OSHA Unified Agenda - [Proposed Rule Stage]

RIN: 1218-AB47

Publication ID: Fall 2009 

Title: Confined Spaces in Construction 

Abstract: In January 1993, OSHA issued a general industry rule to protect employees who enter confined spaces (29 CFR 1910.146). This standard does not apply to the construction industry because of differences in the nature of the worksite in the construction industry. In discussions with the United Steel Workers of America on a settlement agreement for the general industry standard, OSHA agreed to issue a proposed rule to extend confined-space protection to construction workers appropriate to their work environment. 

Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) 

Priority: Other Significant 

RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda

Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 

Major: No 

Unfunded Mandates: No 

CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1926.36 

Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b); 40 USC 333 

Legal Deadline:  None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
SBREFA Panel Report	11/24/2003
NPRM	11/28/2007	72 FR 67351
NPRM Comment Period End	01/28/2008
NPRM Comment Period Extended	02/28/2008	73 FR 3893
Public Hearing	07/22/2008
Close Record	10/23/2008
Analyze Comments	03/00/2010

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes 

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 

Small Entities Affected: Businesses 

Federalism: No 

Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 

RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 

Agency Contact:
Noah Connell
Deputy Director, Directorate of Construction
Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Room N3468, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3468,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-2020
Fax:202 693-1689