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| Action Summary | The new standard will reduce worker exposure to hexavalent chromium, or Cr(VI), by lowering the permissible exposure limit (PEL) from 52 micrograms of Cr (VI) per cubic meter or air (52 µg/m³) to 5 µg/m3 for all sectors. An exemption is provided for employers who can demonstrate the Cr(VI) exposures under any anticipated working conditions will not exceed 0.5 µg/m³. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication. Exempt Citation: Virginia Code § 2.2-4006 |
| RIS Project | No project yet assigned to this action |
| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3628 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/15/2006. |
| Name / Title: | Cristin Bernhardt / Regulatory Coordinator, Hearing Legal Services Off |
| Address: |
6606 West Broad Street Suite 500 Richmond , VA 23230 |
| Email Address: | cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)786-2392 FAX: (804)786-8418 TDD: ()- |