State plan evaluation procedures

Part 1954 covers the procedures for evaluating and monitoring approved State plans; Subpart A is the General section that introduces that part. See Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans) for the official designation and scope. The Federal Register history for this part includes amendments published at 39 FR 22126 (June 20, 1974), 39 FR 29182 (Aug. 14, 1974), 39 FR 39036 (Nov. 5, 1974), 40 FR 25450 (June 16, 1975), 67 FR 60129 (Sept. 25, 2002), and 80 FR 49908 (Aug. 18, 2015).

You can find the official text of Part 1954 and Subpart A on the OSHA regulations page for Part 1954. Access Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans) to read the regulatory language. The section metadata also references the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) as a GPO source.

Part 1954 is aimed at procedures that apply to the evaluation and monitoring of State plans that have been approved by OSHA, not directly to private employers. The title—Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans—makes clear that the procedures concern State plan oversight; see Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans).

The label 'General' indicates that Subpart A provides introductory or overarching material for Part 1954 rather than detailed procedural subsections. The regulatory listing identifies Subpart A as 'General' within Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans).

You can review the amendment history in the Part 1954 listing, which includes the Federal Register notices and dates of amendments. The Part 1954 page lists amendments at 39 FR 22126 (June 20, 1974); 39 FR 29182 (Aug. 14, 1974); 39 FR 39036 (Nov. 5, 1974); 40 FR 25450 (June 16, 1975); 67 FR 60129 (Sept. 25, 2002); and 80 FR 49908 (Aug. 18, 2015); see Part 1954 for the official citations.

The GPO source for this part is the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR), as noted in the section metadata; refer to Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans) for that information.

No, there are no Letters of Interpretation associated with Subpart A in this batch. The document metadata states, 'No related interpretation letters were found for this batch'; see Part 1954.

Cite the part as '29 CFR Part 1954' and specify Subpart A when referring to the General provisions; the OSHA regulations portal lists the part as Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans). Include Federal Register amendment citations if you need to reference historical changes.

Subpart A is descriptive of Part 1954 and concerns evaluation and monitoring procedures for approved State plans rather than establishing direct day-to-day employer obligations under federal OSHA standards. The title and metadata in Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans) indicate its oversight-focused purpose.

Any state with an OSHA-approved State plan that is subject to oversight and evaluation falls within the scope of Part 1954's procedures; consult the Part 1954 regulatory listing for the formal description at Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans). For a definitive determination, the state should review the full text of Part 1954 and related federal guidance.

Review the Federal Register notices listed in the part metadata to see historical rulemaking: 39 FR 22126 (June 20, 1974); 39 FR 29182 (Aug. 14, 1974); 39 FR 39036 (Nov. 5, 1974); 40 FR 25450 (June 16, 1975); 67 FR 60129 (Sept. 25, 2002); and 80 FR 49908 (Aug. 18, 2015). These are referenced on the Part 1954 page.

To obtain the full procedures, consult the complete Part 1954 on the OSHA regulations site, which includes all subparts and detailed regulatory language: Part 1954 (Procedures for the Evaluation and Monitoring of Approved State Plans). The e-CFR is also identified as the GPO source for the codified text.