Deregulatory Rulemaking

Public Input:

The comment period on OSHA's following Notices of Proposed Rulemakings ended on September 2, 2025:

  • Open Fires in Marine Terminals,
  • House Falls in Marine Terminals, and
  • Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards; Textiles; Sawmills; Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards for Shipyard Employment
  • Rescission of Coordinated Enforcement Regulations.

The comment period for all other proposed rulemakings concluded on November 1, 2025.

For ongoing updates and further information, stakeholders are encouraged to utilize the related links provided on the webpage. The rulemakings are available for viewing at the Federal Register links and all public comments are accessible on regulations.gov.

If OSHA holds a public hearing, the schedule and detailed participation information, including instructions for submitting Notices of Intention to Appear (NOITA) for those wishing to speak or ask questions, will be published in the Federal Register. Additional information on OSHA's rulemaking process and how stakeholders can participate is available at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/rulemakingprocess.

Overview

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a series of proposed rulemakings in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025. This initiative reflects OSHA's commitment to modernizing workplace safety standards, addressing outdated regulations, and enhancing the flexibility of compliance strategies across multiple industries. These efforts are aligned with Executive Order 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” which directs agencies to streamline regulatory obligations by repealing outdated or redundant standards, thereby reducing compliance costs and fostering economic growth.

Notice of Proposed Rulemakings
Termination of Rulemaking