Abstract:
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has reviewed the
collection of information requirements in the expanded Hazard
Communication Standard (HCS) in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act. Except for the three collection of information
requirements in the HCS which were disapproved by OMB, the HCS will
become fully effective May 23, 1988, as scheduled in the rule. This
document reprints the text of the letter from OMB to the Department
of Labor explaining the OMB decision.

Abstract:
Correction to FR, August 8, 1988, p.29856.

Abstract:
This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) and notice of public
hearing proposes modifications to the Hazard Communication Standard,
published in the Federal Register on August 24, 1987 (52:31852),
including a determination made by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act regarding the
information collection requirements of the final rule. OSHA is
inviting comment for sixty (60) days following publication of this
NPRM, and is scheduling a public hearing to provide an opportunity
for additional input.

Abstract:
On August 24, 1987, OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard
(HCS) (52:31852) to expand the scope of the industries covered by
the rule from the manufacturing section to all industries where
employees are exposed to hazardous chemicals. The revised rule
required the non- manufactoring sector of industry to be in full
compliance with its provisions May 23, 1988. The U.S. Court Appeals
for the Third Circuit, however, has stayed the rule with respect to
the construction industry.

Abstract:
Amends the final rule published on August 24, 1987 [52 FR 31852] by
adding a control number assigned by the Director of Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) after each section of the Code of
Federal Regulations in which the rule appears [1910.1200, 1915.99,
1917.28, 1918.90, and 1926.59]. This document reprints the OMB
letter to DOL on its review of information collection requirements
of the Hazard Communication Standard. These amendments are effective
December 4, 1987. The OMB approval expires May 23, 1988.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. C-02]

Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines; Issuance of Voluntary Guidelines

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Department of Labor

ACTION: Issuance of voluntary guidelines.

Abstract:
Notice of OMB approval of information collection requirements
contained in paragraphs (m)(1)(i) and (m)(1)(ii)-(m)(4)(ii). OSHA is
providing a sixty day start-up period, until December 6, 1988,
before it will begin enforcing the newly approved hazard
communication provisions. During this period OSHA will consider the
petition filed by the Formaldehyde Institute and others for an
administrative stay of these provisions.

Abstract:
On August 24, 1987 [52:31852], OSHA revised its Hazard Communication
Standard to expand the scope of the industries covered by the rule
from the manufacturing sector to all industries where employees are
exposed to hazardous chemicals. Due to subsequent court and
administrative actions, OSHA has not enforced the rule in the
construction industry, and has not enforced in any industry certain
requirements dealing with maintenance of MSDSs on multi-employer
worksites, coverage of consumer products, and coverage of drugs in
the non-manufacturing sector.

Abstract:
This notice extends the start-up date for compliance with the newly
approved hazcom provisions to December 20, 1988 to permit judicial
consideration of a motion seeking a court-ordered stay of the cancer
labeling requirements.

Abstract:
OSHA has decided to administratively stay paragraphs (m)(1)(i)
through (m)(4)(ii) of the Formaldehyde Standard for a period of nine
months. During this period, OSHA will propose to revoke these
paragraphs and to invite comments on the substitution of the full
Hazard Communication Standard (1910.1200) or other equally
protective alternatives. Pending completion of this rulemaking,
affected employers must continue to comply with the provisions of
the Hazard Communication Standard.