Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.5522 Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008

H.R.5522: Federal Supervisor Training Act of 2010 - U.S. Congress ...

2010-06-12T20:00:00Z

To avoid possible penalties, laundries should examine legislation such as House Bill HR 5522—the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and ... See all stories on this topic ». ... HR 5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Ac

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Janesville - Rock County: Mining Explosion Should Haunt GOP

2010-04-10T20:00:00Z

Yahoo Excerpt: Virginia-based Massey has been under scrutiny for a string of safety violations at the mine, though CEO Don Blankenship has defended the company's record and disputed accusations that he puts profits ahead of safety. ...

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Peter Roskam | Peter Roskam Gives Only Lip Service to Safety

2009-06-01T20:00:00Z

On May 19, 2009, Peter Roskam introduced H.Res.459, expressing support for the dedication of June as National Safety Month. Roskam's resolution states, in.

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Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires-ATEX: Indiana Dust Explosion ...

2009-01-09T19:00:00Z

Welcome Aboard the Combustible Dust Policy Institute Blog! In 2008, information obtained through media reports indicated 200+ combustible dust related fires and explosions in the grain, manufacturing, utility, and non-manufacturing ...

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OSHA Underground: Indiana Dust Explosion-Nation's First for 2009

2009-01-09T19:00:00Z

First dust explosion of the year in the USA, amazingly less than two weeks after the last explosion when a grain facility explosion injured three workers a few days after Christmas in Maricopa, Arizona and now another explosion has ...

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HeathenGrrl's Blog: State of the Union 2007: Brief Commentary and ...

2009-01-04T19:00:00Z

(HR 5522)" The bill was passed in the House on 6/9/2006 and on 7/10/2006, it was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders, but I don't see where it was ever passed, so I guess it wasn't. ...

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AFS â€“ EH&S Issues 2008 (Part 2) - Column - Industrial Heating

2008-11-12T19:00:00Z

Collectively, these incidents helped trigger Congress to introduce HR 5522 â€œThe Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Protection Act of 2008.â€* If enacted, this legislation will require employers to conduct dust hazard assessments and ...

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Grain Facility ComDust Fires and Explosions Continue

2008-11-06T19:00:00Z

The current combustible dust bill (HR 5522) awaiting a vote in the Senate needs to be reevaluated with provisions for all combustible dust related explosions and fires. Lets get our eggs all in one basket instead of the chaos that has ...

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GAO-09-71 Plan Colombia: Drug Reduction Goals Were Not Fully Met ...

2008-11-04T19:00:00Z

40) accompanying H.R. 5522, the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related. Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2007. 10. Report to Congress: U.S. Assistance Programs in Colombia and Plans to Transfer. Responsibilities to Colombia ...

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AFS â€“ EH&S Issues 2008 (Part 2) - Column - Industrial Heating

2008-11-03T19:00:00Z

$3 million Combustible Dust Related Fire Unreported

2008-11-02T14:41:13Z

Da: http://dustexplosions.blogspot.com/ How can a $3 million fire that destroyed a historic furniture factory in Salt Lake City, ... Education and Labor Committee introduced to Congress (H.R.5522) The Worker Protection A

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OSHA Underground: $3 million Combustible Dust Related Fire Unreported

2008-11-01T20:00:00Z

Additionally, in March 2008 the House Education and Labor Committee introduced to Congress (HR5522) The Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fires, also utilizing the CSB Dust Hazard study as the guidance and ...

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$3 million Combustible Dust Related Fire Unreported

2008-11-01T13:29:00Z

How can a $3 million fire that destroyed a historic furniture factory in Salt Lake City, ... and Labor Committee introduced to Congress (H.R.5522) The Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust

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$3 million Combustible Dust Related Fire Unreported

2008-10-31T20:00:00Z

YouTube - Combustible Dust Hearing: Rep. John Barrow

2008-10-14T20:00:00Z

This bill has been passed in the House. The bill now goes on to be voted on in the Senate. And then it will get vetoed. The Administration strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 5522. milofonbil (3 months ago) Show Hide ...

