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OSHA 1986SubpartB

Retaliation complaint litigation procedures

Subpart B

11 Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Under 1986 Subpart B, what is the main subject of this subpart?

Under 1986 Subpart B the main subject is litigation of retaliation complaints brought under the Employee Protection Provision of the Seaman's Protection Act (SPA). See 1986 Subpart B for the official reference.

Under 1986 Subpart B, where can I find the official regulatory text online?

You can find the official OSHA reference for the part at Part 1986 on OSHA's website. The e-CFR also provides a GPO source view of the regulation at e-CFR.

Under 1986 Subpart B, what is the formal title of Part 1986?

Under Part 1986 the formal title is "Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Employee Protection Provision of the Seaman's Protection Act (SPA), As Amended." See Part 1986 for the official title.

Under 1986 Subpart B, what specific subpart title should I reference for litigation procedures?

Under 1986 Subpart B you should reference the subpart titled "Litigation." The OSHA citation is 1986 Subpart B.

Under 1986 Subpart B, when was this regulatory text published in the Federal Register?

Under 1986 Subpart B the Federal Register publication associated with this part is cited as 81 FR 63412, dated September 15, 2016. See Part 1986 for the official citation.

Under 1986 Subpart B, does this subpart apply to retaliation complaints under the Seaman's Protection Act?

Under 1986 Subpart B this subpart applies to litigation of retaliation complaints brought under the Employee Protection Provision of the Seaman's Protection Act (SPA). See Part 1986 for the regulatory reference.

Under 1986 Subpart B, how should I refer to this regulation in legal or administrative documents?

Under 1986 Subpart B you should refer to it by its part and subpart designation, for example "29 C.F.R. Part 1986, Subpart B (Litigation)." Use the OSHA reference Part 1986 when citing the regulation.

Under 1986 Subpart B, who issued the GPO source listing linked in the subpart metadata?

Under 1986 Subpart B the GPO source listing is provided through the e-CFR (electronic Code of Federal Regulations). The subpart metadata cites the e-CFR as the GPO source; see Part 1986 and the linked e-CFR source.

Under 1986 Subpart B, where in OSHA's website is the standard number listed?

Under 1986 Subpart B the standard number is listed on OSHA's regulations page for Part 1986; see Part 1986 for the official listing.

Under 1986 Subpart B, are there any OSHA Letters of Interpretation provided with this batch for guidance on litigation procedures?

Under 1986 Subpart B there are no related Letters of Interpretation included with this batch. The available reference is the regulation listing at Part 1986.

Under 1986 Subpart B, what is the best first step to review litigation procedures for SPA retaliation complaints?

Under 1986 Subpart B the best first step is to read the litigation subpart text at the official OSHA regulation page for the part: Part 1986. That page contains the authoritative references and links to the regulatory language.