Federal Register #2026-06026

OSHA Requests Public Comment on Asbestos in Shipyards Information Collection

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor is requesting public comment on its information collection requirements for the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection related to asbestos safety in shipyards - Requirements for Shipyard Employers: - Train workers on asbestos hazards - Monitor worker exposure to asbestos - Provide medical surveillance for exposed workers - Maintain accurate records of exposure and compliance - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement for products or services - Focus is on regulatory compliance and information collection, not acquisition of goods or services

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) sponsored by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This ICR relates to the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard, which requires employers to train workers about asbestos hazards, monitor exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate exposure records. The notice invites public comments on the ICR, with a deadline of April 29, 2026, and provides various URLs for full text and comment submission.

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