Federal Register #2026-22014

OSHA Seeks Comments on Shipyard Fire-Protection Information Collection Requirements

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public input on shipyard fire-protection information-collection requirements. - Opportunity type: Public-comment notice, not a procurement or contract award. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA; no specific sub-agency office is identified. - What the requirements cover: Fire safety plans and response policies; employee notification and protection when fire-extinguishing systems are inoperable; medical examinations for certain workers; and records of employee awareness and training under the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard (29 CFR 1915, Subpart P). - Estimated information-collection burden: 497 respondents, 184,846 responses, and 15,704 total burden hours—40 fewer hours than the current estimate. - Comments sought: Feedback on the collection’s necessity and usefulness, burden estimates, clarity and quality of the information, and ways to reduce employer burden. - OEMs, vendors, products, and contracted services: None identified or requested.

Description

OSHA is requesting public comments on extending OMB approval of the information collection requirements in the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard (29 CFR 1915, Subpart P). The standard includes requirements for written fire safety plans and response policies, employee notifications and precautions when fire-extinguishing systems stop working, medical examinations for certain workers, and records of employee awareness and training. OSHA proposes an estimated burden decrease of 40 hours, from 15,744 to 15,704 hours, due to a decrease in the number of affected workers. Comments are due December 28, 2026.

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