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2012. COTTON DUST (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 29 USC 655 (b); 5 USC 553; 5 USC 610

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1910.1043

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: OSHA is undertaking a review of its cotton dust standard (29 CFR 1910.1043) in accordance with the requirements of section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and section 5 of EO 12866. The review will cover the continued need for the rule; the nature of complaints or comments received from the public concerning the rule; the complexity of the rule; the extent to which the rule overlaps, duplicates or conflicts with other Federal rules and to the extent feasible, with State and local rules; and the degree to which technology, economic conditions, or other factors have changed in the industries affected by the rule.

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Begin Review 10/01/97
Complete Review 09/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ross Eisenbrey, Director, Directorate of Policy, Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N3641, FP Building, Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202 693-2043
Fax: 202 693-1641

RIN: 1218-AB74

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL)Proposed Rule Stage
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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