Semiannual Agenda of Regulations, 79803-79809 [2010-30442]

Download as PDF Monday, December 20, 2010 Part XII Department of Labor jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS15 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Dec 17, 2010 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4717 Sfmt 4717 E:\FR\FM\20DEP15.SGM 20DEP15 79804 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 243 / Monday, December 20, 2010 / Unified Agenda DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) the regulatory actions the Department wants to highlight as its most important and significant. 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. 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 Information pertaining to a specific regulation can be obtained from the agency contact listed for that particular regulation. NOTE: 41 CFR Ch. 60 48 CFR Ch. 29 Executive Order 12866 requires the semiannual publication of an agenda of regulations that contains a listing of all the regulations the Department of Labor expects to have under active consideration for promulgation, proposal, or review during the coming one-year period. The entirety of the Department’s semiannual agenda is available online at www.reginfo.gov. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires DOL to publish in the Federal Register a regulatory flexibility agenda. The Department’s Regulatory Flexibility Agenda published with this notice, includes only those rules on its semiannual agenda that are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; and those rules identified for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Semiannual Agenda of Regulations AGENCY: ACTION: Office of the Secretary, Labor. Semiannual regulatory agenda. The Internet has become the means for disseminating the entirety of the Department of Labor’s semiannual regulatory agenda. However, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires publication of a regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal Register. This Federal Register Notice contains the regulatory flexibility agenda. In addition, the Department’s Regulatory Plan, a subset of the Department’s regulatory agenda, is being published in the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan contains a statement of the Department’s regulatory priorities and SUMMARY: periodic review in keeping with the requirements of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Thus, the regulatory flexibility agenda is a subset of the Department’s semiannual regulatory agenda. At this time, there is only one item, listed below, on the Department’s Regulatory Flexibility Agenda. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogens (RIN 1218AC34) In addition, the Department’s Regulatory Plan, also a subset of the Department’s regulatory agenda, is being published in the Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan contains a statement of the Department’s regulatory priorities and the regulatory actions the Department wants to highlight as its most important and significant. All interested members of the public are invited and encouraged to let departmental officials know how our regulatory efforts can be improved, and are invited to participate in and comment on the review or development of the regulations listed on the Department’s agenda. Hilda L. Solis, Secretary of Labor. Office of Labor-Management Standards—Proposed Rule Stage Regulation Identifier Number Sequence Number Title 395 Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting Under the LMRDA (Reg Plan Seq No. 95) ......................................................................................................................................................................... Persuader Agreements: Consultant Form LM-21 Receipts and Disbursements Report .............................................. 396 1245–AA03 1245–AA05 References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Office of Labor-Management Standards—Completed Actions Regulation Identifier Number Title 397 398 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS15 Sequence Number Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws ........................................................................................ Form T-1: Reports by Labor Organizations on Related Organizations; Reporting by Public Sector Intermediate Unions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1245–AA00 1245–AA02 Employee Benefits Security Administration—Completed Actions Sequence Number Title Regulation Identifier Number 399 Improved Fee Disclosure for Pension Plan Participants .............................................................................................. 1210–AB07 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Dec 17, 2010 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 E:\FR\FM\20DEP15.SGM 20DEP15 79805 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 243 / Monday, December 20, 2010 / Unified Agenda DOL Occupational Safety and Health Administration—Prerule Stage Sequence Number Title Regulation Identifier Number 400 401 402 Occupational Exposure to Beryllium ............................................................................................................................. Occupational Exposure to Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl and Diacetyl Substitutes ......................................... Bloodborne Pathogens (Section 610 Review) ............................................................................................................ 