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
Public Works Apprenticeship Requirements Title 8, Chapter 2, Part IV Sections 202, 205, 227, 228, 229, 230.1 and 231 - 232.7	Public Hearing Dec. 12, 2019 - Los Angeles Dec. 16, 2019 - Oakland
Apprenticeship Oversight, Reporting & Evaluations Title 8, Chapter 2, Part IV Sections 205, 206, 207, 212, 212.2, and 212.3	Public Hearing Aug. 29, 2019 - Oakland

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
Assessment of Civil Penalties for the Violations of Retaliation Laws Within the Jurisdiction of the Labor Commissioner Title 8, California Code of Regulations New Subchapter 16 adding sections 13900 through 13904	Notice of Rulemaking: 9/25/2020 Public Hearing: None scheduled
Public List of Certain Motor Carriers Title 8, California Code of Regulations New Subchapter 15 and Sections 13875 through 13888 inclusive	Notice of Rulemaking: 09/04/2020 Public Hearing: None scheduled

Cal/OSHA

Proposed Regulation	Status
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

Division of Workers' Compensation

Proposed Regulation	Status
Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 9792.24.6	Public Hearing September 10, 2020
Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 9792.23.6, 9792.23.8, 9792.23.12 Note: This action was cancelled because the Division was unable to proceed with the scheduled March 30, 2020 public hearing due to the regional stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19. The proposed order has been re-issued and an additional update has been included. A telephonic hearing has been scheduled for July 23, 2020. The revised notice, regulations and proposed order can be obtained at Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS).
Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) Emergency Regulations Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 36.7 & 46.2	Emergency Regulations effective May 14, 2020

Occupational, Safety & Health Standards Board

Proposed Regulation	Status
New Section 5141.1 Protection from Wildfire Smoke Notice of Rulemaking Apr. 3, 2020	Public Hearing: May. 21, 2020
Sections 6051, 6056 and 6057 Commercial Diving Operations Notice of Rulemaking: Jan. 3, 2020	Public Hearing: Feb. 20, 2020

August 2020

Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board

Proposed Regulation	Status
Rules of Practice and Procedure Rules: 347, 359.1, 361.3, 372.2, 372.9, 373	Awaiting OAL Review and Approval

Office of Self Insurance Plans

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

Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Proposed Regulations	Status
There are no proposed rulemakings for WCAB at this time.