| Action Summary | OSHA is revising the standard for cranes and derricks in construction to provide specific exemptions and clarifications with regard to the application of the standard to cranes and derricks used for railroad roadway work. These exemptions and clarifications recognize the unique equipment and circumstances in railroad roadway work and reflect the preemption of some OSHA requirements by regulations promulgated by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| 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: ยง2.2-4006.A.4(c) |
| RIS Project | Yes [6581] |
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Is Federal action a driving factor in this regulatory change? If so, please provide a specific reference to the law, regulation
or court case.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-15/pdf/2020-17179.pdf
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
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| 9144 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/07/2021. |
| Name / Title: | Holly Trice / Senior Staff Attorney; Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
600 E. Main Street Suite 207 Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | holly.trice@doli.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)786-2641 FAX: (804)371-6524 TDD: ()- |