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OSHA 1982SubpartA

Retaliation complaint procedures

Subpart A

15 Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Under 1982SubpartA, what does this subpart cover?

This subpart establishes the procedures for handling retaliation complaints filed under the National Transit Systems Security Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act. See the Procedures in 1982SubpartA for the official statement of scope.

Under 1982SubpartA, which federal laws' retaliation complaints are addressed?

Section 1982SubpartA addresses retaliation complaints brought under the National Transit Systems Security Act (NTSSA) and the Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA). See the Procedures in 1982SubpartA for confirmation of the covered laws.

Under 1982SubpartA, what specific subjects are included in this subpart?

This subpart specifically covers complaints, investigations, findings, and preliminary orders related to retaliation under the named statutes. The text of 1982SubpartA lists these topics as the subpart's focus.

Under 1982SubpartA, who publishes these procedural rules?

OSHA publishes the procedural rules in 1982SubpartA as part of its regulation set for handling retaliation complaints under NTSSA and FRSA. The official regulation appears on OSHA's site as Procedures in 1982SubpartA.

Under 1982SubpartA, what is the part number and title?

The part number is 1982 and the part title is 'Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the National Transit Systems Security Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act.' This information is presented in the official 1982SubpartA entry.

Under 1982SubpartA, what is the title of Subpart A?

Subpart A is titled 'Complaints, Investigations, Findings and Preliminary Orders.' You can view that title in the official 1982SubpartA text.

Under 1982SubpartA, where can I find the official regulatory text and source citation?

The official regulatory text for 1982SubpartA is available on OSHA's website and cites the Federal Register entry [80 FR 69132, November 9, 2015]. See the Procedures in 1982SubpartA for the published text and source citation.

Under 1982SubpartA, is the GPO or e-CFR noted as the source for this regulation?

The GPO source listed for 1982SubpartA is the e-CFR (electronic Code of Federal Regulations). The official 1982SubpartA entry identifies e-CFR as the GPO source.

Under 1982SubpartA, does the subpart create procedures for preliminary orders?

Yes. 1982SubpartA includes preliminary orders as one of the procedural elements it covers in handling retaliation complaints. The inclusion of preliminary orders is shown in the Procedures in 1982SubpartA.

Under 1982SubpartA, are investigations included as part of the complaint process?

Yes. Investigations are explicitly part of the complaint-handling procedures under 1982SubpartA. See the Procedures in 1982SubpartA which lists investigations among the covered topics.

Under 1982SubpartA, are findings part of the regulatory procedures?

Yes. Findings are included as an element of the procedures described in 1982SubpartA for handling retaliation complaints. You can confirm this in the Procedures in 1982SubpartA.

Under 1982SubpartA, who is the intended audience for these procedures?

The intended audience includes parties involved in retaliation complaints under NTSSA and FRSA—such as employees, employers, and OSHA case handlers—who need the procedural framework for complaints, investigations, findings, and preliminary orders. The scope and topics are described in 1982SubpartA.

Under 1982SubpartA, how should I refer to this subpart in compliance materials?

Refer to this regulation as Part 1982, Subpart A, titled 'Complaints, Investigations, Findings and Preliminary Orders' when documenting procedures or guidance for retaliation complaints under NTSSA and FRSA. The official label is given in the 1982SubpartA entry.

Under 1982SubpartA, is this subpart limited to either transit or railroad matters only?

No. 1982SubpartA covers procedures for retaliation complaints under both the National Transit Systems Security Act and the Federal Railroad Safety Act, so it applies to matters involving transit and railroad safety retaliation claims. The combined scope is stated in 1982SubpartA.

Under 1982SubpartA, where can I find the official Federal Register notice for this rule?

The official Federal Register notice for this rule is cited as [80 FR 69132, November 9, 2015], and that citation is included in the 1982SubpartA entry on OSHA's website.