As employee in the heavy construction industry, I oppose adopting  a permanent standard for infectious disease prevention for Covid-19. The proposed permanent standard has no specific end date and is based on a temporary health crisis.  With 2-vaccines being distributed in Virginia with 90% efficacy and with more being vaccines being developed and near the end of their trials and do not see the benefit of a  permanent standard.

In the construction industry the permanent standard will be burdensome and difficult to enforce. I am STRONGLY OPPOSED to adopting a Permanent Standard with no expiration.

I remain committed to the health and safety of my coworkers and thank you for the opportunity to publicly comment.