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  DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

  Occupational Safety and Health Administration

  [Docket No.

Abstract:
Subpart S; formerly called Tunnels and Shafts will be renamed to
Underground Construction, Caissons, Cofferdams and Compressed Air.
This issuance proposes to revise 1926.800.

Abstract:
Extension of written comment period; notice of informal public
hearing.

Abstract:
Underground construction of tunnels and shafts. Rulemaking record is
reopened for the limited purpose of receiving public comment on new
data pertaining to the prevalence of of certain gassy conditions in
tunnel construction and the impact of these data on the costs of
operating under those conditions. The record will remain open and
public comment will be received until October 18, 1985.

Abstract:
Application by Tomaro Contractors, Inc. for a permanent variance and
an interim order from the Decompression Tables, Appendix A to
Subpart S of Parts 1926.800 through 1926.804 which concern
compressed air. The applicant has requested that it be authorized to
substitute a decompression table using oxygen, introduced via
pressure demand respirators, as the gaseous medium in lieu of
compressed air. The interim order is denied until a decision is
rendered on the application for a variance.

Abstract:
OSHA hereby revises its safety and health regulations for
Underground Construction (formerly titled "Tunnels and Shafts")
located in 1926.800. The revised standard clarifies the existing
17-year old standard, covers hazards not effectively addressed
previously, and reflects the current technology and methods used in
underground construction. This revision of 1926.800 becomes
effective August 1, 1989.

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