### DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary

20 CFR Chs. I, IV, V, VI, VII, and IX

29 CFR Subtitle A and Chs. II, IV, V, XVII, and XXV

30 CFR Ch. I

41 CFR Ch. 60

48 CFR Ch. 29

Semiannual Agenda of Regulations

AGENCY: Department of Labor.

ACTION: Semiannua l regulatory a genda

.

SUMMARY: T he 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 t he Federal Register

. This Federal Regist er Notice contains the

regulatory flexibility agenda.

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

reg ulation 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.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Bloodborne Pathogens (RIN 1218-AC34)

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.

NAME: Thomas E. Perez

,

Secretary of Labor.The 91 Regulatory Agendas

Employment and Training Administration - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Amendment of Regulations 1205-AB59

Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program; Implementing the Total Unemployment Rate as an Extended Benefits Indicator and Amending for Technical Corrections 1205-AB62

Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Provision on Establishing Appropriate Occupations for Drug Testing of Unemployment Compensation Applicants 1205-AB63

H-2A Wages for Open Range Herding and Livestock Occupations 1205-AB70

Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program 1205-AB72

Employment and Training Administration - Final Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards – DOL Exceptions 1205-AB71

Employment and Training Administration - Long-term Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Wage Methodology for the Temporary Nonagricultural Employment H-2B Program, Part 2 1205-AB69

Employment and Training Administration - Completed Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Implementing the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Provision on Data Exchange Standardization 1205-AB64

Employee Benefits Security Administration - PreRule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Standards for Brokerage Windows 1210-AB59

Employee Benefits Security Administration - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Pension Benefit Statements 1210-AB20

Conflict of Interest Rule-Investment Advice 1210-AB32

Target Date Disclosure 1210-AB38

Guide or Similar Requirement for Section 408(b)(2) Disclosures 1210-AB53

Selection of Annuity Providers--Safe Harbor for Individual Account Plans 1210-AB58

Amendments to Excepted Benefits 1210-AB60

Ninety-Day Waiting Period Limitation Under the Affordable Care Act 1210-AB61

Electronic Filing of Apprenticeship & Training Notices, and Top Hat Plan Statements 1210-AB62

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Health Care Continuation Coverage 1210-AB65Employee Benefits Security Administration - Final Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Annual Funding Notice 1210-AB18

Amendment of Abandoned Plan Program 1210-AB47

Adoption of amended and restated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program 1210-AB64

Employee Benefits Security Administration - Long-term Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Improved Fee Disclosure for Welfare Plans 1210-AB37

Amendment to Claims Procedure Regulation 1210-AB39

Automatic Enrollment in Health Plans of Employees of Large Employers Under FLSA Section 18A 1210-AB46

Revision of the Form 5500 Series and Implementing and related Regulations Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) 1210-AB63

Employee Benefits Security Administration - Completed Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act 1210-AB30

Ninety-Day Waiting Period Limitation and Technical Amendments to Certain Health Coverage Requirements Under the
Affordable Care Act 1210-AB56

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - PreRule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Bloodborne Pathogens 1218-AC34

Combustible Dust 1218-AC41

Infectious Diseases 1218-AC46

Preventing Backover Injuries and Fatalities 1218-AC51

Chemical Management and Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) 1218-AC74

Process Safety Management and Prevention of Major Chemical Accidents 1218-AC82

Shipyard Fall Protection--Scaffolds, Ladders and Other Working Surfaces 1218-AC85

Communication Towers 1218-AC90

Emergency Response and Preparedness 1218-AC91

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica 1218-AB70

Occupational Exposure to Beryllium 1218-AB76

Standards Improvement Project IV 1218-AC67

Amendments to the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard 1218-AC81

Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and
Illness 1218-AC84

Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification 1218-AC86

Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards Eye and Face Protection 1218-AC87Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Final Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Confined Spaces in Construction 1218-AB47

Walking Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention) 1218-AB80

Procedures for Handling Employee Retaliation Complaints Under the National Transit Systems Security Act; Surface Transportation Assistance Act; and Federal Railroad Safety Act 1218-AC36

Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses 1218-AC49

Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements--NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions 1218-AC50

Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, as Amended 1218-AC53

Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Consumer Financial Protection Act; the Seaman's Protection Act; and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act 1218-AC58

Approved State Plans for Occupational Safety and Health 1218-AC76

Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010 1218-AC79

Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Employee Protection Provision of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act 1218-AC88

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Long-term Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements--Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Column 1218-AC45

Injury and Illness Prevention Program 1218-AC48

Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Completed Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment 1218-AB67

Vertical Tandem Lifts 1218-AC72

Revising Record Requirements in the Mechanical Power Presses Standard 1218-AC80

Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory 1218-AC83

Hawaii State Plan for Occupational Safety and Health; Operational Status Agreement Revisions 1218-AC89

Mine Safety and Health Administration - PreRule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines 1219-AB79

Regulatory Actions in Response to Recommendations Resulting From Investigation of the Upper Big Branch Explosion 1219-AB85

Mine Safety and Health Administration - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties 1219-AB72

Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines 1219-AB78

Fees for Testing, Evaluation and Approval of Mining Products 1219-AB82

Mine Safety and Health Administration - Final Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines 1219-AB65Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines; Limited Reopening of the Record 1219-AB84

Mine Safety and Health Administration - Long-term Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Respirable Crystalline Silica 1219-AB36

Mine Safety and Health Administration - Completed Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors 1219-AB64

Wage and Hour Division - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as Amended 1235-AA09

Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, Executive Order 13658 1235-AA10

Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees 1235-AA11

Wage and Hour Division - Long-term Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Right to Know Under the Fair Labor Standards Act 1235-AA04

Fair Labor Standards Act, Child Labor Hazardous Occupations Order, No. 7 1235-AA07

Office of Workers Compensation - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Maximum Compensation Rate Determinations 1240-AA06

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Transmission of Documents and Information 1240-AA09

Black Lung Benefits Act: Medical Evidence and Benefit Payments 1240-AA10

Office of Workers Compensation - Completed Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Black Lung Benefits Act: Standards for Chest Radiographs 1240-AA07

Office of Labor Management Standards - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Persuader Agreements: Consultant Form LM-21 Receipts and Disbursements Report 1245-AA05

Office of Labor Management Standards - Final Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting Under the LMRDA 1245-AA03

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs - Proposed RuleTitle Regulation
Identifier
Number

Construction Contractors' Affirmative Action Requirements 1250-AA01

Requirement to Report Summary Data on Employee Compensation (Compensation Data Collection) 1250-AA03

Sex Discrimination Guidelines 1250-AA05

Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information 1250-AA06

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs - Completed Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with
Disabilities 1250-AA02

Office of the Secretary - Proposed Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Administrative Review Board Rules of Practice and Procedure 1290-AA28

Equal Treatment in Department of Labor Programs for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships; Protection of Religious Liberty of Department of Labor Social Service Providers and Beneficiaries 1290-AA29

Office of the Secretary - Final Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges 1290-AA26

Department of Labor Administrative Wage Garnishment 1290-AA27

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training - Final Rule

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Annual Report From Federal Contractors 1293-AA20

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training - Long-term Action

Title Regulation
Identifier
Number

Compliance With the VOW to Hire Heroes Act on the Requirements of DVOPs and LVERs 1293-AA19

Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB59

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Title: Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Amendment of Regulations

Abstract: Revisions to the equal opportunity regulatory framework for the National Apprenticeship Act are a critical element in the Department's vision to promote and expand Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in the 21st century while continuing to safeguard the welfare and safety of apprentices. In October 2008, the Agency issued a Final Rule updating regulations for Apprenticeship Programs and Labor Standards for Registration. These regulations, codified at title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 29, had not been updated since 1977. The companion regulations, 29 CFR part 30, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in Apprenticeship and Training, have not been amended since 1978. The Agency now proposes to update 29 CFR part 30 to ensure that the National Registered Apprenticeship System is consistent and in alignment with EEO law, as it has developed since 1978, and recent revisions to 29 CFR part 29. This second phase of regulatory updates will ensure that Registered Apprenticeship is positioned to continue to provide economic opportunity for millions of Americans while keeping pace with these new requirements.Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 30 (revision) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: sec 1, 50 stat 664, as amended (29 USC 50; 40 USC 276c; 5 USC 301); Reorganization Plan No 14 of 1950, 64 stat 1267 (5 USC app p 534)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Yes
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: John V. Ladd Office of Apprenticeship Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Room N-5311, FP Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2796

FAX: 202 693-3799

E-Mail: ladd.john@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB62

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Title: Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program; Implementing the Total Unemployment Rate as an Extended

Benefits Indicator and Amending for Technical Corrections

Abstract: Regulations at 20 CFR part 615 apply to the Extended Benefits (EB) program as implemented following passage of the Federal-State Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 1970 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note). They do not include amendments passed in 1992 (Pub. L. 102-318) which allowed States to implement an optional total unemployment rate (TUR) trigger mechanism. The proposed rule will add the TUR trigger to regulations. Also, until recently, the computation of the TUR trigger paralleled the computation of the insured unemployment rate trigger in the original law and truncated digits after the second decimal place expressed as a percentage. This rulemaking proposes a new methodology using rounding instead of truncation to compute the "on" or "off" TUR indicators to determine when EB periods begin and end in a State.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 615 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 26 USC 7805; 42 USC 1302; Secretary's Order No 6-10
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Ronald Wilus Chief, Division of Fiscal and Actuarial Services Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-4231, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2931

E- Mail: wilus.ronald@dol.govDepartment of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB63

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Title: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Provision on Establishing Appropriate Occupations for Drug Testing of Unemployment Compensation Applicants

Abstract: The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) proposes to establish in regulations the occupations that regularly conduct drug testing for State Unemployment Compensation (UC) program purposes. Section 2105 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-96) amended section 303 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. sec. 303) by adding subsection (I) to permit States to enact legislation that would allow State UC programs to conduct drug testing on applicants for whom suitable work (as defined under the State law) is available only in an occupation that regularly conducts drug testing or if the applicant was discharged for unlawful use of drugs. States may deny UC benefits to an applicant who tests positive for drug use under the circumstances just described. The Department is required under 303(I) of the Social Security Act to determine and establish in regulations those occupations that regularly conduct drug testing.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 620 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: PL 112-96; Title III, Social Security Act (42 USC 301 et seq); Secretary's Order No 6-10
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Michael S. Jones Acting Administrator, Office of Policy Development and Research Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5641, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-3700

FAX: 202 693-2766

E-Mail: jones.michael@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB70

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Title: H-2A Wages for Open Range Herding and Livestock Occupations

Abstract: Office of Foreign Labor Certification of the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has established special procedures for certain occupations, including long-established variances for sheepherding and occupations involving the open range production of livestock. The wage-setting methodology for these occupations has been set in the past by sub-regulatory guidance. ETA is engaging in this regulatory action in anticipation of amending the process by which it sets wages to seek and obtain input from the regulated community.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 655 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1188
Legal Deadline: NoneTimetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William L. Carlson Ph.D. Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certification Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration FP Building, Room C-4312, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-3010

E- Mail: carlson.william@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB72

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Title: Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program

Abstract: The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) establishes the H-2B visa classification for a non-agricultural temporary worker "having a residence in a foreign country which he has no intention of abandoning who is coming temporarily to the United States to perform . . . temporary [non-agricultural] service or labor if unemployed persons capable of performing such service or labor cannot be found in this country[.]" 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b). The INA also requires an importing employer (H-2B employer) to petition the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for classification of the prospective temporary worker as an H-2B nonimmigrant, and DHS must approve such petition before the beneficiary can be considered eligible for an H-2B visa or H-2B status. 8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(1). The INA further requires DHS to consult with "appropriate agencies of the Government" before adjudicating an H-2B petition, and DHS has determined that it must consult with the Department of Labor (DOL) to determine whether U.S. workers capable of performing the temporary services or labor are available and that the foreign worker's employment will not adversely affect the wages or working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. 8 CFR 214.2(h)(6)(iii)(A). DHS's regulation requires H-2B employers to obtain certification from DOL that these conditions are met prior to submitting a petition to DHS. Id. As part of DOL's certification, DHS requires DOL to determine the prevailing wage applicable to an application for temporary labor certification. 8 CFR 214.2(h)(6)(iii)(D). DOL has established procedures to certify whether a qualified U.S. worker is available to fill the petitioning H-2B employer's job opportunity and whether foreign worker's employment in the job opportunity will adversely affect the wages or working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. See 20 CFR part 655, subpart A. As part of DOL's labor certification process and, pursuant to the DHS regulations, 8 CFR 214.2(h)(6)(iii)(D), DOL sets the wage that employers must offer and pay foreign workers entering the country on an H-2B visa. See 20 CFR 655.10. DOL revised the wage methodology used in the H-2B program in 2011, and jointly with the Department of Homeland Security again in 2013. The later action was an interim final rule (IFR) in response to a court order. However, DOL requested and received comments on all aspects of the 2013 revisions to the H-2B wage methodology in the IFR. DOL has determined that further notice and comment is appropriate on the proper methodology for determining the prevailing wage in the H-2B program, and will consider comments submitted in conjunction with the IFR together with comments submitted on this new proposal in order to issue a final rule.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 655.10 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii(B); 8 USC 1148(c); 29 USC 49k; 8 CFR 214.2(h)(6)(iii)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Agency Contact: William L. Carlson Ph.D. Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor CertificationDepartment of Labor Employment and Training Administration FP Building, Room C-4312, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-3010