1218–AB76 1218–AC33 1218–AC34 Occupational Safety and Health Administration—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence Number Title Regulation Identifier Number 403 Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (Reg Plan Seq No. 110) ........................................................................ 1218–AB70 References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. Occupational Safety and Health Administration—Final Rule Stage Sequence Number Title Regulation Identifier Number 404 405 Confined Spaces in Construction .................................................................................................................................. Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment .......................................................... 1218–AB47 1218–AB67 Occupational Safety and Health Administration—Completed Actions Sequence Number Title Regulation Identifier Number 406 407 Cranes and Derricks in Construction ............................................................................................................................ Methylene Chloride (Completion of a Section 610 Review) ..................................................................................... 1218–AC01 1218–AC23 Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Labor—Management Standards (OLMS) jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS15 395. PERSUADER AGREEMENTS: EMPLOYER AND LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT REPORTING UNDER THE LMRDA Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 95 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1245–AA03 396. ∑ PERSUADER AGREEMENTS: CONSULTANT FORM LM–21 RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS REPORT Legal Authority: 29 USC 433 and 438 Abstract: The Department intends to publish a notice and comment VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Dec 17, 2010 Jkt 223001 Proposed Rule Stage rulemaking seeking consideration of the Form LM-21, Receipts and Disbursements Report, which is required pursuant to section 203(b) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). The rulemaking will propose mandatory electronic filing for Form LM-21 filers, and it will review the layout of the Form LM-21 and its instructions, including the detail required to be reported. Timetable: Action Date NPRM Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis, Chief, Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor–Management Standards, Department of Labor, Office of Labor–Management Standards, Room N–5609, FP Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Phone: 202 693–1254 Fax: 202 693–1340 Email: davis.andrew@dol.gov RIN: 1245–AA05 07/00/11 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 FR Cite Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes E:\FR\FM\20DEP15.SGM 20DEP15 79806 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 243 / Monday, December 20, 2010 / Unified Agenda Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Labor—Management Standards (OLMS) 397. NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LABOR LAWS Legal Authority: EO 13496 Abstract: Pursuant to Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, the Department of Labor proposes to prescribe the size, form, and content of the notice to be posted by a contractor under paragraph 1 of the contract clause described in section 2 of the order. Such notice shall describe the rights of employees under Federal labor laws, consistent with the policy set forth in section 1 of the order. Timetable: Action Date NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Final Action Final Action Effective FR Cite 08/03/09 74 FR 38488 09/02/09 05/20/10 75 FR 28368 06/21/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis, Chief, Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor–Management Standards, Department of Labor, Office of Labor–Management Standards, Room Completed Actions N–5609, FP Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Phone: 202 693–1254 Fax: 202 693–1340 Email: davis.andrew@dol.gov RIN: 1245–AA00 398. FORM T–1: REPORTS BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS ON RELATED ORGANIZATIONS; REPORTING BY PUBLIC SECTOR INTERMEDIATE UNIONS Legal Authority: 29 USC 438 Abstract: On October 2, 2008, the Department published a final rule establishing a Form T-1, Trust Annual Report, which certain labor organizations must file to disclose financial information regarding trusts in which they are interested pursuant to the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). This rulemaking would propose to rescind the Form T-1. It would instead propose that filers of Form LM-2, Labor Organization Annual Report, report on their wholly owned, wholly controlled and wholly financed organizations (‘‘subsidiary organizations’’) on their Form LM-2 report. Additionally, the rulemaking would propose to change an