Federal Register #2026-08108

OSHA Reinstates Federal Enforcement Authority for Private-Sector Work on Federal Properties and Marine Construction in Puerto Rico

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced a new Operational Status Agreement (OSA) with the Puerto Rico State Plan, affecting enforcement responsibilities in Puerto Rico. - Federal OSHA now has reinstated enforcement authority over: - Private-sector employment on federal properties in Puerto Rico - Marine construction activities conducted by private sector employees - Military installations, USPS operations, and aircraft cabin crewmembers - The agreement clarifies the division of enforcement between federal OSHA and Puerto Rico Occupational Safety and Health Administration (PR OSHA) - No products, services, vendors, or OEMs are being procured as part of this announcement - The change addresses resource limitations within the Puerto Rico State Plan to ensure effective worker protection

Description

This rule announces a new Operational Status Agreement (OSA) between OSHA and the Puerto Rico State Plan, specifying areas of State Plan responsibility and federal responsibilities. It reinstates federal OSHA enforcement authority over private-sector employment on federal properties and marine construction conducted by private sector employees. The change addresses coverage issues where the Puerto Rico State Plan lacks resources to provide coverage and ensures prompt and effective protection of workers. The OSA also clarifies enforcement authority over military installations, USPS operations, and aircraft cabin crewmembers.

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