DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Pursuant to subdivision 2 of section 207 of the State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA), notice is hereby provided of the following rules adopted during calendar year 2003, which the Department of Labor is reviewing:
1. Repeal part of 12 NYCRR Part 801 and addition of a new Part 801 to Title 12 NYCRR.
a. Description of Rule: Recordkeeping and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses by public employers
b. Statutory Authority: New York State Labor Law, Section 27-a(9).
c. Need for Rule: To set forth requirements that are “substantially identical” to those promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for private employers in the State.
2. Amendment of Part 32 of Title 12 NYCRR.
a. Description of Rule: Amendment to regulations regarding ski tows and other passenger tramways safety standards.
b. Statutory Authority: Labor Law Sections 21(11) and 202-c
c. Need for Rule: To incorporate new industry standards relating to safety, accessibility, testing of equipment and conveyors.
3. Amendment of section 801.29(c)(6) of Title 12 NYCRR.
a. Description of Rule: Recordkeeping and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses by public employers.
b. Statutory Authority: Labor Law, Section 27-a(9)
c. Need for Rule: To promulgate requirements for recordkeeping and reporting on public employee occupational injuries and illnesses that are “substantially identical” to those promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for private employers in the State.
The public is invited to comment on the continuation or modification of these rules. The last day for submission of comments regarding the above mentioned rules is May 19, 2008. To obtain information or submit written comments concerning this notice, contact Teresa Stoklosa, Legal Assistant 2, Department of Labor, Counsel's Office, Rm. 509, Bldg. 12, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240,
teresa.stoklosa@labor.state.ny.us, (518) 457-4380.
POWER AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Please be advised that, following a review of actions taken by the Power Authority of the State of New York (the “Authority”) under State Administrative Procedures Act (“SAPA”) in the year 2003, it has been determined that no rules were enacted during 2003 that are subject to the “five-year review” requirements of SAPA § 207. Therefore, the Authority will not be submitting a list of rules subject to the five-year review for publication in the New York State Register.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anne B. Cahill at (914) 390-8036.
