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:
- Office of the Director
- California Apprenticeship Council (CAC)
- Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)
- Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)
- Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA)
- Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)
- Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board (OSHSB)
- Occupational Safety & Health Appeals Board (OSHAB)
- Office of Self Insurance Plans (OSIP)
- Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB)
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 |
|---|---|
Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for Property Service Workers |
2nd 15 day comment period: December 20, 2019 1st 15 day comment period: November 25, 2019 Public hearing: May 20, 2019 |
Janitorial Employer Registration |
2nd 15 day comment period: May 28, 2020 1st 15 day comment period: November 25, 2019 Public hearing: May 21, 2019 |
Cal/OSHA
| Proposed Regulation | Status |
|---|---|
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Pressure Vessel Fee Changes Proposed Regulation - Regular Rulemaking Package
Title 8, California Code of RegulationsSections 344, 344.1, and 344.2 |
Public Hearing: January 24, 2020 Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking:
November 25, 2019 |
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Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Emergency Rulemaking Package
Title 8, California Code of RegulationsSections 14300.35, 14300.41 |
Public Hearing: Notice of Proposed Regular Rulemaking: Readoption of Emergency Regulations: Emergency Regulations Filed with Secretary of State: |
Division of Workers' Compensation
| Proposed Regulation | Status |
|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Updates to the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS) Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 9792.23.6, 9792.23.8, 9792.23.11 & 9792.23.12 |
Public Hearing July 23, 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). |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| Section 1630(a) Elevators for Hoisting Workers Notice of Rulemaking: Jan. 31, 2020 |
Public Hearing: Mar. 19, 2020 |
| Sections 3420 and 3425 Tree Work, Maintenance or Removal - Use of Portable Power Saws Notice of Rulemaking: Oct. 4, 2019 |
Public Hearing: Nov. 21, 2019 |
| 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 |
June 2020
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| Annual Report of Public Self-Insured Employers Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published December 7, 2018 |
Approved effective July 1, 2020 |
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
| Proposed Regulations | Status |
|---|---|
| There are no proposed rulemakings for WCAB at this time. |