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DOL/OSHA RIN: 1218-AC32 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Cooperative Agreements 
Abstract: OSHA proposes to revise its regulations for the federally funded On-site Consultation Program to: a) provide a 1-year deletion from OSHA’s programmed inspection schedule for those employers who request and receive a full service safety and health, consultation visit; agree to correct identified hazards within established time frames; post notice of identified hazard(s) and begin to implement procedures for regularly identifying and preventing hazards; b) provide a deferral from OSHA’s programmed inspection schedule for up to 18 months for those employers working toward achieving recognition and exemption status; c) extend the deletion period from OSHA’s programmed inspection schedule for a period of up to 2 years for those employers participating in OSHA’s recognition and exemption program; and d) allow Compliance Safety and Health Officers to proceed with enforcement visits resulting from referrals at sites undergoing Consultation visits and at sites that have been awarded Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) status. Note: SHARP is a recognition program that OSHA administers to provide incentives and support for small employers to develop, implement, and continuously improve effective safety and health programs at their worksites. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined 
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1908   
Legal Authority: 29 USC 656 and 657    29 USC 670   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Next Action Undetermined  To Be Determined    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Federalism: Undetermined 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: ecomments.osha.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Larry Liberatore
Director, Office of Small Business Assistance
Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3660,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-2347
Fax:202 693-2527
Email: liberatore.larry@dol.gov