[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 166 (Friday, August 25, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51855-51859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-21694]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Oregon State Standards; Approval

    1. Background. Part 1953 of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, 
prescribes procedures under section 18 of the Occupational Safety and 
Health Act of 1970 (hereinafter called the Act) by which the Regional 
Administrator for Occupational Safety and Health (hereinafter called 
Regional Administrator) under a delegation of authority from the 
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health 
(hereinafter called the Assistant Secretary (29 CFR 1953.4) will review 
and approve standards promulgated pursuant to a State plan which has 
been approved in accordance with section 18(c) of the Act and 29 CFR 
Part 1902. On December 28, 1972, notice was published in the Federal 
Register (37 FR 28628) of the approval of the Oregon plan and the 
adoption of Subpart D to Part 1952 containing the decision.
    The Oregon plan provides for adoption of State standards which are 
at least as effective as comparable Federal standards promulgated under 
section 6 of the Act. Section 1953.20 provides that where any 
alteration in the Federal program could have an adverse impact on the 
at least as effective as status of the State program, a program change 
supplement to a State plan shall be required. The Oregon plan also 
provides for the adoption of Federal standards as State standards by 
reference.

Electric Power

    In response to Federal standard changes, the State has submitted by 
letter dated August 4, 1994, State standards comparable to 29 CFR 
1910.269, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; 29 
CFR 1910.137, Electrical Protective Equipment; and 29 CFR 1910.331 and 
333, Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices, (59 FR 4435, January 31, 
1994), and corrections and stays to the effective dates (59 FR 33658, 
June 30, 1994). The State adopted the Federal standards by reference 
except for 29

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CFR 1910.269(q)(3), which allows bare-hand work under certain 
circumstances. Oregon added a State-initiated rule that prohibits live-
line bare-hand work. The State also adopted two State-initiated rules 
requiring more frequent testing of insulating rubber gloves and sleeves 
and a two worker rule. This submission was adopted and effective August 
1, 1994, under OR-OSHA Administrative Order (AO) 3-1994.

Machinery and Machine Guarding

    In response to Federal standard changes of March 14, 1988 (53 FR 
8353), Definitions related to Machinery and Machine Guarding, the State 
has submitted by letter dated January 11, 1989, State standard 
amendments comparable to 29 CFR 1910 Subpart O, Machinery and Machine 
Guarding. Oregon adopted by reference all of Subpart O, Machinery and 
Machine Guarding (29 CFR 1910.211 through 1910.222) as OAR 437-02 
Subdivision O on December 30, 1988, under Oregon APD Administrative 
Order 22-1988, effective January 1, 1989, and repealed OAR 437, 
Divisions 64 and 92, except for some additional State-initiated 
standards. These standards are: OAR 437-02-242(1) & (2), Refuse 
Collection and Compaction Equipment; OAR 437-02-242(3), Reciprocating 
Shear Lines; OAR 437-02-242(4), Lockout/Tagout During Repair, 
Adjustment, Servicing, Cleanup, Lubrication (repealed in 1990 when 
Oregon adopted the Federal standard by reference); OAR 437-02-242(5) & 
(6) Requirements for Woodworking-Type Machinery; OAR 437-02-242(7), 
Portable Grinders; OAR 437-02-242(8), Definitions; OAR 437-02-242(9), 
Saw Guards; OAR 437-02-242(10), Radial Saws; and OAR 437-02-242(11) Use 
of Gloves. On February 27, 1990, at OSHA's request, the State repealed 
OAR 437-02-242(5) & (6) concerning its definition of woodworking-type 
machinery, under OR-OSHA Administrative Order 5-1990, adopted and 
effective February 9, 1990. In addition, on its own initiative, the 
State has submitted by letter dated January 20, 1995, a recodification, 
without change, of the independent State standard, Rules for Refuse 
Collection and Compaction Equipment, from OAR 437-02-242(1) & (2) to 
OAR 437-02-256(1) & (2) respectively; a repeal of OAR 437-02-242(7), 
Portable Grinders; and a rearrangement and renumbering of the remaining 
standards contained in OAR 437-02-242. The change was adopted and 
effective on September 30, 1994, via Oregon AO 6-1994.

Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance

    In response to Federal standard changes, the State has submitted by 
letter dated January 31, 1990, State standards adopted by reference 
that are identical to 1910.66, Powered Platforms for Building 
Maintenance (54 FR 31456, July 28, 1989). In addition, on its own 
initiative, the State adopted by reference Subparts D, E and the rest 
of F of 29 CFR 1910. This submission was adopted and effective January 
23, 1990, under OR-OSHA Administrative Order 4-1990. The State also 
repealed OAR Division 56, Vehicles, under the same administrative 
order. National Office review revealed discrepancies and the submission 
was returned to the State for correction on November 26, 1991. On 
January 10, 1995, the State submitted a corrective amendment adopted 
and effective September 30, 1994 under OR-OSHA AO 6-1994. In Subpart E, 
Means of Egress, the State has adopted standards covering egress from 
cold storage rooms which are not contained in the federal standards. 
This standard for walk-in refrigerators, originally adopted and 
effective April 1, 1985 under OR-OSHA AO 5-1985, was re-numbered as OAR 
437-02-048 as part of the Subpart E adoption by reference.

Crane Operator Training

    On its own initiative, the State has submitted by letter dated 
November 1, 1989, Crane Operator Training Requirements, OAR 437-89-010, 
adopted in OR-OSHA Administrative Order 1-1989, on October 11, 1989, 
effective August 1, 1990. On July 13, 1990, an Oregon letter informed 
OSHA of a change in the effective date of the standard to January 12, 
1991 (OR-OSHA AO 15-1990 (temp), July 12, 1990). On August 2, a State 
letter clarified that the January 12, 1991 effective date was only for 
construction; this correction was done in OR-OSHA AO 17-1990(temp). On 
October 24, 1991, a State letter amended OAR 437-89-010(25) and deleted 
Appendices A & B, changing the scope of the standard to cover general 
industry only (OR-OSHA AO 11-1991, September 13, 1991, effective 
October 1, 1991). On December 18, 1991, an Oregon letter submitted OAR 
437-03-081, Crane Operator Training Requirements for Construction, 
adopted under OR-OSHA AO 16-1991, on December 16, 1991, effective 
January 1, 1992. On January 20, 1995, a State letter amended OAR 437-
03-081 to clarify that safety training is specified and to add a new 
appendix OR-F, via OR-OSHA AO 6-1994, adopted and effective September 
30, 1994.

Spray Finishing

    On its own initiative, the State has submitted by letters dated 
March 13, 1992 and May 9, 1994, revisions to State rules comparable to 
29 CFR 1910.107, Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible 
Materials (39 FR 23502, June 24, 1974). The State has repealed OAR 437 
Division 119, except for a number of additional requirements not 
included in the Federal standards, and incorporated 29 CFR 1910.107, 
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials, by reference 
as OAR 437-02-1910.107. The State's readoption by reference also 
incorporates the Federal amendments to 29 CFR 1910.107 through April 
12, 1988. The State's standard was adopted February 6, 1992, effective 
May 1, 1992 under OR-OSHA Administrative Order 2-1992.

Reinforced Plastics Manufacturing

    The State on its own initiative has submitted by letter dated 
December 20, 1982, an independent State standard to cover Reinforced 
Plastics Manufacturing (OAR 437-155) under Administrative Order 14-
1982. After the exchange of several letters and memoranda concerning 
problems with the standard, the State has submitted by letter dated 
March 13, 1992, a revised State standard to cover Reinforced Plastics 
Manufacturing (OAR 437-02-118) under AO 2-1992, adopted February 6, 
1992, effective May 1, 1992.

Explosives and Blasting Agents

    On its own initiative, the State has submitted by letters dated 
March 13, 1992 and May 9, 1994, a revision to State rules comparable to 
29 CFR 1910.109, Explosives and Blasting Agents (39 FR 23502, June 24, 
1974). The State has repealed OAR 437 Division 45, except for some 
additional requirements not included in the Federal standards and 
Tables H-21 and H-22, and incorporated 29 CFR 1910.109, Explosives and 
Blasting Agents, by reference as OAR 437-02-1910.109. The State's 
readoption by reference incorporates the Federal amendments to 29 CFR 
1910.109 through April 12, 1988. The State standard was adopted 
February 6, 1992, effective May 1, 1992, under OR-OSHA Administrative 
Order 2-1992.