interpretation of the LMRDA regarding intermediate bodies. The proposed revised interpretation would state that intermediate bodies are covered only if they are themselves composed, in whole or part, of private sector affiliates. Timetable: Action Date NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Final Action Final Action Effective Legal Authority: 29 USC 1104; 29 USC 1135 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS15 Abstract: This rulemaking will ensure that the participants and beneficiaries in participant-directed individual account plans are provided the information they need, including information about fees and expenses, to make informed investment decisions. The rulemaking may include amendments to the regulation governing ERISA section 404(c) plans Date Request for Information Comment Period End NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Final Action Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis, Chief, Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor–Management Standards, Department of Labor, Office of Labor–Management Standards, Room N–5609, FP Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Phone: 202 693–1254 Fax: 202 693–1340 Email: davis.andrew@dol.gov RIN: 1245–AA02 FR Cite 04/25/07 72 FR 20457 07/24/07 07/23/08 73 FR 43014 09/08/08 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Michael Del Conte, Pension Law Specialist, Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–5655, Washington, DC 20210 Phone: 202 693–8500 Fax: 202 219–7291 RIN: 1210–AB07 10/20/10 75 FR 64910 Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 400. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Dec 17, 2010 Jkt 223001 Prerule Stage temporary standard by the United Steel Workers (formerly the Paper AlliedIndustrial, Chemical, and Energy Workers Union), Public Citizen Health Research Group, and others. The Agency denied the petitions but stated PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 1254 12/01/10 75 FR 74936 01/03/11 Completed Actions (29 CFR 2550.404c-1). The rulemaking is needed to clarify and improve the information currently required to be furnished to participants and beneficiaries. Timetable: Action 02/02/10 75 FR 5456 04/05/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) 399. IMPROVED FEE DISCLOSURE FOR PENSION PLAN PARTICIPANTS FR Cite Sfmt 1254 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 E:\FR\FM\20DEP15.SGM 20DEP15 79807 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 243 / Monday, December 20, 2010 / Unified Agenda DOL—OSHA Prerule Stage (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. OSHA is currently conducting a scientific peer review of its draft risk assessment, which is scheduled to be completed in November 2010. Additionally, an economic peer review is scheduled to be completed in May 2011. Timetable: Action Date Request for Information SBREFA Report Completed Initiated Peer Review of Health Effects and Risk Assessment Complete Peer Review Complete Economic Peer Review FR Cite 11/26/02 67 FR 70707 01/23/08 03/22/10 11/19/10 05/00/11 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS15 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 401. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO FOOD FLAVORINGS CONTAINING DIACETYL AND DIACETYL SUBSTITUTES Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657 Abstract: On July 26, 2006, the United Food and Commercial Workers VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Dec 17, 2010 Jkt 223001 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. The Agency subsequently initiated review of the draft proposed standard in accordance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA). The SBREFA Panel Report was completed on July 2, 2009. The occurrence of severe lung disease among workers in workplaces where diacetyl is manufactured and used has led some manufacturers to reduce or eliminate the amount of diacetyl in some kinds of flavorings, foods, and beverages. They have begun to use substitutes such as 2,3-pentanedione. These substitutes, some of which are structurally similar to diacetyl, have not been well-studied and there is growing concern that they also pose health risks for workers. Research on 2,3-pentanedione conducted by NIOSH and NIEHS suggests that, in rats, 2,3pentanedione causes airway damage similar to that produced by diacetyl. NIOSH is currently developing a criteria document on occupational exposure to diacetyl. The criteria PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 document will also address exposure to 2,3-pentanedione. It will include an assessment of the effects of exposure as well as quantitative risk assessment. OSHA intends to rely on these portions of the criteria document for the health effects analysis and quantitative risk assessment for the Agency’s diacetyl rulemaking. NIOSH will initiate public peer review of the criteria document in April, 2011. Timetable: Action Date Stakeholder Meeting ANPRM ANPRM Withdrawn ANPRM Comment Period End Completed SBREFA Report Initiate Peer Review of Health Effects and Risk Assessment FR Cite 10/17/07 72 FR 54619 01/21/09 74 FR 3937 03/17/09 74 FR 11329 04/21/09 07/02/09 04/00/11 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–AC33 402. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (SECTION 610 REVIEW) Legal Authority: 5 USC 533; 5 USC 610; 29 USC 655(b) 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 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: Action Date Begin Review E:\FR\FM\20DEP15.SGM 20DEP15 10/22/09 FR Cite 79808 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 243 / Monday, December 20, 2010 / Unified Agenda DOL—OSHA Action Prerule Stage Date FR Cite Request for 05/14/10 75 FR 27237 Comments Published Comment Period End 08/12/10 Analyze Comments 05/00/11 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 Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Proposed Rule Stage 403. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 110 in part II of this issue of the Federal Register. RIN: 1218–AB70 Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 404. 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: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS15 Action Date SBREFA Panel Report NPRM NPRM Comment Period End NPRM Comment Period Extended Public Hearing Close Record Final Action FR Cite 11/24/03 11/28/07 72 FR 67351 01/28/08 02/28/08 73 FR 3893 07/22/08 10/23/08 11/00/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Ben Bare, Acting Director, Directorate of Construction, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:32 Dec 17, 2010 Jkt 223001 Final Rule Stage Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N–3468, Washington, DC 20210 Phone: 202 693–2020 Fax: 202 693–1689 RIN: 1218–AB47 405. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 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 from March 6 through March 14 in 2006. OSHA reopened the record to gather additional information on minimum approach distances for specific ranges of voltages. The record was reopened a second time to allow more time for comment and to gather information on minimum approach distances for all voltages and on the newly revised Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers consensus standard. Additionally, a public hearing was held on October 28, 2009. The posthearing comment period ended in February 2010. OSHA anticipates publishing a final rule in May 2011. Timetable: Action Date SBREFA Report NPRM NPRM Comment Period End Comment Period Extended to 01/11/2006 Public Hearing To Be Held 03/06/2006 Posthearing Comment Period End Reopen Record Comment Period End E:\FR\FM\20DEP15.SGM 20DEP15 FR Cite 06/30/03 06/15/05 70 FR 34821 10/13/05 10/12/05 70 FR 59290 10/12/05 70 FR 59290 07/14/06 10/22/08 73 FR 62942 11/21/08 79809 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 243 / Monday, December 20, 2010 / Unified Agenda DOL—OSHA Action Final Rule Stage Date Close Record Second Reopening Record Comment Period End Public Hearings FR Cite Action Date FR Cite 11/21/08 09/14/09 74 FR 46958 Posthearing Comment 02/10/10 Period End Final Rule 05/00/11 10/15/09 10/28/09 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 Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 406. CRANES AND DERRICKS IN CONSTRUCTION Action 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. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was published on October 9, 2008. The comment period for the NPRM was extended and closed January 22, 2009. A public hearing was held on March 20, 2009. The final rule was posted and made public on July 28, 2010, and published in the Federal Register on August 9, 2010. jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS15 Date 03/31/03 68 FR 9036 06/12/03 68 FR 35172 07/30/04 10/17/06 10/09/08 73 FR 59714 12/02/08 73 FR 73197 01/22/09 03/20/09 06/18/09 08/09/10 75 FR 47906 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Ben Bare, Acting 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 FR Cite Notice of Intent To 07/16/02 67 FR 46612 Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Comment Period End 09/16/02 Request for 02/27/03 68 FR 9036 Comments on Proposed Committee Members VerDate Mar<15>2010 Request for Comments Period End Established Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Rulemaking Negotiations Completed SBREFA Report NPRM NPRM Comment Period Extended NPRM Comment Period End Public Hearing Close Record Final Rule FR Cite RIN: 1218–AC01 Timetable: Action Date Completed Actions 19:32 Dec 17, 2010 Jkt 223001 407. METHYLENE CHLORIDE (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW) Legal Authority: 5 USC 553; 5 USC 610; 29 USC 655(b) Abstract: OSHA undertook a review of the Methylene Chloride Standard (29 CFR 1910.1052) in accordance with the PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 1254 Sfmt 1254 requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and section 5 of Executive Order 12866. The review considered 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: Action Date Begin Review Request for Comments Comment Period End Reopen Comment Period Comment Period End End Review FR Cite 12/01/06 07/10/07 72 FR 37501 10/09/07 01/08/08 73 FR 1299 03/10/08 05/05/10 75 FR 24509 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 [FR Doc. 2010–30442 Filed 12–17–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–23–S E:\FR\FM\20DEP15.SGM 20DEP15

