Subpart A
The official title of Part 1956 is "State Plans for the Development and Enforcement of State Standards Applicable to State and Local Government Employees in States Without Approved Private Employee Plans." This title and Part identifier are provided in 1956 Subpart A.
This Part covers State and local government employees in states that do not have approved private employee plans. The Part title makes clear the scope of coverage in 1956 Subpart A.
In this context, "State Plans" refers to plans for the development and enforcement of State occupational safety and health standards that apply to state and local government employees in certain states. The Part title describes this purpose in 1956 Subpart A.
Subpart A provides the general or introductory material for Part 1956. It identifies the Part number, the Part title, and the fact that Subpart A contains general provisions, as shown in 1956 Subpart A.
No — Part 1956 is directed at State and local government employees in states without approved private employee plans, not at private‑sector employees. The Part title specifies the intended employee group in 1956 Subpart A.
You can read the official summary and reference to this Part on OSHA's website at 1956 Subpart A. The Part entry also notes the GPO e‑CFR as a source for the underlying regulatory text when you need the full Code of Federal Regulations citation as shown in 1956 Subpart A.
Part 1956 specifically references states without approved private employee plans; it is aimed at State Plans that cover State and local government employees in that particular circumstance. The Part title describes this scope in 1956 Subpart A.
The Part number is 1956 and it is listed as the Part covering State Plans for State and local government employees as shown in 1956 Subpart A.
No — the Part title indicates it applies to State and local government employees in states without approved private employee plans, so its stated purpose does not cover states that already have approved private‑sector plans. The scope is specified in 1956 Subpart A.
Regulatory material for this Part is organized under Part 1956 with Subpart A labeled "General," and the Part entry is accessible via OSHA's regulations listing at 1956 Subpart A.
Cite it as Part 1956, Subpart A, or reference the OSHA online entry 1956 Subpart A. That citation points users to the Part covering State Plans for State and local government employees in the specified circumstances.
State and local government employers, safety officers, and state officials involved in developing or enforcing State Plans for employee protection in states without approved private employee plans should consult this Part. The Part's intended audience is identified in the title at 1956 Subpart A.