Retailer exemption from the PSM standard for anhydrous ammonia dealers.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 26, 2001

J.D. Varn III, Vice-President
Varnco, Inc.
P.O. Box 97
Ehrhardt, South Carolina 29081

Dear Mr. Varn:

PSM Retail Exemption Enforcement Delay Notice

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

This interpretation no longer reflects current OSHA policy please refer to the update [12/23/2015] - PSM Retail Exemption Enforcement Delay Notice [1910.119(a)(2)(i)]

Note: OSHA is not implementing the July 2015 memo on the retail exemption. The Department is considering its options in light of the D.C. Circuits decision in Agricultural Retailers Association et al. v. United States Department of Labor and OSHA (D.C. Cir. Case Nos. 15-1326 and 15-1340).

October 20, 2015

Clarification of the retail facilities exemption under the PSM standard.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 12, 2005

Mr. Jay W. Schwall
Stephen B. Ogle & Associates
823 North Street
P. O. Box 275
Caldwell, OH 43274

Dear Mr. Schwall:

Process Safety Management and Prevention of Major Chemical Accidents

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    78:73756-73768
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2013)][Proposed Rules]
[Pages 73756-73768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29197]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1910

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