratioa 200 Conetitutlon Ave- NW. Rm N3805. FPBldg., Weshington. DC 20210. 202 523-8061 At* 1218-AA34 1458. BENZENE EXPOSURE IN BARGE/TANKER CLEANING AND REPAIR Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1000, (Table Z-2); 29 CFR 1910.102$ Legal Deadline: Nona Abstract OSHA hae amended ite tanderd for occupational exposure to benzene by reducing the permissible exposure limit from 10 parte benzene per million parte of air (10 ppm) to an eight-hour time-weighted average of 1 ppm and by adding appropriate industrial hygiene and medical surveillance provisions necessary for the protection of employee health, this action it bated on OSHA's determination that the amendments are needed to reduce the risk of leukemia and other advene health effects associated with occupational exposure to benzene. OSHA published ha final amendment to the standard on September 11.1967. Due to technical problems associated with the completion of a detailed study of feasibility in barge and tanker cleaning and repair operations, however. OSHA exempted these operations from certain provisions of tha standard. OSHA intends to issue e proposal to amend die benzene standsrd which will address the factors specific to the barge and tanker cleaning and repair industry. Timetable: Action Dete FR Cite NPRM Notice Changing Public Hearing NPRM Comment Period End Public Hearings Final Action Fnal Action Effective NPRM on Barge/Tanker Cleaning and Repair Operations 12/10/85 oi/2e/ee 02/14/M 03/11/M 09/11/87 12/10/87 11/00/09 SO FR 50512 $1 FR 3474 50 FR 50512 50 FR 50512 52 FR 34480 Small Entitfae Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact: Charles E. Adkins. Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Rm N3718. FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210, 292 5237975 RWt 1218-AA47 1456. FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) (PART 1910) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 855(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910. (Subpart I) Legal DosdBne: None Abetreet Existing etendmda do not contain criteria for personal fall protection systems. Consequently, requirements containing criteria for personal fall protection systems would be added to 29 CFR Part 1910; Subpart L Personal Protection Equipment, to enhance employee protection from inbuy and death due to falls So different elevations. Timetable: ActionPete FR Cite nprm Final Acton oa/oo/ee 08/00/90 Bmal EntitlM Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: 1.1218-AA48 will be Issued concurrently with 1218AB04. Agency Contact Barry|. White. Director, Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety end Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave., NW. Rm N3605. FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210. 202 S238061 RIN: 1218-AA48 1457. CONFINED SPACE (PART 1910) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.146 Legal Deadline: None Abstract Entry into confined spaces has been responsible for many employee deaths and injuries. However, current standards do not specifically address tha hazards associated with entry Into confined spaces. Therefore. OSHA is proposing certain criteria and precautions which are necessary to minimize the hazards associated with employeee entering confined spaces. Timatable: ActionData FR Cite NPRM Final Action Oe/00/99 08/00/90 Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Analysts: Regulatory Impact Analysis Agency Contact Barry J. White, Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave,, NW. Rm N3605. FPBldg.. Washington. DC 20210, 202 523061 RIN: 1218-AAS1 1458. LOGGING (PART 1916) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 855(b) CFR Citation; 29 CFR 1910.286, (Revision) Legal DeedHnec Nona Abetreet Logging is e very hazardous Industry. It has an incidence rate nearly twice that of manufacturing, and reflecting the seriousness of the injuries incurred, a lost workday rata nearly four timet es high. Tha purpose of the standard will ba to protact workers from tha evar-presant hazards of chain taw operation, falling objects (trees, branches), rolling or eliding logs, falls from trees, and materials handling accidents. At present there is no OSHA standard specifically applicable to MCD 000015369 16670 OOL--OSHA Federal Register / Vol S4. No- 77 / Monday. April 24, 1989 / Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage logging in general. There is standard. 29 CFR 1910.286, applicable only to pulpwood logging: however, pulpwood togging is estimated to account for lass than half of the logging activity in the United States. Development of a national OSHA standard addressing all types of logging will provide coverage for those loggers not now protected. The new regulation will provide coverage where there ia no approved etate regulation and will set a minimum aafety level for those states that choae to develop e state regulation. Timetable: Action Oats PH Ctta NPRM Rnet Action 05/00/89 05/00/00 Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: 24 Lumber and Wood Products. Except Furniture Additional Information: A prepropoeel draft standard was circulated for public comment The proposed standard will be developed to incorporate public comment as appropriate. Agency Contact Barry f. White, Director, Safety Standards. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave.. NW, Rm N360S, FPBldg., Washingtoa DC 20210, 202 523-6061 BIN: 1216-AA52 1459. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR LONGSHORMG (FART 1916) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:53 USC 941 Longshoremen's and Harborworkere Compensation Act CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1* 29 CFR 1918. (Revision) Legal Peedtee: None Abstract The purpose of dais regulatory action would be to update and revise a standard first Issued in I960. The current language in many instances addresses the hazards to cargo handling involving methods long since abandoned, and fails to address the serious hazards of newer methods. Because much of the current standard la oul of data, there are problems with compliance. These revised requirements will provide both employers and employees with blueprint for effective end sefa workpractices in the cargo handling industry. No alternative other then revision is contemplated. The ennual cost of the revision is expected to be minimal - lass than five million dollars. Timetable: ActionPete PR Cite NPRM FM Action 11/00/99 11/00/90 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: 44 Water Transportation Agency Contact Barry Whits. Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave- NW, Rm N3605 FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210, 202 5234061 RIN: 1218-AA36 1460.4,4,-METHYLENEDiANILfNE Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 555(b): 29 USC 057 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910 Legal Deadline: None Abstract 4.4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA) Is a chemical used primarily to manufacture aethyienedipbenyl diisocyanate, which is used to make polyurethane foams and elastomers. Recent scientific data indicate that MDA ia a carcinogen Is animals and a potential carcinogen In humans, la 1903, 08HA and the Environmental Protection Agency participated In a Joint effort to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solidt information on MDA production and use. estimates of environmental and occupational txposure, and studies of its toxic and carcinogenic effects. EPA evaluated the data received In response to the advance notice and concluded that the chemical presents an anreasonabla risk of injury to tha health of exposed workers. Under the provisions of section 9(a) of the Toxic 8uhetances Control Act EPA referred MDA to OSHA for action. OSHA responded to the EPA referral on 2/26/96. OSHA established e mediated rulemaking advisory committee composed of interested parties from labor, industry and government to assist the agency in developing a proposed standard. The Committee completed its work in June 1967 (Cont'd) Timetable: Action Dels PR Cite ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End Publication of Commute* Recommendslion NPRM Fins1 Action 09/20/83 46 FR 42836 11/23/63 46 FR 42836 07/16/87 52 FR 26776 06/00/69 12/00/69 Small Entitle# Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: ABSTRACT (CONTD): and forwarded its recommendations to the Agency. OSHA published the Committee's recommendations on July 16.1987, and intends to publish a proposed standard for MDA in April 1989. Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins, Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2f ) Constitution Ave.. NW, Rm N37ia, FPBldg.. Washington. DC 20210, 202 5237*75 RIN: 1216-AA58 1461. ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION (PART 1910) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CPR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.269 Legal Doodttno: None Abetract A major area of coverage not addressed tat the current OSHA electrical standards for general industry (29 CFR 1910] involves the maintenance and operation practices associated with electrical transmission and distribution Uses, substations and generating stations. It ia intended that the proposed standard fill this void by establishing minimum requirements for electrical aafety work practices for qualified employees working on or near Installations whose purpose is the feneration and distribution of electricity. MCD 000015370 DOL-OSHA Federal Register / V , 54, No- 77 / Monday, April 24, 1989 / unified Agenda 16871 Proposed RU Stag* Timetable: 01/01/m S4 FR 4&7A NPftM Comment 05/01/89 P*hod End F*tf AC*on 02/00/90 SimI Entities Affected: Non* Government Level* Affscted: Non# Sector* Affected: Multiple Aptncy Cor.tect Barry Whits. Director, Safety Standard* Program*, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avs,, NW. Rm N3603. FPBIdg., Washington. DC 20210, 202 823-0091 flJN: 1215-AA59 1492. PULP, PAPER AND PAPERBOARD MILLS (PART 1910) agnffletner. Agency Priority Legal Authority: 29 USC 955(b) CFR Citation: 2S CFR 1210201, (Revision) Legal Deadline: Nona Abstract This regulatory action will iwise the existing standard* covaring ;Us where pulp, paper, and .perboard are manufactured and converted. The revision will develop performance oriented standarda that address current gaps in coverage, the use of new technology, the elimination of outmoded or redundant provisions, and the use of appropriate OSHA genera) industry standards. Timetable: ketonpete PR Otis Next Action Undetermined Smal Entitles Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected 29 Peper and Allied Products Additions! Information: Tbs Agency has determined that no further action be taken due to a priority reseeignmeat r of reeourcee leading to the completion of e generic standard having a direct \ affect os ths pulp, paper and paperboard mitts standard. Agency Contact Barry J. White. Director, Safety Standards, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety end Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Ra N3605. FPBIdg, Washington, DC 20210, 202 523-9091 RIM: 1219-AA91 1468. STEEL ERECTION (PART 1999) Significance; Regulatory Progress Legal Authority; 29 USC 989; 40 USC 333 CFR CHaHtni- 29 CFR 1928^50. (Revision); 29 CFR 1926.751. (Revision); 29 CFR 1929.752. (Revision) Legal DetdBne; None Abstract This action will consolidate, clarify, and revise the provisions governing steel erection assembly, flooring, bolting, riveting, fitting-up. plumbing-up, and fall protection. When completed, the revised fall protection requirements may be relocated and be incorporated into Subpart M (of Part 1929) which in the general fell protection standard TlmotabMe_______ ActionOat* FR Cite NPRM Final Action 09/00/99 09/00/90 Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levs* Affected: None Agency Contact Barry White, Director, Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave^ NW, Rm N3809, FPBIdg-, Washington, DC 20210, 2091239091 RIN: 1218-AA95 1494. FACE, HEAD, EYE AND FOOT PROTECTION (PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT) (PART 1910) StgnHIotnr Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 955(b) CFR Citations 29 CFR 1910 Legal Peetltine. None Abstract Existing standarda for eye, face, head, and foot protection reference outdated national consensus standards which have been updated and improved. Consequently, oiteria for personal protective equipment for eye, face, heed, and foot would be revised to reflect improved developments in these types of equipment This would tttow the use of better personal protective equipment and would result in improved employee protection from eye, fece, heed, and foot hazards. ActionPete FR Cite NPRM Rnel Action 06/00/89 07/00/90 Smal Entftfee Affected: Undetermined Government Levale Affected: None Agency Contact Barry). White, Director, Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Rm N390S FPBIdg., Washington, DC 20210, 202 5239091 RIN: 1215-AA71 1498. WELDING, CUTTING AND BRAZING (PART 1910) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 955(b) CPR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.251; 29 CFR 1910.252; 29 CFR 1910.253; 29 CFR 1910.254 Legal DeedOne: None Abstract OSHA proposes to revise and update it* existing Subpart Q covering welding, cutting mid brazing operations, and to develop performance-oriented standards designed to reduce the number of deaths and injuria* due to unsafe equipment and unsafe operations. There has been no substantial revision to Subpart Q since its adoption In 1971. A complete and comprehensive revision is needed at this time to bring the standard into line with the currant stats-of-the art and updated consensus standards. Timetable: ActionPete wt ett* NPRM Final Action 10/00/99 11/00/90 Smafl Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected None Sectors Affected: Multiple Agency Confect Barry J. White, Director, Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave, NW. Rm N3605, FPBIdg, Washington, DC 20210, 202 S2. 9091 RIN: 1219-AA72 MCD 0000.15371 16872 Federal Register / Vol. 54, No. 77 f Monday, April 24, 1989 / Unified Agenda DOL--OSHA Proposed Rule Stage 1466. FORMALDEHYDE Significance: Regulatory Program LcqcI Authortty; 29 USC 655 t wq. CFR Citation: 20 CFR 1910.10*6 Legal Deadline: None Abstract The preeent occupational health standard for formaldehyde wh publiehed on December 4.1987 (52 FR 46166). In this standard, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required hazard warning labels to be placed on container* of all products composed of greater than 0.1 percent formaldehyde or capable of releasing formaldehyde into the air under any normal condition of use at concentrations reaching or exceeding 0.1 ppm. Material safety data heats, prepared in accordance with paragraph (g) of the Hazard ___ Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). were also required. On December 2,1987, the Formaldehyde Institute filed an Application for Administrative Stay of the Formaldehyde Standard's cancer labeling requirement On November 6. 1986. OSHA requested comments on whether to grant a petition for administrative stay of these provisions and whether to institute additional rulemaking. Based primarily on the comments received. OSHA stayed the provision at 29 CFR 1910.1048 (m)(l)(i) through (m)(4)(ii) for a period of (Cont'd) Timetable: Action Oete FR Ctfee NPRM 07/00/89 Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT'D : nine months, commencing December 13.1988 (53 FR 80196). OSHA plans to propose to revoke the stayed provisions and will request alternative methods for defining e de minimis exemption for products that release trace amounts of formaldehyde. Based on public oomment and the rulemaking record. OSHA will promulgate revised hazard communication provisions for formaldehyde. Agency Contact Oariee E. Adkins, Director. Health Standards Program, Occupational Safety and Health Admin.. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Haalth Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. MV, Room N3718, FP Building. Washington. DC 20210. 202 S29-707S BIN: 1218-AA82 1467.1,6-BUTADIENE Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority. 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1000. (Table Z-l) Legal Deadline: None Abstract On October 10.1985. EPA referred 1.9-butadiene (BD) to OSHA for possible regulatory action under section 9(a) of the Toxic Substance Control Act On April 11.1986, OSHA responded to the EPA referral indicating that the Agency has preliminarily concluded that BD poses risk to the occupationally exposed population at the current OSHA permissible exposure limit and that the risk can be reduced or prevented through the promulgation of a revised standard. On October 1.1988 (51 FR 95003). OSHA published an ANPRM Initiating regulatory action within the meaning of section 9(a) of TSCA. Comments were submitted to OSHA by December 30.1966. OSHA plans to publish a NPRM in April 1989. Timetable: Action Oete PR cne EPA Referral Rsqueet tor Comments Itepoiei to EPA Referral ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End PRM 10/10/85 60 FR 41393 12/27/85 50 FR 52952 04/11/86 61 FA 12526 10/01/68 51 PA 35003 12/90/86 07/00/89 Smal Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contort Charles E. Adkins. Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Haalth Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Rm N3718, Fraidf,, Washington. DC 20210, 202 8267178 RtN: 1218-AA63 I486. GLYCOL ETHERS: 2- METHOXYETHANOL, 2ETHOXYETHANOL AND THEIR ACETATES Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655: 29 USC 657 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1000 Legal Deadline: None Abstract On May 20.1986, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a report to OSHA. under Section 9(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act. stating that EPA has reasonable basis to conclude that the risk of injury to worker health from exposure to (our glycol ethers during their manufacture, processing and use is unreasonable, and that this risk may be prevented or reduced to a significant extent by OSHA regulatory action. EPA gave OSHA 180 days in which to respond to Its report OSHA published its response or December 11,1968. stating that OSHA had preliminarily concluded that occupational exposure! to the subject glycol athere at the current OSHA permiesible exposure limit! may present significant rieks to the health of workers. OSHA published an Advance Notice of Proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on April 2.1987. (52 FR 10586). OSHA will uae the information received in response to the ANPRM. well as other information and anslyets, to prepare a proposed standard. Timetable: Action Date fa cue ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End NPRM 04/02/67 52 FR 105S6 07/31/87 06/00/89 SmeH Entitles Affected: Undetermined Government Levete Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact: Charles E. Adkins Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Rm N371A FPBIdg. Washington, DC 20210. 202 B* 7*78 BIN: 1218-AAM MOD fJ0Q0 15372 Federal Resists 0OL--OSHA VoL 54. No. 77 / Monday, April 24, 19etj / Unified Agenda 16873 Proposed Rute Stag* 1469. GEAR CERTIFICATION (PART 1919) tegaf Authority: 29 USC US; 29 USC 941 CFR Citations 29 CFR 1919, (Revision) legal Deadline: None Abetract In Its May 7,1987, Federal Register notice the Agency requested information to sssist is the possible revision of 29 CFR Part 1919. Part 1919. totitled "Gear Certification." implements requirement! located in Mch of OSHA's maritime standard! which cover work carried oat within the Federal maritime jurisdiction. Changes in the design and composition of cargo handling gear which have evolved since these rules were laet amended (1969) provided questions as to die efficacy of the current rules. Additionally, the Agency sought comments that would suggest ways (a which the administrative function of the acosdilation program could be improved. Comment period coded; August 5, 1967. Timetable; Action Dote PR Ole Nquact tor Wormetion 05/07/87 52 FR 17302 Comment Period 08/05/87 Next Action Undetermined Smd Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected None Sector* Affected: 37 Transportation Equipment: 44 Water Transportation Additional Information: The Agency has determined, baaed on input to Its "Request for Comments and Information," that minor revision to Gw Certification (Part 1919) is ascssaaiy. Agency Contact Barry f. White. Director, Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Rm N360S, FPBldg, Washington. DC 2021ft 202 522* MU WW: 1215-AA97 1470, METHYLENE CHLORIDE ffignHlrincai Regulatory Propane Ugd Authority: 29 USC 655; 29 USC 857 CFR Citation: 29 CTR 1910.100Q Legal PeedWna: None Abstract la July 1965, OSHA was petitioned by the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workere of America (UAW) to issue e hazard alert; issue an emergency temporary standard and to begin work on a new permanent standard for methylene chloride (DCM). This request was based on information obtained from the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Toxicology Program Indicating that DCM is an Mwimai carcinogen and may have the potential to causa cancer in humans, la November 1966, OSHA notified the UAW that its petition bed been granted In part and denied Is part Specifically, OSHA issued a set of guidelines for controlling occupational exposure to DCM and OSHA denied that portion of the petition requesting the issuance of an emergency temporary standard Specifically. OSHA issued a set of guidelines for controlling occupational txpoaure to DCM and published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on November 24. 1966 (51 FR 42257). Timetable. ActionOrta PR Ose ANPRM ANPAM Comment Period End NPRM 11/24/96 51 FR 42257 02/23/67 51 FR 42257 09/00/99 Smafl Entitle* Affected: Undetermined Government Levete Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact Chari** L Adhina. Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave, NW. Rm N371& FPBldg* Washington. DC 20210.202 52S 7979 R0fr 1218-AA99 1471. GENERIC STANOARO FOR EXPOSURE MONITORING tlgntflcinrar. Regulatory Program Legal Authority; 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: Not yet determined Legal Deadlines None Abetreet OSHA It developing a modification of the Z table permissible expoeure Units of 29 CFR 1910.1000 in reaponae to current edeotific data. Section 0(b)(7) of the Act requires provisions for exposure monitoring for each substance undergoing 6(b) rulemaking. A generic standard for exposure monitoring would satisfy the monitoring requirement of the Act thus enabling the Agency to deal directly with the narrower issues of the revision of the Z tables. OSHA published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on September 27,1966. (53 FR 37591). OSHA intends to review its compliance experience with exposure monitoring provisions to determine the appropriateness of generic exposure monitoring provisions. Timetable: __________________ ActionPate FR cue ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End Agency's Decision on Regulatory Action 09/27/59 12/27/89 09/00/89 S3 FA37S91 Smaft Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levete Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins. Director, Health Standards Program*. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Rm N3716, FPBIdg.. Washington. DC 20210, 202 523> 7075 RM 1216-AB01 1472. WALKING ANO WORKING SURFACES (PART 1910) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 191021; 29 SR 1910.22; 29 CFR 1910.23; 29 CFR 1910.24: 29 CFR 1910.25; 29 CFR 1910.26; 29 CFR 1910.27: 29 CFR 1910.26; 29 CFR 1910.29; 29 CFR 1910.30; 29 CFR 1910.31; 29 CFR 1910.32 Legal Deadline: None Abstract Existing standards for walking and working surfaces need to be revised because they are out of date and restrict technologies! innovation. The proposed revision it performanceoriented and permits flexibility for r- MOD 000015373 16674 DOL--OSHA Federal Register / Vol. 54, No. 77 f Monday, April 24. 1S69 / Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage Timetable: ActionPete Fft Ota NORM Few) Acton 06/00/89 06/00/90 Smell Entitles Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: The agenda R1N 1216-ABM la an aggregate of RJN 1216-AA46 (Scaffolds and Similar Work Surfaces (Part 1910)) and RIN 1216AA50 (Ladders and Similar Climbing Devices (Part 1910)). Agency Contact Barry |. White, Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW. Rm N3605. FPBLdg.. Washington. DC 20210. 