Abstract:

Notice of reopening of the lead rulemaking rule regarding the
feasibility of meeting the permissible exposure level (PEL)
specified in the lead standard, 1910.1025(3)(1), through engineering
and work practice controls in nine remand industry sectors. The nine
industry sectors are: lead chromate pigments (ISC 2816/2819),
nonferrous foundries (SIC 3362/3369), brass and bronze ingot
production (SIC 3341/ 3362), secondary copper smelting (SIC 3341),
independent battery breaking (SIC 5093), leaded steel (SIC
3312/3313) shipbuilding and ship repair (SIC 3731), and stevedoring
(SIC 4463). Written comments must be received by May 9, 1988.