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Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 5522) to require the ...

2008-10-10T20:00:00Z

Title: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for other purposes ...

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Mid-Atlantic States Labor Â» The consequential Congress: Part 2 ...

2008-10-06T20:00:00Z

HR 5522 (Roll Call #233): Combustible-Dust Rules â€“ April 30, 2008. The House passed legislation directing OSHA to adopt rules for controlling combustible dust at factories. The regulations would override any state rules that do less to ...

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Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 ...

2008-10-04T20:00:00Z

Title: Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 : report (to accompany HR 5522) (including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office). Edition:. Publisher: [Washington, DC : USGPO, 2008] ...

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US Chemical Safety watchdog seeks federal standards on combustible ...

2008-09-30T20:00:00Z

In April, the US House of Representatives passed the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (HR-5522). This would require OSHA to issue within 90 days a temporary rule regulating safety procedures and inspections for ...

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august 2008 new materials

2008-09-29T20:00:00Z

call no: ae 1.102:d 63/4, title: making archives accessible for people with disabilities / frank h. serene. author: serene, frank h. imprint: [washington, dc : national archives and records administration, 2008?] ...

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Breaking News:Third Party Debate | Ron Paul Wins! | Campaign ...

2008-09-26T20:00:00Z

She voted yes in 2006 to HR 5522: a bill that would provide $22.09 billion in funding for foreign operations, international AIDS programs, and for other purposes including $703.60 million for international narcotics control and law ...

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House Committee Passes Combustible Dust Bill

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

The bill, H.R. 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008, was introduced by Committee Chairman Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., and Rep. John Barrows, D-Ga., in response to the Feb. ...

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OSHA Not Issuing Combustible Dust Standard Anytime Soon

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

John Barrows, D-Ga., introduced a bill â€“ the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (H.R. 5522) â€“ that would push OSHA to issue mandatory rulemaking regulating combustible industrial dusts. â€œI see such an incredible lack of ...

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AIHA Questions Dust Rules Timeline

2008-09-23T20:00:00Z

John Barrow, D-Ga., introduce HR 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act, to push OSHA to issue emergency rules within 90 days, including measures to improve housekeeping, engineering controls, building design, ...

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Debate on Dust Standards

2008-09-18T20:00:00Z

The accident led to the introduction in Congress of the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (H.R. 5522), which would force OSHA to issue rules regulating combustible industrial dusts. OSHA does not need congressional ...

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asse submits comments on proposed combustible dust legislation ...

2008-08-18T20:00:00Z

... understands the urge to find a legislative solution, as reflected in the â€œcombustible dust explosion and fire prevention act of 2008â€* (hr 5522) introduced by house committee on education and labor committee chairman george miller. ...

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Allen for Congress FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2008 CONTACT ...

2008-08-10T20:00:00Z

... Alternative Energy Tax Incentive Bill (HR 6049), the Unequal Pay Bill (HR 1338), and workplace safety legislation such as the S-Miner Act (HR 2768) and establishing further OSHA safety regulations for combustibles (HR 5522). ...

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OSHA Grain Facility Standard Not Working

2008-08-07T20:00:00Z

This is where the problem arose in drafting the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fires Act (H.R. 5522). Emotions entered into the picture instead of a reasoned approach which should of consulted all stakeholders ...

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OSHA Grain Facility Standard Not Working

2008-08-07T20:00:00Z

This is where the problem arose in drafting the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fires Act (HR 5522). Emotions entered into the picture instead of a reasoned approach which should of consulted all stakeholders ...

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Allen wins AFA endorsement - Free-Press-Release.com

2008-08-05T20:00:00Z

... Alternative Energy Tax Incentive Bill (H.R. 6049), the Unequal Pay Bill (H.R. 1338), and workplace safety legislation such as the S-Miner Act (HR 2768) and establishing further OSHA safety regulations for combustibles (H.R. 5522). ...