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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: The Internet has become the means for disseminating the 
entirety of the Department of Labor's semiannual regulatory agenda. 
However, the Regulatory Flexibility Act requires publication of a 
regulatory flexibility agenda in the Federal Register. This Federal 
Register Notice contains the regulatory flexibility agenda. In 
addition, the Department's Regulatory Plan, a subset of the 
Department's regulatory agenda, is being published in the Federal 
Register. The Regulatory Plan contains a statement of the Department's 
regulatory priorities and the regulatory actions the Department wants 
to highlight as its most important and significant.

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 requires the 
semiannual publication of an agenda of regulations that contains a 
listing of all the regulations the Department of Labor expects to have 
under active consideration for promulgation, proposal, or review during 
the coming one-year period. The entirety of the Department's semiannual 
agenda is available online at www.reginfo.gov.

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602) requires DOL to 
publish in the Federal Register a regulatory flexibility agenda. 
The Department's Regulatory Flexibility Agenda published with this 
notice, includes only those rules on its semiannual agenda that are 
likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities; and those rules identified for periodic 
review in keeping with the requirements of section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act. Thus, the regulatory flexibility agenda 
is a subset of the Department's semiannual regulatory agenda. At 
this time, there is only one item, listed below, on the 
Department's Regulatory Flexibility Agenda.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

     Bloodborne Pathogens (RIN 1218-AC34)

    In addition, the Department's Regulatory Plan, also a subset of 
the Department's regulatory agenda, is being published in the 
Federal Register. The Regulatory Plan contains a statement of the 
Department's regulatory priorities and the regulatory actions the 
Department wants to highlight as its most important and 
significant.

    All interested members of the public are invited and encouraged 
to let departmental officials know how our regulatory efforts can 
be improved, and are invited to participate in and comment on the 
review or development of the regulations listed on the Department's 
agenda.

 Hilda L. Solis,

Secretary of Labor.

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395         Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting Under the         1245-AA03
            LMRDA (Reg Plan Seq No. 95)...........................................................
396         Persuader Agreements: Consultant Form LM-21 Receipts and Disbursements Report.........    1245-AA05
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References in boldface appear in The Regulatory Plan in part II of this issue of the Federal Register.


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397         Notification of Employee Rights Under Federal Labor Laws..............................    1245-AA00
398         Form T-1: Reports by Labor Organizations on Related Organizations; Reporting by Public    1245-AA02
            Sector Intermediate Unions............................................................
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399         Improved Fee Disclosure for Pension Plan Participants.................................    1210-AB07
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400         Occupational Exposure to Beryllium....................................................    1218-AB76
401         Occupational Exposure to Food Flavorings Containing Diacetyl and Diacetyl Substitutes.    1218-AC33
402         Bloodborne Pathogens (Section 610 Review).............................................    1218-AC34
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403         Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (Reg Plan Seq No. 110)....................    1218-AB70
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404         Confined Spaces in Construction.......................................................    1218-AB47
405         Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment.........    1218-AB67
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406         Cranes and Derricks in Construction...................................................    1218-AC01
407         Methylene Chloride (Completion of a Section 610 Review)...............................    1218-AC23
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395. PERSUADER AGREEMENTS: EMPLOYER AND LABOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT 
REPORTING UNDER THE LMRDA

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 95 in part II of this issue of 
the Federal Register.

