Extension of Partial Stay and Amendment of Final Rule on Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite and Actinolite

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    55:50685
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The partial stay of 29 CFR 1910.1001 and 1926.58 is extended until 8/31/91. OSHA is extending the partial administrative stay of the revised final standards for occupational exposure to asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite and actinolite for general industry and construction, insofar as they apply to occupational exposure to non- asbestiform tremolite, anthophyllite and actinolite.

Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite, Anthophyllite and Actinolite

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    57:24310
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In this final standard OSHA amends its present standards for regulating occupational exposure to asbestos in general industry and construction standards. OSHA has reviewed available relevant evidence concerning the health effects of nonasbestiform tremolite, anthophyllite and actinolite and has also examined the feasibility of various regulatory options.

Request for supplemental comments on Standards for Occupational Exposure to Asbestos

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    57:49657
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On June 17, 1986, OSHA issued revised standards governing occupational exposure to asbestos for general industry (29 CFR 1910. 1001) and construction (29 CFR 1926.58), (51 FR 22612). These standards reduced the 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) permissible exposure limit (PEL) tenfold to 0.2 fibers per cubic centimeter of air (f/cc). On July 20, 1990, OSHA proposed revisions addressing the remaining remand issues.

Occupational Exposure to Asbestos

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    59:40964-41162
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926

RIN: 1218-AB25

Occupational Exposure to Asbestos

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor.

ACTION: Final rule.

Asbestos

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    45:35212
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Paragraph (i)(2), (j)(6)(ii).

Occupational Exposure to Asbestos

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    49:14116
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On November 4, 1983, OSHA published and Emergency Temporary Standard
(ETS) which amended OSHA's present standard regulating occupational
exposure to asbestos, 29 CFR 1910.1001 (48 FR 51085). This
supplemental proposal together with the November 4, Federal Register
notice constitute proposed revisions to OSHA's permanent standard
regulating occupational exposure to asbestos in all industries
covered by the Act, including general industry, the maritime
industry and the construction industry.

Asbestos

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  • Fed Register #:
    48:51086-140
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EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARD FOR ASBESTOS. Effective Date November
4, 1983.

Asbestos

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    51:22612-790
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Amendment of the Occupational Exposure to Asbestos, Tremolite,
Anthophyllite, and Actinolite standard (1910.1001). establishes a
permissible exposure limit of 0.2 fiber per cubic centimeter of air
(f/ cc), determined as an 8-hour time-weighted average airborne.
Applies to all industries covered by the Occupational Safety and
Health Act including the construction and maritime industries and
general industries.

Asbestos

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  • Fed Register #:
    51:37002-37007
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Occupational exposure to asbestos, tremolite, anthophyllite and
actinolite for general industry (1910.1001) and construction
(1926.58) which were promulgated on June 17, 1986 and were published
on June 20, 1986 and became effective on July 21, 1986 (51 FR
22612).