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OSHA 1979SubpartC

Miscellaneous Provisions

Subpart C

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Questions & Answers

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C (Miscellaneous Provisions), what is the subject and scope of this part of the regulation?

Part 1979 sets out procedures for handling discrimination complaints under Section 519 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, and Subpart C is the Miscellaneous Provisions for that part. See the official OSHA text at 29 CFR Part 1979 for the part title and subpart designation.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, where can I read the official regulatory text online?

You can read the official OSHA regulation online at the OSHA regulations page for Part 1979. Access the regulation at 29 CFR Part 1979, which lists Subpart C (Miscellaneous Provisions) as part of the procedures for handling Section 519 discrimination complaints.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, what does the phrase "Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination Complaints Under Section 519" refer to?

It refers to the set of regulatory procedures OSHA uses to process and resolve discrimination complaints filed under Section 519 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century (AIR21). The part and subpart are identified on the OSHA regulations page at 29 CFR Part 1979.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, who is the primary audience for these rules and provisions?

The primary audience includes employees and employers in the aviation sector and OSHA staff involved with discrimination complaints under Section 519 (AIR21), because Part 1979 provides the procedures for handling those complaints. The part and subpart are described on OSHA’s site at 29 CFR Part 1979.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, is the official source of the regulatory text available through a government printing office or electronic code of federal regulations?

Yes; the regulatory text for Part 1979 identifies the e‑CFR as the GPO source for the official wording, and OSHA hosts Part 1979 on its regulations page. You can view the OSHA listing at 29 CFR Part 1979.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, are there any Letters of Interpretation provided with this batch to explain the Miscellaneous Provisions?

No; for this batch there are no related Letters of Interpretation provided. The OSHA regulations page that lists Part 1979 and Subpart C is available at 29 CFR Part 1979.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, how should a safety manager cite this regulation in policies or training materials?

Cite it as 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C (Miscellaneous Provisions) and include a link to OSHA’s regulation page for clarity; for example: refer to 29 CFR Part 1979. This identifies the part dealing with procedures for handling discrimination complaints under Section 519 (AIR21).

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, can an employee rely on this subpart when filing a complaint under Section 519 of AIR21?

Yes; Subpart C is part of the regulatory framework for handling discrimination complaints filed under Section 519 of AIR21, so employees filing such complaints should consider the procedures in Part 1979. The OSHA regulation page is 29 CFR Part 1979.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, who should I contact or where should I look for procedural details about filing or processing an AIR21 discrimination complaint?

You should consult the full text of Part 1979, which lays out the procedures for handling Section 519 complaints; the OSHA regulations page for the part is available at 29 CFR Part 1979. That page is the starting point for locating the procedural provisions in Subpart C and related subparts.

Under 29 CFR Part 1979, Subpart C, what is the formal title I should use when referencing this regulation in internal documentation or legal notices?

Use the formal title: "Procedures for the Handling of Discrimination Complaints Under Section 519 of the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, Part 1979, Subpart C (Miscellaneous Provisions)." The OSHA regulations page for this part is 29 CFR Part 1979.