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DOL/OSHA RIN: 1218-AC16 Publication ID: Fall 2006 
Title: NFPA Standards in Shipyard Fire Protection 
Abstract: In this rulemaking, OSHA is updating National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards incorporated by reference in the OSHA 29 CFR part 1915 subpart P fire protection standards. OSHA published a final rule for subpart P in 2004 that included nine NFPA standards that have been updated since the rule was proposed. OSHA plans to issue a direct final rulemaking, along with a notice of proposed rulemaking, to update the NFPA standards. 
Agency: Department of Labor(DOL)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 29 CFR 1915.4    29 CFR 1915.505    29 CFR 1915.507   
Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b)    29 USC 657   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Direct Final Rule  10/17/2006  71 FR 60843   
Direct Final Rule Effective  01/16/2007    
NPRM  10/17/2006  71 FR 60932   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/16/2006    
Review Comments  12/00/2006    
Additional Information: Direct final rule will become effective 01/16/2007 unless significant adverse comment is received by ll/16/2006. If significant adverse comment is received, OSHA will publish a timely withdrawal of this rule.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Dorothy Dougherty
Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance
Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Room N-3718, FP Building, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210
Phone:202 693-1950
Fax:202 693-1678
Email: dougherty.dorothy@dol.gov