Michigan Industrial Hygiene Society Legislative Issues The following information pertains to current legislative issues that may affect those of us living and working in Michigan with regards to Industrial Hygiene. We urge members to keep informed on these issues and provide feedback as to your individual position on such matters. OSHA Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda - Click Here "Happenings From The Hill" - August 25, 2009 - Click Here "Happenings From The Hill" - July 21, 2009 - Click Here "Happenings From The Hill" - May 27, 2009 - Click Here "Happenings From The Hill" - April 30, 2009 - Click Here AIHA Position Statement and Comments on HR 2067, the Protecting America's Workers Act - May 27, 2009 - Click Here AIHA Letter to Labor Secretary Solis - March 9, 2009 - Click Here AIHA Public Policy Issues Update OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, Congress - April 1, 2009 - Click Here AIHA Governmental Affairs August 25 - AIHA submitted comments to EPA regarding the issue of asbestos. - Click Here September 15 - AIHA submitted comments to OSHA regarding the clarification of requirements to provide personal protective equipment and train employees. - Click Here September 22 - AIHA submitted comments to EPA on a proposal to revise the existing fees for EPA's lead-based paint activities program. - Click Here September 29 - AIHA submitted comments to DOL on the proposed requirements for DOL agencies' assessment of occupational health risks. - Click Here Hexavalent Chromium Final Standard Announced - On February 28, 2006, pursuant to a 2003 court order, the Department of Labor issued a final standard addressing occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium, also known as Cr(VI). Click Here to view the Summary and Standard Overview. AIHA Response Letter - Michigan House Bill 4094 Click here to view the AIHA response letter on the Michigan House Bill 4094, a bill introducing the creation of the "Toxic Mold Protection Act". Click here to view the MIHS Comment Letter on Mold Click here to view the WMIHS Comment Letter on Mold Click here to view AIHA Updates Position Statement on Ergonomics DOL Risk Assessment Release AIHA Urges Caution as DOL Ponders Workplace Toxin Rule Proposal Click Here for full report. Testimony of David M. Uhlmann Jeffrey F. Liss Professor from Practice Director, Environmental Law and Policy Program University of Michigan Law School Before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions "The Prosecution of worker endangerment cases and the need for stronger criminal provisions of the worker safety laws to protect America's works" April 29, 2008 Click Here for full report.