January 20, 2003—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced January 8 that it is extending until January 30, 2003, the period for comments on the second phase of its standards improvement project. Numerous parties requested an extension to the December 30, 2002, deadline in order to provide a thorough review and response to the substantive provisions proposed for changes.
The project addresses 40 provisions in 23 health standards for general industry, maritime, and construction that are inconsistent, duplicative, or outdated. The changes in the standards are expected to reduce the regulatory burdens on employers while maintaining the safety and health protections afforded to employees.
Persons wishing to comment, should send three copies of their comments, postmarked not later than January 30, 2003, to: Docket Office, Docket S-778-A, Room N2625, US Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20210. Comments of 10 pages or less may be faxed to the Docket Office at 202/693-1648. Comments may also be submitted electronically to http://ecomments.osha.gov. For further information on submitting comments, call the Docket Office at 202/693-2350.
