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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.

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 Department of Labor has requested public comments on a new information collection related to injuries from operating mechanical power presses. This request is part of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's efforts in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They aim to gather data on incidents involving employee injuries, including details such as the cause and the number of people involved, to improve workplace safety. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection until January 13, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval of information collection related to state occupational safety standards as part of the OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health. This extension would increase the total burden hours due to a rise in the number of participating employers. Public feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection requirements. Comments must be submitted by March 11, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or fax.

The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to safety standards in shipyard work. This request is being reviewed for approval by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. They aim to minimize the paperwork burden while ensuring the safety requirements are useful and effective. The deadline for submitting comments is February 21, 2025, and they are encouraging feedback on ways to improve the information collection process.

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.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public comments on its plan to continue the information collection requirements for the Coke Oven Emissions Standard. This standard is in place to protect workers from the health risks associated with exposure to coke oven emissions. OSHA wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of the information it collects and on ways to reduce the burden on employers. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection concerning blasting operations and the use of explosives. This notice is part of a process where the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The DOL emphasizes that this collection is important for employee safety, ensuring accountability for explosives, and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. They want feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and suggestions to minimize the impact on businesses.

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.

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.