Federal Register #2026-10958

OSHA Seeks Public Comment on Asbestos Information Collection Requirements

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public input on its information collection requirements for the Asbestos in General Industry Standard. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Request for public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of information collection related to asbestos exposure in general industry - Requirements: - Employers must monitor and record employee exposure to asbestos - Employers must provide medical surveillance for exposed employees - Accurate recordkeeping of exposure and medical surveillance is required - Notable Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - This is an information collection request, not a solicitation for goods or services - The notice is submitted for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - Focus: - Ensuring employee safety regarding workplace asbestos exposure - Inviting public comments to improve the information collection process

Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR relates to asbestos in general industry standards, requiring employers to monitor employee exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of employee exposure to asbestos. The notice invites public comments on the information collection request, with comments due by July 2, 2026. This collection aims to ensure employees are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace.

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