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OSHA 71AppA

Responsible officials listing

App A

38 Questions & Answers

Questions & Answers

Under 71AppA(a)(1), what is the default mailing address to use when sending communications to responsible officials listed in Appendix A to Part 71?

Use the Department of Labor street address in Washington, DC by default: U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210-0002. This is stated as the mailing address to use for officials unless a different address is specified in the listing (71AppA(a)(1)).

  • If the Appendix lists a different mailing address for a specific official or agency, use that one instead (71AppA(a)(1)).

Under 71AppA(a)(1), what should I include when addressing communications to an office or division within a Department of Labor agency?

Always include both the agency and the sub-agency or office name when addressing communications to a specific office or division. The Appendix directs requesters to include the agency and sub-agency name to help locate responsive records (71AppA(a)(1)).

  • Example: "Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Director for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210-0002."

Under 71AppA, who is listed as the responsible official for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)?

The Appendix lists several responsible OSHA officials including the Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretaries, as well as directors for multiple directorates such as the Directorate of Training and Education and the Directorate of Standards and Guidance (71AppA).

  • For the Directorate of Training and Education the Appendix gives a specific mailing address: 2020 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005-4102 (71AppA).

Under 71AppA(a)(1), what does the Appendix say about changes to the list of responsible officials?

The Appendix explains that officials may be changed by appropriate designation, so the listing can be updated when agencies designate new responsible officials (71AppA(a)(1)).

  • Because officials can change, always check the current Appendix entry or contact the agency for the most up-to-date responsible official information (71AppA(a)(1)).

Under 71AppA(a)(1), what is the listed mailing address for the Bureau of Labor Statistics' responsible officials?

The Appendix lists the mailing address for responsible officials in the Bureau of Labor Statistics as: Postal Square Building, 2 Massachusetts Ave., NE., Washington, DC 20212–0001 (71AppA(a)(1)).

  • Use this BLS-specific address instead of the general Department of Labor address when the Appendix specifies it (71AppA(a)(1)).

Under 71AppA, what responsible official title is listed for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and what mailing address should be used?

The Appendix lists the responsible official as the Director of the Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances for MSHA and gives a specific mailing address: 1100 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22209 (71AppA).

  • Use that MSHA address rather than the general Department of Labor address when contacting that responsible official (71AppA).

Under 71AppA(a)(1), who is the responsible official listed for the Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) and what address is provided?

The Appendix lists the Chief Administrative Law Judge and Legal Counsel as responsible officials for the Office of Administrative Law Judges and provides this mailing address: Chief, Office of Administrative Law Judges, 800 K Street, NW., Suite N–400, Washington, DC 20001–8002 (71AppA(a)(1)).

  • Send relevant requests to that OALJ address when the Appendix specifies it (71AppA(a)(1)).

Under 71AppA, what mailing address is given for OSHA’s Directorate of Training and Education?

The Appendix specifies that the mailing address for OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education is 2020 South Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005-4102 (71AppA).

  • Use this address when you need to contact the Directorate of Training and Education specifically (71AppA).

Under 71AppA(a)(2), what is the default mailing address for responsible officials in the regional offices?

Unless a region-specific address is listed, the Appendix provides region-by-region mailing addresses and indicates you should use the region's listed address for regional officials (for example, Region I: U.S. Department of Labor, John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, Massachusetts 02203) (71AppA(a)(2)).

  • Check the Appendix entry for the particular region to find the correct address for that region's responsible official (71AppA(a)(2)).

Under 71AppA(a)(2), where should I mail a request intended for Region II regional officials?

The Appendix lists the Region II mailing address as 201 Varick Street, New York, New York 10014 for regional responsible officials (71AppA(a)(2)).

  • Use that Region II address when contacting regional officials unless a different address is specified for a particular office in the Appendix (71AppA(a)(2)).

Under 71AppA(a)(2), which address is provided for Region X regional officials?

The Appendix gives Region X the address: 1111 Third Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101-3212 (with the BLS contact for Region X noted to contact Region IX) (71AppA(a)(2)).

  • Confirm the correct office within Region X because some agencies (like BLS) may use alternate regional contacts listed elsewhere in the Appendix (71AppA(a)(2)).

