Notices for Week of: DECEMBER 6, 2007
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
VOSHA Rule: Subpart S Electrical
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P054
AGENCY: Dept. of Labor
CONCISE SUMMARY: VOSHA is revising its electrical installation standard in §§ 1910.302 through 1910.308 of Subpart S and definitions in § 1910.399 in order to reflect the most current practices and technologies in the industry. The revised standard strengthens employee protections and adds consistency between OSHA's requirements and many state and local building codes which have adopted updated National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Electrical Code (NEC) provisions. It updates Subpart S requirements to the 2000 edition of the NFPA 70E, which is based on the 1999 edition of the NEC.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: General Industry employers and employees in the public and private sector. All employees that work on energized circuits.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: OSHA estimates the total cost per establishment to be $12.36 for industries that handle flammable and/or combustible liquids, vapors, gases, dusts, and/or fibers and $10.44 for establishments in all other industries. This estimate will hold true for Vermont employers. OSHA has estimated the economic impacts for all businesses as a whole. Because the total costs are low (under $13.00 per establishment) OSHA has projected no significant impacts from the rule on small entities.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: January 8, 2008 1:00 to 4:00 PM VT. Department of Labor, 5 Green Mountain Drive, Montpelier, VT 05602.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: January 15, 2008
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert McLeod, VOSHA Manager, PO Box 448, 5 Green Mountain Drive, Montpelier, VT 05620-0048 802-828-5084.
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
