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Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules

We recognize the importance of having a formalized system for routine regulatory review and are committed to complying with Executive Order (E.O.) 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review" (76 FR 3821). Our Plan for Retrospective Regulatory Review is designed to create a framework for the schedule and method for reviewing our significant rules and determining whether they are obsolete, unnecessary, unjustified, excessively burdensome, counterproductive or duplicative of other Federal regulations.

• Read the Department's Retrospective Review Progress Report — May 2012 (PDF)
• Read the Department's Retrospective Review Progress Report — January 2012 (PDF)
• Read the Department's Plan for Retrospective Analysis of Existing Rules (PDF)

Regulatory Agenda

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On January 20, 2012, the entirety of the Department's semiannual agenda and regulatory plan statement was made available online at www.dol.gov/asp/regs/agenda.htm and at www.regulations.gov. The regulatory agenda is a listing of all the regulations the Department of Labor expects to have under active consideration for promulgation, proposal, or review during the coming 6- to 12-month period.

Videos
	Jim Thornton of Northrup-Grumman Discusses OSHA's Injury and Illness Prevention Program
	Lauren Sugarman Discusses Equal Opportunity in Construction
	EBSA's Phyllis Borzi on Improved Fee Disclosure for Welfare Plans
	Jill McIntyre Talks About Her Father's Death in the Mining Industry
	Deputy Secretary Seth Harris Discusses Worker Protections During Federal Contract Transfer
	Veteran talks about employment challenges and the benefits employers get when hiring a vet.
	MSHA Releases Proposed Rule to Better Protect Miners' Health
	Information about our comprehensive Black Lung campaign.
	EBSA's Phyllis Borzi on efforts DOL can explore to enhance retirement security.

• Visit our archives page for all of the archived Q&A sessions

Featured Items from the Regulatory Agenda

Regulatory Labor Department Initiatives Supporting "Plan/Prevent/Protect"

Injury and Illness Prevention Program (OSHA)

OSHA is developing a rulemaking that would require employers to implement Injury and Illness Prevention Programs.

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• Video

Infectious Diseases (OSHA)

OSHA developed a request for information on infectious diseases to better assess the extent of the problem and better understand ways to protect healthcare workers from infectious diseases.

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• Video

Examination of Work Areas in Underground Coal Mines for Violations of Mandatory Safety and Health Standards (MSHA)

Section 303(d) of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act (Mine Act) requires mine operators to conduct pre-shift examinations in areas where miners work or travel for violations of mandatory health or safety standards. This section was previously covered by regulation. The final regulation is currently being cleared by the Department.

Pattern of Violations (MSHA)

MSHA will develop a final rule to revise the Agency’s regulation on pattern of violations.

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• Fact Sheet

Construction Contractor Affirmative Action Requirements (OFCCP)

Government contractors and subcontractors must comply with laws and regulations that ban discrimination and establish affirmative action requirements to ensure equal employment opportunity.

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• Fact Sheet
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Regulatory Labor Department Initiatives Supporting "Openness and Transparency"

Amendment to Claims Procedure Regulation (EBSA)

EBSA plans to update and clarify the claims procedure requirements to enhance retirement and health benefit security and to protect workers rights and benefits, ultimately supporting the Secretary’s good jobs for everyone policy.

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• Fact Sheet

Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption of Section 203(c) of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (OLMS)

The Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to narrow the application of the "advice exemption" in section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA). OLMS is analyzing the proposed rulemaking comments.

Other Significant Regulatory Initiatives

Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service (WHD)

This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning workers who provide companionship services will support the Secretary's outcome goals of securing minimum wages and overtime and helping middle-class families remain in the middle class.

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H2B (ETA)

The Department believes there are insufficient worker protections in the current attestation-based labor certification model. The proposed rule addressed the critical issue of U.S. worker access to the jobs for which employers seek H-2B workers through a re-engineered program design which focuses on enhanced U.S. worker recruitment and strengthened worker protections. The Department is finalizing the rule.