Fire Protection and Fire Fighters

    On its own initiative, the State of Oregon has submitted by letter 
dated May 2, 1994, a repeal of Division 61, Fire Protection and 
adoption by reference of Subpart L, 29 CFR 1910.155-165, Fire 
Protection; and repeal of Division 151, Fire Fighters and

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the adoption of OAR 437-02-182, new rules for Fire Fighters. The 
State's Fire Protection standard was adopted by reference August 27, 
1993, effective November 1, 1993, under OR-OSHA Administrative Order 
14-1993. The State's Fire Fighter standard--a section of Division 2/L, 
Fire Protection--is a State-initiated standard that covers public 
sector fire departments, which are not covered by Federal OSHA. This 
standard was adopted under the same Administrative Order. The Fire 
Fighter standard is comparable to OSHA's Fire Brigade standard 
contained in 29 CFR 1910.156. The main difference is that protective 
clothing such as foot, leg, body, hand and head protection must meet 
the requirements of NFPA rather than the requirements contained in the 
standard or other organizations. On its own initiative, the State of 
Oregon has also submitted by letter dated May 21, 1999 additional 
revisions and additions to its public sector Fire Fighters standard, 
OAR 437-02-182. The State upgraded its personal protective equipment 
requirements and required that each fire fighter involved in rescue, 
fire suppression or other hazardous duties be provided with and use a 
Personal Alert Safety System (PASS). Oregon also changed the personnel 
physical requirements for performing work in emergencies, added a 
requirement for using an Incident Management system in accordance with 
NFPA 1561, and added a formula to calculate the water supply 
requirements for live fire training. Oregon's submission was adopted 
and effective on March 11, 1998 under OR-OSHA AO 2-1998. On its own 
initiative, Oregon has also submitted on August 7, 2000 further 
revisions to its Fire Fighters standard which require the sampling of 
air every six months from respirator compressors. Oregon's submission 
was adopted and effective on January 28, 2000 under OR-OSHA AO 2-2000. 
(Oregon has adopted identically the Federal procedures for interior 
structural fire fighting, as found in OSHA's Respiratory Protection 
standard at 1910.134. This standard is cross-referenced in the State's 
Fire Fighters standard.)

Lead

    On its own initiative, Oregon submitted by letter dated December 
10, 1990, an amendment to 1910.1025, Lead, which was previously 
approved (54 FR 38300) on September 15, 1989. The State repealed 
1910.1025(a), Scope and Application, and adopted OAR 437-02-371, which 
states that the lead standard applies to all occupational exposures to 
lead including agriculture and construction. This change was adopted 
and effective November 30, 1990 in OR-OSHA Administrative Order 26-
1990. However, by letter dated January 20, 1995, the State of Oregon 
submitted an amendment to OAR 437-02-371 that excludes construction 
from the application of 1910.1025 due to the new lead in construction 
standard. The change was adopted and effective September 30, 1994 via 
OR-OSHA AO 6-1994.

Ventilation

    Oregon has submitted State and Federal-initiated standard 
amendments by letters dated March 13, 1992 and May 9, 1994 which are 
comparable to 29 CFR 1910.94, Ventilation. The significant State-
initiated amendments include updating the ANSI reference for air 
purity, a requirement for blasting nozzles to be equipped with a 
deadman switch, addition of nine definitions, and venting of fuel 
burning heating devices. The Federal amendments were published August 
6, 1990 (FR 31984). The State adopted its amendments via Administrative 
Order 2-1992 on February 6, 1992, effective May 1, 1992.

Noise Exposure

    On its own initiative, the State has adopted by letter dated April 
23, 1993, a readoption of State rules comparable to OSHA standard 29 
CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, as amended through June 28, 
1983 (48 FR 29687). Oregon's OAR 437 Division 121 noise standard has 
been repealed in its entirety by the new State standard, OAR 437-02-
1910.95. The State had received written comments on its proposed rule 
which addressed potential workers' compensation issues and the 
recordability of hearing loss on the OSHA 200 Log of Occupational 
Illnesses and Injuries. The State's amendment was adopted under OR-OSHA 
Administrative Order 4-1993 on April 1, 1993, effective May 1, 1993. 
Although Oregon adopted the Federal noise standard by reference, the 
State also included the following significant differences in place of 
several provisions: Oregon adopted OAR 437-02-095 (in lieu of 29 CFR 
1910.95(g)(3)), which requires all persons conducting audiometric 
testing to be certified without exception. The State did not adopt a 
rule similar to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii), as Oregon does not allow the 
Mobile Test Van exception. Oregon did not adopt a standard similar to 
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(10)(ii) and its references, 29 CFR 
1910.95(i)(2)(iii)(A) and Appendix F because Oregon does not make any 
allowance for presbycusis. The State did not adopt a standard similar 
to 29 CFR 1910.95(o), because Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 654.022 
requires all-industry compliance with all standards. All other 
provisions of 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, have been 
adopted by reference as OAR 437-02-1910.95.

