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OSHA 1991SubpartA

Retaliation complaint procedures

Subpart A

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Under 1991SubpartA, what is the official title of Part 1991?

Part 1991 is titled "Procedures For The Handling Of Retaliation Complaints Under The Criminal Antitrust Anti-retaliation Act (CAARA)." See Part 1991 on OSHA's site for the official designation.

  • This title identifies Part 1991 as the set of procedures that govern handling retaliation complaints under CAARA.

Under 1991SubpartA, what is the Subpart A title?

Subpart A is titled "Complaints, Investigations, Findings, and Preliminary Orders." See 1991 Subpart A on OSHA's site for the Subpart A title.

  • The Subpart A title summarizes the sequence of processes covered: filing complaints, conducting investigations, issuing findings, and issuing preliminary orders.

Under 1991SubpartA, what topics are shown in the Subpart A index?

The Subpart A index lists "Complaints, Investigations, Findings, and Preliminary Orders" as the principal topics. Refer to 1991 Subpart A on OSHA's site for the index listing.

  • Use this index to identify where the procedures for each step (complaint filing, investigation process, findings, and preliminary orders) are organized within Subpart A.

Under 1991SubpartA, when was this part published in the Federal Register?

This part was published in the Federal Register at 88 FR 8763 on February 10, 2023. See Part 1991 on OSHA's site where the Federal Register citation is noted.

  • The Federal Register citation provides the official publication date and notice reference for the rulemaking.

Under 1991SubpartA, what standard number should I reference when citing the CAARA complaint procedures?

Reference the material under Part 1991 (1991 Subpart A) when citing the CAARA complaint procedures. Use Part 1991 on OSHA's site as the authoritative OSHA reference.

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Under 1991SubpartA, are preliminary orders explicitly included in the scope of Subpart A?

Yes—Preliminary Orders are explicitly included in Subpart A, as shown by the Subpart A title "Complaints, Investigations, Findings, and Preliminary Orders." See 1991 Subpart A on OSHA's site.

  • This indicates that the procedures in Subpart A cover not only complaint intake and investigation but also issuance of preliminary orders where applicable.

Under 1991SubpartA, does the document list any Letters of Interpretation for this batch?

No—there are no related Letters of Interpretation listed for this batch. See Part 1991 on OSHA's site where the section metadata indicates that no related interpretation letters were found.

  • If you need interpretive guidance, check the OSHA site periodically for any newly posted letters or contact OSHA for clarification.

Under 1991SubpartA, how can I succinctly describe the purpose of Part 1991 in a compliance report?

Part 1991 establishes the procedures for handling retaliation complaints under the Criminal Antitrust Anti-retaliation Act (CAARA). Cite Part 1991 on OSHA's site when describing the regulation.

  • Suggested one-line description for reports: "29 CFR Part 1991 (Subpart A) — Procedures for handling CAARA retaliation complaints, including complaints, investigations, findings, and preliminary orders (88 FR 8763, Feb. 10, 2023)."

Under 1991SubpartA, where can I find the official regulatory text online?

The official regulatory text is available via the Government Publishing Office's e-CFR and is indexed on OSHA's regulations page for Part 1991. See Part 1991 on OSHA's site and the e-CFR entry at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII.

  • Use the e-CFR link for the current codified text and the OSHA page for OSHA-specific context and references.