Federal Register #2026-17830

Request for Public Comment on OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comment regarding the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) information collection: - Government buyer: - United States Department of Labor (DOL) - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity - No products or services are requested - The notice seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection for the VPP - VPP recognizes employers and workers with effective safety and health management systems and low injury/illness rates - Estimated numbers of respondents and responses are provided, but no purchase quantities or part numbers - Focus is on regulatory compliance and information collection, not acquisition - Unique requirement: Public comment is requested to support regulatory review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act

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 under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national averages. The program promotes cooperative efforts among management, labor, and OSHA to prevent workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses through hazard prevention, worksite analysis, training, and management commitment. Public comments on the ICR are invited until October 1, 2026.

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