RIN: 1245-AA03
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396.  PERSUADER AGREEMENTS: CONSULTANT FORM LM-21 
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS REPORT

Legal Authority: 29 USC 433 and 438

Abstract: The Department intends to publish a notice and comment 
rulemaking seeking consideration of the Form LM-21, Receipts and 
Disbursements Report, which is required pursuant to section 203(b) of 
the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). The 
rulemaking will propose mandatory electronic filing for Form LM-21 
filers, and it will review the layout of the Form LM-21 and its 
instructions, including the detail required to be reported.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis, Chief, Division of Interpretations and 
Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, 
Office of Labor-Management Standards, Room N-5609, FP Building, 200 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-1254
Fax: 202 693-1340
Email: davis.andrew@dol.gov

RIN: 1245-AA05

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Department of Labor (DOL)                             Completed Actions


Office of Labor--Management Standards (OLMS)



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397. NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LABOR LAWS

Legal Authority: EO 13496

Abstract: Pursuant to Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, the 
Department of Labor proposes to prescribe the size, form, and content 
of the notice to be posted by a contractor under paragraph 1 of the 
contract clause described in section 2 of the order. Such notice shall 
describe the rights of employees under Federal labor laws, consistent 
with the policy set forth in section 1 of the order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/09                    74 FR 38488
NPRM Comment Period End         09/02/09
Final Action                    05/20/10                    75 FR 28368
Final Action Effective          06/21/10

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis, Chief, Division of Interpretations and 
Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, 
Office of Labor-Management Standards, Room N-5609, FP Building, 200 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-1254
Fax: 202 693-1340
Email: davis.andrew@dol.gov

RIN: 1245-AA00
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398. FORM T-1: REPORTS BY LABOR ORGANIZATIONS ON RELATED ORGANIZATIONS; 
REPORTING BY PUBLIC SECTOR INTERMEDIATE UNIONS

Legal Authority: 29 USC 438

Abstract: On October 2, 2008, the Department published a final rule 
establishing a Form T-1, Trust Annual Report, which certain labor 
organizations must file to disclose financial information regarding 
trusts in which they are interested pursuant to the Labor-Management 
Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). This rulemaking would propose to 
rescind the Form T-1. It would instead propose that filers of Form LM-
2, Labor Organization Annual Report, report on their wholly owned, 
wholly controlled and wholly financed organizations (``subsidiary 
organizations'') on their Form LM-2 report. Additionally, the 
rulemaking would propose to change an interpretation of the LMRDA 
regarding intermediate bodies. The proposed revised interpretation 
would state that intermediate bodies are covered only if they are 
themselves composed, in whole or part, of private sector affiliates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/10                     75 FR 5456
NPRM Comment Period End         04/05/10
Final Action                    12/01/10                    75 FR 74936
Final Action Effective          01/03/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis, Chief, Division of Interpretations and 
Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of Labor, 
Office of Labor-Management Standards, Room N-5609, FP Building, 200 
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-1254
Fax: 202 693-1340
Email: davis.andrew@dol.gov

RIN: 1245-AA02
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Department of Labor (DOL)                             Completed Actions


Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)



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399. IMPROVED FEE DISCLOSURE FOR PENSION PLAN PARTICIPANTS

Legal Authority: 29 USC 1104; 29 USC 1135

Abstract: This rulemaking will ensure that the participants and 
beneficiaries in participant-directed individual account plans are 
provided the information they need, including information about fees 
and expenses, to make informed investment decisions. The rulemaking may 
include amendments to the regulation governing ERISA section 404(c) 
plans (29 CFR 2550.404c-1). The rulemaking is needed to clarify and 
improve the information currently required to be furnished to 
participants and beneficiaries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Information         04/25/07                    72 FR 20457
Comment Period End              07/24/07
NPRM                            07/23/08                    73 FR 43014
NPRM Comment Period End         09/08/08
Final Action                    10/20/10                    75 FR 64910

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Michael Del Conte, Pension Law Specialist, Department 
of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, 200 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-8500
Fax: 202 219-7291

RIN: 1210-AB07
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Labor (DOL)                                 Prerule Stage


Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)



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400. 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 United Steel Workers (formerly 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

