Opportunity
Federal Register #OSHA20110056
OSHA Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Voluntary Protection Program Information Collection
Buyer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Posted
April 28, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
OSHA20110056
This notice from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the Department of Labor, seeks public input on proposed revisions to the information collection requirements for the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement or contract opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice concerns regulatory paperwork and programmatic changes. - Notable Requirements and Details: - Proposed rebranding of the OSHA Challenge Program to the OSHA Safety Champions Program - Removal of the Optional Application for Federal Employment form (OF612) - Updated estimate reflecting a decrease in the number of VPP applicants - OSHA is requesting comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection requirements, as well as suggestions for minimizing employer burden - No contract value, line items, or period of performance are associated with this notice. - Place of performance and contracting office: OSHA (federal office)
Description
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is soliciting public comments on the proposal to revise the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The VPP encourages cooperative action among government, industry, and labor to improve employee safety and health through comprehensive management programs and active employee involvement. The revision includes rebranding the OSHA Challenge Program to the OSHA Safety Champions Program and removing the Optional Application for Federal Employment form (OF612). The program change also reflects a decrease in the number of estimated VPP applicants based on recent data trends.