OSHA enacts 47-day extension for comment period on silica-exposure rule

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended the public comment period on its silica-dust exposure rule by 47 days. The move will help “to ensure we hear from all stakeholders who wish to participate,” says OSHA chief David Michaels. The public comment period has been moved to Jan. 27.

(http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/pending-regs/330641-osha-pumps-brakes-on-worker-safety-rule)