Opportunity
Federal Register #OSHA20250020
OSHA Request for Public Comment on Proposed 1,3-Butadiene Standard Revision
Buyer
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
August 22, 2026
Identifier
OSHA20250020
This opportunity is a regulatory request for public comment from the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding proposed revisions to the 1,3-Butadiene standard. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on proposed changes to the 1,3-Butadiene standard - Aims to reduce compliance burdens and incorporate up-to-date technology - Seeks to improve clarity in respiratory protection program requirements - Intends to align the 1,3-Butadiene standard with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard - Notable Details: - The rulemaking record is reopened for additional public comment after review by the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being requested - This is not a procurement or contract opportunity, but a regulatory solicitation for feedback
Description
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is proposing to revise the 1,3-Butadiene standard to reduce compliance burdens, allow for the use of more up-to-date technology, and improve the comprehensibility of respiratory protection program requirements. The proposal aims to better align this standard with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard. Following consideration by OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH), the rulemaking record has been reopened to provide an additional 30 days for public comment. Written comments must be submitted by August 21, 2026.