Opportunity
Federal Register #OSHA-2011-0862
OSHA Requests Public Comments on HAZWOPER Information Collection Extension
Buyer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
OSHA-2011-0862
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the Department of Labor, is requesting public comments on the proposed extension of information collection requirements for the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard (29 CFR 1910.120). - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of regulatory information collection related to hazardous waste operations and emergency response - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus is on regulatory paperwork and reporting requirements, not on purchasing goods or services - OSHA seeks suggestions for minimizing employer burden and improving the information collection process - Estimated burden hours and costs are provided for public review - Comments may be submitted electronically or by fax - No period of performance, delivery, or place of performance requirements apply, as this is not a procurement action
Description
OSHA is requesting public comments on the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard. The extension aims to continue the collection of information necessary for enforcing safety and health provisions related to hazardous waste operations and emergency response. The notice includes details on the estimated burden hours and costs, and invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection. Comments must be submitted by July 7, 2026.