Proposed Regulations

This table provides detail on current rulemaking within the DIR. The public is invited to participate in the rulemaking by submitting written comments or by attending the public hearings noted in the detail for each proposed regulatory change. Unless otherwise indicated, DIR rulemaking follows the regular rulemaking process prescribed by the California Office of Administrative Law.

Regulations covered in this section:

Director's Office

Proposed Regulation Status
There are no proposed rulemakings for the Director at this time.

California Apprenticeship Council

Proposed Regulation Status
Apprentice Dispatch Request 230.1
Title 8, Chapter 2, Part IV,
amend section 230.1
15 day comment period ends March 1, 2024

Public Hearing
August 14, 2023 - Oakland
August 16, , 2023 - Los Angeles

Division of Apprenticeship Standards

Proposed Regulation Status
There are no proposed rulemakings for DAS at this time.  

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Proposed Regulation Status
There are no proposed rulemakings for the Labor Commissioner's Office at this time.
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Cal/OSHA

Proposed Regulation Status
Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
Proposed Regulation – Regular Rulemaking Package
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Section 14300.41

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Public Hearing:
April 23, 2024

Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking:
March 8, 2024

COVID-19 Prevention (updated June 23, 2022)
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Sections 3205, 3205.1, 3205.2, and 3205.3

Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking

Public Hearing:
September 15, 2022

Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking:
July 29, 2022

Pressure Vessel Fee Changes
Proposed Regulation - Regular Rulemaking Package
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Sections 344, 344.1, and 344.2
Public Hearing:
January 24, 2020

Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking:
November 25, 2019
Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
Emergency Rulemaking Package
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Sections 14300.35, 14300.41

Public Hearing:
June 27, 2019

Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking:
May 10, 2019

Readoption of Emergency Regulations:
May 1, 2019

Emergency Regulations Filed with Secretary of State:
Nov. 1, 2018

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Division of Workers' Compensation

Proposed Regulation Status
Physician Fee Schedule and Pharmaceutical Fee Schedule
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Amend: Sections 9789.12.1, 9789.13.2, 9789.13.3, 9789.40, 9789.111
Adopt: Sections 9789.40.1, 9789.40.2, 9789.40.3, 9789.40.4, 9789.40.5, 9789.40.6

45-day comment period ends:
April 11, 2024

Public Hearing
April 11, 2024

Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS)
Title 8, California Code of Regulations
Section 9792.24.4
30-day comment period ends:
January 26, 2024
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Occupational, Safety & Health Standards Board

Proposed Regulation Status
Section 1532.1, Section 5155 and Section 5198
Lead

Notice of Rulemaking Mar. 3, 2023

Public Hearing:
Apr. 20, 2023
Sections 1671.1, 1716.2, 1730 and 1731
Fall Protection in Residential Construction

Notice of Rulemaking Dec. 1, 2023

Public Hearing:
Jan. 18, 2024
New Section 3396
Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment

Notice of Rulemaking Mar. 31, 2023

Public Hearing:
May 18, 2023
Section 5144 Appendix A
Fit Testing Procedures (Mandatory) (HORCHER)

Notice of Rulemaking Feb. 2, 2024

Public Hearing:
Mar 21, 2024

February 2024

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Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board

Proposed Regulation Status
Section 372.6, 372.8, 376, and 376.8
Board hearings via videoconference

Notice of Rulemaking April 25, 2022

Public Hearing:
June 16, 2022
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Office of Self Insurance Plans

Proposed Regulation Status

There are no proposed rulemakings for OSIP at this time.

 

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Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Proposed Regulation Status

There are no proposed rulemaking for WCAB at this time.