Federal Register #OSHA20250018

OSHA Reopens Comment Period for Ethylene Oxide and Asbestos Standards Revisions

This opportunity involves the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under the Department of Labor, reopening the rulemaking record for proposed revisions to the Ethylene Oxide and Asbestos standards. - Government Buyer: - Department of Labor (DOL) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - Purpose: - Reopening of the comment period for proposed regulatory changes to standards related to Ethylene Oxide and Asbestos - Focus on reducing compliance burdens, enabling use of updated technology, and improving respiratory protection program requirements - Scope: - Regulatory action only; no procurement of goods or services - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Public comments are invited for an additional 30 days - Proposals are being considered by OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) - Affects regulatory standards: 29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926

Description

OSHA is reopening the comment period for its proposal to revise the Ethylene Oxide standard to allow an additional 30 days for public comment. The proposal aims to reduce compliance burdens, update technology use, and improve respiratory protection program requirements under the standard. This action follows consideration by OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). Comments must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

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