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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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks from carbon tetrachloride (CTC) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This rule will establish workplace safety requirements and prohibit certain manufacturing and commercial uses of CTC where evidence shows these uses have ceased. It also introduces recordkeeping and notification responsibilities. The rule supports broader environmental goals, like those in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment, aimed at reducing substances harmful to the ozone layer.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is requesting public comments on a proposed information collection, sponsored by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), related to the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This collection aims to raise awareness about fall hazards and prevent workplace fatalities and injuries. Comments should be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) by May 19, 2025. The proposed survey will help verify participation in the Stand-Down, and DOL-OSHA seeks authorization for this information collection for three years.