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OSHA 1912a.1

Purpose and scope of committee

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Under 1912a.1, what statutory provision established the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health?

Section 7(a) of the Williams‑Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health. See 1912a.1 for the statutory basis and language.

Under 1912a.1, what are the primary duties of the Committee?

The Committee’s primary duties are to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on matters relating to administration of the Act. This role is described directly in 1912a.1.

Under 1912a.1, to which officials does the Committee provide advice and recommendations?

The Committee provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. This reporting relationship is specified in 1912a.1.

Under 1912a.1, what does Part 1912a set forth about the Committee’s operations?

Part 1912a sets forth the procedures used by the Committee in fulfilling its responsibilities under the Act. The Part is intended to describe how the Committee will carry out its advisory role; see 1912a.1.

Under 1912a.1, is the Committee required to comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92‑463)?

Yes. 1912a.1 states that Part 1912a’s procedures are intended to comply with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92‑463), which governs advisory committees used by federal agencies.

Under 1912a.1, what general obligations does the Federal Advisory Committee Act impose on advisory committees?

The Federal Advisory Committee Act obligates advisory committees used by federal agencies to adhere to certain basic methods of operation and administration. 1912a.1 cites FACA as the standard that Part 1912a is intended to follow.

Under 1912a.1, does the Committee’s role include making final agency enforcement decisions?

Under 1912a.1, the Committee’s role is advisory—its function is to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretaries; final policy or enforcement decisions remain with those Secretaries and their agencies.

Under 1912a.1, does Part 1912a apply to advisory committees beyond the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health?

Part 1912a specifically sets forth procedures used by the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health; 1912a.1 frames the Part around that Committee rather than as a general rule for other advisory bodies.

Under 1912a.1, how does the Part describe the subject matter on which the Committee provides advice?

1912a.1 says the Committee advises on "matters relating to the administration of the Act," meaning its recommendations concern how the Occupational Safety and Health Act is administered and implemented by the agencies it advises.

Under 1912a.1, what identifying information is given for this regulatory Part and its title?

The Part is identified as Part Number 1912a with the title "National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health," and the specific standard number is [1912a.1]. This identifying information appears in 1912a.1.

Under 1912a.1, why does the Part say procedures are intended to comply with FACA rather than simply state they will comply?

1912a.1 frames the Part’s procedures as being intended to comply with FACA to show the Committee’s procedures are designed to meet FACA’s legal obligations for advisory committees; this language reflects that the Part establishes procedures consistent with FACA’s required methods of operation and administration.

Under 1912a.1, where can I find the official electronic source referenced for the Part’s GPO information?

The GPO source for the Part is given as the e-CFR, and the document cites that electronic reference in 1912a.1 for the Part’s official listing and metadata.