Under 71AppA, who should receive communications for the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs national office listed in the Appendix?

The Appendix lists the National Office address for the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs as 800 North Capitol Street NW., Room 800, Washington, DC 20211 (FECA Only) and provides other specific addresses for different programs within OWCP (71AppA).

  • Review the Appendix entries for program-specific addresses (e.g., FECA, LHWCA, EEOIC) because OWCP uses different offices and addresses depending on the program (71AppA).

Under 71AppA, which responsible official titles are listed for the Employment and Training Administration (ETA)?

The Appendix lists multiple ETA responsible officials including the Assistant Secretary of Labor, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Administrators for Offices such as Workforce Investment and Workforce Security, Regional Administrators, and Directors for apprenticeship offices in each region (71AppA).

  • Use the specific ETA title and the associated regional mailing address from the Appendix when addressing requests to ETA offices (71AppA).

Under 71AppA(a)(2), where is the Region V regional office located for Department of Labor regional officials?

The Appendix lists Region V's mailing location as Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60604 and also provides a Cleveland address for certain offices (71AppA(a)(2)).

  • Confirm which Division or agency within Region V you are contacting because the Appendix sometimes gives alternate or additional room numbers or subaddresses for particular programs (71AppA(a)(2)).

Under 71AppA, if I need to contact the Director, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, how should I address the mail?

Address the mail to the specific director title and office as listed (for example, "Director for Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs") and use the mailing address provided in the Appendix for OWCP or the regional office applicable to that program (71AppA).

  • Including the exact office title and program name helps ensure your request is routed correctly (71AppA).

Under 71AppA, does the Appendix provide separate addresses for some agencies' regional and national offices?

Yes, the Appendix provides separate mailing addresses for national offices and for many regional offices, and it often lists different addresses for various programs within the same agency (71AppA).

  • Always use the address that corresponds to the specific office or program named in the Appendix to avoid routing delays (71AppA).

Under 71AppA, how should I format the address when the Appendix lists a room or suite number for a regional office?

Include the full room or suite number exactly as shown in the Appendix along with the building name and street address to ensure delivery to the intended office (for example, "John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room E-350, Boston, Massachusetts 02203") (71AppA).

  • Accurate room or suite numbers are important because many agencies share buildings with multiple offices (71AppA).

Under 71AppA, what do I do if the Appendix lists multiple responsible officials for a single agency (for example, several directors or deputies)?

Address your communication to the specific official or office name most relevant to your request; if you are unsure, direct it to the primary listed official (e.g., the Assistant Secretary) or follow the Appendix guidance to include the agency and sub-agency name to route the request (71AppA).

  • When multiple officials are listed, specifying the office or program (e.g., "Director, Office of Enforcement Policy") narrows routing and reduces processing time (71AppA).

Under 71AppA, are regional addresses in the Appendix the same for every component agency listed in that region?

No, the Appendix shows that some agencies and programs have different regional addresses or specific room numbers even within the same geographic region; certain components (like BLS, EBSA, OWCP) may use different regional contacts or locations (71AppA).

  • Always check the specific agency and program entry in the Appendix rather than assuming one region-wide address covers every component (71AppA).

Under 71AppA(a)(2), where should I send a request for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) regional office in Region I?

The Appendix lists the EBSA Regional Director in Region I at J.F.K. Federal Building, Room 575, Boston, Massachusetts 02203 (71AppA(a)(2)).

  • Use the EBSA regional entry in the Appendix that corresponds to the specific region and office you need (71AppA(a)(2)).

Under 71AppA, how should I find the correct responsible official if my issue covers multiple programs within the Department of Labor?

Identify the program most directly responsible for your issue and use the specific official and address listed for that program in the Appendix; if multiple programs are involved, address the communication to each relevant office or to a higher-level official such as the Assistant Secretary as appropriate (71AppA).

  • The Appendix is organized by agency and program to help you locate the most appropriate responsible official (71AppA).

Under 71AppA, can the Appendix listing be used to help file a Privacy Act or FOIA request to the Department of Labor components?

