OSHA Seeks to Extend Tracking of Toxic DBCP Chemical
Published Date: 3/10/2025
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Summary
OSHA wants to keep collecting important info about 1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropane (DBCP) to keep workplaces safe. This extension affects businesses that handle DBCP, letting them continue reporting as usual without new costs or changes. The public can share their thoughts before the approval is extended, keeping everything on track and clear.
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DBCP Reporting Continues; No New Costs
If your business handles 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropane (DBCP), OSHA is extending the current Office of Management and Budget approval for the DBCP information-collection rules so you can keep reporting the same way. The agency says this continuation does not add new costs or change existing reporting requirements.
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