Handling Materials

    On its own initiative, Oregon submitted by letter dated October 6, 
1993, a recodification and amendment of the State standard, Handling 
Materials. The State has repealed OAR 437-63, Handling Materials, in 
its entirety, and adopted by reference the Federal standard, 29 CFR 
1910.176, as OAR 437-02-1910.176. The State's readoption by reference 
also incorporates the Federal Revocation of Selected General and 
Special Industry Safety and Health Standards (43 FR 49749, October 24, 
1978). Although Oregon has adopted the Federal Handling Materials 
standard by reference, the State has included the following State-
initiated provisions: The State-initiated standards OAR 437-63-005(1) 
through OAR 437-63-185(23), as approved July 17, 1987 (52 FR 27077), 
were recodified, without change, as OAR 437-02-221(1)(a) through OAR 
437-02-221(37)(u). The State standard OAR 437-63-305, also approved 
July 17, 1987, was amended and recodified as OAR 437-02-221(38)(a) 
through OAR 437-02-221(38)(c), Automotive Hoists. The Handling 
Materials amendments were adopted August 20, 1993, effective November 
1, 1993, under OR-OSHA Administrative Order 13-1993.

Overhead and Gantry Cranes

    On its own initiative, the State submitted by letter dated October 
6, 1993, a recodification and amendment of the State standard, Overhead 
and Gantry Cranes, OAR 437-02-1910.179. The State has repealed OAR 437-
89, Overhead and Gantry Cranes, in its entirety, and adopted by 
reference the Federal standard 29 CFR 1910.179--as amended through 
August 6, 1990 (55 FR 32015)--as OAR 437-02-1910.1. The State also 
added some State-initiated standards: OAR 437-89-010(1) through OAR 
437-89-210(1) were recodified and included, without change, as OAR 437-
02-228(1)(a) through OAR 437-02-229(2)(d). The State also replaced 
1910.179(b)(8), designated personnel, with OAR 437-02-229(2), competent 
personnel. The Overhead and Gantry Cranes amendments were adopted 
August 20, 1993, effective November 1, 1993, under OR-OSHA 
Administrative Order 13-1993.

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Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes

    On its own initiative, the State submitted by letter dated October 
6, 1993, a recodification and amendment of the State standard, Crawler 
Locomotive and Truck Cranes, OAR 437-02-1910.180. The State has 
repealed OAR 437-89, Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes, in its 
entirety, and adopted by reference the Federal standard 29 CFR 
1910.180--as amended through July 17, 1987 (52 FR 27077)--as OAR 437-
02-1910.180. The State also recodified and added, without change, some 
existing State-initiated standards: OAR 437-89-265(6) and (8), Load 
Rating, were recodified as OAR 437-02-230(2)(a) and (b); OAR 437-89-
270, Booms, was recodified as OAR 437-02-230(3); and OAR 437-89-375(1), 
Hydraulic Cranes, was recodified as OAR 437-02-230(4). In addition, the 
State incorporated a new provision at OAR 437-02-230(1), Definitions 
for Authorized and Competent Persons. The Crawler Locomotive and Truck 
Cranes amendments were adopted on August 20, 1993, effective November 
1, 1993, under OR-OSHA Administrative Order 13-1993.

General Environmental Controls

    On its own initiative, the State of Oregon has submitted by letter 
dated January 6, 1993, a repeal of the State standards OAR 437, 
Divisions 54, 112, 113, and 128, General Environmental Controls, and 
adoption by reference of comparable Federal standards. Oregon has 
adopted by reference OSHA standards 1910.141, Sanitation; 1910.143, 
Nonwater Carriage Disposal Systems; 1910.144, Safety Color Code for 
Marking Physical Hazards; 1910.145, Specifications for Accident 
Prevention Signs and Tags; 1910.148, Standards Organizations; 1910.149, 
Effective Dates; and 1910.150, Sources of Standards. The State's 
standard was adopted December 7, 1992, effective February 1, 1993, 
through OR-OSHA Administrative Order 13-1992. Oregon's Sanitation 
standard includes one difference not previously approved: a requirement 
that toilet facilities at permanent worksites be reasonably accessible.