202 523061 RIN: 1213-AB04 1473. BLOODBORNE INFECTIOUS DISEASES Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655 et seq CFR Citation: 29 CFR Not yet determined Legal Deadline: None Abstract Many health-care workers are exposed to blood end body fluids from patients who have active bloodborne infections or are carriers of these infections. Such exposure presents a potential risk of disease for the health-care worker. One such disease. Hepatitis B, baa been shown to present a substantially increased risk for health-care workers. Hepatitis B ia a serious disease that may require hospitalisation and. la s small percentage of cases, is fataL Another bloodborne disease, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AJDS) la also of great concern to health- care workers. Only a very small number of infections, however, have been documented to have resulted from occupational exposure to the virus that causes AIDS. About half of the nation's 6 million health-care workers art st increased Hsk from exposure to bloodborne Infectious diseases. (Cent) miivar_a-AD^kViAfs ANPAM ANPAM Comment Period End 11/27/67 62 FA 46436 01/26/66 52 FA 45435 ActionPete FA Cite NPRM Final Acton 06/00/69 02/00/90 Small Entitles Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Additional Information: ABSTRACT (CONTD): Some examples of health care workers at highest risk are emergency room workers, dialysis unit workers, operating room personnel, intensive care unit workers, and blood bank employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has no standard specifically regulating occupational exposure to bloodborne infectious diseases. In 1983. the Agency issued guidelines for reducing the occupational risk of Hepatitis B infection (OSHA Instruction CPL 2-2.36). These guideline* are voluntary, however. In September 1966, OSHA was petitioned by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and other unions for the issuance of an emergency temporary standard to protect workers from occupational exposure to bloodborne infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B and AJDS. The agency plans to publish a proposal in 1969. Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins, Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administratioa 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Rm N3716. FPBldg.. Washington, Dc 20210, 206 5237975 RIN: 1216-AB15 1474. CADMIUM flgnMIcanoa- Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655 et seq CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910, (Table Z-2) Legal Deadline: None Abetrect On June 18.1966, the International Chemical Worker* Union and the Public Citizen Health Research Croup petitioned OSHA to iasue an emergency temporary standard reducing the permissible exposure limit for to one mioogram of *** per cubic meter of air. On June 25.1967 the union and HRG filed a petition with the Court of Appeals requesting the Court to order OSHA to promulgate an ETS. In its July 1,1567, response to the petitioners, OSHA stated mat issuance of an emergency standard was not warranted, but that exposure to cadmium at levels permitted under the current standard represented a significant risk to worker health which would be addressed through section 6(b) rulemaking procedures. On September 26.1968, OSHA published guidelines for controlling exposure to cadmium and recommended reduced exposure levels significantly below the permissible exposure limit. OSHA plans to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in April 1989. Timetable: ActionPete FB CHa Response to Petitioners NPRM 07/01/67 06/00/89 fimafl Entitles Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins, Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW. Rm N3718, FPBldg.. Washington. DC 20210. 202 S237975 RIN: 1216-AB16 1475. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (FART 1910) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910, (Subpari H) Legal Deadline: None Abetrect Standards in 29 CFR Pert 1910, Subpart H, which address the storage, handling and use of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, acetylene, hydrogen, oxygen, liquified petroleum gases* and flammable and combustible liquids, will be revised. This regulatory action will provide a new approach to the revision of Subpart H and will occur in three phases in an expanded timefrsme. The due* phase# will be (1) Process Hazards Management (2) Flammable and Compressed Gases, and. (3) Hazardous Liquids. The first phase of the proposed action Is intended to batter protect employees from unexpected releases of significant quantities of dangerous substances. The remaining phases are intended to simplify, clarify and consolidate standards on hazardous materials sod assist employers and employees in MCD 000015374 Federal Register / V 54. No. 77 / Monday. April 24. 1989 / OOl-OSHA fied Agenda 16875 Proposed Rule Stage jeaeral industry to better understand d better focus on the hazards inherent in the use. handling, and ftorige of such materials. Timetable: Ictqn Date FR Cite ANPPM ANPRM Comment Period End NPflU fM Action 01/23/81 46 FR 7692 02/01/82 46 FR 38106 01/00/90 01/00/91 Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: This action merges two previous actions. "Hazardous Materials- Flammable and Compressed Cases (Part 19101" and "Hazardous Materials-Flammable and Combustible Liquids (Part 1910)" and will also include storage and handling of toxic materials. Agency Contact Barry White. Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Rm N3605, FPBldg.. Washington. DC 20210. 202 522- JM: 1216-AB20 1479. SHIPYARD EMPLOYMENT: PHASE II (PART 1915) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority; 29 USC 655(b); 33 USC 941 CFR Citation: 29 GFR 1915.1 et seq.; 20 CFR 1915.31 et seq.; 29 CFR 1915.91 et seq.: 29 CFR 1915.111 et seq.; 29 CFR 1915.131 et seq.; 29 CFR 1915.161 et aeq.; 29 CFR 1915.171 et teq.; 29 CFR 1915.161; 29 CFR 1910.13; 29 CFR 1910.14; 29 CFR 1910.15; 29 CFR 1910.95; 29 CFR 1910.96; 29 CFR 1910.97; 29 CFR 1910.141;... Legal Deadline: None Abstract This regulatory action will complete the consolidation and updating of Parts 1915 and 1910 by providing shipyard employees with coverage under one comprehensive OSHA standard. This revision will involve the promulgation of 16 maritime subparts and their 1910 counterparts. Its completion will relieve shipyard owners from the burden of having to comply with two seta of rules that are complex, prescriptive, confusing and. in some cases, conflicting. OSHA has established an Advisory Committee to assist the agency in reviewing and revising these subparts. Experts from government Industry, unions and the states will be asked to work with OSHA on this protect A previously identified project Surface Preparation and Preservation (R1N: 1216-AA96), will be included in this project Timetable: ActionPate FR Cite NPRM Final Action 03/00/90 03/00/91 Smal Entitle* Affected: None Government Levels Affected: Nona Agency Contact Barry J. Whits, Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue, NW. Rm N3605, FPBIdg.. Washington. DC 20210, 208 523* 081 RIN: 1219-AB22 1477. ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS (PART 1010) Significance; Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655; 29 USC 657; 5 USC 552(a); 5 USC 533 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.120. (Subpart H) Legal Deadline: None Abstract Public Law 99-499 requires the Secretary of Labor to promulgate a final standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Section 126 of Public Law 93499 was amended by Congress on December 22, 1987 to require the Secretary of Labor to include in the final rule a training course certification program at least as comprehensive as the EPA`s model program for asbestos abatement in public buildings. This proposed revision would add criteria and requirements for training course certification of training for workers involved in hazardous waste operations. Timetable: ActionOaf FR Cite NPRM Final Action 06/00/89 08/00/90 Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local State, Federal Agency Contact Barry |. White, Director. Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N3605, FPBuilding. Washington. DC 20210. 202 522-0001 RIN: 121S-AB27 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health AihiUnfaijatton (OSHA) 1470. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS IN LABORATORIES Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1450 Legal Deadline: Nona Abstract: Existing OSHA standards are designed to protect employees who are engaged in work Involving exposure to ily few toxic chemicals during relatively standardized, continuous or repetitive processes. In contrast laboratory workers era sxposed to a multitude of toxic substances under frequently changing or unpredictable conditions. During this rulemaking, OSHA will examine whether prudent work practices and protective equipment chosen for tha specific facility and teak, are more effective, feasible end economical for laboratory work than adhering to OSHA'a current substance-specific standards. Final Rulo Stage Accordingly, OSHA haa proposed a special performance-oriented work practices standard that if promulgated, would apply to laboratory workers and would contain provisions specifically designed for laboratory conditions. 