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	Second 15-day Comment Period Ends: January 6, 2020

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
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	1st 15 day comment period: June 10, 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	2nd 15 day comment period: December 20, 2019 1st 15 day comment period: November 25, 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	1st 15 day comment period: November 25, 2019 Public hearing: May 21, 2019

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
There are no proposed rulemakings for DWC at this time.

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: Apr. 18, 2019
Sections 1618.1 and 1618.4 Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification - HORCHER Notice of Rulemaking: May 3, 2019	Public Hearing: Jun. 20, 2019
Section 1630(a) Elevators for Hoisting Workers Notice of Rulemaking: Jan. 31, 2020	Public Hearing: Mar. 19, 2020
Section 3203(a) Employee Access to Injury and Illness Prevention Program Notice of Rulemaking: Feb. 1, 2019	Public Hearing: Mar. 21, 2019
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
Sections 3441 and 3449 Outdoor Agricultural Operations During Hours of Darkness Notice of Rulemaking: Mar. 1, 2019	Public Hearing: Apr. 18, 2019
PROPOSED EMERGENCY REGULATION New Section 5141.1 Protection from Wildfire Smoke Notice of Emergency Action: Jul. 9, 2019 Notice of Emergency Action: Dec. 13, 2019	Public Hearing: Jul. 18, 2019
Section 5189 Process Safety Management of Acutely Hazardous Materials, Appendix A List of Acutely Hazardous Chemicals, Toxics and Reactives (HORCHER) Notice of Rulemaking: Jan. 3, 2020	Public Hearing: Feb. 20, 2020
Sections 6051, 6056 and 6057 Commercial Diving Operations Notice of Rulemaking: Jan. 3, 2020	Public Hearing: Feb. 20, 2020

January 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	Written Comment Period Ends August 22, 2019

Office of Self Insurance Plans

Proposed Regulation	Status
Annual Report of Public Self-Insured Employers Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published December 7, 2018	Second 15 Day Comment Period Ends: June 21, 2019

Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

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