ARC 2595C

ARC 2595C

LABOR SERVICES DIVISION[875]

Adopted and Filed

Pursuant to the authority of Iowa Code section 88.5, the Labor Commissioner hereby amends Chapter 10, "General Industry Safety and Health Rules," and Chapter 26, "Construction Safety and Health Rules," Iowa Administrative Code.

The U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), has amended general industry and construction standards concerning respirable crystalline silica, eye and face protection, and work performed near electrical equipment. The Iowa Labor Commissioner must adopt the federal standards by reference.

The principal reasons for adoption of these amendments are to implement legislative intent, protect the safety and health of Iowa workers, and make Iowa's regulations current and consistent with federal regulations. Pursuant to Iowa Code subsection 88.5(1) and 29 CFR 1953.5, Iowa must adopt changes to the federal occupational safety and health standards.

Notice of Intended Action was published in the April 27, 2016, Iowa Administrative Bulletin as ARC 2516C. No comments were received. These amendments are identical to the amendments published under Notice of Intended Action.

No variance procedures are included in this rule. Variance procedures are set forth in 875—Chapter 5.

After analysis and review of this rule making, jobs could be impacted. However, these amendments are implementing federally mandated regulations, and the state of Iowa is only implementing the federal regulations. The requirements imposed on Iowa businesses by these regulations do not exceed those imposed by federal law.

These amendments are intended to implement Iowa Code section 88.5 and 29 CFR 1953.5.

These amendments shall become effective on July 27, 2016.

The following amendments are adopted.

Item 1. Amend rule 875—10.20(88) by inserting the following at the end thereof:

80 Fed. Reg. 60036 (October 5, 2015)

81 Fed. Reg. 16090 (March 25, 2016)

81 Fed. Reg. 16861 (March 25, 2016)

Item 2. Amend rule 875—26.1(88) by inserting the following at the end thereof:

80 Fed. Reg. 60039 (October 5, 2015)

81 Fed. Reg. 16092 (March 25, 2016)

81 Fed. Reg. 16875 (March 25, 2016)

[Filed 6/2/16, effective 7/27/16]

[Published 6/22/16]

Editor's Note: For replacement pages for IAC, see IAC Supplement 6/22/16.