Guidance Search
The Department of Labor provides this guidance search tool as a single, searchable location where users may search for guidance issued by any of the Department’s agencies, including significant guidance documents under Executive Order 12866. Individual guidance documents are maintained on the various agency websites, and if you know what agency you are looking for, you may also find guidance by navigating directly to that agency’s website. The Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register, which are not maintained by the Department, also include some of the Department’s interpretations of law and similar material.
OMB’s Final Bulletin for Agency Good Guidance Practices establishes policies and procedures for the development, issuance, and use of significant guidance documents by Executive Branch departments, including requiring that agencies enable the public to request that significant guidance documents be created, reconsidered, modified or rescinded. To petition for a significant guidance document to be created, modified, reconsidered, or rescinded, email the Department of Labor. Petitions should identify the specific guidance document by name and include your reason(s) for the request.
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued the “Executive Order on Revocation of Certain Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation.” In response, the Department issued a final rule January 27, 2021 to rescind its August 28, 2020 rule on guidance documents.
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To establish a five-year moratorium on enforcement of the affirmative obligations required of TRICARE subcontractors and to provide outreach and technical assistance.
A similar document was completed for shipyard employment - this focuses on small hollow or enclosed spaces in marine terminals - such as stanchions, guard rails, where welding must be completed
This Fact Sheet provides guidance on personnel safety zones for on-dock container rail operations.
The fact sheet will help employers and workers performing duties such as servicing, mounting, installing, repairing, and assembling rim wheels in marine terminals. OSHA has two regulations that address rim wheels, 1910.177 and 1917.44(o), but 1917.44(o)
Boundaries of a PSM-Covered Process that Includes the Storage of Cylinders of HHCs (Anhydrous Hydrogen Fluoride) - [1910.119]
This set of FAQs addresses updated DOL model notices, limitations on cost-sharing, coverage of preventive services, health FSA carryover and excepted benefits, and the Summary of Benefits and Coverage requirements of PHS Act §2715.
Document outlines union member rights and officer responsibilities
Fact sheet on employer-consultant reporting requirements under LMRDA.
Provides basic information about chemical hazards and toxic substances in the workplace.
Provides information on recognizing and preventing heat related illnesses.
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