Commercial Diving Operations

    On its own initiative, the State of Oregon has submitted by letter 
dated May 6, 1993, a repeal of the State standard OAR 437, Division 86, 
Commercial Diving Operations, and adoption by reference of the Federal 
standard at 1910.401-.441. The State's standard was adopted May 4, 
1993, effective June 1, 1993, through OR-OSHA Administrative Order 5-
1993. Oregon's Commercial Diving standard includes these differences 
not previously approved: requirements for Inland Emergency Aid, for air 
supply systems, and testing for carbon monoxide in the supplied air.

Sawmills

    On its own initiative, the State of Oregon has submitted by letter 
dated June 23, 1993, a repeal of the State standard OAR Division 79, 
Lumber, Plywood and Shingle Manufacturing, and adoption by reference of 
the comparable Federal standard at 1910.265, Sawmills. The State's 
standard was adopted June 8, 1993, effective August 1, 1993, through 
OR-OSHA Administrative Order 7-1993. Oregon's Sawmills standard 
includes two differences not previously approved: (1) Changing the 
scope to include plywood manufacturers and cooperage and veneer 
operations; and (2) providing clarification for other equivalent means 
for releasing binders. In addition, on its own initiative, the State of 
Oregon submitted by letter dated June 13, 1997, a repeal of one 
paragraph, OAR 437-02-0313(5)(c), of the State's Sawmills standard, 
because foot protection is already covered adequately in Division 2/1, 
Personal Protective Equipment. The State's amendment was adopted and 
effective on July 22, 1996, under Oregon AO 3-1996.

Air Receivers

    On its own initiative, the State submitted by letter dated October 
14, 1993, a recodification and amendment of the State standard on Air 
Receivers, OAR 437-02-1910.169. The State repealed OAR 437-62, 
Compressed Gas, Compressed Air Equipment and Pressure Vessels, in its 
entirety, and adopted by reference the Federal standard 29 CFR 
1910.169--as amended through February 10, 1984 (49 FR 5322)--as OAR 
437-02-1910.169. In addition, Oregon included the previously approved 
State-initiated standards OAR 437-02-569, 573, 600, 626, and 629, and 
recodified them without change as OAR 437-02-210(1)(a) and (b), -
210(2)(a), -210(3)(a) and (b), respectively. There is one significant 
difference in the Air Receivers standard: Oregon also incorporated new 
rules at OAR 437-02-210(2)(b), -210(2)(b)(A), -210(2)(c), -210(2)(c)(A) 
and -210(2)(d) which reflect current industry standards for the use of 
plastic pipe for compressed air. Oregon's standard was adopted under 
OR-OSHA Administrative Order 10-1993 on July 29, 1993, effective 
September 15, 1993.

Definitions

    On its own initiative, the State submitted by letter dated October 
13, 1993, an adoption by reference of the OSHA standard, 29 CFR 
1910.241, Definitions, as amended through October 24, 1978 (43 FR 
49705). The State, which previously did not have a comparable standard, 
has adopted the Federal standard by reference as OAR 437-02-1910.241. 
Oregon also incorporated OAR 437-02-262 (formerly OAR 437-93-005), 
Additional Definitions. Oregon's standard was adopted under OR-OSHA 
Administrative Order 10-1993 on July 29, 1993, effective September 15, 
1993.

