# 2026-08260: OSHA Allows Open Fires at Busy Ports: Old Ban Deemed Unneeded

2026-08260, Open Fires in Marine Terminals, is a Federal Register rule from Labor Department, Occupational Safety and Health Administration published 2026-04-28, effective 2026-04-28; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08260
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-08260
- Title: Open Fires in Marine Terminals
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Labor Department; Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Citation: 91 FR 22723
- Published: 2026-04-28
- Effective: 2026-04-28
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1218-AD51
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

OSHA Allows Open Fires at Busy Ports: Old Ban Deemed Unneeded

## Summary

OSHA is officially getting rid of the old rule that banned open fires at marine terminals because it’s no longer needed to keep workers safe. This change affects anyone working at these busy ports and starts right away on April 28, 2026. It’s a win for businesses too, cutting down on unnecessary rules without extra costs or risks.

## Abstract

OSHA is finalizing the revocation of the agency's Open Fires in Marine Terminals Standard.

## Effects PRIA read

- Open Fires Ban Revoked at Ports: benefit, low. If you work in a marine terminal (places like wharves, piers, docks, or adjacent storage used to move cargo between ship and shore), the Open Fires Standard (29 CFR 1917.21) is revoked effective April 28, 2026. OSHA says the standard is no longer necessary to protect employees and that revoking it…
- Small Cost Savings for Maritime Employers: benefit, low. OSHA estimates the revocation affects about 2,617 maritime establishments (NAICS 488310, 488320, 488330, 488390) and will reduce employer labor burden from familiarization time. Depending on the scenario, OSHA estimates annual industry-wide compliance familiarization savings of $15,377 (full scenar…

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## Sources
- [2026-08260 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08260/open-fires-in-marine-terminals)
- [2026-08260 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-28/pdf/2026-08260.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08260 (as of 2026-06-11).