E- Mail: carlson.william@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB71

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Title: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards – DOL Exceptions

Abstract: To deliver on the promise of a 21st-century government that is more efficient, effective, and transparent, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is streamlining the Federal government's guidance on Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal awards. These modifications are a key component of a larger Federal effort to more effectively focus Federal resources on improving performance and outcome while ensuring the financial integrity of taxpayer dollars in partnership with non-Federal stakeholders. Therefore, OMB has tasked Federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, with updating their respective regulations on Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal awards by issuing new regulations that conform to the OMB guidance. The regulation will reflect a government-wide framework for grants management which will be complemented by additional efforts to strengthen program outcomes through innovative and effective use of grant-making models, performance metrics, and evaluation. This regulation will reduce administrative burdens for non-Federal awards while reducing the risk of waste, fraud and abuse.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Action 12/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Laura P. Watson Associate Deputy Administrator Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FPB, Room N-4716, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-3333

FAX: 202 693-3362

E-Mail: watson.laura.p@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB69

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Title: Wage Methodology for the Temporary Nonagricultural Employment H-2B Program, Part 2

Abstract: In an interim final rule (IFR) published in April, 2013, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) amended their regulations governing the methodology by which DOL calculates the prevailing wages to be paid to H-2B workers and U.S. workers recruited in connected with the application for employment certification of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal non-agricultural employment. That prevailing wage is then used by employers in petitioning the DHS to allow nonimmigrant workers to enter the U.S. in H-2B status. DOL and DHS jointly issued this rule in response to the court's order in Comite de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agricolas v. Solis, which vacated a provision of DOL's prevailing wagerate regulation, and to ensure that the rule is in effect nationwide in light of other outstanding litigation. The IFR requested comments from the public on a variety of regulatory and policy issues, and the final rule will consider the public's input and make revisions to the regulations as warranted.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 655; 8 CFR 214 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b); 8 USC 1184(c)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Judicial Judicial order 04/22/2013

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule

Interim Final Rule 04/24/2013 78 FR 24047

Interim Final Rule Effective 04/24/2013

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 06/10/2013

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 1205-AB61 Related Agencies: Joint: USCIS
Agency Contact: William L. Carlson Ph.D. Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certification Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration FP Building, Room C-4312, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-3010

E- Mail: carlson.william@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Employment and Training Administration ( ETA ) RIN: 1205- AB64

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Title: Implementing the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Provision on Data Exchange Standardization

Abstract: The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) designated in regulations data exchange standards, developed in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), for Unemployment Insurance (UI) administration for any category of information required under title III, title IX, or title XII of the Social Security Act (Pub. L. 74-271). Section 2104 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112- 96) amends and adds section 911 to title IX of the Social Security Act (42 USC section 1101 et seq.) requiring the Department to issue a rule, developed in consultation with OMB, that outlines data exchange standards for required reporting. These standards will improve the interoperability of State, Federal, and employer operated systems that collect and exchange information for UI administrative purposes.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 619 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: PL 112-96; title IX, Social Security Act (42 USC 1101 et seq)
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 02/22/2014

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/25/2013 78 FR 12655

NPRM Comment Period End 04/26/2013Final Rule 02/19/2014 79 FR 9404

Final Rule Effective 03/21/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Gay Gilbert Administrator, Office of Unemployment Insurance Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-4524, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-3029

E- Mail: gilbert.gay@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB59

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Title: Standards for Brokerage Windows

Abstract: Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) will review the use of brokerage windows in participant-directed individual account retirement plans covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Instead of offering a limited number of investment options chosen by a plan fiduciary, a brokerage window may give plan participants access to a broad range of diverse investment alternatives available on the market. This rulemaking project will explore whether, and to what extent, regulatory guidance on fiduciary requirements and regulatory safeguards for such arrangements are appropriate for plans that allow participants to direct investments through brokerage windows. EBSA expects to begin this review by issuing a Request for Information.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1135; ERISA Sec 505; 29 USC 1104; ERISA Sec 404
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB20

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Title: Pension Benefit Statements

Abstract: Section 508 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) amended section 105 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to require plans that are subject to ERISA to automatically provide participants and certain beneficiaries with individual pension benefit statements. Generally, defined benefit plans must provide the statement every three years, with an annual alternative. Individual account plans that permit participant direction must provide the statement quarterly, andindividual account plans that do not permit participant direction must provide the statement annually. As part of this initiative, the Department will explore whether, and how, an individual benefit statement should and could present a participant's accrued benefits in a defined contribution plan (i.e., the individual's account balance) as a lifetime income stream of payments, in addition to presenting the benefits as an account balance.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2520 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1025; ERISA sec 105; PL 109-280, sec 508, Pension Protection Act of 2006; 29 USC 1135; ERISA

sec 505
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 08/18/2007

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 05/08/2013 78 FR 26727

ANPRM Comment Period End 07/08/2013

Extension of ANPRM 07/15/2013 78 FR 42027

Comment Period End 08/07/2013

NPRM 01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Suzanne Adelman Senior Pension Law Specialist Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB32

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Title: Conflict of Interest Rule-Investment Advice

Abstract: This rulemaking would reduce harmful conflicts of interest by amending the regulatory definition of the term "fiduciary" set forth at 29 CFR 2510.3-21(c) to more broadly define as fiduciaries, employee benefits plans, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) those persons who render investment advice to plans and IRAs for a fee within the meaning of section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and section 4975(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The amendment would take into account current practices of investment advisers, and the expectations of plan officials and participants, and IRA owners who receive investment advice, as well as changes that have occurred in the investment marketplace, and in the ways advisers are compensated that frequently subject advisers to harmful conflicts of interest.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2510.3-21(c) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1002; ERISA sec 3(21); 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/22/2010 75 FR 65263

NPRM Comment Period End 01/20/2011

Second NPRM 01/00/2015Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB38

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Title: Target Date Disclosure

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the Department's qualified default investment alternative regulation (29 CFR 2550.404c5), which provides relief from certain fiduciary responsibilities for fiduciaries of participant-directed individual account plans who, in the absence of directions from a participant, invest the participant's account in a qualified default investment alternative. This amendment will provide more specificity to fiduciaries as to the investment information that must be disclosed in the required notice to participants and beneficiaries. This amendment also will enhance the information that must be disclosed concerning target date, or similar age-based, qualified default investment alternatives. The Department published in the Federal Register, atsection 2550.404a-5 (75 FR 64910, Oct. 20, 2010), a final regulation that requires the disclosure of certain plan and investmentrelated information, including fee and expense information, to participants and beneficiaries in participant-directed individual account plans (the participant-level disclosure regulation). The proposed rulemaking also will amend the participant-level disclosure regulation to require the disclosure of the same information concerning target date, or similar investments, to all participants and beneficiaries in participant-directed individual account plans.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2550.404c-5 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505; 29 USC 1104
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/30/2010 75 FR 73987

NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/2011
NPRM Reopening Comment Period 05/24/2012 77 FR 30928
NPRM Reopening Comment Period Ends 07/09/2012

Reopen Record (NPRM) 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB53

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Title: Guide or Similar Requirement for Section 408(b)(2) DisclosuresAbstract: Paragraph (c) of 29 CFR 2550.408b-2 requires covered service providers to make certain disclosures to responsible plan fiduciaries in order for contracts or arrangements between the parties to be considered reasonable under section 408(b)(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This rulemaking would amend the disclosure provisions in paragraph (c) so that covered service providers may be required to furnish a guide or similar tool along with such disclosures. A guide or similar requirement may assist fiduciaries, especially fiduciaries to small and medium-sized plans, in identifying and understanding the potentially complex disclosure documents that are provided to them, or if disclosures are located in multiple

documents.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2550.408b-2(c) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1108(b)(2); 29 USC 1135
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/12/2014 79 FR 13949

NPRM Comment Period End 06/10/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Related RINs: Split From 1210-AB08
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB58

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Title: Selection of Annuity Providers--Safe Harbor for Individual Account Plans

Abstract: The Department in 2008 issued a regulation pursuant to section 404 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act that establishes a safe harbor for satisfaction of fiduciary responsibilities in selecting an annuity provider and contract for benefit distributions from an individual account retirement plan. See 29 CFR section 2550.404a-4. More recently, the Department and the Department of the Treasury published a Request for Information Regarding Lifetime Income Options for Participants and Beneficiaries in Retirement Plans (RFI), seeking comments on what measures the Departments could take to encourage such plans to offer annuities or other arrangements that provide a lifetime stream of income after retirement. See 75 FR 5253 (Feb. 2, 2010). Based on the RFI comments, the Department is developing proposed amendments to the annuity selection safe harbor primarily focused on the condition in the safe harbor relating to the ability of the annuity provider to make all future payments under the annuity contract.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1104; ERISA sec 404; 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Janet Walters
Senior AdvisorDepartment of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB60

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Title: Amendments to Excepted Benefits

Abstract: This document contains proposed rules that would amend the regulations regarding excepted benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code, and the Public Health Service Act, as amended by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/24/2013 78 FR 77632

NPRM Comment Period End 02/24/2014
Analyzing Comments 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Amy J. Turner
Senior Advisor Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5653, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8335

FAX: 202 219-1942

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB61

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Title: Ninety-Day Waiting Period Limitation Under the Affordable Care Act

Abstract: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the Affordable Care Act) amended title I of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), by adding a new section 715 which encompasses various health reform provisions of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. These regulations provide guidance on a discrete issue related to the 90-day waiting period limitation under section 2708 of the PHS Act.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: NoneTimetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/24/2014 79 FR 10320

NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/2014
Analyze Comments 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Related Agencies: Joint : OCIIO; Joint : IRS
Agency Contact: Amy J. Turner
Senior Advisor Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5653, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8335

FAX: 202 219-1942

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB62

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Title: Electronic Filing of Apprenticeship & Training Notices, and Top Hat Plan Statements

Abstract: Regulation 29 CFR § 2520.104-22 contains an exemption from the reporting and disclosure requirements for apprenticeship and training plans. Regulation 29 CFR § 2520.104-23 contains an alternative method of compliance with the reporting and disclosure requirements for pension plans for certain selected employees. Both regulations contain a filing obligation. This rulemaking would amend those regulations to substitute electronic filing for regular mail or hand delivery.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2520.104-22; 29 CFR 2520.104-23 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1024; ERISA sec 104; 29 USC 1030; ERISA sec 110; 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB65

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Title: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Health Care Continuation CoverageAbstract: The proposed amendment will eliminate the current version of the model general notice contained in the appendix of § 2590.606–1 and the model election notice contained in the appendix of § 2590.606–1 as these model notices are outdated. Additionally, these proposed regulations make technical changes to the instruction language pointing to the model notices in the appendices in paragraph (g) of § 2590.606–1 and paragraph (g) of § 2590.606–4. These changes will permit the Department to amend the model notices as necessary and provide the most current versions of the model notices on the Department's website. These changes will also eliminate confusion that may result from multiple versions of the model notices being available in different locations. Contemporaneous with issuance of these proposed regulations, the Department is also issuing updated model notices that reflect that coverage is now available in the Marketplace and provide information on special enrollment rights in the Marketplace, as well as guidance announcing the availability of such updated notices.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/07/2014 79 FR 26192

NPRM Comment Period End 07/07/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Amy J. Turner
Senior Advisor Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5653, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8335

FAX: 202 219-1942

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB18

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Title: Annual Funding Notice

Abstract: This rulemaking implements the requirement of section 501 of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), which amended section 101(f) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to require the administrator of a defined benefit pension plan to provide participants, beneficiaries, and other parties with an annual funding notice, and also implements the requirements of section 503(c) of the PPA that amended section 104(b)(3) of ERISA regarding summary annual reports for defined benefit plans.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2520; 29 CFR 2520.104-46; 29 CFR 2520.104b-10 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1021(f); ERISA sec 101(f); PL 109-280, sec 501, Pension Protection Act of 2006; 29 USC 1021(b); ERISA sec 104(b)(3); PL 109-280, sec 503, Pension Protection Act of 2006; 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory 08/18/2007

