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OSHA 70a.3

Disclosure of information conditions

11 Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Under 70a.3, has the section on "Conditions of Disclosure of Information" been redesignated or revised?

Yes. Under 70a.3 the provision titled "Conditions of Disclosure of Information" was redesignated and revised as Part 71.3, as noted in the Federal Register entry [63 FR 56743, October 22, 1998]. See 70a.3 for the official notice of that change.

Under 70a.3, where should I look for the current requirements that replaced the old 70a.3 language?

You should consult the rules now published under Part 71.3, because 70a.3 was redesignated and revised into that part. The 70a.3 entry itself documents the redesignation; see 70a.3 and then review Part 71.3 for the updated text and requirements.

Under 70a.3, what subject matter did Part 70a cover originally?

Part 70a addressed protection of individual privacy in records. The Part Number Title is "Protection of Individual Privacy in Records," which indicates the focus of the part. This is shown on the 70a.3 metadata; see 70a.3.

Under 70a.3, does the section still provide operative rules for disclosure of information today?

No. Under 70a.3 the section was redesignated and revised as Part 71.3, so the old 70a.3 text is no longer the operative citation. You must use the current Part 71.3 requirements. The redesignation is documented at 70a.3 (63 FR 56743, Oct. 22, 1998).

Under 70a.3, what is the Federal Register citation and date showing the redesignation and revision?

The redesignation and revision of 70a.3 are recorded at Federal Register citation 63 FR 56743, dated October 22, 1998. This action is noted in the 70a.3 entry; see 70a.3 for that citation.

Under 70a.3, if my compliance manual cites 70a.3, what should I do?

Update your manual to cite the current rule in Part 71.3 and add a note that 70a.3 was redesignated and revised. The 70a.3 entry documents the redesignation; see 70a.3. Including the Federal Register citation (63 FR 56743, Oct. 22, 1998) helps trace the change.

Under 70a.3, can I find the official text source used to publish this part?

Yes. The metadata for 70a.3 lists the GPO source as the e‑CFR, which is the electronic code of federal regulations platform used to view the official text. The 70a.3 entry itself references that source; see 70a.3.

Under 70a.3, what practical step should an employer take if they encounter an older policy referencing 70a.3 disclosure conditions?

Confirm the policy language against the current Part 71.3 requirements because 70a.3 was redesignated and revised; do not rely on the old 70a.3 citation alone. The redesignation is recorded in the 70a.3 entry; see 70a.3 and then update your policy to the current Part 71.3 text.

Under 70a.3, is there a short citation I can use in documents to explain the change from 70a.3 to the new part?

Yes. A concise citation is: "70a.3 (redesignated and revised as Part 71.3; 63 FR 56743, Oct. 22, 1998)." That phrasing summarizes the change and points to the Federal Register action noted in the 70a.3 entry; see 70a.3.

Under 70a.3, who should I contact if I need clarification about how the redesignation affects current disclosure obligations?

If you need clarification, consult the current Part 71.3 text and contact OSHA for guidance or your regional OSHA office; 70a.3 documents the redesignation so your starting point should be the updated part. See 70a.3 for the redesignation notice and then review Part 71.3 for the operative rules.

Under 70a.3, does the entry itself include the revised text for disclosure conditions?

No. Under 70a.3 the entry notes the redesignation and revision into Part 71.3 but does not reproduce the revised operative text; you must consult Part 71.3 for the updated disclosure conditions. The redesignation note appears in the 70a.3 entry; see 70a.3.