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IEC 60079-0 {Ed.5.0}-Requirements for explosive dust atmospheres

2008-08-02T20:00:00Z

Hello everyone, I'm new to the HazLoc group and joined in order to obtain a better understanding of HazLoc as it pertains to of all the global stakeholders.Of specific interest is combustible dust related explosions and firesin ...

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Dust Explosions Prior to Senate Hearing

2008-08-01T20:00:00Z

Three days prior to the July 29, 2008 Senate Hearing on workplace Safety, â€œ Dangerous Dust: Is OSHA Doing Enough to Protect Workers,â€* ICO Polymers in Asbury, New Jersey witnessed an early morning explosion that severely burned one ...

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the danger of combustible dust

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

on may 1, 2008, the united states house of representatives passed hr 5522 . this bill requires the secretary of labor, elaine chao , to issue occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust. ...

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The Danger of Combustible Dust

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

On May 1, 2008, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 5522 . This bill requires the Secretary of Labor, Elaine Chao , to issue occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust. ...

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The Danger of Combustible Dust

2008-07-31T20:00:00Z

The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?

2008-07-25T20:00:00Z

The Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act - H.R. 5522. Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act - H.R. 5613 U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization - H.R. 4847. The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction ...

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Chairman Miller: OSHAâ€™s $8.77 Million Citation of Imperial Sugar ...

2008-07-24T20:00:00Z

In April, the US House of Representatives approved the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fires Act (HR 5522). The bill, introduced by Chairman Miller and Rep. John Barrow (D-GA), would require OSHA to issue ...

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Update from USMWF on Combustible Dust Standards

2008-06-30T20:00:00Z

I wanted to make a note that with all the combustible dust talk there has been I have came across a few issues surrounding the HR 5522. One being that companies are not able to find the resources for testing so for that I have found two ...

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what has lee terry actually authored and passed?

2008-06-29T20:00:00Z

under hr5522 (appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs), terry passed the following amendment:. h.amdt.994 - to limit funds in the bill for use in contravention of laws regarding importation of ...

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Bleak Picture of Plant Shutdowns

2008-06-27T20:00:00Z

The current combustible dust bill, HR 5522, Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act that is awaiting a hearing and vote in the Senate will require facilities that generate combustible dust to install fire and ...

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OSHA Combustible Dust Blame Game

2008-06-24T20:00:00Z

Now after passage in the House, HR 5522, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act awaits hearings and a vote in the Senate and eventually the Presidents signature. False Presumption Through all the ...

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OSHA Combustible Dust Blame Game

2008-06-23T20:00:00Z

Saudi Arabia: Current Issues and US Relations

2008-06-20T20:00:00Z

997 to HR 5522 (Foreign Operations Appropriations, FY2007) by 312-97 (Roll no. 244); this amendment prohibits US assistance to Saudi Arabia and contained no Presidential waiver provision. The FY2006 Foreign Operations Appropriations Act ...

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Combustible Dust: What Might a New Standard Require?

2008-06-11T20:00:00Z

If OSHA accedes to Congressional demands and passes a dust standard for general industry, what would you need to do? A look into HR 5522 suggests an answer:

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OSHAâ€™s Foulke Flops on 60 Minutes

2008-06-08T20:00:00Z

She testified earlier this year at at House Committee hearing in support of â€œThe Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (HR 5522)â€* which would require OSHA to issue a rule to protect workers from combustible dust explosions. ...

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Bush Will Veto Dust Explosion Bill

2008-06-07T20:00:00Z

Democrats introduced â€œThe Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act - HR 5522â€* that would require OSHA to enforce existing laws, which they clearly are not, and add laws that would accelerate compliance. ...

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60 Minutes to air Combustible Dust Show Sunday

2008-06-05T20:00:00Z

As you will recall, Congressmen George Miller and John Barrow introduced The Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act (HR 5522) and the House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing in March on the bill. ...

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quick post- 60 minutes on combustable dust this sunday, tammy ...

2008-06-04T20:00:00Z

on 4/30/08, the house , with a lot of support by education and labor chairman george miller and many others, passed the worker protection against combustible dust explosion and fire act, hr 5522 by a vote of 247-165 from the gavel ...

