Federal Register #OSHA20250025

OSHA Reopens Comment Period for Methylenedianiline Standards Revision

This notice announces that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the Department of Labor, is reopening the public comment period for proposed revisions to the Methylenedianiline (MDA) standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public comments on proposed changes to the MDA standards - Aims to reduce compliance burdens, allow updated technology, and clarify respiratory protection requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - No part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Public comments are invited via regulations.gov - The rulemaking follows input from OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) - Focus is on regulatory improvement, not procurement

Description

OSHA is proposing to revise the Methylenedianiline standards and is reopening the rulemaking record to provide an additional 30 days for public comment. This action follows consideration of the rulemaking by OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). Interested parties are invited to submit comments by August 21, 2026, via regulations.gov. The proposal aims to reduce compliance burdens, allow use of updated technology, and improve the comprehensibility of respiratory protection program requirements under the standard.

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