Procedures for Handling "Alternate" and "Supplementary" Standards Submitted by Federal Agencies

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OSHA Instruction FAP .2 July 8, 1981 Directorate of Training, Education, consultation and Federal Agency Programs

Subject: Procedures for Handling "Alternate" and "Supplementary" Standards Submitted by Federal Agencies

A. Purpose. This instruction establishes guidelines to be followed in processing alternate and supplementary standards submitted by other Federal agencies to the Secretary of Labor for review and approval.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

Review of NASA hydrogen safety manual.; Review of NASA hydrogen safety manual.

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 10, 1984

Mr. Haggai Cohen
Acting Director, Safety Division
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Washington, D.C. 20546

Dear Mr. Cohen:

This is in response to your October 25 letter requesting general comments on the hydrogen safety manual in time for your Review Committee meeting on December 11 and 12. Because of the time constraints our review was limited to the manual's general organizational structure and obvious conflicts with OSHA's standards.