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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 27, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 93667-93668]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-27822]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2024-0002]

Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH)

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for Nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Acting Secretary of Labor requests nominations for 
membership on the Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health 
(ACCSH).

DATES: Submit nominations for ACCSH membership by January 2, 2025.

ADDRESSES: 
    Nominations: You must submit nominations and supporting materials, 
identified by Docket No. OSHA-2024-0002, electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Follow 
the online instructions for submissions.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the 
OSHA docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-
2024-0002). OSHA will post all submissions, including personal 
information, in the public docket without change, which may be made 
available online at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA 
cautions interested parties about submitting information they do not 
want made available to the public or submitting materials that contain 
personal information (either about themselves or others), such as 
Social Security numbers and birthdates. For further information on 
submitting nominations, see the ``Submission requirements'' heading in 
the section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
    Docket: To read or download nominations or other materials in the 
docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are 
listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some 
information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to 
read or download through the website. All submissions, including 
copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the OSHA 
Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350 (TTY 
number: (877) 889-5627) for assistance in locating docket submissions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of 
Communications; telephone: (202) 693-1999; email: 
[email protected].
    For general information about ACCSH and ACCSH membership: Mr. Jose 
Hererra, OSHA, Directorate of Construction; telephone: (202) 693-2020; 
email: [email protected].
    Copies of this Federal Register document: Electronic copies of this 
Federal Register document are available at https://www.regulations.gov. 
This document, as well as news releases and other relevant information 
are also available on the OSHA web page at https://www.osha.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary of Labor invites interested 
persons to submit nominations for membership on ACCSH.

A. Background

    ACCSH advises the Secretary of Labor and the Assistant Secretary of 
Labor for

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Occupational Safety and Health (Assistant Secretary) in the formulation 
of standards affecting the construction industry, and on policy matters 
arising in the administration of the safety and health provisions under 
the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (Construction Safety 
Act (CSA)) (40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) and the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) (see also 29 CFR 
1911.10 and 1912.3). In addition, the CSA and OSHA regulations require 
the Assistant Secretary to consult with ACCSH before the agency 
proposes occupational safety and health standards affecting 
construction activities (40 U.S.C. 3704; 29 CFR 1911.10).
    ACCSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001, et seq.), and the implementing 
regulations (41 CFR 102-3 et seq.); and Department of Labor Manual 
Series Chapter 1-900 (3/25/2022). ACCSH generally meets two to four 
times a year.

B. ACCSH Membership

    ACCSH consists of 15 members whom the Secretary appoints. ACCSH 
members generally serve two-year terms, unless they resign, cease to be 
qualified, become unable to serve, or the Secretary removes them (29 
CFR 1912.3(e)). The Secretary may appoint ACCSH members to successive 
terms. No member of ACCSH, other than members who represent employers 
or employees, shall have an economic interest in any proposed rule that 
affects the construction industry (29 CFR 1912.6).
    The categories of ACCSH membership are, and number of new members 
to be appointed to replace members whose terms will expire are:
     Five members who are qualified by experience and 
affiliation to present the viewpoint of employers in the construction 
industry-five employer representatives will be appointed;
     Five members who are similarly qualified to present the 
viewpoint of employees in the construction industry-five employee 
representatives will be appointed;
     Two representatives of State safety and health agencies-
two representatives from a State safety and health agency will be 
appointed;
     Two public members, qualified by knowledge and experience 
to make a useful contribution to the work of ACCSH, such as those who 
have professional or technical experience and competence with 
occupational safety and health in the construction industry-two public 
representatives will be appointed; and
     One representative designated by the Secretary of the 
Department of Health and Human Services and appointed by the Secretary-
no new appointment will be made.
    Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more 
individuals for membership on ACCSH. Interested persons also are 
invited and encouraged to submit statements in support of nominees.

C. Submission Requirements

    Nominations must include the following information:
     Nominee's contact information and current employment or 
position;
     Nominee's r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae, 
including prior membership on ACCSH and other relevant organizations 
and associations;
     Category of membership (employer, employee, public, State 
safety and health agency) that the nominee is qualified to represent;
     A summary of the background, experience, and 
qualifications that addresses the nominee's suitability for each of the 
nominated membership categories;
     Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that 
indicate the nominee's knowledge, experience, and expertise in 
occupational safety and health, particularly as it pertains to the 
construction industry; and
     A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, 
is willing to regularly attend and participate in ACCSH meetings and 
has no conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on ACCSH.

D. Member Selection

    The Department of Labor is committed to equal opportunity in the 
workplace and seeks broad-based and diverse ACCSH membership. To the 
extent permitted by FACA and other laws, ACCSH membership will be 
consistent with achieving the greatest impact, scope, and credibility 
among diverse stakeholders. The diversity in such membership includes, 
but is not limited to, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and 
gender identity. The Secretary will select the ACCSH members on the 
basis of their experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of 
occupational safety and health, particularly as it pertains to the 
construction industry. Information received through this nomination 
process, in addition to other relevant sources of information, will 
assist the Secretary in making these appointments to ACCSH. The 
Secretary will consider individuals nominated in response to this 
Federal Register document, as well as other qualified individuals, in 
selecting members to ACCSH. OSHA will publish a list of ACCSH members 
in the Federal Register.

Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this 
notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 655, 40 U.S.C. 3704, Secretary of Labor's 
Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393), 5 U.S.C. 1001, et seq., and 29 CFR part 
1912.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on November 21, 2024.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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