Abstract:
Amends paragraph (f)(3) pertaining to fit testing of respirators for
lead-exposed employees. Allows employers to choose between
quantitative fit testing or one of three qualitative fit test
protocols.

Abstract:
Occupational exposure to lead; respiratory protection; quantitative
fit testing provision; reopening record. Paragraph (f)(3)(ii).
Record will remain open until 9/20/82 for comments.

Abstract:
Proposes to administratively stay paragraphs (e)(3)(ii)(B) and (E)
of the lead standard for the primary and secondary lead smelting
industries and the battery manufacturing industry. Pertains to
written compliance plan to be established by employers.

Abstract:
Pursuant to court order, OSHA's administrative stay of 29 CFR 1910.
1025 (e)(3)(ii)(B) and (E) of the lead standard for the primary and
secondary smelting and battery manufacturing industries is vacated
as of June 1, 1984. These provisions require employers to develop
detailed written compliance plans to achieve the lead standard's
permissible exposure limit through engineering and work practice
controls.

Abstract:
Occupational exposure to lead; effective date of compliance plan
requirements for certain industries. Administrative stay of
1910.1025(e) (3)(ii)(B) and (E) for primary and secondary smelting
and battery industries is vacated as of 6/1/84.

Abstract:
Application by AMAX Lead Company of Missouri for permanent variance
from 1910.1025(f)(2), concerning the lead concentration in air
limitation on use of half-mask, air-purifying (negative pressure)
respirators equipped with high efficiency filters.

Abstract:
Application was made by St. Joe Lead Company for permanent variance
from certain provisions of the standard governing exposure to lead
1910. 1025. Relief is sought from the requirements in
1910.1025(e)(1), (e)(3) , (e)(4), (f)(1), (f)(2), (k)(1)(i)(C),
(k)(1)(i)(D) and (k)(1)(iii)(a). The last date to comment and to
request a hearing is July 15, 1985.

Abstract:
Temporary variances granted to 28 plants for the final trigger level
for medical removal protection under the standard Occupational
Exposure to Lead 1910.1025(k)(1)(i)(D). Temporarily relieves
affected employers of the requirement to comply with 50 micrograms
of lead per 100 g of blood removal trigger under the lead standard.
Effective date: March 7, 1985; expiration date: September 1, 1985.

Abstract:
Modification and correction of notice of application for permanent
variance for St Joe Lead Company which was originally published June
14, 1985 (50 FR 24963-24966). The comment period on the application
has been extended to August 14, 1985. The blood lead level has been
corrected.

Abstract:
Announces the cancellation of the hearing scheduled for May 6, 1986
on the application of AMAX Company of Missouri for a permanent
variance from Table II of the standard prescribed in
1910.1025(f)(2). The variance application concerns the limitation on
the use of half-mask, air-purifying respirators to areas where the
lead concentration in air is less than 10 times the permissible
exposure limit (PEL). After additional investigation, a permanent
variance will be granted.