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/18/2010 75 FR 70625

NPRM Comment Period End 01/18/2011

Final Rule 07/00/2014Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Stephanie Ward-Cibinic Senior Pension Law Specialist Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB47

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Title: Amendment of Abandoned Plan Program

Abstract: On April 21, 2006, the Department published a package of regulations, collectively titled Termination of Abandoned Individual Account Plans, which facilitate the termination of, and distribution of benefits from, individual account pension plans that have been abandoned by their sponsoring employers. See 71 FR 20820. This rulemaking will examine whether, and how, to amend those regulations by expanding the scope of individuals entitled to be a "qualified termination administrator" (QTA). Under the Termination of Abandoned Individual Account Plans regulations, only a QTA is authorized to determine whether an individual account plan is abandoned, and to carry out related activities necessary to the termination, and winding up of the plan's affairs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/12/2012 77 FR 74063

NPRM Comment Period End 02/11/2013

Final Rule 10/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB64

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Title: Adoption of amended and restated Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program

Abstract: The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is amending and restating its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP) under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which originally was adopted in 2002 and revised in 2005 and 2006. The VFCP is designed to encourage the voluntary correction of fiduciary violations by permitting persons to avoid potential civil actions and civil penalties if they take steps to correct identified violations in a manner consistent with the VFCP. The amendments will expand the scope of some transactions currently eligible for correction and streamlinecorrection procedures for certain others. EBSA will issue a restatement of the VFCP in its entirety and request public comments.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: ERISA sections 502(a)(2), (a)(5), and 506(b); ERISA section 408(a); IRC section 4975(c)(2)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB37

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Title: Improved Fee Disclosure for Welfare Plans

Abstract: This rulemaking will amend the regulation setting forth the standards applicable to the exemption under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) section 408(b)(2) for contracting or making reasonable arrangements with a party in interest for office space or services (29 CFR 2550.408b-2). This amendment will ensure that plan fiduciaries of welfare plans are provided or have access to that information necessary to a determination of whether an arrangement for services is "reasonable" within the meaning of the statutory exemption. This amendment is being promulgated separately from another amendment to section 408(b)(2) that applies to pension plans.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2550.408b-2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505; 29 USC 1108
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210-AB39View Related Documents

Title: Amendment to Claims Procedure Regulation

Abstract: Section 503 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), 29 U.S.C. section 1133, provides that, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, each employee benefit plan must provide "adequate notice in writing to any participant or beneficiary whose claim for benefits under the plan has been denied." The notice must set forth the specific reasons for the denial and must be written in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant. Each plan must also afford "a reasonable opportunity" for any participant or beneficiary whose claim has been denied to obtain "full and fair review" of the denial by the "appropriate named fiduciary of the plan." The Department has issued a regulation pursuant to the above authority that establishes the minimum requirements for benefit claims procedures of employee benefit plans covered by title 1 of ERISA. See 29 CFR section 2560.503-1. This rulemaking is intended to strengthen, improve, and update the current rules governing the internal claims and appeals process.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2550.503-1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1135; ERISA sec 505; 29 USC 1133
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Jeffrey J. Turner Deputy Director, Office of Regulations and Interpretations Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB46

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Title: Automatic Enrollment in Health Plans of Employees of Large Employers Under FLSA Section 18A

Abstract: This rulemaking implements section 1511 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, which added section 18A to the Fair Labor Standards Act to require employers who have more than 200 full-time employees and who offer enrollment in one or more health benefits plans to automatically enroll new full-time employees in one of the plans offered and to continue enrollment of current employees.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 218A; FLSA sec 18A; PL 111-148, sec 1511, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Janet Walters
Senior AdvisorDepartment of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5655, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

FAX: 202 219-7291

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB63

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Title: Revision of the Form 5500 Series and Implementing and related Regulations Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)

Abstract: This regulatory action is part of long term strategic project with the Internal Revenue Service and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation to modernize and improve the Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan. Modernizing the financial and other annual reporting requirements on the Form 5500 and making the investment and other information on the Form 5500 more data mineable are part of that evaluation. The project is also focused on enhancing the agencies' ability to collect employee benefit plan data that best meets the needs of changing compliance projects, programs, and activities.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2520 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1021-1025; 29 USC 1027; 29 USC 1029-30; 29 USC 1134-1135; 29 USC 1059; 29 USC 1204
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Mara S Blumenthal Employee Benefits Law Specialist Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N5669, FP Building, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8500

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB30

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Title: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

Abstract: Pursuant to the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) section 712, as amended by the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) (Pub. L. 110-343) enacted on October 8, 2008, the Department is developing regulatory guidance.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2590.712 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1185a
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory as per MHPAEA section 512(d) 10/08/2009Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 04/28/2009 74 FR 19155
Request for Information Comment Period End 05/28/2009

Interim Final Rule 02/02/2010 75 FR 5410

Interim Final Rule Effective 04/05/2010

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/03/2010

Final Rule 11/13/2013 78 FR 68239

Final Rule Effective 01/13/2014

Additional Information: On February 2, 2010, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury published a joint interim final rule implementing MHPAEA.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Related RINs: Related to 0938-AP65; Related to 1545-BJ05 Related Agencies: Joint: CMS; Joint: IRS
Agency Contact: Amy J. Turner
Senior Advisor Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5653, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8335

FAX: 202 219-1942

Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration ( EBSA ) RIN: 1210- AB56

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Title: Ninety-Day Waiting Period Limitation and Technical Amendments to Certain Health Coverage Requirements Under the

Affordable Care Act

Abstract: The Patient and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the Affordable Care Act) amended title I of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), by adding a new section 715 which encompasses various health reform provisions of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. These regulations provide guidance on the 90-day waiting period limitation under section 2708 of the PHS Act and makes technical amendments to regulations to conform to Affordable Care Act provisions already in effect, as well as those that will become effective beginning 2014.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 1185d
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/21/2013 78 FR 17313

NPRM Comment Period End 05/20/2013

Final Rule 02/24/2014 79 FR 10296

Final Rule Effective 04/25/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Governmental

Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Federalism: No
Related Agencies: Joint : OCIIO; Joint : IRS
Agency Contact: Amy J. Turner
Senior Advisor Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-5653, Washington, DC 20210Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-8335

FAX: 202 219-1942

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC34

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Title: Bloodborne Pathogens

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.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1030 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 533; 5 USC 610; 29 USC 655(b)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Begin Review 10/22/2009
Request for Comments Published 05/14/2010 75 FR 27237

Comment Period End 08/12/2010

End Review and Issue Findings 07/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: John Hermanson Acting Director, Directorate of Evaluation and Analysis Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-3641, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2400

FAX: 202 693-1641

E-Mail: hermanson.john@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC41

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Title: Combustible Dust

Abstract: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has commenced rulemaking to develop a combustible dust standard for general industry. The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) completed a study of combustible dust hazards in late 2006, which identified 281 combustible dust incidents between 1980 and 2005 that killed 119 workers and injured another 718. Based on these findings, the CSB recommended the Agency pursue a rulemaking on this issue. OSHA has previously addressed aspects of this risk. For example, on July 31, 2005, OSHA published the Safety and Health Information Bulletin, "Combustible Dust in Industry: Preventing and Mitigating the Effects of Fire and Explosions." Additionally, OSHA implemented a Combustible Dust National Emphasis Program (NEP) on March 11, 2008, launched a new webpage, and issued several other guidance documents. However, the Agency does not have a comprehensive standard that addresses combustible dust hazards. OSHA will use the information gathered from the NEP to assist in the development of this rule. OSHA published an ANPRM October 21, 2009. Additionally, stakeholder meetings were held in Washington, DC, on December 14, 2009, in Atlanta, GA, on February 17, 2010, and in Chicago, IL, on April 21, 2010. A webchat for combustible dust was also held on June 28, 2010, and an expert forum was convened on May 13, 2011.Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910, subpart H (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 10/21/2009 74 FR 54333
Stakeholder Meetings 12/14/2009

ANPRM Comment Period End 01/19/2010
Stakeholder Meetings 02/17/2010
Stakeholders Meetings 03/09/2010 75 FR 10739

Initiate SBREFA 12/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC46

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Title: Infectious Diseases

Abstract: Employees in health care and other high-risk environments face long-standing infectious disease hazards such as tuberculosis (TB), varicella disease (chickenpox, shingles), and measles (rubeola), as well as new and emerging infectious disease threats, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and pandemic influenza. Health care workers and workers in related occupations, or who are exposed in other high-risk environments, are at increased risk of contracting TB, SARS, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and other infectious diseases that can be transmitted through a variety of exposure routes. OSHA is concerned about the ability of employees to continue to provide health care and other critical services without unreasonably jeopardizing their health. OSHA is considering the need for a standard to ensure that employers establish a comprehensive infection control program and control measures to protect employees from infectious disease exposures to pathogens that can cause significant disease. Workplaces where such control measures might be necessary include: health care, emergency response, correctional facilities, homeless shelters, drug treatment programs, and other occupational settings where employees can be at increased risk of exposure to potentially infectious people. A standard could also apply to laboratories, which handle materials that may be a source of pathogens, and to pathologists, coroners' offices, medical examiners, and mortuaries.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 533; 29 USC 657 and 658; 29 USC 660; 29 USC 666; 29 USC 669; 29 USC 673; ...
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information (RFI) 05/06/2010 75 FR 24835

RFI Comment Period End 08/04/2010
Analyze Comments 12/30/2010
Stakeholder Meetings 07/29/2011Initiate SBREFA 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;
Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC51

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Title: Preventing Backover Injuries and Fatalities

Abstract: OSHA published an RFI (77 FR 18973; March 29, 2012) that sought information on two subjects: 1) preventing backover injuries; and 2) the hazards and risks of reinforcing concrete operations in construction, including post-tensioning. Backing vehicles and equipment are common causes of struck-by injuries and can also cause caught-between injuries when backing vehicles and equipment pin a worker against an object. Struck-by injuries and caught-between injuries are two of the four leading causes of workplace fatalities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2011, 75 workers were fatally backed over while working. While many backing incidents can prove to be fatal, workers can suffer severe, non-fatal injuries as well. A review of OSHA's Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) database found that backing incidents can result in serious injury to the back and pelvis, fractured bones, concussions, amputations, and other injuries. Emerging technologies in the field of backing operations may prevent incidents. The technologies include cameras and proximity detection systems. The use of spotters and internal traffic control plans can also make backing operations safer. The Agency has held stakeholder meetings on backovers, and is conducting site visits to employers. Current rules regarding reinforcing steel and post-tensioning activities may not adequately address worker hazards in work related to post-tensioning and reinforcing steel. Both are techniques for reinforcing concrete and are generally used in many types of construction. OSHA's IMIS data indicates that 31 workers died while performing work on or near post-tensioning operations or reinforcing steel between 2000 and 2009. Currently, workers performing steel reinforcing suffer injuries caused by unsafe material handling, structural collapse, and impalement by protruding reinforcing steel dowels, among other causes. Employees involved in post-tensioning activities are at risk for incidents caused by the misuse of post-tensioning equipment and improper training. The Agency is continuing to seek information about injuries and hazards of reinforcing steel operations.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 03/29/2012 77 FR 18973

Comment Period End 07/27/2012
Analyze Comments (Concrete) 05/00/2014

Initiate SBREFA (Backovers) 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Jim Maddux Director, Directorate of Construction Department of LaborOccupational Safety and Health Administration FP Building, Room N-3468, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2020

FAX: 202 693-1689

E-Mail: maddux.jim@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC74

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Title: Chemical Management and Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs)

Abstract: The majority of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) were adopted in 1971, under section 6(a) of the OSH Act and only a few have been successfully updated since that time. There is widespread agreement among industry, labor, and professional occupational safety and health organizations that OSHA's PELs are outdated and need revising in order to take into account newer scientific data that indicates that significant occupational health risks exist at levels below OSHA's current PELs. In 1989, OSHA issued a final standard that lowered PELs for over 200 chemicals and added PELs for 164. However, the final rule was challenged and ultimately vacated by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in 1991 citing deficiencies in OSHA's analyses. Since that time OSHA has made attempts to examine its outdated PELs in light of the court's 1991 decisions. Most recently, OSHA sought input through a stakeholder meeting and web forum to discuss various approaches that might be used to address its outdated PELs. As part of the Department's Regulatory Review and Lookback Efforts, OSHA is developing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from the public to help the Agency identify effective ways to address occupational exposure to chemicals.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC82

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Title: Process Safety Management and Prevention of Major Chemical Accidents

