Occupational Safety and Health Administration October 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

OSHA solicits public comment concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in the Cadmium in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1127). This standard controls occupational exposure to cadmium, thereby preventing serious disease (e.g., lung cancer, prostate cancer, kidney disease) and death among exposed employees.

OSHA solicits public comment concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (29 CFR 1915.1001). This Standard regulates occupational exposure to Asbestos, thereby preventing serious illness (e.g., asbestosis, an emphysema-like condition, mesothelioma, and gastrointestinal cancer) among shipyard employees.

OSHA solicits public comment concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in the Lead in General Industry Standard (29 CFR 1910.1025).

OSHA solicits public comment concerning its request for an extension of the information collection requirements contained in 29 CFR 1926.62.

This notice reschedules an informal hearing on the proposed standards on electric power generation, transmission, and distribution and on electrical protective equipment, which were published on June 15, 2005. It also reopens the period to file notices of intention to appear at the informal public hearing, extends the period for written comments on the proposal, extends the period to provide the complete text of testimony and documentary evidence, and identifies additional issues on which OSHA is seeking comment. These periods are extended 90 days with this notice.