000015375 mod 16076 Federal Register / Vol. 54. No. 77 ( Monday, April 24. 1989 / Unified Agenda OOL--OSHA. Final Rule stage Timetable: Action Dete FR Cfts ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Public Hearings Final Action 04/14/61 07/15/61 07/24/86 10/22/66 03/24/87 06/00/88 48 FR 21785 51 FR 26660 51 FR 26660 52 FR 1212 Small Entitle* Affectetfc Businesses Government Level* Affected: None Agency Contact Charles S. Adkins, Director. Health Standards Programs, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave.. NW. Rm N3716, FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210, 202 5237072 BIN: 1218-AAOO 1472. ETHYLENE D<BROMIDE (EDB) Significance: Agency Priority Local Authority: 28 USC 655(b) CFR citation: 28 CFR 1910.104* Local Deadline: None Abstract Recent scientific studies have reported that ethylene dibromide causes cancer whan administered orally, by inhalation and by akin application in laboratory animals, In addition, other studies have shown the chemical to be a mutagen, teratogen and testicular toxin in experimental animals. On the basis of these reports. OSHA has determined that Its current permissible exposure limit of 20 ppm does not provide exposed workers adequats protection against cancer end other adverse health effects. A proposed standard for ethylene dibromide was published 10/07/22 (43 PR 45866). Publie hearings were held in February 1861. OSHA la currently In the process of decisionmaking on the provisions to be Included in Ac final standard. ANPRM ANPRM Comment NPRM* ** 12/18/21 48 FR 81*71 06/31/22 10/07/83 48 FR 45856 NPRM Comment 11/21/22 42 FR 42*66 Period End ActionDate FR Cite Public Hearing Held Final Action 02/08/84 12/00/88 Small Entities Affected: None Government Leveia Affected: None Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins. Director. Health Standards Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave- NW. Rm N3716, FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210, 202 S23- 7078 RIN: 1218-AA06 1460. CONCRETE AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION (FART 1626) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 40 USC 333 CFR citation: 29 CFR 1828.700. 29 CFR 1928.701; 28 CFR 1926.702; 28 CFR 1926.703; 29 CFR 1926.704; 29 CFR 1926.705; 29 CFR 1926.706 Legal Deadline: None Abatroct A final rule for concrete and masonry construction was published in the Federal Register on June 16.198a. However, the record was reopened to allow information and evidence obtained from die investigation of a recent major accident to be included in the record pertaining to lift-slab operations. Revised lift-slab rules were then proposed (September 16.1968). Timetable1 Action Date PR CMe ANPRM 02/09/82 47 FR 5810 ANPRM Comment 04/10/82 Period End NPRM 08/16/65 SO FR 37543 NPRM Comment 11/15/88 so FR 37543 Period End Public Hearing 04/08/88 61 FR 11845 chadded Pubie Hearing 08/08/86 61 FR 17203 Reachsduled end Hold Jura 17-18. IMS Rnal Action 86/18/86 63 FR 22812 (Except un fit*) FMAL ACTION 06/16/86 63 FR 22812 EFFECTIVE DATE) (Except iA6ab) Actiongets . FR Cits NPRM - 09/15/65 53 FR 35972 RsproposaJ of Uft-$ie& Rules NPRM Public 11/14/68 Comment Period Eruj - Reproooeal of Uft-Sia* Rules Fine! Acton on 02/00/90 Lift-Slab Rules Small Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Level* Affected; None Additional Information: 1. 29 CFR 1926. Subpart Q currently entitled: "Concrete. Concrete Forms, end Shoring. Agency Contact Barry White. Director, Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave.. NW, Rm N3605, FPBldg.. Washington, DC 20210. 202 523-6061 RIN: 1216-AA20 1461. ELECTRICAL SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES (PART 1810) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.331; 29 CFR 1910.332; 29 CFR 1910-333; 29 CFR 1910.334; 29 CFR 1910.335; 29 CFR 1910.399: 29 CFR 1910.26(cX3)(iii); 29 CFR 1910.67(b)(4); 29 CFR 1910.66(b4j. 29 CFR 19l0.68(c)(5)(iv)(c); 29 CFR 191Q.M(4)UKui); 28 CFR 1910.103(b)(3)(iii)(e); 29 CFR 1910.106(h](7)(jii)(a); 29 CFR 1910110 (Table H-2Sy, 29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2). - Legal DeadKne: None Abstract Standards are currently imdsr review for the second part (Subpan S of Part 1910) of OSHA's electrical standard which would establish s performance-oriented standard for electrical safety- rotated work precocss to complement the existing electrical Installation standards. The proposed standard includes requirement! foe work performed on or near exposed energized and deenergized parts of electrical equipment end includes requirements for both the safe use *f the electrical equipment at well as Ms use of personal protection Prices MOD 000015376 Federal Register / Vol. 54. No- 77 / Monday. April 24. 1989 / Unified Agenda 16877 DOl--OSHA Final Rule Stage Timetable: ____________________ Action Oete Cite NPRM NPRM Comment Period End final Action 11/30/ST 52 FR 45530 02/29/6$ 52 FR 45530 11/00/69 Smell Entitles Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: All Agency Contact Barry White, Director, Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution. Ave.. NW, Rm N3605. FPBIdg., Washington. DC 20210. 202 523-0001 BIN: 1218-AA32 1412. POWERED PLATFORMS FOR EXTERIOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE (PART 1910) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.66 Legal Deadline: None Abetract The prevent standard, which requires positive engagement of a powered platform with e building face to provide stabilization, may need to be revised because many variance designs have been submitted which do not provide positive engagement of the platform, yet claim equal atabillty. The agency believes there may be merit to this claim. The proposal provides flexibility in compliance through performance-oriented provisions as alternatives to positive engagement. It would also expand the scope of the current standard to include requirements covering additional suspension equipment fell protection, and employee training. Timetable: Action Data FR CM* ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Reopening of NPRM Comment Period to 6/1/55 tonne! Public Hearing 02/11/93 03/14/83 01/22/96 03/25/66 07/02/66 02/20/66 48 PR 6366 46 FR 9366 90 FR 2690 90 FR 2990 50 FR 27307 ActionOta PR Cite Final Action 04/00/89 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Agency Contact Barry White, Director. Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety end Health Administration, ZOO Constitution Ave-, NW, Rm N3605, FPBIdg- Washington, DC 20210. 202 523-9061 RIN: 1216-AA33 1492. EXCAVATIONS (PART 1926) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 855(b); 40 USC M3 CFR Citation: 20 CFR 1926.650; 29 CFR 1926.651; 29 CFR 1926.652: 29 CFR 1926.653 Legal Deadline: Nona Abetract This rule prescribes the minimum measure* to be taken to protect employees from injury during excavation work. A revision of the existing rule wee proposed because trench end excavation sidewall failures that have resulted in death and injury to workers continue in significant numbers. Claims that the existing standards are ambiguous and too restrictive, especially with respect to the type of soil involved, have also been made. ThnfMas ActionOde FR Ota NPRM 04/16/97 62 FR 12289 NPRM Comment 10/14/97 62 FR 2279B Period End Ftotf Action 07/00/99 Sim! Entities Affected: None government Levels Affected: Non# Additional Information: l. 20 CFR 1928.680 through -663 currently entitled: "Excavations. Trenching, and Shoring. Agency Contact: Berry White. Director. Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave- NW. Rm N3606. FPBIdg., Washington. DC 20210. 