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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.
February 7, 1995
| MEMORANDUM FOR: | REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS |
| FROM: | JOHN B. MILES, JR., DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS |
| SUBJECT: | Transmittal of Settlement Agreement -- American Forest and Paper Association and American Iron and Steel Institute and OSHA |
Attached for your information is a settlement agreement entered into by the American Forest and Paper Association and the American Iron and Steel Institute and OSHA, on January 31, 1995.
With the completion of negotiations, and the subsequent signing of the settlement agreement, you may discontinue submitting OSHA-1B Forms of the 1910.132(d) and (f) standards to the Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance, effective February 8, 1995. Please comply with the settlement agreement (attachment A) which addresses the procedures for enforcing paragraphs (d) and (f) of the standard.
Please provide copies of this agreement to all area and district offices. A copy of this agreement will be forwarded for input onto the OCIS National Office settlement agreement file.
If you have questions related to the settlement agreement, please telephone Mr. Russelle McCollough at 202-219-8031, x140.