Federal Register #OSHA20250022

OSHA Rulemaking Reopening for Lead Standards Revision

OSHA, part of the Department of Labor, is reopening the rulemaking record for its proposed revision of the Lead standards. - Government buyer: - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Labor - Purpose: - Soliciting additional public comment on proposed changes to Lead standards - Aims to reduce compliance burdens, enable use of updated technology, and clarify requirements for respiratory protection programs - Notable requirements: - No procurement of goods or services - No OEMs, vendors, or product specifications involved - Focus is on regulatory revision and public input - Opportunity type: - Regulatory rulemaking notice, not a solicitation for products or services

Description

OSHA is providing an additional 30-day comment period to allow interested parties to comment on the proposal to revise the Lead standards. This reopening follows consideration of the rulemaking by OSHA's Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH). The proposal aims to reduce compliance burdens, update technology use, and improve the clarity of respiratory protection program requirements. Comments must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

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