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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public feedback on its plan to continue collecting information required by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard for Shipyard Employment. This proposal aims to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for these paperwork requirements. They are particularly interested in comments on the necessity and usefulness of this information, ways to reduce the burden on employers, and the accuracy of the estimated time and costs involved. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025, and can be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations. This proposal, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, involves collecting data on how businesses comply with OSHA's standards using variances. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential ways to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection by February 18, 2025. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and its approval is necessary for the collection to proceed.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public feedback on its plan to extend the approval of the information collection requirements found in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard. This standard is in place to protect workers from the harmful health effects of inorganic arsenic exposure. OSHA is particularly interested in public comments on whether these requirements are necessary, the accuracy of the estimated costs and time involved, and ways to reduce the burden on employers. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is announcing that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. has applied to expand their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. This expansion involves adding fourteen more test standards to the scope of their recognized capabilities. OSHA is currently reviewing the applications and is seeking public comments on whether TUV Rheinland meets the requirements for this recognition expansion. Comments and requests for more time to comment should be submitted by February 18, 2021.

OSHA has announced that QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. will expand its role as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding five new test standards to what QPS is authorized to handle. OSHA's decision was based on a thorough review of QPS's application and capabilities, with no public comments opposing the expansion. The expansion is effective as of December 30, 2024, and QPS must follow specific conditions and report any changes in its operations.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend a rule approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This rule involves requirements for construction sites to post emergency phone numbers and specify maximum floor load limits to ensure safety. OSHA aims to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of these requirements on businesses, especially concerning the paperwork involved. The comment period runs until January 31, 2025, and interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or by other means outlined in the notice.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval of certain information collection requirements, which support state involvement in developing and enforcing safety and health standards. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, OSHA wants feedback on the necessity and clarity of these requirements and on ways to minimize the reporting burden. They aim to adjust the required burden hours for certain states, noting an increase from 11,055 to 11,370 hours. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comments on extending the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for collecting information under the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard. This extension aims to ensure that laboratories continue managing chemical hazards effectively to protect employees' health. OSHA seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses. They propose reducing the estimated paperwork burden from 622,482 to 602,594 hours and reducing estimated costs significantly due to updated pricing methods for medical consultations and examinations. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025.

OSHA has announced that TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This would allow TUVAM to include eight additional test standards in their scope of recognition. OSHA found TUVAM's application acceptable, although it is not a final approval, and is inviting public comments until February 18, 2021. After considering public input, the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health will make the final decision on the application.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the applications of MET Laboratories, Inc., for expanding their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow MET to include four additional test standards in their scope. OSHA is also proposing to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. The public is invited to submit comments about these expansions and proposals by February 5, 2021.