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Quick post- 60 minutes on combustable dust this Sunday, Tammy ...

2008-06-04T20:00:00Z

On 4/30/08, the House , with a lot of support by Education and Labor Chairman George Miller and many others, passed the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act, HR 5522 by a vote of 247-165 From The Gavel ...

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House Votes To Eliminate Proposed Funding Cuts For International ...

2008-05-28T20:00:00Z

House Votes To Eliminate Proposed Funding Cuts for International Family Planning ProgramsThe House on Friday voted 373-34 to approve the $21.3 billion fiscal year 2007 foreign operations authorization bill (HR 5522), ...

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Combustible Dust Measure Expected to Become Law

2008-05-28T20:00:00Z

(5/29) The US House of Representatives has passed HR 5522, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act.

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Combustible Dust Measure Expected to Become Law

2008-05-27T20:00:00Z

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5522, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act. According to its sponsors, the measure would force OSHA to issue rules regulating combustible industrial ...

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REP. PAT TIBERI, R-NO

2008-05-13T12:05:10Z

REP. PAT TIBERI, R-NO What's gotten into Pat Tiberi lately? Our 12th District congressman, R-Delaware Co ... can be found at: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/issues/bills/?billnum=H.R.5522&congress=110

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DUST-UP

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

But why in heaven's name would Tiberi oppose a measure (HR 5522) which appears to improve workplace safety? The dust bill, now in the Senate, was adopted 247-165 in the House. Details can be found at: ...

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hereâ€™s whatâ€™s happening in congress:

2008-05-12T20:00:00Z

the following day, the house passed hr 5522, a bill requiring osha to establish combustable dust safety standards within 18 months of the billâ€™s enactment. this bill passed the house by a vote of 247-165. ...

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wrong way ryan votes do nothing

2008-05-11T20:00:00Z

if you have been paying attention to the weekly voting tally on critical issues of local politicians representing us in washington, you probably noticed rep. paul ryan has voted time after time against the interests of working class ...

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where the rubber meets the road (5/9/08)

2008-05-08T20:00:00Z

voting 247-165, the house passed a bill (hr 5522) directing the occupational health and safety administration to adopt rules for controlling combustible dust at factories. the regulations would preempt any state rules that do less to ...

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Where The Rubber Meets The Road (5/9/08)

2008-05-08T20:00:00Z

Voting 247-165, the House passed a bill (HR 5522) directing the Occupational Health and Safety Administration to adopt rules for controlling combustible dust at factories. The regulations would preempt any state rules that do less to ...

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Where The Rubber Meets The Road (5/9/08)

2008-05-08T20:00:00Z

Rep. George Miller on Combustible Dust Worker Protection

2008-05-07T20:00:00Z

The House has just passed the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act, HR 5522 by a vote of 247-165. This bill would require t...

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CP Labor Commission: House orders feds to move on explosive dust ...

2008-05-06T20:00:00Z

The committee then drafted HR-5522, the bill that Congress has approved. Miller derided OSHA for saying it needed more time to investigate. â€œEveryone already knows what caused the explosion at the Imperial Sugar plant and at the other ...

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House passes Combustible Dust protections

2008-05-05T20:00:00Z

With work from the labor federations, bloggers and the unfortunate accident at the Imperial Sugar facility, The US House has passed the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act, HR 5522 by a vote of 247-165. ...

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Nevada Congressional Delegation votes on bills President Bush has ...

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

HR 5522 â€œWorker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act. Two major objections from the White House are that the rules wouldnâ€™t allow the â€œstakeholdersâ€* (businesses) enough response time, and that the businesses ...

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Pete Sessions votes against prevention of combustible dust

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

The House passed HR 5522, to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, by a recorded vote of 247 ayes to 165 noes, Roll No. 233.

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Last week the US House of Representatives voted 247-165 to require ...

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

If passed into law the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), based on information provided by OSHA and other safety analysts, estimates that implementing HR 5522 would cost $1 million in fiscal year 2009 and $41 million over the 2009-2013 ...

