Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Labor and Industry
Board
Safety and Health Codes Board
 
chapter
Federal Identical Marine Terminals Standards [16 VAC 25 ‑ 120]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description These regulations are identical to the federal Occupational Safety and Health standards for Marine Terminals. Each section number is the same number as the corresponding federal marine terminals standard.
State Authority Section 40.1-22 (5 ) of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596)
Exempt from APA Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. Improve workplace safety and health in Virginia workplaces as evidenced by fewer hazards, reduced exposures and fewer injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

2. Change workplace culture to increase employer and worker awareness of, commitment to, and involvement in safety and health.

3. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.
Meetings See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Cristin Bernhardt  / Regulatory Coordinator / Staff Attorney
Address: Main Street Centre
600 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: cristin.bernhardt@doli.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)786-2392    FAX: (804)786-2641    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica, Parts 1910, 1915, and 1926; Final Rule; and Other Related S
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2016.
Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards; Eye and Face Protection; Final Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2016.
Terminal Handling Intermodal Containers/Roll-on Roll-off Operations; Vertical Tandem Lifts, Public
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/01/2014.
Updating OSHA Standards Based on National Consensus Standards for Head Protection; Direct Final Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2013.
Standards Improvement Project
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/15/2012.
Personal Protective Equipment
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2010.
Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Final Rule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/01/2008.
Technical amendments to final rules for federal identical marine terminals standard and for federal identical longshoring
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2000.
Stay of compliance date for the new Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training from December 1, 1999 to March 1, 2000.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/20/2000.