Yes, the Appendix is provided to assist requesters in locating the office most likely to have responsive records and gives official titles and mailing addresses to use when filing Privacy Act or FOIA requests (71AppA).

  • Use the specific responsible official and address in the Appendix to direct your request to the right office, which helps ensure a timely and accurate response (71AppA).

Under 71AppA(a)(2), where is the Department of Labor Region IV regional office listed in the Appendix?

The Appendix lists Region IV's address as U.S. Department of Labor, Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (71AppA(a)(2)).

  • Use the Region IV address when contacting regional officials in that geographic area unless a more specific office address is listed for your program (71AppA(a)(2)).

Under 71AppA, who is the listed responsible official for the Office of the Solicitor of Labor (SOL)?

The Appendix lists the Deputy Solicitor as a responsible official for the Office of the Solicitor of Labor (71AppA).

  • Address communications to the Deputy Solicitor or the specific SOL office component named in the Appendix to ensure proper routing (71AppA).

Under 71AppA, how do I find the correct OSHA Regional Administrator or Area Director address?

Under 71AppA the Appendix provides the mailing addresses for OSHA Regional Administrators and Area Directors so you can locate the office to contact. See the listing in 71AppA which groups offices by region and shows the street addresses for Regional Administrators and Area Directors.

Under 71AppA, what is the address listed for the Region IV Regional Administrator?

The Region IV Regional Administrator is listed at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Room 6B65, Atlanta, GA 30303. This address appears in the Region IV entries of 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, where is the Region V Regional Administrator's office located?

The Region V Regional Administrator is listed at 230 South Dearborn Street, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604. That office location is shown in the Region V listing of 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, which address is shown for the Region IX Regional Administrator?

The Region IX Regional Administrator is listed at 71 Stevenson Street, Suite 515, San Francisco, CA 94105. This appears in the Region IX entry in 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, what is the address for the Region X Regional Administrator?

The Region X Regional Administrator is listed at 1111 3rd Avenue, Suite 815, Seattle, WA 98101-3212. That address is included in the Region X entry of 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, where is the Region I Regional Administrator located?

The Region I Regional Administrator is listed at the John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room E-340, Boston, Massachusetts 02203. See the Region I listing in 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, does the Appendix include Area Director office addresses within regions?

Yes, the Appendix includes Area Director office addresses listed under each region alongside the Regional Administrator information. The Area Director listings and specific office addresses are shown throughout 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, what OSHA office is shown for Puerto Rico?

The Appendix lists an OSHA office in Puerto Rico at Triple S Building, 1510 F.D. Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 5B, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968. That office appears in the New York/Caribbean area listings in 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, which address is shown for the Regional Administrator in Denver (Region VIII)?

The Regional Administrator for the Denver office is listed at 1999 Broadway, Suite 1690, Denver, Colorado 80202. That address appears in the regional listings in 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, how are the OSHA offices organized in the Appendix?

The Appendix organizes offices by region with the Regional Administrator listed first and Area Directors and their office addresses shown under each region. You can see this regional grouping and the individual office addresses in 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, can I use the listed addresses to mail formal notices or documents to OSHA?

Yes, you can use the Regional Administrator or Area Director addresses listed in the Appendix to mail documents to OSHA offices. The mailing addresses for Regional Administrators and Area Directors are provided in 71AppA. Note: confirm delivery details with the listed office if your submission has time-sensitive or legal consequences.

Under 71AppA, how do I find the Area Director office for Hartford, Connecticut?

The Appendix lists a Hartford Area Director office at the Federal Office Building, 450 Main Street, Room 613, Hartford, Connecticut 06103. That address is shown in the regional Area Director listings of 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, which address is provided for OSHA's Philadelphia Regional Administrator?

The Philadelphia Regional Administrator is listed at The Curtis Center—Suite 740 West, 170 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3309. This Philadelphia Regional Administrator address is shown in 71AppA.

Under 71AppA, is the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) contact information included in the Appendix?

Yes, the Appendix includes entries for Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) regional offices such as the Boston Regional Office at J.F. Kennedy Federal Building, Room E-315, Boston, Massachusetts 02203. VETS listings are included in 71AppA.