# Federal Register #1218-0145

Request for Public Comments on OSHA Formaldehyde Standard Information Collection

**Buyer:** Department of Labor
**Posted:** September 29, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** 1218-0145

This notice from the Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), seeks public comments on an information collection request (ICR) related to the Formaldehyde Standard.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Labor (DOL)
  - Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- Purpose:
  - Request for public feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection for the Formaldehyde Standard
  - The Formaldehyde Standard requires employers to monitor worker exposure, notify workers, and provide medical surveillance to protect against health risks from formaldehyde
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being solicited
  - No procurement of goods or services is involved
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - The notice is for information collection and public comment only, not for the purchase of any items
  - Focus is on regulatory compliance and worker safety, not acquisition

### Description

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) related to the Formaldehyde Standard to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The Formaldehyde Standard aims to protect workers from adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to formaldehyde by requiring employers to monitor exposure, notify workers, and provide medical surveillance. The notice invites public comments on the ICR, which is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Comments are due by October 29, 2026.

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