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OSHA 70SubpartB

FOIA disclosure procedures

Subpart B

10 Questions & Answers
Official OSHA text

Questions & Answers

Under 70 Subpart B (Procedures for Disclosure of Records Under the Freedom of Information Act), what is the main subject of this subpart?

The subpart covers the procedures for disclosing agency records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The title of 70 Subpart B is "Procedures for Disclosure of Records Under the Freedom of Information Act," which identifies the focus on how OSHA produces or discloses information or materials in response to FOIA requests.

Under 70 Subpart B, what Part Number and Part Title apply to FOIA disclosure procedures?

Part Number 70 applies and its title is "Production or Disclosure of Information or Materials." You can confirm the Part Number and title in the OSHA listing for Part 70 Subpart B.

Under 70 Subpart B, where can I find the official electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) source for the FOIA procedures?

The official e-CFR source referenced for the FOIA procedures is available through the Government Publishing Office link supplied with the standard. The document metadata points to the e-CFR source at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=65b279ee2e7530009034c1f152d451e5&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title29/29tab_02.tpl and the OSHA entry for the subpart is at 70 Subpart B.

Under 70 Subpart B, how should I refer to this standard in policies or reports?

Refer to it as "Part 70, Subpart B — Procedures for Disclosure of Records Under the Freedom of Information Act." That exact designation and title are shown on the OSHA page for 70 Subpart B, which is the authoritative OSHA reference for these procedures.

Under 70 Subpart B, does this OSHA subpart apply to production or disclosure of information or materials by OSHA?

Yes — Part 70 addresses the production or disclosure of information or materials and Subpart B specifically sets out the procedures for disclosing records under FOIA. The OSHA entry for 70 Subpart B identifies the subpart as governing those FOIA disclosure procedures.

Under 70 Subpart B, is there any indication in the provided metadata that OSHA has issued letters of interpretation for this subpart?

No — the provided metadata for this batch indicates that no related letters of interpretation were found for 70 Subpart B. The OSHA listing for 70 Subpart B is the cited source and the batch metadata noted the absence of interpretation letters.

Under 70 Subpart B, where is the standard number shown and how is it labeled on OSHA's site?

The standard is labeled as 70 Subpart B on OSHA's site, with the standard number shown in the metadata as "70 Subpart B." That OSHA page provides the official name and classification for the regulation.

Under 70 Subpart B, what does the subpart title 'Procedures for Disclosure of Records Under the Freedom of Information Act' tell me about what to expect in the text?

The title indicates the subpart contains the rules and steps OSHA follows to respond to FOIA requests and to disclose agency records. For the official label and to access the full procedures, consult 70 Subpart B on OSHA's site.

Under 70 Subpart B, who publishes the electronic version referenced in the subpart metadata?

The metadata references the e-CFR (the electronic Code of Federal Regulations), which is the Government Publishing Office's online compilation of current regulations. The OSHA page for 70 Subpart B includes the GPO e-CFR source link in its metadata.

Under 70 Subpart B, can I rely on the OSHA page for the authoritative title and scope when preparing a FOIA-related procedure in my organization?

Yes — you can rely on the OSHA page to identify the authoritative title and scope for the OSHA regulation: 70 Subpart B states the subpart name and that it covers procedures for FOIA disclosure. For the detailed procedural requirements, use the full official regulatory text (e.g., the e-CFR) referenced on that OSHA page.