OSHA Grants DEKRA Wider Product Testing Recognition

2026-11093, Amending the Medical Evaluation Requirements in the Respiratory Protection Standard for Certain Types of Respirators

OSHA wants to make it easier for workers using certain respirators by removing some medical check-ups for filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators. This change affects workers who wear these masks and could save time and money on medical evaluations. The public can share their thoughts until July 6, 2026, before the rule is finalized.

2026-10456, Department of Labor Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments for 2026

Good news for businesses and workers: the Department of Labor won’t raise any fines or penalties in 2026 because the usual inflation data wasn’t available. This means all civil penalties stay the same starting May 27, 2026. So, no surprise cost hikes this year—just steady rules and steady fees!

2026-17139, UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for UL LLC, as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the final decision to add one test standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

2026-17138, KBR Wyle Services, LLC; Grant of Permanent Variance

In this notice, OSHA grants a permanent variance to KBR Wyle Services, LLC (KBR) from a provision of the OSHA standard that regulates commercial diving operations.

2026-17137, Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

2026-17136, NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Operations Contract; Grant of Permanent Variance

NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab team got a permanent green light from OSHA to skip a tricky diving safety rule about decompression chambers. This change kicks in on August 21, 2026, and stays until OSHA says otherwise. It affects the eight companies running NASA’s underwater training pool in Houston, helping them keep space training safe and smooth without extra red tape or costs.

Previous: 2025-01570, Agency Collection Activities; Requesting Comments on Burden Related to Interest Rates and Appropriate Foreign Loss Payment Patterns of Certain Controlled Corporations

The IRS wants your thoughts on how interest rates and foreign loss payments affect certain companies' insurance income rules. This is all about making sure the paperwork and rules are fair and not too tricky. If you’re involved with these companies, now’s the time to speak up before any changes happen!

Next: 2025-01572, Proposed Collection; Comment Request for Information Collection Tools Relating to the Request for a Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form, Application, or Letter

The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info when people ask for copies of forms or letters from exempt or political organizations. This helps cut down on paperwork and makes the process smoother for everyone involved. If you’re part of these groups or just curious, now’s the time to speak up before the IRS finalizes any changes!