Abstract: In accordance with the Executive Order 13650, Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) on December 9, 2013 (78 FR 73756). The RFI anticipates to identify issues related to modernization of the Process Safety Management standard and related standards necessary to meet the goal of preventing major chemical accidents.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRuleMajor: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.119 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655; 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 12/09/2013 78 FR 73756

Comment Period Extended 03/07/2014 79 FR 13006

RFI Comment Period End 03/10/2014
Analyze Comments 07/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC85

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Title: Shipyard Fall Protection--Scaffolds, Ladders and Other Working Surfaces

Abstract: Existing 29 CFR Part 1915, subpart E; Scaffolds Ladders and Other Working Surfaces includes scaffolds or staging, ladders, guarding of deck openings and edges, access to vessels, access to and guarding of dry docks and marine railways, access to cargo spaces and confined spaces, and working surfaces. These requirements are not comprehensive in their coverage of fall hazards in shipyards. In addition, provisions will be updated to reflect technological advances, while other provisions will be revised to be consistent with national consensus standards. Since this would result in a large, cumbersome subpart, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will request information in dividing this rulemaking into three subparts: subpart E Stairways, Ladders and Other Access and Egress; subpart M Fall Protection; and subpart N Scaffolds. The estimated number of annualized fatalities associated with each subpart are: subpart E; Stairways, Ladders and Other Access and Egress. Approximately 1 to 2 fatalities are occurring each year; subpart M; Fall Protection. Approximately 3 to 4 fatalities in shipyards, associated with falls from elevations, are occurring each year; subpart N; Scaffolds. Approximately 1 fatality is occurring each year.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1915.71 to 1915.77; subpart E; Scaffolds, Ladders & Other Working Surfaces (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: sec 41, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (33 USC 941); sec 4, 6, and 8 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 USC 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754); 8-76 (41 FR 25059), or 9-83 (48 FR 35736) as applicable; 29 CFR 1911
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: William PerryActing Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC90

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Title: Communication Towers

Abstract: During the 1990s, the growing demand for wireless and broadcast communications spurred a dramatic increase in the number of communication towers being erected, maintained and serviced. While the number of employees engaged in the communication tower industry remains small, the fatality rate is very high. Over the past 20 years, this industry has experienced an average fatality rate that greatly exceeds that of the construction industry, for example. In 2013, the industry experienced a dramatic increase in the number of fatalities occurring during communication tower work, with 13 total fatalities. Falls are the leading cause of death in tower work. Fall protection is used either improperly or inconsistently. Several communication towers have recently collapsed while employees worked on structural modifications. Employees are often hoisted to working levels on small base-mounted drum hoists that have been mounted to a truck chassis, and these may not be rated to hoist personnel. Communication tower construction and maintenance activities are not adequately covered by current OSHA fall protection and personnel hoisting standards.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926; 29 CFR 1910 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655
Legal Deadline:

Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory Request for Information 06/30/2014

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Request For Information 06/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Jim Maddux Director, Directorate of Construction Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration FP Building, Room N-3468, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2020

FAX: 202 693-1689

E-Mail: maddux.jim@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC91

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Title: Emergency Response and Preparedness

Abstract: Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) published a Request for Information (RFI) on EmergencyResponse and Preparedness (72 FR 51735, OSHA Docket 2007-0073, http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=OSHA2007-0073) on September 11, 2007. The RFI addressed the way that OSHA currently regulates aspects of emergency response and preparedness under its existing standards, and that some of these standards were promulgated decades ago, and none were designed as comprehensive emergency response standards. Consequently, they do not address the full range of hazards or concerns currently facing emergency responders, nor do they reflect major changes in performance specifications for protective clothing and equipment. The Agency acknowledged that current OSHA standards also do not reflect all the major developments in safety and health practices that have already been accepted by the emergency response community and incorporated into industry consensus standards. The Agency received 84 comments, many favorable on the need for further action to protect emergency responders. In the tragedy that struck West, Texas, in April 2013, it was reaffirmed that emergency responder health and safety continues to be an area of ongoing need. President Obama issued Executive Order 13650 Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security (EO) on August 1, 2013, to improve chemical facility safety and security, including emergency responder safety. The Agency will host a stakeholder meeting in July 2014 to address the lessons learned from West, Texas as well as how to integrate this information with the existing docket of information, as well as any other developments since closing the RFI docket.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Stakeholder Meetings 07/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AB70

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Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica

Abstract: Crystalline silica is a significant component of the Earth's crust, and many workers in a wide range of industries are exposed to it, usually in the form of respirable quartz or, less frequently, cristobalite. Chronic silicosis is a uniquely occupational disease resulting from exposure of employees over long periods of time (10 years or more). Exposure to high levels of respirable crystalline silica causes acute or accelerated forms of silicosis that are ultimately fatal. The current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) for general industry is based on a formula proposed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) in 1968 (PEL=10mg/cubic meter/(% silica + 2), as respirable dust). The current PEL for construction and shipyards (derived from ACGIH's 1970 Threshold Limit Value) is based on particle counting technology, which is considered obsolete. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and ACGIH recommend 50μg/m3 and 25μg/m3 exposure limits, respectively, for respirable crystalline silica. Both industry and worker groups have recognized that a comprehensive standard for crystalline silica is needed to provide for exposure monitoring, medical surveillance, and worker training. ASTM International has published recommended standards for addressing the hazards of crystalline silica. The Building Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO has also developed a recommended comprehensive program standard. These standards include provisions for methods of compliance, exposure monitoring, training, and medical surveillance.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910; 29 CFR 1915; 29 CFR 1917; 29 CFR 1918; 29 CFR 1926 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Completed SBREFA Report 12/19/2003

Initiated Peer Review of Health Effects and Risk Assessment 05/22/2009
Completed Peer Review 01/24/2010

NPRM 09/12/2013 78 FR 56274

NPRM Comment Period Extended; Notice of Intention to Appear at Pub Hearing; Scheduling Pub Hearing 10/31/2013 78 FR 65242

NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/29/2014 79 FR 4641

Informal Public Hearing 03/18/2014
Post Hearing Comment Period Ends 07/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: Yes
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AB76

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Title: Occupational Exposure to Beryllium

Abstract: In 1999 and 2001, OSHA was petitioned to issue an emergency temporary standard for permissible exposure limit (PEL) to beryllium 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 (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 worksites 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 also completed a scientific peer review of its draft risk assessment.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 11/26/2002 67 FR 70707
Request For Information Comment Period End 02/24/2003
SBREFA Report Completed 01/23/2008

Initiated Peer Review of Health Effects and Risk Assessment 03/22/2010
Complete Peer Review 11/19/2010

NPRM 07/00/2014Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC67

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Title: Standards Improvement Project IV

Abstract: OSHA's Standards Improvement Projects (SIPs) are intended to remove or revise duplicative, unnecessary, and inconsistent safety and health standards. The Agency has published three earlier final standards to remove unnecessary provisions, thus reducing costs or paperwork burden on affected employers. Standards Improvement Project Phase I was published in the Federal Register on June 18, 1998 (63 FR 33450); SIPs Phase 2 was published on January 5, 2005 (70 FR 1111); and SIPs Phase III was published June 8, 2011 (76 FR 33590). The Agency believes that these standards have reduced the compliance costs and eliminated or reduced the paperwork burden for a number of its standards. The Agency only considers such changes to its standards so long as they do not diminish employee protections. The Agency is initiating a fourth rulemaking effort to identify unnecessary or duplicative provisions or paperwork requirements that are focused primarily on its

construction standards in 29 CFR 1926.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 12/06/2012 77 FR 72781
Request for Information Comment Period Ends 02/04/2013

NPRM 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Jim Maddux Director, Directorate of Construction Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration FP Building, Room N-3468, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2020

FAX: 202 693-1689

E-Mail: maddux.jim@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC81

View Related DocumentsTitle: Amendments to the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard

Abstract: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing corrections and amendments to the final

standard for cranes and derricks published in August 2010. The standard has a large number of provisions designed to improve crane safety and reduce worker injury and fatality. The proposed amendments: correct references to power line voltage for direct current (DC) voltages as well as alternating current (AC) voltages; broadens the exclusion for forklifts carrying loads under the forks from "winch or hook" to with a "winch and boom"; clarifies an exclusion for work activities by articulating cranes; provides four definitions inadvertently omitted in the final standard; replaces "minimum approach distance" with "minimum clearance distance" throughout to remove ambiguity; clarifies the use of demarcated boundaries for work near power lines; corrects an error permitting body belts to be used as a personal fall arrest system rather than a personal fall restraint system; replaces the verb "must" with "may" used in error in several provisions; corrects an error in a caption on standard hand signals; and resolves an issue of "NRTL-approved" safety equipment (e.g., proximity alarms and insulating devices) that is required by the final standard, but is not yet available.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Jim Maddux Director, Directorate of Construction Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration FP Building, Room N-3468, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2020

FAX: 202 693-1689

E-Mail: maddux.jim@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC84

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Title: Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain Accurate Records of Each Recordable Injury and

Illness

Abstract: OSHA is proposing to amend its recordkeeping regulations to clarify that the duty to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses is an ongoing obligation. The duty to make and maintain an accurate record of an injury or illness continues for as long as the employer must keep and make available records for the year in which the injury or illness occurred. The duty does not expire if the employer fails to create the necessary records when first required to do so.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1904.0; 29 CFR 1904.4; 29 CFR 1904.29; 29 CFR 1904.32; 29 CFR 1904.33; 29 CFR 1904.35; 29 CFR 1904.40; ... (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 857(c), (g); 29 USC 673(a), (e); 29 USC 651(b)(12)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: NoFederalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC86

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Title: Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification

Abstract: On August 9, 2010, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final standard establishing requirements for cranes and derricks used in construction work. The standard requires employers to ensure that crane operators on construction sites are certified by November 10, 2014; until that date, employers must ensure that operators are competent to safely operate a crane. After the standard was issued, a number of parties informed OSHA of serious problems and limitations associated with the crane operator certification that it would not guarantee sufficient safety on construction sites. OSHA has decided to address these problems through (separate) possible rulemaking on operator qualification. To ensure safe operation of cranes beyond November 2014, the Agency is extending the existing employer responsibility to ensure crane operator competency by 3 years to November 2017. The enforcement date for operators to be certified will also extended by 3 years in the proposal.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926.1427 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 653; 29 USC 655; 29 USC 657; 40 USC 3701 et seq; 5 USC 553; Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1- 2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan 25, 2012); 29 CFR part 1911; ...
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/10/2014 79 FR 7611

NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/2014

Notice of Informal Public Hearing 04/15/2014 79 FR 21164
Analyze Comments 05/00/2014

Informal Public Hearing 05/19/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Jim Maddux Director, Directorate of Construction Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration FP Building, Room N-3468, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2020

FAX: 202 693-1689

E-Mail: maddux.jim@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC87View Related Documents

Title: Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards Eye and Face Protection

Abstract: Under section 6(a) of the OSH Act, during the first two years of the Act, the Agency was directed to adopt national consensus standards as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Some of these standards were adopted as regulatory text, while others were incorporated by reference. In the more than 40 years since these standards were adopted by OSHA, the organizations responsible for these consensus standards have issued updated versions of these standards. However, in most cases, OSHA has not revised its regulations to reflect later editions of the consensus standards. OSHA standards also continue to incorporate by reference various consensus standards that are now outdated and, in some cases, out of print. The Agency is undertaking a multi-year project to update these standards. A notice describing the project was published in November 2004 (69 FR 68283). The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Final Rule, published September 2009, amended the general industry PPE standard and incorporated by reference a number of updated consensus standards governing the design and testing of certain types of PPE. The Final Rule did not update PPE standards for the construction industry; these standards currently refer to outdated consensus rules. In addition, while the Final Rule was undergoing final OMB review, ANSI published a 2010 edition of the Eye and Face Protection (ANSI Z-87.1) consensus standard. OSHA intends to publish a Direct Final Rule to incorporate the 2010 edition of the American National Standard, Z87.1 Eye and Face Protection for general industry, shipyard employment, long shoring, marine terminals, and construction industries.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910; 29 CFR 1915; 29 CFR 1917 to 1918; 29 CFR 1926 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM/Direct Final Rule 09/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AB47

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Title: Confined Spaces in Construction

Abstract: In 1993, OSHA issued a rule to protect employees who enter confined spaces while engaged in general industry work (29 CFR 1910.146). This standard has not been extended to cover employees entering confined spaces while engaged in construction work because of unique characteristics of construction worksites. Pursuant to discussions with the United Steel Workers of America that led to a settlement agreement regarding the general industry standard, OSHA agreed to issue a proposed rule to protect construction workers in confined spaces.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926.36 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 40 USC 333
Legal Deadline: NoneTimetable:

