Butadiene Safety Paperwork Seeks Another Three Years
Published Date: 6/25/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on a paperwork update about protecting workers from a chemical called 1,3-Butadiene. This update affects businesses that handle this chemical and aims to keep workers safe while making sure the paperwork isn’t too much trouble. Comments are open until July 27, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
OSHA Paperwork Burden for Businesses
If your private-sector business handles 1,3-Butadiene, OSHA is seeking approval for information-collection requirements under OMB Control No. 1218-0170. DOL estimates 57 respondents, 3,610 total responses, 887 annual hours of burden, and $103,550 in annual other costs, and is requesting authorization for three (3) years.
Worker Protection from 1,3-Butadiene Exposure
The stated purpose of the 1,3-Butadiene standard and its information collection is to provide protection for workers from the adverse health effects of occupational exposure to 1,3-Butadiene. This is an OSHA/DOL safety measure aimed at reducing workplace health risks for employees exposed to this chemical.
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