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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to revise Title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) part 56 by removing duplicative requirements for aerial tramways, which would not reduce protections afforded to miners.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to eliminate requirements for maintaining drill equipment and inspecting drilling areas before commencing drilling operations at surface metal and nonmetal mines, citing that these provisions are redundant and already covered under 30 CFR part 56.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) proposes to revise the regulations regarding the use of electric face equipment in coal seams above the water table, effectively removing the requirements for its use. This change does not impact the existing protections afforded to miners.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to revise the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) part 75 by removing requirements for methods in measuring luminous intensity with a photometer, aiming to provide greater flexibility in measurement procedures while maintaining protection for miners.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has withdrawn its proposal to add a column to the OSHA 300 Log for recording work-related musculoskeletal disorders, without altering employers' obligations to maintain occupational injury and illness records, or the criteria and definitions for these records.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to eliminate its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, which includes recordkeeping and reporting requirements, from the Code of Federal Regulations, effective immediately.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed to remove four safety standards related to marking physical hazards in various industries, including textiles, sawmills, and shipyards.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to remove its standard on open fires in marine terminals from the Code of Federal Regulations, effectively eliminating the regulation.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed to remove its House Falls in Marine Terminals Standard from the Code of Federal Regulations, effectively eliminating a workplace safety regulation related to falls from marine terminals.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule revision to update respirator requirements for workers exposed to 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane, aligning the standard with its Respiratory Protection standard and allowing for the use of different types of respirators.
The proposed rule aims to align the 1,3-Butadiene standard with OSHA's respiratory protection standard, allowing different types of respirators to be used and revising substance-specific respirator requirements.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to revise respirator requirements for substances listed under its 13 Carcinogens standard, aiming to align these requirements with its broader respiratory protection standard.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule revision to its Acrylonitrile standard, aiming to align it more closely with its Respiratory Protection standard, effective date to be determined
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to update its Asbestos standards, allowing for the use of different types of respirators and aligning them with its Respiratory Protection standard, in an effort to better protect workers from asbestos exposure.
The proposed rule aims to align the Benzene standard with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, allowing different types of respirators to be used under the Benzene standard, and revising substance-specific respirator requirements.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to revise substance-specific respirator requirements, allowing different types of respirators to be used under its Cadmium standards and aligning them with its Respiratory Protection standard, effective January 1, 2025.
The proposed rule would revise substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators under the Coke Oven Emissions standard, aligning it with the Respiratory Protection standard
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to revise substance-specific respirator requirements, allowing different types of respirators to be used under its Cotton Dust standard and aligning it with its Respiratory Protection standard, effective January 2024.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to revise substance-specific respirator requirements, allowing different types of respirators to be used under the Ethylene Oxide standard and aligning it with the Respiratory Protection standard.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to revise its Formaldehyde standard, eliminating duplicative respiratory protection requirements and aligning it with its Respiratory Protection standard, in an effort to improve workplace safety and reduce regulatory burden.
The proposed rule aims to align the Inorganic Arsenic standard with the Respiratory Protection standard, allowing different types of respirators to be used and improving respirator requirements for workers exposed to inorganic arsenic.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to revise certain respirator requirements for protecting workers from lead exposure, aligning them with its Respiratory Protection standard and allowing for the use of different types of respirators under its Lead standards.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule revision to align its Methylene Chloride standard with its Respiratory Protection standard, allowing different types of respirators to be used and addressing two technical corrections.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to revise respirator requirements for protecting workers from methylenedianiline exposure, aligning these standards with its broader Respiratory Protection standard.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to remove redundant language from its Vinyl Chloride standard, aligning it with its Respiratory Protection standard, and is seeking public comment on the proposal.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to repeal its construction illumination standards, which were previously codified in 29 CFR 1926.26 and 1926.56, in an effort to simplify workplace regulations.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to remove flame safety lamps from the list of permissible electric face equipment in underground coal mines, citing outdated technology and maintaining the same level of protection for miners.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to update regulations to remove outdated requirements for diesel particulate matter emission limits in underground coal mines, aiming to streamline operations while maintaining miner safety
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to update its regulations for conveyor belts used in underground coal mines, aiming to simplify the approval process while maintaining miner safety standards.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has removed a 29-year-old regulation from the Code of Federal Regulations, citing its obsolescence and potential to add confusion to employee benefit plans.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to eliminate and update regulations for metal and non-metal (MNM) mines and coal mines regarding the use of trolleys for transporting ore, coal, materials, and personnel. Trolleys, an outdated technology, have been replaced by more efficient belt conveyor systems and are no longer used in MNM or coal mines.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is considering rescinding regulations for the final mining of pillars, a practice deemed outdated and hazardous
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing a rule that would permit the use of electronic surveying equipment in high-risk areas of underground coal mines, provided the equipment meets specific technical requirements and is operated under strict conditions, aiming to simplify the process for mine operators and reduce burdens.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is rescinding regulations implementing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programs at the national, state, and local levels. The move comes after the repeal of Title I of WIA by Congress in 2014, which led to the closure of all remaining grant funding under the program.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing a rule to permit the use of non-permissible Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) in underground mines under specific conditions, reducing the need for petitioning for modifications
The Department of Labor is proposing to rescind regulations requiring recipients of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financial assistance to engage in affirmative outreach, as WIOA does not authorize such requirements.
The U.S. Department of Labor is rescinding regulations implementing the nondiscrimination and equal-opportunity provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, as the program has been repealed and its authority transferred to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
The Department of Labor has removed obsolete grant and contract regulations, updating its rules to align with the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Guidance for Grants and Agreements, which was adopted in 2014.
The US Department of Labor is proposing to rescind regulations that limit its agencies' coordination with migrant farmworkers, aiming to improve efficiency and effectiveness in enforcement activities
The U.S. Labor Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to the definition of a 'minor child' for labor reporting purposes, as outlined in the Form LM-30. The proposed rule aims to clarify the age threshold for this designation.
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing changes to its regulations implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, to align with recent court decisions and executive orders aimed at reducing discrimination and improving government efficiency.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized a rule revoking outdated regulations that required the agency to consult with the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) in the development of construction standards, aiming to expedite the Secretary of Labor's regulatory agenda.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to revise its roof control plan regulations to eliminate a provision that allows District Managers to require additional measures, potentially violating the Appointments Clause and the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to revise its regulations to eliminate provisions allowing District Managers to modify or add to training programs, citing concerns over statutory authority and the need for proper notice and comment processes.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is proposing to revise its requirements for mine ventilation plans to eliminate the authority given to District Managers to require additional provisions, addressing concerns about statutory authority, the Appointments Clause, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
The U.S. Department of Labor proposes to revise its implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, to better align with recent court decisions and executive orders, including Executive Order 14173 and Executive Order 14219.
The Department of Defense has finalized a rule rescinding its policy to engage in notice and comment rulemaking, effectively adopting the default requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act.
OSHA is proposing to relax medical evaluation requirements for certain types of respirators, primarily filtering facepiece respirators and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators, in an effort to simplify the Respiratory Protection Rule.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to limit its enforcement of the General Duty Clause to known hazards that are not inherent to the core nature of a professional activity or performance, aiming to clarify its interpretation of the clause
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed revising the filing thresholds for Labor Organization Annual Reports, Forms LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4, in an effort to streamline the reporting process for labor organizations.