Action Date FR Cite

SBREFA Panel Report 11/24/2003

NPRM 11/28/2007 72 FR 67351

NPRM Comment Period End 01/28/2008

NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/28/2008 73 FR 3893
Public Hearing 07/22/2008

Close Record 10/23/2008

Final Rule 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Jim Maddux Director, Directorate of Construction Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration FP Building, Room N-3468, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2020

FAX: 202 693-1689

E-Mail: maddux.jim@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AB80

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Title: Walking Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (Slips, Trips, and Fall Prevention)

Abstract: In 1990, OSHA published a proposed a rule (55 FR 13360) addressing slip, trip, and fall hazards and establishing requirements for personal fall protection systems. Slips, trips, and falls are among the leading causes of work-related injuries and fatalities. Since that time, new technologies and procedures have become available to protect employees from these hazards. The Agency has been working to update these rules to reflect current technology. As a result of issues raised in comments to the 1990 NPRM, OSHA published a notice to reopen the rulemaking for comment on May 2, 2003. Based on comments received on the 2003 notice, OSHA determined that the rule proposed in 1990 was out-of-date and did not reflect current industry practice or technology. The Agency published a second proposed rule on May 24, 2010, which reflected current information and increased consistency with other OSHA standards. Hearings were held on January 18 through 21, 2011.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910, subparts D and I (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/10/1990 55 FR 13360

NPRM Comment Period End 08/22/1990
Hearing 09/11/1990 55 FR 29224
Reopen Record 05/02/2003 68 FR 23527

Comment Period End 07/31/2003

Second NPRM 05/24/2010 75 FR 28861

Second NPRM Comment Period End 08/23/2010

Notice of Informal Hearing 11/12/2010 75 FR 69369
Public Hearing 01/18/2011
Analyze Comments 08/26/2011

Final Rule 10/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: NoEnergy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC36

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Title: Procedures for Handling Employee Retaliation Complaints Under the National Transit Systems Security Act; Surface Transportation Assistance Act; and Federal Railroad Safety Act

Abstract: OSHA is publishing final procedures for the handling and investigation of retaliation complaints pursuant to section 1521 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. This Act amended the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA), to give OSHA responsibility for administering the whistleblower protection provision of FRSA, which provides protections from retaliation to employees working for railroad carriers and their contractors and subcontractors who report potential violations or engage in certain activities related to safety and security. OSHA is publishing final procedures for the handling and investigation of retaliation complaints pursuant to section 1413 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007. Section 1413, known as the National Transit Systems Security Act (NTSSA), includes a whistleblower protection provision that is administered by OSHA that provides protection from retaliation to employees of public transportation agencies and their contractors and subcontractors who report potential violations or engage in certain activities related to safety and security. OSHA amended 29 CFR 1978, the procedures applicable to the handling and investigation of whistleblower complaints under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA), 49 U.S.C. 31105, to implement statutory changes enacted by Congress under section 1536 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, and to provide other procedural updates as needed. The statute provides retaliation protection to employees working for commercial motor carriers who report potential violations or engage in certain activities related to safety and security. The final rule under STAA was published on September 27, 2012. Pursuant to these statutes, the rules set forth the procedures for handling and investigating retaliation complaints, including a statutory "kick-out" provision allowing the complainant to file the complaint in district court if the Secretary of Labor has not issued a final decision within 210 days of the filing of the complaint. Immediate implementation of these regulations is necessitated to govern whistleblower investigations conducted under the new and revised

statutes.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1982; 29 CFR 1978 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: PL 110-53, sec 1521, The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; 49 USC 20109; PL 110-53, sec 1413, The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; 6 USC 1142; PL 110- 53, sec 1536, The Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; 49 USC 31105
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 08/31/2010 75 FR 53522

Interim Final Rule Effective 08/31/2010

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 11/01/2010
Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 (STAA), as Amended 07/27/2012 77 FR 44121

Final Action (FRSA & NTSSA) 02/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Laura Seeman Division Chief, Field Operations, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration200 Constitution Avenue, NW., FP Building, Room N-4624, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2199

E- Mail: seeman.laura@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC49

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Title: Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

Abstract: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is making changes to its reporting system for occupational injuries and illnesses. An updated and modernized reporting system would enable a more efficient and timely collection of data, and would improve the accuracy and availability of the relevant records and statistics. This rulemaking involves modification to 29 CFR part 1904.41 to expand OSHA's legal authority to collect and make available injury and illness information required under part 1904.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1904 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Stakeholder Meetings 05/25/2010 75 FR 24505

Comment Period End 06/18/2010
Public Meeting 01/09/2013

NPRM 11/08/2013 78 FR 67253

Notice of Public Meeting 11/15/2013 78 FR 68782

NPRM Comment Period End 03/08/2014

Final Rule 03/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: John Hermanson Acting Director, Directorate of Evaluation and Analysis Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-3641, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2400

FAX: 202 693-1641

E-Mail: hermanson.john@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC50

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Title: Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements--NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions

Abstract: This rulemaking involves changes to two aspects of the OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements. First, OSHA is updating appendix A to subpart B of part 1904. This appendix contains a list of industries that are partially exempt from the requirements to maintain a log of occupational injuries and illnesses, generally due to their relatively low rates of occupational injury and illness. The current list of industries is based on the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. In 1997, a newer system, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), was introduced to classify establishments by industry. The rulemaking would update appendix A by replacing it with a list of industries based on the NAICS, and based on more recent occupational injury and illness rates. Second, this rulemaking would revise the reporting requirements regarding the obligations of employers to report to OSHA the occurrence of fatalities and certain injuries. The existing regulations requireemployers to report to OSHA within 8 hours any work-related incident resulting in the death of an employee or the inpatient hospitalization of three or more employees.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1904 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/22/2011 76 FR 36414

NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/2011

Notice of Reopening of Record 09/28/2011 76 FR 59952

Comment Period End 10/28/2011

Final Action 06/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: John Hermanson Acting Director, Directorate of Evaluation and Analysis Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-3641, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2400

FAX: 202 693-1641

E-Mail: hermanson.john@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC53

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Title: Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 806 of the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act of 2002, as Amended

Abstract: OSHA is amending 29 CFR 1980, the procedures for handling whistleblower complaints under the Corporate and Criminal Fraud Accountability Act, title VIII of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. 1514A (SOX), to implement statutory changes enacted by Congress under sections 922 and 929A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (DFA) of 2010, and to provide other procedural updates as needed. SOX provides protection for employees who report alleged violations of the Federal mail, wire, bank, or securities fraud statutes, or the Securities Exchange Act, or any other Federal law relating to fraud against shareholders. Under the DFA, the amendments to SOX extend the statutory filing period from 90 to 180 days, provide parties with a right to a jury trial, extend coverage to nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, and clarify coverage of corporate subsidiaries. Promulgation of these changes to the regulation is necessary to govern whistleblower investigations conducted under SOX.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1980 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 18 USC 1514A; PL 111-203, secs 922 and 929A, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer

Protection Act of 2010
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 11/03/2011 76 FR 68084

Effective Date 11/03/2011

Comment Period End 01/03/2012

Final Action 10/00/2014Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Laura Seeman Division Chief, Field Operations, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., FP Building, Room N-4624, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2199

E- Mail: seeman.laura@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC58

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Title: Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Consumer Financial Protection Act; the Seaman's Protection Act; and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Abstract: OSHA is promulgating procedures for the handling and investigation of retaliation complaints pursuant to whistleblower protection provisions of three statutes: (1) the Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA), section 1057 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (DFA); (2) the Seaman's Protection Act, 46 U.S.C. section 2114 (SPA); and (3) Section 402 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Promulgation of these regulations is necessary to govern whistleblower investigations conducted under the new statutes. CFPA, section 1057 of the DFA, provides protection from retaliation to employees in the consumer financial product and service industries who report alleged violations of title X of the DFA or any other provision of law that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, an independent bureau within the Federal Reserve System. Pursuant to the statute, the procedures will include remedies and legal burdens of proof provisions, and a "kick-out" provision allowing the complainant to file a complaint in district court within 90 days after receiving a written determination from OSHA, or if the Secretary has not issued a final determination within 210 days after the filing of the complaint. SPA, as amended by section 611 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, transfers to OSHA the administration of the whistleblower protections previously enforced solely via a private right of action. It provides protection from retaliation to seamen who engage in protected activities under SPA. Pursuant to the statute, the procedures will follow those enacted under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, 49 U.S.C. 31105, including procedures, requirements, and rights. The SPA interim final rule was published February 6, 2013 (78 FR 8390). Section 402 of FSMA provides protection from retaliation to employees of entities engaged in manufacturing, processing, packing, transporting, distribution, reception, holding, or importation of food who engage in protected activities under FSMA. Pursuant to the statute, the procedures will include remedies and legal burdens of proof provisions, and a "kick-out" provision allowing the complainant to file a complaint in district court within 90 days after receiving a written determination from OSHA, or if the Secretary has not issued a final determination within 210 days after the filing of the complaint. The FSMA interim final rule was published February 13, 2014 (79 FR 8619).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1985; 29 CFR 1986; 29 CFR 1987 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: PL 111-203, sec 1057, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010; PL 111- 281, sec 611 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, amending the Seaman's Protection Act, 46 USC 2114; 21 USC 399d, PL 111-353, sec 402 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule (SPA) 02/06/2013 78 FR 8390

Interim Final Rule (SPA) Effective 02/06/2013

Interim Final Rule (SPA) Comment Period End 04/08/2013

Interim Final Rule (FSMA) 02/13/2014 79 FR 8619

Interim Final Rule (FSMA) Effective 02/13/2014

Interim Final Rule (DFA) 04/03/2014 79 FR 18630

Interim Final Rule (DFA) Effective 04/03/2014

Interim Final Rule (FSMA) Comment Period End 04/14/2014

Interim Final Rule (DFA) Comment Period End 06/02/2014Final Action (SPA) 10/00/2014

Final Action (FSMA) 04/00/2015

Final Action (DFA) 06/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Laura Seeman Division Chief, Field Operations, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., FP Building, Room N-4624, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2199

E- Mail: seeman.laura@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC76

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Title: Approved State Plans for Occupational Safety and Health

Abstract: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will propose a revision to each State's subpart under 29 CFR 1952 and 29 CFR 1956 to scale back the detailed descriptions of OSHA-approved State plans, including the jurisdictional explanation, purely historical data, and other unnecessary information that may be subject to change. The revised 29 CFR 1952 will retain a brief description of each State Plan and a more detailed explanation will be provided on OSHA's website. The general provisions of 29 CFR 1952 will be moved into 29 CFR 1902. Accordingly, outdated references to 29 CFR 1952 will be cleaned up throughout various OSHA regulations. The purpose of the revision to 29 CFR 1952 is to eliminate the requirement to engage in the arduous rulemaking process in order to make changes to a State plan's coverage or other descriptive language. OSHA will publish an Interim Final Rule (IFR) which will be effective immediately, but OSHA will accept public comments for 60 days and publish a finale rule after review of the comments.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1902 to 1904, 1952 to 1954 and 1956 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 667
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 06/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Douglas J. Kalinowski Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3700, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2200

FAX: 202 693-1671

E-Mail: kalinowski.doug@dol.gov

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Title: Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010

Abstract: OSHA is promulgating procedures for the handling and investigation of retaliation complaints pursuant to Section 1558 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the Affordable Care Act or ACA). This section established a new whistleblower protection statute to be administered by OSHA that provides protection from retaliation to employees in the health care industry who engage in protected activities under the ACA. Pursuant to the statute, the procedures follow those enacted under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2087(b), including remedies and legal burdens of proof provisions. Promulgation of a regulation is necessary to govern whistleblower investigations conducted under the new statute. The ACA interim final rule was published February 27, 2013.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1984 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 218C, FLSA sec 18C; PL 111-148, sec 1558, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 02/27/2013 78 FR 13222

Interim Final Rule Effective 02/27/2013

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/29/2013

Final Action 02/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Duplicate of 1218-AC55; Split From 1218-AC58
Agency Contact: Laura Seeman Division Chief, Field Operations, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., FP Building, Room N-4624, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2199

E- Mail: seeman.laura@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC88

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Title: Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Employee Protection Provision of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act

Abstract: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is promulgating procedures for the handling and investigation of retaliation complaints pursuant to section 31307 of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). This section protects employees from retaliation by motor vehicle manufacturers, part suppliers, and dealerships for providing information to the employer of the U.S. Department of Transportation about motor vehicle defects, noncompliance, or violations of the notification or reporting requirements enforced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or for engaging in related protected activities as set forth in the provision. Pursuant to this statute, the rules set forth the procedures for handling and investigating retaliation complaints, including a statutory "kick-out" provision allowing the complainant to file the complaint in District Court if the Secretary of Labor has not issued a final decision within 210 days of the filing of the complaint. Promulgation of a regulation is necessary to govern whistleblower investigations conducted under this new statute.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 1988 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 49 USC 30170 (PL 112-141)
Legal Deadline: NoneTimetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 02/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Laura Seeman Division Chief, Field Operations, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., FP Building, Room N-4624, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2199

