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DOL/OSHA

RIN: 1218-AC59

Publication ID: Spring 2011

Title: ●Procedures for Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under the Seaman's Protection Act
Abstract: OSHA intends to promulgate procedures for the handling and investigation of retaliation complaints pursuant to the Seaman's Protection Act, 46 U.S.C. section 2114 (SPA), as amended by section 611 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, Public Law 111-281. This section transfers to OSHA the administration of the whistleblower protections previously enforced solely via a private right of action. It provides protection from retaliation to seamen who engage in protected activities under SPA. Pursuant to the statute, the procedures will follow those enacted under the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, 49 U.S.C. 31105, including procedures, requirements, and rights. Promulgation of a regulation is necessary to govern whistleblower investigations conducted under the statute.
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)	Priority: Other Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1986
Legal Authority: PL 111-281, sec 611 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010, amending the Seaman's Protection Act, 46 USC 2114

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
Interim Final Rule	04/00/2012

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: No	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No
Agency Contact: Nilgun Tolek Director, Office of the Whistleblower Protection Program Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3610, Washington, DC 20210 Phone:202 693-2531 Fax:202 693-2369