Federal Register #2026-09079

Request for Public Comment: Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards Information Collection

This notice from the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) seeks public comment on an information collection request related to Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Maritime, and Construction. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Labor (DOL) - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Information collection to support enforcement of Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards - Employers must monitor employee exposure, establish regulated areas or written access control plans, conduct medical surveillance, and maintain records - No procurement activity: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are involved - Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance and worker safety - Public invited to comment on necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval related to Respirable Crystalline Silica Standards for General Industry, Maritime, and Construction. The standards require employers to monitor employee exposure to respirable crystalline silica, establish regulated areas or access control plans, conduct medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of exposure and medical data. The information collection aims to ensure worker safety and compliance with OSHA standards. Public comments on the ICR are invited until June 8, 2026.

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