BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. OSHA-2024-0002]
Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH)
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Request for Nominations.
SUMMARY: The Acting Secretary of Labor requests nominations for membership on
the Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH).
DATES: Submit nominations for ACCSH membership by January 2, 2025.
ADDRESSES:
Nominations: You must submit nominations and supporting materials, identified
by Docket No. OSHA-2024-0002, electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is
the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for submissions.
Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the OSHA
docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2024-0002). OSHA
will post all submissions, including personal information, in the public docket without
change, which may be made available online at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore,
OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting information they do not want made
available to the public or submitting materials that contain personal information (either
about themselves or others), such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. For further
information on submitting nominations, see the “Submission requirements” heading in
the section of this notice titled “SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.”
Docket: To read or download nominations or other materials in the docket, go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are listed in the
https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted

material) is not publicly available to read or download through the website. All
submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the
OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350 (TTY
number: (877) 889-5627) for assistance in locating docket submissions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
Communications; telephone: (202) 693-1999; e-mail: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
For general information about ACCSH and ACCSH membership: Mr. Jose
Hererra, OSHA, Directorate of Construction; telephone: (202) 693-2020; e-mail:
herrera.jose.h@dol.gov.
Copies of this Federal Register document: Electronic copies of this Federal
Register document are available at https://www.regulations.gov. This document, as well
as news releases and other relevant information are also available on the OSHA webpage
at https://www.osha.gov/.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Secretary of Labor invites interested persons to submit nominations for
membership on ACCSH.
A. Background
ACCSH advises the Secretary of Labor and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health (Assistant Secretary) in the formulation of standards
affecting the construction industry, and on policy matters arising in the administration of
the safety and health provisions under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
(Construction Safety Act (CSA)) (40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.) and the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) (see also 29 CFR 1911.10 and
1912.3). In addition, the CSA and OSHA regulations require the Assistant Secretary to
consult with ACCSH before the agency proposes occupational safety and health

standards affecting construction activities (40 U.S.C. 3704; 29 CFR 1911.10).
ACCSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. 1001, et seq.), and the implementing regulations (41 CFR
102-3 et seq.); and Department of Labor Manual Series Chapter 1-900 (3/25/2022).
ACCSH generally meets two to four times a year.
B. ACCSH membership
ACCSH consists of 15 members whom the Secretary appoints. ACCSH members
generally serve two-year terms, unless they resign, cease to be qualified, become unable
to serve, or the Secretary removes them (29 CFR 1912.3(e)). The Secretary may appoint
ACCSH members to successive terms. No member of ACCSH, other than members who
represent employers or employees, shall have an economic interest in any proposed rule
that affects the construction industry (29 CFR 1912.6).
The categories of ACCSH membership are, and number of new members to be
appointed to replace members whose terms will expire are:
•

Five members who are qualified by experience and affiliation to present the
viewpoint of employers in the construction industry-five employer
representatives will be appointed;

•

Five members who are similarly qualified to present the viewpoint of
employees in the construction industry-five employee representatives will be
appointed;

•

Two representatives of State safety and health agencies-two representatives
from a State safety and health agency will be appointed;

•

Two public members, qualified by knowledge and experience to make a
useful contribution to the work of ACCSH, such as those who have
professional or technical experience and competence with occupational safety
and health in the construction industry-two public representatives will be

appointed; and
•

One representative designated by the Secretary of the Department of Health
and Human Services and appointed by the Secretary-no new appointment will
be made.

Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more individuals for
membership on ACCSH. Interested persons also are invited and encouraged to submit
statements in support of nominees.
C. Submission requirements
Nominations must include the following information:
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Nominee’s contact information and current employment or position;

•

Nominee’s résumé or curriculum vitae, including prior membership on
ACCSH and other relevant organizations and associations;

•

Category of membership (employer, employee, public, State safety and health
agency) that the nominee is qualified to represent;

•

A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications that addresses
the nominee’s suitability for each of the nominated membership categories;

•

Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that indicate the
nominee’s knowledge, experience, and expertise in occupational safety and
health, particularly as it pertains to the construction industry; and

•

A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to
regularly attend and participate in ACCSH meetings and has no conflicts of
interest that would preclude membership on ACCSH.

D. Member selection
The Department of Labor is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and
seeks broad-based and diverse ACCSH membership. To the extent permitted by FACA
and other laws, ACCSH membership will be consistent with achieving the greatest

impact, scope, and credibility among diverse stakeholders. The diversity in such
membership includes, but is not limited to, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and
gender identity. The Secretary will select the ACCSH members on the basis of their
experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of occupational safety and health,
particularly as it pertains to the construction industry. Information received through this
nomination process, in addition to other relevant sources of information, will assist the
Secretary in making these appointments to ACCSH. The Secretary will consider
individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register document, as well as other
qualified individuals, in selecting members to ACCSH. OSHA will publish a list of
ACCSH members in the Federal Register.
Authority and Signature
James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety
and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 655, 40 U.S.C.
3704, Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393), 5 U.S.C. 1001, et seq., and
29 CFR part 1912.

Signed at Washington, DC, on November 21, 2024.

James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

[FR Doc. 2024-27822 Filed: 11/26/2024 8:45 am; Publication Date: 11/27/2024]