292 523 --1 RIN: 1219-AA3B 1494. FALL PROTECTION (PART 1929) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b): 40 USC 333 CFR citation: 29 CFR 1926.104: 29 CFR 1926.105; 29 CFR 1926.500; 29 CFR 1926-502: 29 CFR 1026-502: 29 CFR 1926.107(b): 29 CFR 1926.2S0(bK2); 29 CFR 1928.951(1): 29 CFR 192fl.951(b)(4)(i): 29 CFR 1926.107(c): 29 CFR 1926.107(f); 29 CFR 1926.651(w) Legal Deadline: None Abstract The existing standard has been proposed for revision because it is poorly formatted, contains unnecessary and restrictive provisions, and does not properly address the fall protection needs of certsin areas and operations. The proposal raises several significant issues including (1) when fall protection systems must be installed. (2) whether work surface Inspections are necessary to Insure adequate structural integrity before commencing work, and (3) whether body belt systems or body harness systems are appropriate for use as fall protection. (Subpart M revised) Timetable: _____________________ ActionPete fr cite NPRM 11/25/66 51 FR 42660 NPRM Comment 06/14/87 52 FR 20616 Period End final Acton 12/00/89 Smel Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: This agenda entry Js part of Regulatory Program RIN 1218-AB06; Elevated Surfaces (Part 1926). Agency Contact Barry White. Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety end Health Administration. Rm N360S. FPBIdg. 200 Constitution Ave- NW, Washington. DC 20210,262 623-9061 RUt 1216-AA37 1495. UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION (TUNNELS AND SHAFTSRFART 1926) Slgntflcanrr Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b): 40 USC 333 CFR Citation; 29 CFR 182&600 Legal DeadRnm None Abstract The existing standards are being revised to update the treatment of hassirds of construction In underground locations such as tunnels, shafts. MCD 000015377 16878 Federal Remitter / Vol. 54. No. 77 / Monday, April 24. 1969 / Unified Agenda DOL--OSHA Final Rule Stage chamber*, passageway* tod covered excavations. In some cases, the existing standards are too restrictive. In addition, existing language is being rewritten to clarify the requirements. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM NPRM Comment Period extended to 02/17/64 PiMc Hearing Held Limited Reopening of Comment Period Untt 10/18/6S Fine! Action 06/05/63 12/19/63 03/13/64 06/19/65 06/00/69 46 FR 35774 46 FR 56067 60 FR 33357 Small Entities Affected: None Government Level* Affected: None Agency Contact Barry White. Director, Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave. NW. Rm K3003. FPBldg.. Washington, DC 20210. 202 6224061 RIN: 1218-AA3G I486. SCAFFOLDS (PART 1*26) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b): 40 USC 333 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926.451; 29 CFR 1926.432: 29 CFR 1910-2* 29 CFR 1910.29; 29 CFR 1926.752(k) Legal Deedtine: Nona Abstract The existing standard ha* been proposed for revision because it la poorly formatted, contains unnecessary and restrictive provisions, and omits necessary specific coverage for certain types of scaffolds. The proposal raises several significant issues including: (1) the use of crossbraeae as guardrails, (2) the use of fall protection during scaffold erection and **ending operations, and (3) the role of engineers in scaffold design. (Subpavt L revised) 1V9MK _____________________ ActionPate PR Ctis NPRM 11/25/66 61 FR 42660 NPRM Comment 06/14/67 62 FR 20616 Period End Pinal Action 01/00/90 Smal Cntttioo Affected: Undetermined Government Level# Affected: None Additional Information: This agenda entry is part of Regulatory Program RIN 1216-AB05; Elevated Surfaces (Part 1026). Agency Contact Barry Whits. Director, Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Rm N3605. FPBldg. 200 Constitution Ave., NW. Washington. DC 20210. 262 522-0061 RIN: 1219-AA40 1467. CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY SOURCES (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT) (PART 1610) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.147. (New) Legal Deadline; None Abstract The proposed standard will fill a major gap in our current regulations which now depend for enforcement on the general duty clause. 5(a)(1). It will apply to those situations where the unexpected energization, start up or the release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. Providing comprehensive and uniform control procedures is also expected to reduce significantly the potential for injury and death of aaployees because the hazards targeted for control exist in virtually every workplace. Further, the proposed standard will respond to die concerns of organized labor who petitioned OSHA in 1979 and again in 1962 for regulatory action to protect employees and to the American National Standards Institute's petition for OSHA to adopt its consensus standard ANSI Z244.1-1962. Regulatory options involve developing a comprehensive standard covering all potentially hazardous energy sources or Hm<ng the scope and application to those certain machines or industries that are causing most of the injuries. Timetable Action Data PR CHe ANPRM 06/17/60 46 FR 41012 ANPRM 06/15/60 Comment Pvtod End NPRM 04/29/66 63 FR 15496 NPRM Comment 06/26/66 S3 FR 16466 Period End ffeal Action 07/00/69 Bmal Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: Multiple Agency Contact Mr. Barry j. White, Director. Safety Standards, Department of Labor. Occupational Sefety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave.. NW. Rm. N3G05, FPBldg.. Washington. DC 20210, 202 523-SC61 RIN: 1216-AA53 1466, STAIRWAYS AND LADDERS (FART 1926) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b): 40 USC 333 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926.450: 29 CFR 1926.452; 29 CFR 1926.501; 29 CFR 1926.502; 29 CFR 1926.1050; 29 CFR 1926.1051 Legal Deadline: None Abstract The existing standard has been proposed for revision because it contains references to non-govemrnent voluntary regulations by topic. The proposal raises several significant issues including: (1) what is the appropriate height limit where the use of ladders as a means of access should be required, and (2) what are appropriate field tests for determining ladder strength. (New Subpart X) Timetable: __________________ ActionData FW Cite NPRM 11/25/66 SI NPRM Comment 06/14/67 62 Period End Final Action 10/00/69 FR 42660 FR 20616 Small Entities Affected: None Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: Multiple Additions! Information: This new Subpari X Is e revision of the ladder and stairway portions of existing Subparta L (ladders and scaffolds) and M (Floor and Wall Openings and Stairways). The remaining portions of Subparts L and M are being revised u Subparts L (Scaffolds) and M (Fall Protection). (RIN 1216-AA37 - Fall Protection; RIN 1218-AA40 - Scaffolds) This agenda entry is part of Regulator) Program RIN 1216-ABQ5: Elevated Surfoces (Part 1926). Agency Contact Barry White Direr** Department of Labor, Occupation! Safety and Health Administration. 300 Constitution Avenue, NW, Rm N3601 MCD 000015378 OOL-OSHA Federal Registei VoL 54. No. 77 / Monday, April 24. 196* / Unified Agenda 16879 Find Rut* Stag* FPBIdg^ Washington. DC 20210. 202 523OU RIN: 121VAAS7 1492. FALL PROTECTION (PART 1219) gigniflcance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 625(b); 33 USC 941 CFR Citation 29 CFR 1913-201; 29 CFR 1915.202: 29 CFR 1915.203; 29 CFR 1919.73: 29 CFR 19X5.74; 29 CFR 1915.75; 29 CFR 1915.77 Legal Deadline: None Abstract This regulatory action will revise the existing shipyard standard covering fell protection end will consolidate all related and applicabla 9 CFR 1910 provisions into 29 CFR 1919. The revision will develop, in part performance-oriented standards, address current gaps in coverage, address new technology and eliminate outmoded and redundant provisions. Timetable: ActionOats PR Cite NPRM 11/29/M S3 FR 49196 NPRM Comment 02/27/99 Period End Ftftf Action 03/00/91 Smelt Entitle* Affected: None Government Level* Affected: None Additional Information: l. Applicable Part 1910 provisions under consideration: 29 CFR 19101 .23. Agency Contact Barry J. White. Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW. Room N300S. FPBIdg., Washington. DC 20210, 202 523*091 RIN: 1218-AAM 1420. SCAFFOLDS (PART 1918) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC Ml CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1915.71; 29 CFR 1910.29; 29 CFR 1910-29 Legal Deadline; None Abstract This regulatory action will revise the existing shipyard standards covering scaffolds and will consolidate all related and applicable 29 CFR 1910 provisions into 29 CFR 1915. The revision will develop, fa part performance-oriented standards, address current gaps in coverage, address new technology, and eliminate outmoded and redundant provisions. Timetable: Action0*1* FR Cits NPRM 11/29/M 53 FR 4*1*2 NPRM Comment 02/27/M Psnod End Final Action 03/00/91 SmaA Entitle* Affected: None Government L*v*i* Affected: Non* Additional Information: Applicable Part 1910 provisions under consideration: 29 CFR 1910.28 - .29. Agoncy Contact Baity While, Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave_ NW, Rm N360S, FPBIdg.. Washington. DC 20210, 202 523- 9061 RIN: 1218-AAM 1491. ACCESS AND EGRESS (PART 1919) Significance: Regulatory Program L*gal Authority: 29 USC 555(b); 33 USC 941 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1915.72; 29 CFR 1915.74: 29 CFR 1913.75: 29 CFR 1915.70 Legal DaadBna: Non* Abstract This regulatory action will revise the existing shipyard standards covering access and egress and will consolidate all related and applicable 29 CFR 1910 provisions into 29 CFR 1915. The revision will develop. In part, performance-oriented standards, address currant gaps in coverage, address new technology, and aLimineta outmoded and redundant provisions. Timetable; ActionPete PR Ctia NPRM 11/29/M S3 FR 49130 NPRM Comment 02/27/M Period End Final Ac*on 09/00/91 SmaR Entttlan Affected: Nona Government Level* Affected: Nona Additional Information: l. Applicable Part 1910 provisions under consideration: 29 CFR 1910.24 .27; 29 CFR 1910J9 - SO, Agency Contact Barry J. White. Director, Safety Standard* Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Rm N3605, FPBIdg.. Washington. DC 2021O', 202 5239991 RIN: 1218-AA7D 1492. WELDING. CUTTING AND HEATING (PART 1915) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 33 USC 941 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1915.51; 29 CFR 1915.52; 29 CFR 1915.53: 29 CFR 1915.54; 29 CFR 1915.55; 29 CFR 1915.56; 29 CFR 1915.57 Legal Deadline: None Abetract This regulatory action will revise the existing shipyard standard covering welding, cutting, and heating. The revision will develop, in part, s performance-oriented standard, address current gaps in coverage, recognise new technology, and eliminate outmoded or redundant provisions. In addition, it will consolidate 29 CFR 1915 standards and applicable 29 CFR 1910 standards into one set of provisions. Timetable: ActionPete FR Cite NPRM 11/29/M 53 FR 49111 NPRM Comment 02/27/M Period End Fin* Action 03/00/91 Small Entities Affected: Businesses Government Levels Affected: None Additional Information: l. Applicable Part 1910 provisions under consideration: 29 CFR 1910.251 - .252. Agency Contact Barry |. White Director. Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Ave,, NW, Rm N36Q5, FPBIdg., Washington. DC 20210; 202 5239081 RIN: 1218-AA73 1492. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PART 1915) tlgmWcanco. Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 855(b); 33 USC 941 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1915.151; 29 CFR 1915.15% 29 CFR 1915.153; 29 CFR 1915.154 MCD 000015379 16860 Federal Register / Vol. 54. No- 77 / Monday. April 24, 1989 f Unified Agenda DOL--OSHA Final Rule Stage Legal Deadline: None Abatrect This regulatory action will revise the existing shipyard standard covering personal protective equipment The revision will develop, in part a performance-oriented standard, address current gaps in coverage, recognize new technology, end eliminate outmoded or redundant provisions. It will consolidate 29 CFR 1915 standards and applicable 29 CFR 1910 standards into one set of provisions. Timetable: ActionPate FR Ctie NPRM 11/29/M 53 FR 45150 NPRM Comment 02/27/09 Period End Final Action 03/00/91 Small Entities Affected: None Government Lavoie Affaetad: None Additional Information: i. Applicable Part 1910 provisions under consideration: 29 CFR 1910.132 through .137. Agency Contact Barry J. White, Director, Safety Standards Programs, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave,, NW, Rm N3505. FFBldg* Washington. DC 20210, 202 529061 RIN: 1215-AA74 1494. EXPLOSIVE AND OTHER DANGEROUS ATMOSPHERES (PART 1*15) SignMeanea: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 555(b): 33 DSC Ml OPR Citation: 29 CFR 1*15.11; 29 CFR 1915.12; 29 CFR 1915.13: 29 CFR 1915.14; 29 CFR 1915.15; 29 CFR 1915.16 Legal DaedHna: Nona Abstract This regulatory action will revise the existing shipyard standard covering explosive and other dangerous atmospheres. This revision will develop, in part a performance-oriented standard, address any gape la coverage, recognise new technology, and eliminate outmoded or redundant standard*. Timetable: ActionBate PR Cba NPRM 11/29/99 C3 PR 49092 NPRM Comment 02/97/99 rvnoa era Action Data PR Cite Fkwi Action 03/00/91 Small Entittee Affected: None Government Levela Affected: State. Federal Sector! Affected: 373 Ship and Boat Building and Rapairing Agency Contact Barry ). White, Director, Safety Standards Programs, Department of Libor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Rm N3605, FPBldg* Washington. DC 20210, 202 5239053 RIN: 1216-AA91 1499, HAZARO COMMUNICATION Hgnfflcance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 553; 29 USC 655; 29 USC 657; 33 USC Ml; 40 USC 333; 5 USC 553 CFR Citation: 26 CFR 1910.1200: 29 CFR 191599; 29 CFR 191748; 29 CFR 191SJ0; 29 CFR 1926.59; 29 CFR 192841 Legal DaadUoe: None Abatrad OSHA promulgated a final rule on August 24.1967, that extended the protections of its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) from the manufacturing sector to all other workplaces where employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals. The HCS requires covered employers to establish hazard communication programs for their employees, including labels oq containers, material safety data sheets, and training programs. On August A 166A OSHA published a NPRM to modify the final nils, and provide an opportunity for public comment Public comments have been received, have been held, and a final rule is sxpeeted to be completed In 1999. ---- MAaMWsmIi Oete PR CNe ANPRM ANPRM Comment Period End NPRM NPRM Comment BnB fhwa! AAjoArLamni 11/27/95 02/25/96 06/06/96 10/24/86 07/00/M 90 FR 46794 S3 FR 2M22 BmaR Entities Affaetad: Undetermined Goeammant Lavala Affaetad: Undatarminad Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Rm N3718. FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210, 202 5237975 RIN: 1216-AB02 1496. LEAD (RECONSIDERATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF COMPLIANCE IN NINE INDUSTRY SECTORS) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655 et seq CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1025 Legal OaetMnt: Final Judicial. June 28. 1969. Abstract On December 11.1981 (46 FR 60756), OSHA published s Revised Statement of Reesona concerning the feasibility of compliance with paragraph (e)(1) of the standard for occupational exposure to lead, which had been promulgated in 1976. In this revised statement OSHA stated that it could not reach 6 conclusion regarding feasibility, on the baais of the existing rulemaking record, for eight specific industry sectors: lead chromate pigments, lead chemicals, nonferrous foundries, brass and bronze ingot production, secondaiy copper smelting leaded steel, shipbuilding and ship repair, stevedoring, and battery breaking separata from secondary smelting, end that in addition, it wished to reexamine the applicability of the lead standard to the stevedoring industry. OSHA requested that the record (which was under review by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit) be remanded for supplementary administrative proceedings. The Court granted OSHA's December 1961 request on March 31, 1967, and remanded the record to OSHA for further administrative proceedings to determine the feasibility of section (e)(1) for the nine industry sectors OSHA had (Cont'd) Action Pate FR cite Reopening of 06/09/67 52 FR 26727 Lead Rulemaking Records End of Comment 09/16/97 PiMe Hearfcgs 06/99/67 Final Action 06/00/69 MCD 0O0015380 Federal Register / Vol. 54, No. 77 f Monday. April 24, i960 / Unified Agenda 16S81 dol-osha Final Rula Stage Small Entitles Affect** Businesses government Level* Affect** None Addition*! Information: ABSTRACT (CONTD): listed. The Court further ordered OSHA to return the record on or before October 1,1987. On June 17, 1967, OSHA filed with the Court e motion requesting e 90-day extension to January 1.1986. On July 31.1967 the Court granted OSHA's motion. OSHA published in the Federal Register on August 3,1967. a notice of a limited reopening of the rulemaking record (limited to the issue of feasibility) and specified September 2,1967 for the receipt of comments from the public and September IS, 1967 for public bearings. Thereafter, at the request of industry and labor, OSHA deferred the relevant dates for the rulemaking until September 15 and 29.1987. respectively.OSHA requested, and was granted by the Court an extension for final action until July IS, l96&Because of the complexity of the issues. OSHA petitioned the court on July l5 for an extension of time for the return of the record until the end of November 1986. Agency Contact Charles E, Adkins, Director, Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW, Rm N3716, FPBldg. Washington. DC 20210. 