Deregulatory Rulemaking

Public Hearings Information

OSHA has scheduled a series of informal public hearings for many of the deregulatory actions listed on this page. The public hearings will be held virtually, beginning on August 19, 2026 and continuing through August 26, 2026. The last day to file a Notice of Intention to Appear (NOITA) was July 6, 2026. The hearing schedule and procedures, as well as public livestream links to view the hearings, are available below.

For further information on the hearings, please see https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11126/12-dibromo-3-chloropropane-1-3-butadiene-13-carcinogens-4-nitrobiphenyl-etc-acrylonitrile-asbestos.

For ongoing updates and further information, stakeholders are encouraged to utilize the related links provided on this webpage. Additional information on OSHA's rulemaking process and how stakeholders can participate is available at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/rulemakingprocess.

The proposed rulemakings are available for viewing at the Federal Register links and all public comments are accessible on regulations.gov.

Overview

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a series of proposed rulemakings in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, as well as an additional proposed rulemaking on April 6, 2026 regarding Walking-Working Surfaces. These deregulatory initiatives reflects OSHA's commitment to modernizing workplace safety standards, addressing outdated regulations, and enhancing the flexibility of compliance strategies across multiple industries. These efforts are aligned with Executive Order 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” which directs agencies to streamline regulatory obligations by repealing outdated or redundant standards, thereby reducing compliance costs and fostering economic growth.

Notices of Proposed Rulemaking