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OSHA 1921SubpartB

Prehearing procedures

Subpart B

12 Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Under 1921 Subpart B (Prehearing Procedures), what is the official title and what does this Subpart cover?

The official title of 1921 Subpart B is "Prehearing Procedures," and it covers the rules of practice that apply to prehearing matters in enforcement proceedings under Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. See 1921 Subpart B for the official designation and context.

Under 1921 Subpart B, what is the Part Number and Part Title I should cite when referring to these rules?

The Part Number is 1921 and the Part Title is "Rules of Practice in Enforcement Proceedings Under Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act." Use Part 1921 when preparing citations or references.

Under 1921 Subpart B, who are the primary users or parties governed by these prehearing procedures?

The prehearing procedures in 1921 Subpart B govern parties involved in enforcement proceedings brought under Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act—this includes the agency bringing the enforcement action, the respondent (employer or other regulated entity), and their representatives. For the official scope and authoritative reference, see 1921 Subpart B.

Under 1921 Subpart B, where can I find the official codified text for these prehearing rules?

The official codified text for the prehearing rules is part of Part 1921; you can view the OSHA landing for this Part at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1921, which links to the relevant regulatory language and official sources.

Under 1921 Subpart B, what does the document list as its GPO source, and why does that matter?

The document lists the e-CFR (GPO) as its source for the official regulatory text, indicating where the current codified rules are published. This matters because the e-CFR is an authoritative, regularly updated electronic source for the Code of Federal Regulations; the OSHA landing for Part 1921 points to that official publication at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1921.

Under 1921 Subpart B, how should I refer explicitly to the Subpart when preparing legal or procedural documents?

Refer to it as "1921 Subpart B — Prehearing Procedures, Part 1921," which clearly identifies the Part and Subpart in documents; the authoritative reference can be confirmed at 1921 Subpart B.

Under 1921 Subpart B, does the Subpart title alone tell me the procedural phase it addresses?

Yes. The Subpart title "Prehearing Procedures" indicates that it addresses the procedural phase that occurs before a formal hearing in enforcement proceedings under Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. For the official placement of these rules, see Part 1921.

Under 1921 Subpart B, can I assume these rules apply to hearings under other statutes beyond Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act?

No. 1921 Subpart B specifically applies to enforcement proceedings under Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act, so you should not assume they govern hearings under unrelated statutes; confirm the scope at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1921.

Under 1921 Subpart B, what is the Formal 'Standard Number' label I should use when organizing regulatory materials?

The formal Standard Number label is presented as "1921 Subpart B" (Prehearing Procedures) within Part 1921. Use that label to organize and cross-reference regulatory materials; see the OSHA Part 1921 landing at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1921 for the official entry.

Under 1921 Subpart B, are there any OSHA Letters of Interpretation associated with these prehearing procedures included in this document batch?

No, there are no Letters of Interpretation associated with 1921 Subpart B included in this document batch—the dataset explicitly states "No related interpretation letters were found for this batch." For the regulatory source, see Part 1921.

Under 1921 Subpart B, what short citation can I use in internal policies to point staff to the prehearing rules?

Use the short citation "1921 Subpart B — Prehearing Procedures (Part 1921)" and accompany it with the OSHA reference https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1921 so staff can access the official text.

Under 1921 Subpart B, if I'm creating a compliance checklist, what brief description should I give for this Subpart?

Describe it briefly as: "Prehearing Procedures governing practice in enforcement proceedings under Section 41 of the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (Part 1921)." Link the checklist item to the OSHA Part 1921 page at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1921 for users to read the full regulatory text.