E- Mail: seeman.laura@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC45

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Title: Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements--Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Column

Abstract: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed to restore a column to the OSHA 300 Log that employers must check if a case they are already required to record under OSHA's existing recordkeeping rule (29 CFR 1904) is a "musculoskeletal disorder" (MSD). This rulemaking does not change the existing requirements about when and under what circumstances employers must record work-related injuries and illnesses. The Agency believes that having aggregate data on MSDs may help employers and workers track these injuries at individual workplaces. MSD information will also improve the utility, accuracy, and completeness of the national occupational injury and illness statistics, and may assist the Agency in its day-to-day activities and overall safety and health policy making. This rulemaking was temporarily withdrawn from OMB on January 26, 2011, so that the Agency could gather more information from stakeholders in the small business community.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1904 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 533; 29 USC 657 and 658; 29 USC 660; 29 USC 666; 29 USC 669
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

NPRM 01/29/2010 75 FR 4728
Public Meeting 03/09/2010

NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/2010 75 FR 10738

Extension of Comment Period End 03/30/2010

Small Business Stakeholder Meeting 04/11/2011

Small Business Stakeholder Meeting 04/12/2011

Notice of Limited Reopening of Rulemaking Record 05/17/2011 76 FR 28383

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.govDepartment of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC48

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Title: Injury and Illness Prevention Program

Abstract: OSHA is developing a rule requiring employers to implement an Injury and Illness Prevention Program. It involves planning, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes and activities that protect employee safety and health. OSHA has substantial data on reductions in injuries and illnesses from employers who have implemented similar effective processes. The Agency currently has voluntary Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines (54 FR 3904 to 3916), published in 1989. An injury and illness prevention program rule would build on these guidelines as well as lessons learned from successful approaches and best practices under OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program, Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program, and similar industry and international initiatives such as American National Standards Institute/American Industrial Hygiene Association Z10, and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 653; 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM

Stakeholder Meetings 06/03/2010 75 FR 35360 and 75 FR
23637

Initiate SBREFA 01/06/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AB67

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Title: Electric Power Transmission and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment

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 nearly 40 years old. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed ActionMajor: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.136 to 1910.137; 29 CFR 1910.269; 29 CFR 1926, subpart V; 29 CFR 1926.97 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 40 USC 333
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
SBREFA Report 06/30/2003

NPRM 06/15/2005 70 FR 34821

NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/2005

NPRM Comment Period Extended 10/12/2005 70 FR 59290

Notice of Informal Public Hearing 10/12/2005 70 FR 59290

Informal Public Hearing 03/06/2006
Post Hearing Comment Period End 07/14/2006

Reopen Record 10/22/2008 73 FR 62942

Comment Period End 11/21/2008
Second Reopening Record 09/14/2009 74 FR 46958

Comment Period End 10/15/2009
Public Hearings 10/28/2009
Post Hearing Comment Period End 02/10/2010

Final Rule 04/11/2014 79 FR 20315

Final Rule Effective 07/10/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;
Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Local

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC72

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Title: Vertical Tandem Lifts

Abstract: The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule on Longshoring on July 25, 1997 (62 FR 40142). In that rule, the Agency reserved provisions related to vertical tandem lifts. Vertical Tandem Lifts (VTLs) involve the lifting of two or more empty intermodal containers, secured together with twist locks. OSHA worked with national and international organizations to gather additional information on the safety of VTLs. The Agency published an NPRM to address safety issues related to VTLs. The extended comment period concluded February 13, 2004, and an informal public hearing was held on July 29 to 30, 2004. The rulemaking record closed on June 27, 2005. The Agency published a final rule for vertical tandem lifts on December 10, 2008. On June 17, 2011, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded two provisions of the VTL final rule: the inspection requirement with respect to ship-to-shore VTLs, and the total ban on platform container VTLs. According to the court's decision, there was insufficient evidence in the record that complying with those two provisions was technologically feasible; therefore, OSHA is removing these two provisions. OSHA will publish a notice announcing a limited reopening of the record to address these two issues.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1917.71; 29 CFR 1918.11; 29 CFR 1918.85 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 33 USC 941Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule; Remand 04/21/2014 79 FR 22018

Final Rule; Remand Effective 07/21/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 1218-AA56
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC80

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Title: Revising Record Requirements in the Mechanical Power Presses Standard

Abstract: As part of the Department of Labor's burden hour and cost reduction initiatives, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) examined revoking requirements for employers to prepare and maintain periodic records certifying that the employer performed the required tests and inspections on machinery. The purpose of revoking these records is to minimize paperwork burdens imposed on employers. Recently, OSHA revoked requirements that employers develop and retain training records for a number of standards when the revocation did not adversely affect worker safety and health. OSHA is removing other periodic records specified in its standards to identify additional paperwork requirements that the Agency could revoke without adversely affecting worker safety and health. OSHA is removing the requirement that employers certify weekly inspections of equipment in the Mechanical Power Press standard to reduce paperwork burden without adversely affecting worker safety and health. OSHA has published Federal Register notices withdrawing the proposed rule and confirming the direct

final rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 29 USC 657
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/20/2013 78 FR 69606

Direct Final Rule 11/20/2013 78 FR 69543

NPRM Comment Period End 12/20/2013

Direct Final Rule Effective 02/18/2014 79 FR 69543

Withdrawn NPRM 04/18/2014 79 FR 21876

Direct Final Rule Confirmation of Effective Date 04/18/2014 79 FR 21848

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Perry Acting Director, Directorate of Standards and GuidanceDepartment of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3718, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1950

FAX: 202 693-1678

E-Mail: perry.bill@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC83

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Title: Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory

Abstract: In the Fall 2013 Regulatory Agenda, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program. The NRTL Program had been the subject of a General Accounting Office (GAO) study, which recommended that OSHA reexamine the NRTL Program's structure and accreditation application procedures to identify and implement any alternatives that better align program design with resource levels and improve program timelines. The RFI would solicit information on those topics identified in the GAO study as well as other topics proposed through discussions with stakeholders. As an alternative approach, OSHA feels a stakeholder meeting would provide sufficient input and dialog to address the issues and set possible future direction for the NTRL Program. In the near future, OSHA will solicit comments and announce an NRTL Program stakeholder meeting in the Federal Register as a follow-up to the March 2013 stakeholder meeting. OSHA, therefore, withdraws this action from the Regulatory Agenda.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.7; 29 CFR 1910.7 app A (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 02/27/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Organizations Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of

international interest.
Agency Contact: Amanda Edens Director, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3653, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2300

FAX: 202 693-1644

E-Mail: edens.mandy@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) RIN: 1218- AC89

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Title: Hawaii State Plan for Occupational Safety and Health; Operational Status Agreement Revisions

Abstract: After the first year of the planned three-year developmental period, the Hawaii State Plan has made progress in rebuilding the capacity of HIOSH. OSHA and HIOSH agreed to amend the OSA to return greater responsibility to HIOSH for Fiscal Year 2014. Accordingly, OSHA is amending its regulations to reflect this addendum to the OSA, by removing thereference to the specific 2012 OSA in the CFR.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1952 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 667
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 02/14/2014 79 FR 8855

Final Rule Effective 02/14/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Douglas J. Kalinowski Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3700, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-2200

FAX: 202 693-1671

E-Mail: kalinowski.doug@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB79

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Title: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines

Abstract: On December 31, 2008, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued a final rule establishing requirements for refuge alternatives for underground coal mines. MSHA is requesting data, comments, and information, based on industry experience, on issues relevant to miners' escape and refuge during an emergency. Continuous development of refuge equipment and technology is crucial to enhancing the effectiveness of escape and refuge.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 7; 30 CFR 75 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 957; 30 USC 811
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 08/08/2013 78 FR 48593

Extension of Comment Period 09/23/2013 78 FR 58264

Comment Period Ends 10/07/2013

Extension of Comment Period 12/06/2013 78 FR 73471

Extension of Comment Period Ends 06/02/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB85

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Title: Regulatory Actions in Response to Recommendations Resulting From Investigation of the Upper Big Branch Explosion

Abstract: In response to recommendations resulting from Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) investigation of the Upper Big Branch (UBB) mine explosion and MSHA's internal review of its actions at UBB, MSHA is initiating a new regulatory action that would address issues related to the explosion. The request for information will request data, comments, and information on issues related to rock dusting, ventilation, mine examinations, certified persons, and MSHA-approved instructors.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 75 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB72

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Title: Criteria and Procedures for Proposed Assessment of Civil Penalties

Abstract: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will develop a proposed rule to revise the process for proposing civil penalties. The assessment of civil penalties is a key component in MSHA's strategy to enforce safety and health standards. The Congress intended that the imposition of civil penalties would induce mine operators to be proactive in their approach to mine safety and health, and take necessary action to prevent safety and health hazards before they occur. MSHA believes that the procedures for assessing civil penalties can be revised to improve the efficiency of the Agency's efforts and to facilitate the

resolution of enforcement issues.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 100 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 815; 30 USC 820; 30 USC 957
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR CiteNPRM 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB78

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Title: Proximity Detection Systems for Mobile Machines in Underground Mines

Abstract: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will develop a proposed rule to address the hazards that miners face when working near mobile equipment in underground mines. MSHA has concluded, from investigations of accidents involving mobile equipment and other reports, that action is needed to protect miner safety. Mobile equipment can pin, crush, or strike a miner working near the equipment. Proximity detection technology can prevent these types of accidents. The proposed rule would strengthen the protection for underground miners by reducing the potential of pinning, crushing, or striking hazards associated with working close to mobile equipment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information 02/01/2010 75 FR 5009

RFI Comment Period Ended 04/02/2010

NPRM 09/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 1219-AB65
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

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Title: Fees for Testing, Evaluation and Approval of Mining Products

Abstract: Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) Approval and Certification Center was established for the purpose of testing and evaluating mine equipment and mine products to assure compliance with the applicable parts of 30 CFR. However, with advances in technology and computerization, the approval process has become significantly more complex, resulting in more agency resources associated with approvals. MSHA will propose changes to these regulations to reflect changes in the cost of testing and evaluating mine equipment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 5 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 957
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB65

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Title: Proximity Detection Systems for Continuous Mining Machines in Underground Coal Mines

Abstract: This final rule addresses hazards that miners face when working near continuous mining machines in underground coal mines. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has concluded, from investigations of accidents involving continuous mining machines and other reports, that action is necessary to protect miners. Continuous mining machines can pin, crush, or strike a miner working near the equipment. Proximity detection technology can prevent these types of accidents. The final rule would strengthen the protection for underground coal miners by reducing the potential of pinning, crushing, or striking hazards associated with working close to continuous mining machines.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 75.1732 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Request for Information (RFI) 02/01/2010 75 FR 5009

RFI Comment Period Ended 04/02/2010

NPRM 08/31/2011 76 FR 54163

Notice of Public Hearing 10/12/2011 76 FR 63238

NPRM Comment Period End 11/14/2011

Final Action 06/00/2014Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No

RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/reginfo.htm Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 1219-AB78
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Deputy Director, Office of Standards and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB84

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Title: Refuge Alternatives for Underground Coal Mines; Limited Reopening of the Record

Abstract: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded a training provision in the Refuge Alternatives Final Rule, directing Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to explain the basis for requiring motor task (hands-on), decision-making, and expectations training annually rather than quarterly, or to reopen the record, and allow public comment. MSHA is reopening the rulemaking record for its Refuge Alternatives Final Rule for the limited purpose of obtaining comments on the frequency for motor task (also known as "hands-on" training), decision-making, and expectations training for miners to deploy and use refuge alternatives in underground coal mines. MSHA will review the comments to determine an appropriate course of action for the Agency in response to comments. MSHA will publish its response in the Federal Register addressing the public comments and either explaining the reason that it is leaving the final rule unchanged or modifying the final rule as the result of the public comment process.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 75 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 957; 30 USC 811
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Limited Reopening of the Record 08/08/2013 78 FR 48591
Limited Reopening of Record - Comment Period Ends 10/07/2013

Reopen Record and extend the comment period 11/15/2013 78 FR 68783

Comment Period End 12/16/2013

Notice of Intent 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Related to 1219-AB58
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.govDepartment of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB36

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Title: Respirable Crystalline Silica