Guarding of Portable Powered Tools

    On its own initiative, the State submitted by letter dated October 
13, 1993, a recodification and amendment of the State standard, 
Guarding of Portable Powered Tools, OAR 437-02-1910.243. Oregon has 
repealed OAR 437-65, Hand Tools, Portable Power Tools and Equipment, 
and Power Lawn Mowers, in its entirety, and adopted by reference the 
Federal standard, 29 CFR 1910.243--as amended through February 1, 1985 
(50 FR 4649)--as OAR 437-02-1910.243. Oregon's adoption by reference of 
the Federal standards added some previously approved State-initiated 
standards that were re-codified without change: OAR 437-65-040(2) 
through (5), 437-62-040(7), 437-65-040(8), 437-65-040(11) and (12), 
were recodified as OAR 437-02-266(3)(a) through (i), respectively; and 
OAR 437-65-045(1) through (7) was recodified as OAR 437-02-266(4)(a) 
through (g), respectively. The State also incorporated some additional 
requirements at OAR 437-02-266(1), Lower Guard; and 437-02-266(2)(a) 
through (e), Power Chain Saws, that were not previously approved. 
Oregon's standard was adopted under OR-OSHA Administrative Order 10-
1993 on July 29, 1993, effective September 15, 1993.
    All of these standards amendments were incorporated as part of the 
Oregon State plan upon adoption.
    2. Decision. OSHA has determined that these State standard 
amendments are at least as effective as the comparable Federal 
standards, as required by section 18(c)(2) of the Act. The following 
standards amendments have been in effect since these dates (only the 
latest amendment date is shown): Electric Power Generation/
Transmission/Distribution, Electrical Protective Equipment and 
Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices (August

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1, 1994), Machinery and Machine Guarding (September 30, 1994), Powered 
Platforms for Building Maintenance (September 30, 1994), Crane Operator 
Training (September 30, 1994), Spray Finishing (May 1, 1992), 
Reinforced Plastics Manufacturing (May 1, 1992), Explosives and 
Blasting Agents (September 30, 1994), Fire Protection and Fire Fighters 
(January 28, 2000), Lead (September 30, 1994), Ventilation (May 1, 
1992), Noise Exposure (May 1, 1993), Handling Materials (November 1, 
1993), General Environmental Controls, including Sanitation (February 
1, 1993), Commercial Diving (June 1, 1993), Sawmills (July 22, 1996), 
Air Receivers (September 15, 1993), and Guarding of Portable Powered 
Tools (September 15, 1993). During that time OSHA has received no 
indication of significant objection to the State's different standards 
either as to their effectiveness in comparison to the Federal standard 
or as to their conformance with the product clause requirements of 
section 18(c)(2) of the Act. (A different State standard applicable to 
a product which is distributed or used in interstate commerce must be 
required by compelling local conditions and not unduly burden 
interstate commerce.) Oregon's Fire Protection and public sector Fire 
Fighters standards have been in effect since 1993, although the Fire 
Fighters standard was amended in March 1998 and January 2000. The 
private sector Fire Protection standard is identical to the Federal. 
Since the public sector Fire Fighters standard is at least as effective 
as the comparable Federal standards, is not specifically applicable to 
products used or distributed in interstate commerce, and is limited in 
scope to the public sector in Oregon, OSHA has determined that further 
opportunity for public comment is not appropriate. OSHA has also 
determined that the differences between the following State standards 
amendments and the Federal amendments are minor: Overhead and Gantry 
Cranes, Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes, and Definitions 
(1910.241).
    OSHA therefore approves all the standards and amendments contained 
in this notice; however, the right to reconsider this approval is 
reserved should substantial objections be submitted to the Assistant 
Secretary.
    3. Location of Supplement for Inspection and Copying. A copy of the 
standards, along with the approved plan, may be inspected and copied 
during normal business hours at the following locations: Office of the 
Regional Administrator, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 715, Seattle, Washington 98101-3212; Oregon 
Occupational Safety and Health Division, Department of Consumer and 
Business Services, Salem, Oregon 97310; and the Office of State 
Programs, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Room N-3700, 
200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20210.
    4. Public Participation. Under 29 CFR 1953.2(c), the Assistant 
Secretary may prescribe alternative procedures to expedite the review 
process or for other good cause which may be consistent with applicable 
laws. The Assistant Secretary finds that good cause exists for not 
publishing the supplement to the Oregon State Plan as a proposed change 
and making the Regional Administrator's approval effective upon 
publication for the following reasons:
    1. The standard amendments are at least as effective as the federal 
standards which were promulgated in accordance with the federal law, 
including meeting requirements for public participation.
    2. The standard amendments were adopted in accordance with the 
procedural requirements of State law and further public participation 
would be repetitious.
    This decision is effective August 25, 2000.

(Sec. 18, Pub. L. 91-596, 84 STAT. 6108 [29 U.S.C. 667]).

    Signed at Seattle, Washington, this 15th day of August, 2000.
Richard S. Terrill,
Regional Administrator.
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