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
Public Works Contractor Registration Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 16410 – 16418	Public Hearing April 2, 2019

Division of Apprenticeship Standards

There are no proposed rulemakings for DAS at this time.

Division of Labor Standards Enforcement

Proposed Regulation	Status
Enforcement of Client Employer Liability Under Labor Code Section 2810.3 Title 8, California Code of Regulations New Subchapter 13.5 and Sections 13830 through 13832 inclusive Notice of Rulemaking:March 8, 2019	Public hearing: April 26, 2019
Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention Training for Property Service Workers Title 8, California Code of Regulations New Subchapter 13 and Sections 13820 through 13822 inclusive Notice of Rulemaking: April 5, 2019	Public hearing: May 20, 2019
Janitorial Employer Registration Title 8, California Code of Regulations New Subchapter 13 and Sections 13810 through 13819 inclusive Notice of Rulemaking: April 5, 2019	Public hearing: May 21, 2019

Cal/OSHA

Proposed Regulation	Status
Emergency Pressure Vessel Fee Changes Emergency Rulemaking Package Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 344, 344.1, and 344.2	Emergency Regulation Filed with Secretary of State: Nov. 15, 2018 Notice of Intent to Readopt Emergency Regulations: Apr. 15, 2018
Recording and Reporting of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Emergency Rulemaking Package Title 8, California Code of Regulations Sections 14300.35, 14300.41	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 Title 8, California Code of Regulations Section 9792.23	Public hearing May 6, 2019

Occupational, Safety & Health Standards Board

Proposed Regulation	Status
Sections 1504, 1526, 3361, 3364, 3437, 3457 and 5192 Single-User Toilet Facilities Notice of Rulemaking: Mar. 1, 2019	Public Hearing: April 18, 2019
Sections 2300, 2305.2, 2940.2 and Appendix A to Article 36 Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution; Electrical Protective Equipment: Final Rule - Correction Notice of Rulemaking: Mar. 29, 2019	Public Hearing: May 16, 2019
Section 3203(a) Employee Access to Injury and Illness Prevention Program Notice of Rulemaking: Feb. 1, 2019	Public Hearing: Mar. 21, 2019
Sections 3441 and 3449 Outdoor Agricultural Operations During Hours of Darkness Notice of Rulemaking: Mar. 1, 2019	Public Hearing: April 18, 2019
Section 8615(g) Fall Protection in Telecommunications Notice of Rulemaking: Nov. 30, 2018	Public Hearing: Jan. 17, 2019

March 2019

Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board

Proposed Regulation	Status
Rules of Practice and Procedure Rules: 346, 346.1, 346.2, 347, 348, 355.1, 355.2, 355.3, 355.4, 355.5, 355.6, 356, 359, 359.1, 361.3, 362, 364, 364.1, 376.4, 376.8, 391.1	15 Day Comment Period Ends: June 17, 2016

Office of Self Insurance Plans

Proposed Regulation	Status
Annual Report of Public Self-Insured Employers Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published December 7, 2018	Public Hearing January 23, 2019

Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

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