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(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. OSHA is currently 
conducting a scientific peer review of its draft risk assessment, which 
is scheduled to be completed in November 2010. Additionally, an 
economic peer review is scheduled to be completed in May 2011.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Request for Information         11/26/02                    67 FR 70707
SBREFA Report Completed         01/23/08
Initiated Peer Review of Health 
Effects and Risk Assessment     03/22/10
Complete Peer Review            11/19/10
Complete Economic Peer Review   05/00/11

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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401. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO FOOD FLAVORINGS CONTAINING DIACETYL AND 
DIACETYL SUBSTITUTES

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. The Agency subsequently initiated review of 
the draft proposed standard in accordance with the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA). The SBREFA Panel Report 
was completed on July 2, 2009.
The occurrence of severe lung disease among workers in workplaces where 
diacetyl is manufactured and used has led some manufacturers to reduce 
or eliminate the amount of diacetyl in some kinds of flavorings, foods, 
and beverages. They have begun to use substitutes such as 2,3-
pentanedione. These substitutes, some of which are structurally similar 
to diacetyl, have not been well-studied and there is growing concern 
that they also pose health risks for workers. Research on 2,3-
pentanedione conducted by NIOSH and NIEHS suggests that, in rats, 2,3-
pentanedione causes airway damage similar to that produced by diacetyl.
NIOSH is currently developing a criteria document on occupational 
exposure to diacetyl. The criteria document will also address exposure 
to 2,3-pentanedione. It will include an assessment of the effects of 
exposure as well as quantitative risk assessment. OSHA intends to rely 
on these portions of the criteria document for the health effects 
analysis and quantitative risk assessment for the Agency's diacetyl 
rulemaking. NIOSH will initiate public peer review of the criteria 
document in April, 2011.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
Completed SBREFA Report         07/02/09
Initiate Peer Review of Health 
Effects and Risk Assessment     04/00/11

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-AC33
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402. BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 5 USC 533; 5 USC 610; 29 USC 655(b)

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 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Begin Review                    10/22/09

[[Page 79808]]

Request for Comments Published  05/14/10                    75 FR 27237
Comment Period End              08/12/10
Analyze Comments                05/00/11

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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Department of Labor (DOL)                           Proposed Rule Stage


Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)



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<###DOC>

403. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO CRYSTALLINE SILICA

 Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 110 in part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 1218-AB70
_______________________________________________________________________


Department of Labor (DOL)                              Final Rule Stage


Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)



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<###DOC>

404. 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
Final Action                    11/00/11

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Ben Bare, Acting 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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405. 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 from March 6 through March 14 in 2006. 
OSHA reopened the record to gather additional information on minimum 
approach distances for specific ranges of voltages. The record was 
reopened a second time to allow more time for comment and to gather 
information on minimum approach distances for all voltages and on the 
newly revised Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 
consensus standard. Additionally, a public hearing was held on October 
28, 2009. The posthearing comment period ended in February 2010. OSHA 
anticipates publishing a final rule in May 2011.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
Posthearing Comment Period End  07/14/06
Reopen Record                   10/22/08                    73 FR 62942
Comment Period End              11/21/08

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Close Record                    11/21/08
Second Reopening Record         09/14/09                    74 FR 46958
Comment Period End              10/15/09
Public Hearings                 10/28/09
Posthearing Comment Period End  02/10/10
Final Rule                      05/00/11

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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Department of Labor (DOL)                             Completed Actions


Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)



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<###DOC>

406. 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.
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) was published on October 9, 
2008. The comment period for the NPRM was extended and closed January 
22, 2009. A public hearing was held on March 20, 2009. The final rule 
was posted and made public on July 28, 2010, and published in the 
Federal Register on August 9, 2010.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
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                    06/18/09
Final Rule                      08/09/10                    75 FR 47906

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Ben Bare, Acting 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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<###DOC>

407. METHYLENE CHLORIDE (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553; 5 USC 610; 29 USC 655(b)

Abstract: OSHA undertook 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 considered 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:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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                      05/05/10                    75 FR 24509

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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