OSHA Grants DEKRA Wider Product Testing Recognition

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!

2026-10735 — Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments

The Obayashi-Jay Dee Joint Venture asked OSHA for special permission to change some safety rules while working in compressed-air environments on a tunnel project in New Hampshire. OSHA gave them a temporary green light starting May 29, 2026, while they decide if this change can be permanent. Workers and the public can share their thoughts by June 29, 2026, so everyone stays safe and the project keeps moving.

2026-10274 — UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

OSHA just gave UL LLC the green light to add a new testing site to their official safety lab list, effective May 22, 2026. This means UL can now test and certify more products to keep workplaces safer. Employers using UL-tested gear can trust it meets OSHA’s tough safety rules—no extra costs or delays, just more trusted testing power!

2026-10275 — UL LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

UL LLC wants to expand its role as a trusted safety tester and add a new test standard to the official list. This means more products can get checked faster and safer, helping businesses and workers alike. If you have thoughts, speak up by June 8, 2026—no fees or costs are changing right now!

2026-09116 — Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

OSHA is asking for public feedback to extend the approval for paperwork rules tied to the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) safety standard. This affects businesses that handle EtO, keeping their reporting requirements in place without adding new costs or deadlines. Comments are open until July 7, 2026, so employers and the public have time to weigh in.

2026-09119 — Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

OSHA is asking for public feedback to keep the paperwork rules for hazardous waste and emergency response workers. This extension means employers must keep following the same info collection rules, with no new costs or changes. Comments are open until July 7, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to speak up!

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!