Just in time for the holidays, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a new issue of its Information for Operators (InFO)[1] that pertains to Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations. InFOs convey valuable information intended to help operators meet certain administrative, regulatory, or operational requirements with relatively low urgency or impact on safety.
OSHA extends acceptance of injury forms until December 31st
By Avi Meyerstein on
OSHA announced today that it will continue to accept electronic submissions of employer Form 300A illness and injury summaries through December 31st. The deadline for this first-ever electronic collection of these forms had been December 15th.
Senate completing Department of Labor’s leadership roster
By Erik Dullea on
Posted in OSHA
On Wednesday, the Senate’s Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) approved two nominations for key Department of Labor (DOL) posts, moving forward the nominations for DOL’s top lawyer and the head of OSHA.
Private group launches “Crimes Against Workers Database” to call for more OSHA prosecutions
By Avi Meyerstein on
Just as OSHA is about to begin electronically collecting your company’s injury and illness data for possible publication on the Internet, a private group is launching a worker injury database of its own.
EPA Abandons CERCLA Financial Responsibility Rule for Mining Industry
By Paul Atkinson on
Posted in Rulemaking news
A client alert issued today by Husch Blackwell’s environmental practice group details a major reversal of Obama-era policy by the Trump Administration. The EPA announced it will not issue final regulations under CERCLA Section 108(b) imposing financial responsibility requirements on the hardrock mining industry. Abandoning a December 1, 2016 proposed rule, the EPA emphasized that after…
In honor of National Miner’s Day
By Avi Meyerstein on
Posted in MSHA
In honor of National Miner’s Day, we salute all of our clients and friends in the mining industry. DOL and MSHA officials marked the day with statements of appreciation. Likewise, the National Mining Association issued a statement recognizing its members that had recently won awards for safety, environmental and technological accomplishments.
OSHA nominee confirmation hearing today
By Avi Meyerstein on
Posted in OSHA
Today, the nominee to lead OSHA, Scott Mugno, is scheduled to have his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions. If confirmed, Mr. Mugno will become the next U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
10 top questions about OSHA’s Dec. 15 injury reporting deadline
By Avi Meyerstein on
Posted in Compliance tips, OSHA
On Wednesday, OSHA announced a further two-week delay in the deadline for employers to submit their 2016 injury and illness data electronically to the agency. The new deadline will be December 15, 2017. That will mark the first time that employers are required to routinely submit such data under a new rule issued during the Obama administration (to “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses”). Here’s what employers need to know…
Does your business have to give OSHA injury data by December 15?
By Avi Meyerstein on
Today, OSHA announced a further two-week delay in the deadline for employers to submit their 2016 injury and illness data electronically to the agency. The new deadline will be December 15, 2017. That will mark the first time that employers are required to routinely submit such data under a new rule issued during the Obama administration.
OSHA defends citation to “controlling employer” under multi-employer citation policy
By Avi Meyerstein on
Posted in OSHA
DOL has new leadership under Secretary Acosta. But, at least one longstanding OSHA policy is not changing any time soon if the agency has its way. OSHA recently asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to uphold the agency’s multi-employer citation policy after an administrative law judge tossed out an OSHA citation based on the policy.