Definitions and key terms

Under 1921.2(a), "Act" means the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

• This definition is specific to Part 1921 and tells you which statute is being referenced whenever the word "Act" appears in these rules.
• See the overall Part for context in 1921.

Under 1921.2(b), the "Chief Hearing Examiner" means the Chief Hearing Examiner, United States Department of Labor, Washington DC 20210.

• This defines the specific federal official by title and office location as used in Part 1921.
• For where this definition is used, consult 1921.

Under 1921.2(c), a "Respondent" means the person or organization proceeded against.

• Practically, anyone (an individual, company, or other organization) who is the subject of enforcement proceedings under Part 1921 is the Respondent.
• For how this term fits into the overall rules, see 1921.

Under 1921.2(d), the "Assistant Secretary" means the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health.

• This identifies the specific senior Department of Labor official responsible for OSHA matters as referenced in Part 1921.
• See 1921 for how that role appears in the procedures.

Under 1921.2, these definitions are set out in Subpart A (Applicability of Rules; Definitions) and are used in Part 1921.

• The definitions provide the meaning of key terms used throughout Part 1921, so apply when interpreting the rules in this Part.
• For the Part's title and scope, see 1921.

Under 1921.2(c), yes: a company that is proceeded against in enforcement proceedings is the "Respondent."

• That means the company is the party to respond to filings and comply with procedural requirements under Part 1921.
• Refer to 1921 for related procedural rules.

Under 1921.2(b), the definition only identifies the Chief Hearing Examiner by title and the Washington DC office address; it does not list local hearing office contacts.

• For specific hearing locations, filings, or contact details you must consult the procedural parts of Part 1921 or the Department of Labor's hearing office resources rather than this single definition.
• See 1921 for the Part context.

Under 1921.2(a), "Act" specifically means the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and does not refer to other statutes.

• When Part 1921 uses the term "Act," it is referring only to that named statute.
• For the Part's overall application, see 1921.

Under 1921.2(d), "Assistant Secretary" refers to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, who is the Department of Labor official responsible for OSHA matters.

• This is the correct title to use where Part 1921 assigns duties or authority to OSHA leadership.
• See 1921 for where that authority is applied.

Under 1921.2(c), "Respondent" means the person or organization proceeded against, so it includes both individual persons and organizations.

• This means employees, employers, corporations, partnerships, or other legal entities can all be Respondents if the proceedings are brought against them.
• See 1921 for procedural context.

Under 1921.2, the definitions identify the exact terms; using the defined capitalization (for example, "Respondent" or "Chief Hearing Examiner") helps make clear when the Part is invoking those statutory definitions.

• Capitalizing defined terms in filings and correspondence prevents confusion and signals you are using the term as it is defined in Part 1921.
• Refer to 1921 for where these terms appear in procedural rules.

Under 1921.2(b), the term defines the officeholder as the Chief Hearing Examiner, but the definition itself does not list specific powers or duties.

• The definition identifies who the Chief Hearing Examiner is; the actual authority and duties are set out elsewhere in Part 1921's procedural provisions.
• See 1921 for the procedural rules that assign duties and authority.