Review Committees

Trump to nominate Amanda Wood Laihow to short-staffed OSHRC

Washington — President Donald Trump on Oct. 9 announced he will nominate Amanda Wood Laihow for one of the two vacant seats on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, which has been shorthanded – and lacking a quorum – for more than five months.

James Sullivan Jr., OSHRC’s lone member, named chair

Washington — James Sullivan Jr. is the new chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.

OSHRC finalizes revisions to its procedural rules

Washington — The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has finalized what it calls “comprehensive” revisions to its procedural rules, in part to reflect technological advances.

Lawmakers question MSHA on ‘unprecedented action’ to remove mine’s POV status

Arlington, VA — Top-ranking Democrats in the House Education and the Workforce Committee and the Workforce Protections Subcommittee are questioning the legality of a Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission decision to remove a Sophia, WV, mine from Mine Safety and Health Administration Pattern of Violations status.
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OSHRC extends comment period on possible changes to procedural rules

Washington — The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has extended to Nov. 16 the comment period on potential revisions to its procedural rules, in part to reflect technological advances.

OSHRC requests comment on possible changes to procedural rules

Washington — The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is accepting comments until Oct. 9 on potential revisions to its procedural rules, in part to reflect technological advances, according to a notice published in the Sept. 7 Federal Register.

FMCSA renews charter for Medical Review Board

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has renewed the charter for the Medical Review Board, according to a notice published in the Dec. 7 Federal Register.

OSHRC seeks comment on draft of Strategic Plan

Washington – The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission is seeking comments on a draft of its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.
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Heather MacDougall sworn in as OSHRC chairman

Washington – Heather MacDougall is the new chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, sworn in Aug. 16 after being appointed by President Donald Trump.

Cynthia Attwood sworn in as OSHRC chair

Washington – The acting chair of the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has been designated and sworn in as the official chair, OSHRC announced in a Jan. 19 press release.

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