Agency:
Scheme Nickname:
Labor ALJ + OSHA
Hearing conducted by administrative law judge with reviews or appeals conducted by the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health. These cases involve: (a) employer applications to obtain variances from OSHA standards; (b) approval or rejection of state plans for development and enforcement of state occupational safety and health standards; and (c) withdrawal of approval of such state plans.
Adjudication Levels:
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Office of the Deputy Secretary | Yes (All Types of Cases) | |
Appeal Level 1 | No |
Comments/Notes on Adjudication Structure:
Secretary's Order 1-2012, 77 Fed. Reg. 3912 (January 25, 2012), delegates authority to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health under the OSHA Act and several other statutes.
Types of Adjudication:
Type A
Verified by Agency:
Verified
Is this a Major Adjudication:
Yes
