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RIN: 1218-AC11
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Publication ID: Fall 2007
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Title: Ionizing Radiation
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Abstract: OSHA is considering amending 29 CFR 1910.1096 that addresses exposure to ionizing radiation. The OSHA regulations were published in 1974, with only minor revisions since that time. The Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission both have more extensive radiation standards that reflect new technological and safety advances. In addition, radiation is now used for a broader variety of purposes, including health care, food safety, mail processing, and baggage screening. OSHA is in the process of reviewing information about the issue, and will determine the appropriate course of action regarding this standard when the review is completed. A request for information was published on May 3, 2005. Subsequently, the National Academy of Science released the latest version of a significant report on the biological effects of ionizing radiation. OSHA extended the comment period on the request for information to ensure commenters had the opportunity to consider this new report. The next step for the ionizing radiation project is to hold discussions with key stakeholders. OSHA also held a series of meetings targeted to specific stakeholder groups including State organizations with responsibility for worker exposure to ionizing radiation, professional associations and specific industry groups such as dental, medical, and veterinary professionals. OSHA continues to collect information on current practices, the use of radiation devices, and approaches to protecting employees from exposure to ionizing radiation.
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Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)
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Priority: Other Significant
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RIN Status:
Previously published in the Unified Agenda
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Agenda Stage of Rulemaking:
Long-Term Actions
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Major:
No
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Unfunded Mandates:
No
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CFR Citation:
29 CFR 1910.109
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Legal Authority:
29 USC 655(b)
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Legal Deadline:
None
Timetable:
| Action |
Date |
FR Cite |
| Request for Information (RFI) |
05/03/2005 |
70 FR 22828 |
| Request for Information Comment Period End |
08/01/2005 |
70 FR 22828 |
| Request for Information Comment Period Extended |
11/28/2005 |
70 FR 44074 |
| Stakeholder Meetings |
03/05/2007 |
72 FR 9716 |
| Stakeholders Meeting |
04/26/2007 |
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| Next Action Undetermined |
To Be Determined |
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:
Undetermined
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Government Levels Affected:
Undetermined
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Federalism:
No
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Energy Effects:
No
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Included in the Regulatory Plan:
No
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Initial (Administrative Startup and /or Capital) Cost:
$0
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Yearly (Annual Operating) Cost:
$0
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Agency Contact:
Dorothy Dougherty
Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance
Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N3718,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-1950
Fax:202 693-1678
Email:dougherty.dorothy@dol.gov
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