202 52* 7075 RIN: 1216-AB18 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Completed Actions 1497. HAZARDOUS WASTC OPERATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (PART 1910) Significance: Agency Priority Legal Authority: PL 96-499 Section 126 (as amended); 29 USC 655; 29 USC 657; 5 USC 552(a): 5 USC 533 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.120. (Subpart H) Legal Deadline: Final Statutory, October 16,1987. Abstract Public Law 99-499 require* the Secretary of Labor to promulgate a final standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response by October 17.1967. The law requites the ruie to address eleven areas: site analysis, training, medical surveillance, protective equipment engineering controls, maximum exposure limits. Informational programs, handling and labeling, new technology programs, decontamination procedures, and emergency response. The agency baa developed a Regulatory Impact Analysia which la available in the docket OSHA held public hearings in Washington. D.C arid Seattle, Washington to enhance public comment and participation in this rulemaking. On December 22.1987 Congress amended SARA to require die Secretary of Labor to develop a training certification program at leaet as comprehensive as the EPA's Modal Program for Asbestoa Abatement in Schools. OSHA will be developing this certification program as a separata rulemaking. Timetable: AegonData PR CM* interim Ftotf Rule 12/19/86 51 FR 45654 Action Date PR Ole NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Public Hearings held In Washington, DC, and Seattle. Washington Pinal Action Final Action Effective 06/10/87 10/05/87 10/13/87 03/06/89 03/08/90 52 Fft 29620 52 FR 29620 $2 FR 37973 54 FR 9294 Smafl Enttti66 Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: None Sectors Affected: Ail Additional Information: SMALL ENTITIES AFFECTED CONT: Because Public Law 99-499 requires the use of trained workers, there may ba soma impact or subcontractors who will either need to hire trained employees, than existing employees, or not participate in the cleanup of hazardous wastes. Agency Contact Bury J. While Director, Safety Standards fVograms, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue. NW. Rm N360& FPBIdg. Washington. DC 20210,202 52* Rtf* 1218-AB13 14M. PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT UPDATE tlgnltlcancw Regulatory Program Legal Authority: 29 USC 655 t seq GPR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1000. (Tablet Z-l to Z-3) Legal Deadline: Nona Abetract In 1972, OSHA promulgated permissible exposure limits (PEL*) for e number of toxic substances, pursuant to authority granted by section 6(a) of the Act which allowed OSHA (for e limited period) to adopt existing Federal standards or industry consensus standards a* enforceable OSHA standards. Accordingly, the lists of toxic substances now codified at 29 CFR 1910.1000. Tables Z-l end 2-3, were Federal standards adopted under the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act which, in turn, ware adopted from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for 1986. The substances listed at 29 CFR 1910.1000. Table Z-2, wera adopted from American National Standards Institute standards. Industrial experience, new developments in control technology, and scientific data acquired since 1988 have led the ACGIH to make changae in ita TLVs over the years. Many of the TLVs have been lowered, and limits lor additional chemicals have bean established. During this period. OSHA has promulgated revised standards foe toxic substances on a substance-bysubstance basis. This process, however, has not kept up with (Cont'd) Action Data FR Cao NPRM f^RM Comment rvnpo eno Final Action Final Action Effective 08/07/88 07/06/86 01/18/88 03/01/86 S3 FR 20888 64 FR 2381 SavwK Entitle* Affect** Business* Government Level* Affected: Federal MCD 000015361 16882 Federal Register / Vol. 54. No. 77 / Monday. April 24, 1969 / Unified Agenda DOL-OSHA Completed Action* Additional Information; ABSTRACT (CONTD): the number of change* made by ACGIH. OSHA believe* that 28 CFR 1910.1000. Table* Z-l, Z-2 and Z-3 should be updated, a* appropriate, to conform with current scientific and technical knowledge. OSHA intends to Initiate rulemaking to accomplish this update. Agency Contact Charles E. Adkins. Director. Health Standards Programs. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Rm N3718, FPBldg., Washington. DC 20210. 80S 5257973 RIN: 1218-AB17 1499. HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING COURSE CERTIFICATION (PART 1610) Significance: Regulatory Program Legal Authority: PL 89-499 Section 126 (ss amended): 29 USC 655: 29 USC $57; & USC 552(a): 5 USC 533 CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.120. (Subpart H) Legal Deadline: None Abstract Public Law 99-499 requires the Secretary of Labor to promulgate a final standard for Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. Section 126 of Public Law 99-499 was amended by Congress on December 22, 1987 to require the Secretary of Labor to include in the final rule e training course certification program at least as comprehensive as the EPA's model program for asbestos abatement in public buildings- This proposed revision would add criteria and requirements for training course certification of training for workers involved in hazardous waste operations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cfte Integrated into 01/27/69 121B-A827 Smell Entities Affected: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State. Federal Agency Contact Barry J. White. Director. Safety Standards Programs. Department of Labor. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 200 Constitution Avenue, NW. Rm N3B05. FPBldg.. Washington. DC 20210, 202 523M61 RIN: 1219-AB23 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veteran's Employment A Training (ASVET) Proposed Rule Stage SERVICES FOR VETERANS Slgntficer Regulatory Program Legal At PL 100-323 ^JSC Chapter 41; CFR Citation: 20 CFR 65^Mgart B Legal Deadline: None Abatract To revise Title 20 CFR. as fallows: 1) establish a new 20 CFR Chapter DC. Pert 1000-1009. for the Assistant Secretary of Veterans' Employment and Training. 2) redesignate existing 20 CFR. Part 635, Implementing Regulations for Veterans* Employment Programs, previously published October 24.1883 (48 FR 49198). as new 30 CFR. Part 1005, to, new 20 CFR Chaptar DC 3) axisting 20 CFR 652, SuboarUfllrvices for Veterans, previously March 30.1984 (4^MBiB). Into conformity Chaptar 41, as emendad^mdredesignate It as 80 CFILA^Roi in new 20 CFR Chaptar >rding to PL 100-323, several major provisions must be added to the regulations as follows: a) expand responsibilities of Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training; (b) establish position of Regional Administrator for Veterans' Employment and Training; (c) expand duties of Disabled Veterans' Outreach^ Specialists; (d) establish, lent formula and dutiej V*!Pjh*employraent Re&gPVEtatives; (ABSTTMtCONTM^DDlTlONAL INFORMA1 cue IM NPRM Comment Period End FM Action Ftoal Action EMectfve 07/00/89 08/00/68 12/00/88 01/00/90 SmaN Entftiea Affected: None Government Levela Affected: State. Federal Additional Information: (/ CONTD): (e) expandltap^Rfei* in to be collected an^d^rted to Congress annMj^^T)establish permanemd^monsl Veteran*' Training expand membership of fary's Committee on Veterans' tploymenti (b) set requirement* hr greater coordination with JTPA and OPM. Requires solution since statute requires Department of Labor to monitor and/or administer affected program*. Agency Contact Carton |. Johnsn Chief. Office of Regulations and Special. Programs. Department of Labor. Office of the Assistant Seaewf for Veteran's Employment A Tmmssg Constitution Avenue, NW. Roe* Building. Washington. DC 2O21(X^M23-9110 RIN: 129*3 |FR Doc ta-7776 eumoocieiMw *43. *; MCI) 000015382