Action:
Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926; Final Rule; and Other Related S
Action 4659
General Information
| Action Summary |
Federal OSHA has amended its existing standards for occupational exposure to respirable crystalline silica. This final rule establishes a new permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 50 micrograms of respirable crystalline silica per cubic meter of air (50 µg/m3) as an 8-hour time-weighted average in all industries covered by the rule, with the exception of agricultural operations covered under Part 1928. It also includes other provisions to protect employees, such as requirements for exposure assessment, methods for controlling exposure, respiratory protection, medical surveillance, hazard communication, and recordkeeping. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
16 VAC 25-90 |
Federal Identical General Industry Standards |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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16 VAC 25 - 120 |
Federal Identical Marine Terminals Standards |
Amend Existing Regulation
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16 VAC 25 - 175 |
Federal Identical Construction Industry Standards |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Yes, this chapter of the VA Administrative Code is exempt from article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [004904] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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7697
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2016. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Cristin Bernhardt
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Regulatory Coordinator / Staff Attorney
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Address:
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Main Street Centre
600 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)786-2392
FAX: (804)786-2641
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