Abstract: Current standards limit exposures to quartz (crystalline silica) in respirable dust. The metal and nonmetal mining industry standard is based on the 1973 American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values formula: 10 mg/m3 divided by the percentage of quartz plus 2. Overexposure to crystalline silica can result in some miners developing silicosis, an irreversible but preventable lung disease, which ultimately may be fatal. The formula is designed to limit exposures to 0.1 mg/m3 (100 ug/m3) of silica. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends a 50 ug/m3 exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica. MSHA will publish a proposed rule to address miners' exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 58 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Small Entities Affected: Business; Governmental Jurisdictions Federalism: No
Energy Affected: Undetermined

RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov/regsinfo.htm Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Mine Safety and Health Administration ( MSHA ) RIN: 1219- AB64

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Title: Lowering Miners' Exposure to Respirable Coal Mine Dust, Including Continuous Personal Dust Monitors

Abstract: The Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 established the first comprehensive respirable dust standards for coal mines. These standards were designed to reduce the incidence of coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP or black lung) and silicosis, and eventually eliminate these diseases. While significant progress has been made toward improving the health conditions in our Nation's coal mines, miners continue to be at risk of developing occupational lung disease, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). In September 1995, NIOSH issued a criteria document in which it recommended that the respirable coal mine dust permissible exposure limit (PEL) be cut in half. In February 1996, the Secretary of Labor convened a Federal Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Pneumoconiosis Among Coal Miners (Advisory Committee) to assess the adequacy of MSHA's current program and standards to control respirable dust in underground and surface coal mines, as well as other ways to eliminate black lung and silicosis among coal miners. The Committee represented the labor, industry, and academic communities. The Committee submitted its report to the Secretary of Labor in November 1996, with the majority of the recommendations unanimously supported by the Committee members. The Committee recommended a number of actions to reduce miners' exposure to respirable coal mine dust. This final rule is an important element in MSHA's Comprehensive Black Lung Reduction Strategy (Strategy) to "End Black Lung Now."

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 30 CFR 70; 30 CFR 71; 30 CFR 72; 30 CFR 75; 30 CFR 90 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code ofFederal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 811; 30 USC 813(h); 30 USC 957
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/19/2010 75 FR 64412

Notice of Public Hearings; Corrections 11/15/2010 75 FR 69617
NPRM-Rescheduling of Public Hearings; Correction 11/30/2010 75 FR 73995
Public Hearing 12/07/2010
Public Hearing 01/11/2011
Public Hearing 01/13/2011

NPRM Comment Period Extended 01/14/2011 76 FR 2617
Public Hearing 01/25/2011
Public Hearing 02/08/2011
Public Hearing 02/10/2011
Public Hearing 02/15/2011

NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/2011
Request for Comment 03/08/2011 76 FR 12648

NPRM Comment Period End 05/02/2011

NPRM Comment Period Extended 05/04/2011 76 FR 25277

NPRM Comment Period Extended 05/27/2011 76 FR 30878

NPRM Comment Period End 05/31/2011

NPRM Comment Period End 06/20/2011

Final Rule 05/01/2014 79 FR 24814

Final Rule Effective 08/01/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.msha.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov
Agency Contact: Sheila McConnell Acting Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Room 2350, Arlington, VA 22209 Arlington , VA 22209

Phone: 202 693-9440

FAX: 202 693-9441

E-Mail: mcconnell.sheila.a@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division ( WHD ) RIN: 1235- AA09

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Title: Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as Amended

Abstract: The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had taken leave. Eligible employees may take FMLA leave, among other reasons, to care for the employee's spouse who has a serious health condition. The Department proposes to revise the definition of "spouse" in light of the United States Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Windsor.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 825 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 2654
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Mary Ziegler Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-3502, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0406

FAX: 202 693-1387

Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division ( WHD ) RIN: 1235- AA10

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Title: Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, Executive Order 13658

Abstract: Executive Order 13658 increases the minimum wage that must be paid to workers working on certain new federal contracts to $10.10 per hour and indexes the wage rate to inflation thereafter. Consistent with the Executive Order, the Department of Labor will issue implementing regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: EO 13658
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Mary Ziegler Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-3502, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0406

FAX: 202 693-1387

Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division ( WHD ) RIN: 1235- AA11

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Title: Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees

Abstract: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) section 13(a)(1) provides a minimum wage and overtime exemption for any employee employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, professional capacity, or in the capacity of an outside salesperson. President Barack Obama issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Labor on March 13, 2014, directing the Secretary to modernize and streamline the existing overtime regulations for executive, administrative, and professional employees. The Department of Labor last updated these regulations in 2004.Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 541 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Fair Labor Standards Act 29 USC 213(a)(1)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;
Governmental Jurisdictions; Organizations Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Mary Ziegler Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-3502, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0406

FAX: 202 693-1387

Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division ( WHD ) RIN: 1235- AA04

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Title: Right to Know Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

Abstract: The Department of Labor proposes to update the recordkeeping regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act in order to enhance the transparency and disclosure to workers of their status as the employer's employee or some other status, such as an independent contractor, and if an employee, how their pay is computed. The Department also proposes to clarify that the mandatory manual preparation of "homeworker" handbooks applies only to employers of employees performing homework in the restricted industries. The title of this proposed rule has changed to better reflect the purpose of this action.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 516 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 211(c)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Local; State; Tribal

Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1215-AB78
Agency Contact: Mary Ziegler Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-3502, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0406

FAX: 202 693-1387Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division ( WHD ) RIN: 1235- AA07

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Title: Fair Labor Standards Act, Child Labor Hazardous Occupations Order, No. 7

Abstract: The child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) were enacted to ensure that when children work, the work is safe and does not jeopardize their health, well-being, or education. To protect children from hazardous employment, the FLSA provides for a minimum age of 18 years in occupations found and declared by the Secretary of Labor to be particularly hazardous or detrimental to the health or well-being of children 16 and 17 years of age. Hazardous Occupations Orders (HOs) are the means by which the Secretary declares certain occupations to be particularly hazardous for children. Child Labor Hazardous Occupations Order No. 7 (occupations involved in the operation of power-driven hoisting apparatus) (HO7) has for many years prohibited children under 18 years of age from operating or assisting in the operation of several types of hoisting apparatus. The Department seeks information to ensure that its current nonenforcement position regarding the application of HO7 to the operation of patient/resident lifts provides adequate protections to working youth while not unduly denying them job opportunities they can safely perform.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 570 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 201 et seq
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Mary Ziegler Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation, and Interpretation Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-3502, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0406

FAX: 202 693-1387

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Workers Compensation ( OWCP ) RIN: 1240- AA06

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Title: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Maximum Compensation Rate Determinations

Abstract: Under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions, disabled workers are paid compensation based on their average weekly wage at the time of their disabling injury. Section 6 of the Act, 33 U.S.C. 906 caps this compensation at a maximum of twice the "applicable" fiscal year's national average weekly wage. The Secretary of Labor determines the national average wage for each fiscal year, and that determination applies to employees or survivors "currently receiving" permanent disability compensation or death benefits as well as those "newly awarded" compensation. Litigation over which year's national average wage applies in various situations led to a recent Supreme Court decision construing the "newly awarded" phrase. The proposed rule will implement the Supreme Court's decision and clarify how the maximum compensation rate provision applies, including the "currently receiving" phrase and other portions the Court did not address.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 702 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 33 USC 939
Legal Deadline: NoneTimetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Antonio Rios Director, Division Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Department of Labor Office of Workers Compensation 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room C-4315, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0038

FAX: 202 693-1380

E-Mail: rios.antonio@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Workers Compensation ( OWCP ) RIN: 1240- AA09

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Title: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Transmission of Documents and Information

Abstract: The current regulations implementing the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions unnecessarily restrict the methods by which injured workers, their survivors, employers, insurance carriers, and the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs may communicate. They also do not address electronic communication methods (e.g., facsimile, e-mail, etc.). Establishing parameters for electronic communications has become increasingly important as more private individuals and businesses have adopted electronic means as their preferred method of communication. The proposed rule will add electronic communication options that are consistent with the statute and compatible with the Department's electronic infrastructure, and broaden the acceptable methods of non-electronic communications.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 702 to 704 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 33 USC 939
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Antonio Rios Director, Division Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Department of Labor Office of Workers Compensation 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room C-4315, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0038

FAX: 202 693-1380

E-Mail: rios.antonio@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Workers Compensation ( OWCP ) RIN: 1240- AA10

View Related DocumentsTitle: Black Lung Benefits Act: Medical Evidence and Benefit Payments

Abstract: OWCP is engaging in this rulemaking to address a variety of programmatic issues that have arisen in administering the Black Lung Benefits Act. Among them, the current rules do not address whether the parties must disclose medical evidence they develop in connection with a claim for benefits and generally provide that payment for medical treatment and services is capped at the rate prevailing in the community where the service provider is located but provide no method for determining that rate. To ensure that coal miners have full access to information about their health and to enhance the accuracy of entitlement determinations, this rule would address disclosure of medical evidence. It would also amend rules governing payment of medical treatment and services to incorporate the fee schedule used in other OWCP-administered programs, and address a liable party's responsibility to pay benefits under an effective award while pursuing modification.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 725 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 923(b); 30 USC 932(a); 30 USC 936
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Michael Chance Director, Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation Department of Labor Office of Workers Compensation 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, FP Bldg, RM C-3520, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 343-5904

FAX: 202 693-1380

E-Mail: chance.michael@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Workers Compensation ( OWCP ) RIN: 1240- AA07

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Title: Black Lung Benefits Act: Standards for Chest Radiographs

Abstract: Physicians use chest radiographs (X-rays) as a tool in evaluating whether a miner suffers from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease). Accordingly, the Department's regulations implementing the Black Lung Benefits Act allow submission of radiographs, and set out quality standards for their performance. These standards, which were last revised in 1983, currently address only film radiographs. Since their promulgation, many medical facilities have phased out film radiography in favor of digital radiography. This rule will update the existing film-radiography standards and provide parallel standards for digital radiographs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 718 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 30 USC 902(f); 30 USC 921(b); 30 USC 923(b); 30 USC 936(a)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/13/2013 78 FR 35575

Direct Final Rule 06/13/2013 78 FR 35549

NPRM Comment Period End 08/12/2013

Direct Final Rule - Withdrawn 08/30/2013 78 FR 53645Final Action 04/17/2014 79 FR 21606

Final Action Effective 05/19/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Gerald Delo Deputy Director, Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation Department of Labor Office of Workers Compensation 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Suite N-3520, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0978

FAX: 202 343-5904

E-Mail: delo.gerald@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Labor Management Standards ( OLMS ) RIN: 1245- AA05

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Title: Persuader Agreements: Consultant Form LM-21 Receipts and Disbursements Report

Abstract: The Department of Labor 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.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 406 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 433 and 438
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis Chief, Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards Department of Labor Office of Labor Management Standards FP Building, Room N-5609, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1254

FAX: 202 693-1340

E-Mail: davis.andrew@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Labor Management Standards ( OLMS ) RIN: 1245- AA03

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Title: Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting Under the LMRDA

Abstract: The Department of Labor intends to publish a final rule revising its interpretation of section 203(c) of the LaborManagement Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). That statutory provision creates an "advice" exemption from reporting requirements that apply to employers and other persons in connection with persuading employees about the right to organize and bargain collectively. The revised interpretation would narrow the scope of the advice exemption.Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 405; 29 CFR 406 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 433; 29 USC 438
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/21/2011 76 FR 36178

NPRM Comment Period Extended 07/29/2011 76 FR 45480

NPRM Comment Period End 08/22/2011

NPRM Comment Period End 09/21/2011

Final Rule 12/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.olms.dol.gov Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1215-AB79
Agency Contact: Andrew R. Davis Chief, Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards Department of Labor Office of Labor Management Standards FP Building, Room N-5609, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-1254

FAX: 202 693-1340

E-Mail: davis.andrew@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ( OFCCP ) RIN: 1250- AA01

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Title: Construction Contractors' Affirmative Action Requirements

Abstract: The regulations implementing the affirmative action obligations of construction contractors under Executive Order 11246, as amended, were last revised in 1980. Recent data show that disparities in the representation of women and racial minorities continue to exist in on-site construction occupations in the construction industry. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) would revise 41 CFR part 60-1 and 60-4 by removing outdated regulatory provisions, proposing a new method for establishing affirmative action goals, and proposing other revisions to the affirmative action requirements that reflect the realities of the labor market and employment practices in the construction industry today.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 60-1; 41 CFR 60-4 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: sec 201, 202, 205, 211, 301, 302, and 303 of EO 11246, as amended; 30 FR 12319; 32 FR 14303, as amended by EO 12086
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Undetermined

