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The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the 13 Carcinogens Standard under the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). This request aims to ensure employers properly record employee exposure to certain carcinogens, such as Benzidine and 4-Aminodiphenyl, and inform workers about these risks. Comments are open until March 21, 2025, and the DOL seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ease of this information collection. This effort is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, requiring approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the collection to proceed.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection related to the Mechanical Power Presses Standard under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Public comments are requested on various aspects of the information collection, such as its necessity, accuracy, and the burden it may impose on respondents. The goal is to ensure mechanical power presses are safe and that safety devices are functioning correctly to prevent worker injuries. Comments must be submitted by March 12, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comment on an information collection request regarding the posting of emergency telephone numbers and floor load limits at worksites. This request, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is part of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)'s efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments are invited on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this collection until June 4, 2025. The information collection is required under certain federal safety regulations and aims to ensure safe working conditions in areas where 911 service isn't available or where floors have specific load limits.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an interim final rule to manage the handling of retaliation complaints under the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), as part of anti-retaliation efforts. This rule outlines procedures for filing complaints, the investigation process, and the resolution, including possible appeals and judicial review, in cases of alleged retaliation against whistleblowers. The interim final rule is effective from January 14, 2025, and comments are invited until March 17, 2025, to refine these guidelines. The document ensures whistleblowers are protected when they report actions they reasonably believe to be violations of law, though it excludes employees of federally insured banks and credit unions, which are protected under different statutes.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a report that deals with keeping records of COVID-19 exposure and incidents in healthcare settings. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. The report aims to gather information that helps protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 but is currently not being actively enforced. Meanwhile, the DOL is seeking approval to continue collecting this information for three years as it considers removing these requirements altogether.

OSHA is inviting public comments on its proposal to extend OMB's approval for information collection under the Marine Terminals and Longshoring Standard. This request includes a reduction in the estimated paperwork burden from 55,030 to 50,421 hours due to changes in the industry. Comments should address the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on businesses. The collection aims to help ensure safety and health standards are met in marine terminal operations.

The U.S. Department of Labor is updating the civil monetary penalties it can impose, based on inflation, as part of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. This requires an annual review and adjustment of penalty amounts to ensure they keep pace with inflation. These updates are set to take effect on January 15, 2021, and apply to penalties assessed after this date. Different divisions within the Department, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Mine Safety and Health Administration, are involved in overseeing these changes, which aim to maintain their deterrent effect.

OSHA is asking for public comments on their proposal to continue requiring certain paperwork for the Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard. This is to make sure that information collection about workplace safety meets certain standards and doesn't become a burden for businesses, especially small ones. They are also planning to increase the estimated paperwork hours due to a rise in workers involved. Comments can be submitted online by May 19, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information related to worker safety at grain handling facilities. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, and the DOL is inviting public comments on the proposal. The information collection focuses on safety measures such as housekeeping and emergency action plans, and ensuring equipment safety. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it could be improved.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard. This proposal, submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity, utility, and the burden it may impose. Comments are accepted until March 12, 2021, and can be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.