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1215-AB81
Agency Contact: Debra A. Carr Director, Division of Policy, Planning, and Program DevelopmentDepartment of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Room C-3325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0103

TDD Phone: 202 693-1337

FAX: 202 693-1304

E-Mail: ofccp -public@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ( OFCCP ) RIN: 1250- AA03

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Title: Requirement to Report Summary Data on Employee Compensation (Compensation Data Collection)

Abstract: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for enforcing Executive Order 11246, as amended, (EO 11246) which prohibits Federal Government contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against individuals in employment based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin. The EO 11246 also requires these employers to take affirmative action to provide equal employment opportunity. On April 8, 2014, President Barack Obama issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Labor, directing him to propose, within 120 days of the date of the memorandum, a rule that would require Federal contractors and subcontractors to submit to the Department of Labor summary data on the compensation paid to their employees, including data by sex and race. While working women have made extraordinary progress over the past five decades since enactment of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, they still earn only 77 cents for every dollar that a man earns. For African-American women and Latinas, the pay gap is even greater. This pay differential shortchanges women and their families by thousands of dollars a year, and potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars over a lifetime. Federal law, including the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity), specifically prohibits compensating men and women differently for the same work. OFCCP regulations at 41 CFR Part 60-1 implementing Executive Order 11246, as amended, set forth obligations of covered contractors and subcontractors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 60-1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Presidential Memorandum, Advancing Pay Equality Through Compensation Data Collection (issued April 8, 2014); Executive Order 11256, September 24, 1965, 30 FR 12319, as amended
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 08/10/2011 76 FR 49398

ANPRM Comment Period Closed 10/11/2011

NPRM 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1215-AB80
Agency Contact: Debra A. Carr Director, Division of Policy, Planning, and Program Development Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Room C-3325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0103

TDD Phone: 202 693-1337

FAX: 202 693-1304

E-Mail: ofccp -public@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ( OFCCP ) RIN: 1250- AA05View Related Documents

Title: Sex Discrimination Guidelines

Abstract: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is charged with enforcing Executive Order 11246, as amended, which prohibits Federal Government contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against individuals in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, and requires them to take affirmative action. OFCCP regulations at 41 CFR part 60-20 set forth the interpretations and guidelines for implementing Executive Order 11246, as amended, in regard to promoting and ensuring equal opportunities for all persons employed or seeking employment with Government contractors and subcontractors without regard to sex. This nondiscrimination requirement also applies to contractors and subcontractors performing under federally assisted construction contracts. The guidance in part 60-20 is more than 30 years old, and warrants a regulatory lookback. OFCCP will issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create sex discrimination regulations that reflect the current state of the law in this area.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 60 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: sec 201, EO 11246, 30 FR 12319 and EO 11375, 32 FR 14303, as amended by EO 12086
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Debra A. Carr Director, Division of Policy, Planning, and Program Development Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Room C-3325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0103

TDD Phone: 202 693-1337

FAX: 202 693-1304

E-Mail: ofccp -public@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ( OFCCP ) RIN: 1250- AA06

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Title: Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information

Abstract: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for enforcing Executive Order 11246, as amended, (EO 11246) which prohibits Federal Government contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against individuals in employment based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin. The EO 11246 also requires these employers to take affirmative action to provide equal employment opportunity. On April 8, 2014, the President issued Executive Order 13665 (79 FR 20749, April 11, 2014) prohibiting discrimination by federal contractors and subcontractors against certain of their employees and job applicants for disclosing compensation information, and directing the Department of Labor to propose regulations implementing this amendment to EO 11246. The new anti-retaliation EO explains that when employees are prohibited from inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation with fellow workers, compensation discrimination is much more difficult to discover and remediate, and more likely to persist. Such prohibitions also restrict the amount of information available to participants in the Federal contracting labor pool, which tends to diminish market efficiency and decrease the likelihood that the most qualified and productive workers are hired at the market efficient price. Ensuring that employees of Federal contractors may discuss their compensation without fear of adverse action will enhance the ability of Federal contractors and their employees to detect and remediate unlawful discriminatory practices, this will contribute to a more efficient market in Federal contracting. The anti-retaliation EO amends EO 11246, Section 202. OFCCP regulations at 41 CFR Part 60-1 implementing Executive Order 11246, as amended, set forth obligations of covered contractors and subcontractors.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed RuleMajor: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 60-1 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Executive Order titled Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information, issued April 8, 2014; Executive Order 11256, September 24, 1965, 30 FR 12319, as amended; Federal and Property Administrative Services Act, 40 USC 101 et seq
Legal Deadline: Executive Order titled Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information, issued April 8, 2014.

Action Source Description Date

Other Executive Order titled Non-Retaliation for Disclosure of Compensation Information, issued April 8, 2014. 09/30/2014

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Debra A. Carr Director, Division of Policy, Planning, and Program Development Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Room C-3325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0103

TDD Phone: 202 693-1337

FAX: 202 693-1304

E-Mail: ofccp -public@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ( OFCCP ) RIN: 1250- AA02

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Title: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with

Disabilities

Abstract: This rulemaking would amend 41 CFR part 60-741, the nondiscrimination and affirmative action provisions of section 503. This rulemaking would strengthen the affirmative action requirements for Federal contractors and subcontractors. The rule would amend the regulations to require that Federal contractors and subcontractors conduct more substantive analyses of recruitment and placement actions taken under section 503. The rule would also increase the contractor's data collection obligations, make revisions to recordkeeping requirements, and establish a utilization goal to assist in measuring the effectiveness of the contractor's affirmative action efforts. In addition, the rule will incorporate changes to the nondiscrimination provisions necessitated by the passage of the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action
Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 60-741 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 706; 29 USC 793; EO 11758 (3 CFR 1971 to 1975 Comp p 841)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

ANPRM 07/23/2010 75 FR 43116

ANPRM Comment Period End 09/21/2010

NPRM 12/09/2011 76 FR 77056

NPRM Comment Period End 02/07/2012

NPRM Comment Period Extended 02/10/2012 77 FR 7108

NPRM Comment Period End 02/21/2012

Final Rule 09/24/2013 78 FR 58681

Final Rule Effective Date 03/24/2014Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No

RIN Information URL: www.dol.gov/ofccp Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1215-AB77
Agency Contact: Debra A. Carr Director, Division of Policy, Planning, and Program Development Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Room C-3325, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-0103

TDD Phone: 202 693-1337

FAX: 202 693-1304

E-Mail: ofccp -public@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Secretary ( OS ) RIN: 1290- AA28

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Title: Administrative Review Board Rules of Practice and Procedure

Abstract: The proposed regulations establish procedures for appeals before the Administrative Review Board. The Board has jurisdiction, pursuant to a delegation of authority by the Secretary of Labor, over appeals of decisions and orders issued by Department of Labor Administrative Law Judges and the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division arising under those laws and implementing regulations identified in Secretary's Order 02-2012, 75 Fed. Reg. 69378 (Nov. 16, 2012). The Board currently has agency appellate review authority over more than fifty worker protections laws. Since the Board's formation in 1996, it has operated without prescribed rules of practice and procedure. The proposed regulations incorporate and codify current Board operating procedures to provide more thorough and accurate rules, and guidance to parties who come before the Board. The regulations establish rules of practice and procedure for the Board that would apply where a governing statue, regulation, or executive order does not establish contrary rules of practice or procedure and where rules of practice and procedure currently do not exist. They are intended to govern all appeals and proceedings before the Board where not in conflict with a governing statute, regulation or executive order.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: Secretary of Labor Order 02-2012, 75 Fed Reg 69378 (11/16/12)
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No
Agency Contact: Edward Cooper Brown Deputy Chief Administrative Appeals Judge Department of Labor Office of the Secretary 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, FPB, Rm , Washingtpm, DC 20210 Washingtpm , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-5030

E- Mail: brown.e.cooper@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Secretary ( OS ) RIN: 1290- AA29

View Related DocumentsTitle: Equal Treatment in Department of Labor Programs for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships; Protection of Religious Liberty of Department of Labor Social Service Providers and Beneficiaries

Abstract: This rule will implement Executive Order (EO) 13559, which amended EO 13279. EO 13279 clarified the fundamental principles that guide agencies' work with faith-based and community organizations. EO 13559, among other things, requires that agencies provide beneficiaries of social service programs supported by Federal financial assistance certain protections when they receive services from a faith-based organization. Current regulations implement EO 13279. We propose amending these regulations to establish new requirements and modify existing requirements consistent with EO 13559.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: EO 13559
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 01/00/2015

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Phi Tom

Director Department of Labor Office of the Secretary 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room C-2318, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-6030

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Secretary ( OS ) RIN: 1290- AA26

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Title: Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges

Abstract: The Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) govern practice and procedure in proceedings before United States Department of Labor administrative law judges. The regulations were first published as a final rule in 1983 and were modeled on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP). A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking was published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2012, requesting public comment on proposed revisions to and reorganization of these regulations. The revisions make the regulations more accessible and useful to parties. The revisions also harmonize administrative hearing procedures with the current FRCP and with the types of claims now heard by OALJ, which increasingly involve whistleblower and other workplace retaliation claims, in addition to a longstanding caseload of occupational disease and injury claims.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 18A (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 5 USC 551 to 557; 5 USC 571 et seq; EO 12778; 57 FR 7292
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/04/2012 77 FR 72141

NPRM Comment Period End 02/03/2013

Final Rule 05/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: NoEnergy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Todd Smyth Senior Attorney Advisor Department of Labor Office of the Secretary 800 K Street, NW, Suite 400 N, Washington, DC 20001-8002 Washington , DC 20001 -8002

Phone: 202 693-7542

E- Mail: smyth.todd@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Secretary ( OS ) RIN: 1290- AA27

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Title: Department of Labor Administrative Wage Garnishment

Abstract: The regulation provides procedures Department of Labor (DOL), in conjunction with Treasury, uses to collect money by means of administrative wage garnishment from debtors to satisfy delinquent nontax debts owed to DOL. In accordance with procedures set forth in 31 CFR 285.11, DOL, through the Department of Treasury, may request that a non-Federal employer garnish the disposable pay of an individual. It outlines a notice and hearing process for debtors to challenge garnishment orders. The Treasury Department, in collaboration with the Office of Management and Budget, has been looking for ways to improve debt collection across the Federal government. Twenty-nine other agencies have already implemented the wage garnishment tool, and OCFO believes it would be useful for DOL to follow their example.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 31 CFR 285.11 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, 31 USC section 3720D
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 08/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Federalism: Undetermined
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Sheila Alexander Accountant, Office of the Chief Financial Officer Department of Labor Office of the Secretary 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room S-4030, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-4472

FAX: 202 693-6963

E-Mail: alexander.sheila@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training ( ASVET ) RIN: 1293- AA20

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Title: Annual Report From Federal Contractors

Abstract: The final rule will rescind the part 61-250 regulations which establish the VETS-100 reporting obligation. In addition, the final rule will revise the part 61-300 regulations, which establish the VETS-100A reporting obligation, to require contractors to report the number of employees and new hires that are covered veterans. The final rule will rename the annual report prescribed by the part 61-300 regulations the Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report VETS-4212 ("VETS-4212 Report").Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule
Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 41 CFR 61-250 and 61-300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: 29 USC 4211 and 4212
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/24/2014 79 FR 10063

NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/2014

Final Rule 10/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: Business Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: William Kenan Torrans Deputy Director for Compliance and Investigations Department of Labor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room S-1325, Washington, DC 20210 Washington , DC 20210

Phone: 202 693-4731

FAX: 202 693-4755

E-Mail: torrans.william@dol.gov

Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training ( ASVET ) RIN: 1293- AA19

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Title: Compliance With the VOW to Hire Heroes Act on the Requirements of DVOPs and LVERs

Abstract: Section 241 of the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 ("VOW Act," title II of Pub. L. 112-56) requires the Secretary to conduct audits to ensure compliance with the mandated duties of Disabled Veterans Outreach Program and Local Veterans Employment Representatives. Further, the Act allows the Secretary to reduce funding to a State based on audit findings of non-compliance. In order to fully implement the VOW Act, Veterans Employment and Training Services will undertake a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to promulgate the standards that will be used in making compliance determinations. The NPRM will establish clear, enforceable standards for making determinations on funding

reductions.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long- term Action
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 20 CFR 1001 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations )
Legal Authority: PL 112-56, sec 241
Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism: No
Energy Affected: No
Agency Contact: Joel Delofsky Senior Program Analyst, Office of National Programs Department of Labor Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training 230 South Dearborn, Suite 1065, Chicago, IL 60604 Chicago , IL 60604

Phone: 312 353-4942

E-Mail: delofsky.joel@dol.gov