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Rep. Mike McCaul: Having His Gas and Guzzling It, Too.

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

Because it seems to me that in the very same hot minute that it took you to compose your newsletter, you also voted against the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act (HR 5522) which your colleagues (at least on the D side) voted for ...

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Mike McCaul, Having His Gas and Guzzling It Too

2008-05-04T20:00:00Z

The Amendments

2008-05-02T20:00:00Z

4 ballot, some of these ideas may still be alive, or they may all be on their way to being forgotten. But there is no doubt lawmakers are giving more attention to . Summary and Text of Amendments Submitted to HR 5522 - Combustible Dust ...

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George Bush Doesn't Care About Exploding People

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

If HR 5522 were presented to the President, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill. Whatâ€™s the Administrationâ€™s beef with the bill? Basically, it boils down to this: the bill would require corporations to move ...

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House approves dust explosions bill

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

The â€œWorker Protection against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Actâ€* (HR 5522) compels OSHA to issue rules regulating combustible industrial dusts, like sugar dust, that can build up to hazardous levels and explode. ...

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Oh Come Let Baron Adore Himâ€¦

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

HR 5522: Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (On Passage) Passed 247-165, 19 not voting. House Roll #232 Apr 30, 2008 6:48 PM No Vote On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and ...

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Roadblock Roskam Again Says No to Workplace Safety

2008-05-01T20:00:00Z

Yesterday (4/30/2008), the House voted to pass the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act, HR 5522 by a vote of 247-165. The bill was prompted by the tragic explosion that occurred at the Imperial sugar ...

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Oh Come Let Baron Adore Him...

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

1157: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 5522) to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust, and for other purposes. ...

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House Passes Protections Against Combustible Dust Explosions

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives took steps yesterday to force the Bush administration to protect workers from explosions from combustible dusts such as sugar dust. By a vote of 247-165, House members passed the Worker Protection Against ...

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Combustible Dust: Chairman George Miller 5

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

George Miller, Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, makes a statement during floor debate on HR 5522, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act, on April 30, 2008. Author: EdLaborDemocrats ...

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THE REPUBLICAN PARTY VISION FOR AMERICA-- EAT DUST AND DIE

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

HR 5522 (which Mitch McConnell is already plotting to filibuster to death in the Senate) is the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act. If McConnell's filibuster fails-- it may-- and if Bush is too embarrassed ...

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House Passes Protections Against Combustible Dust Explosions

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

By a vote of 247-165, House members passed the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act (HR 5522). The bill requires the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue rules regulating ...

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Wilson Statement on Passage of Combustible Dust Legislation

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON â€“ Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed HR 5522, the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act. HR 5522 was introduced in the aftermath of an ...

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Imperial Sugar

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

... at the Imperial Sugar facility, The US House has passed the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act, HR 5522 by a vote of 247-165 The Imperial Sugar plant fire in Savannnah was captured on a helmet camera. ...

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Wolf

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

This time, Wolf voted against HR 5522, the â€œCombustable Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act. Why would someone be against a bill that to . Wolf Parade For a short film shooting in London. We need some hand sewn masks. 8-9 total. ...

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May celebrations

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

Amendments

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

Summary and Text of Amendments Submitted to HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008. Amendments (BangkokPost.com) - Chart Thai party has made it crystal clear that it does not support the governments plans ...

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Yet Another Bad Vote by Frank Wolf

2008-04-30T20:00:00Z

This time, Wolf voted against HR 5522, the â€œCombustable Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act." Why would someone be against a bill that "to require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health ...

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4/30/2008

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

HR 5522 â€“ Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act of 2008 (Rep. George Miller (CA) â€“ Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) Motion to Go to Conference on HR 4040 - The Consumer Product Safety Modernization ...

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Combustible Dust: Chairman George Miller 3

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

George Miller, Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, makes an statement during floor debate on HR 5522, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act, on April 30, 2008. Author: EdLaborDemocrats ...

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR5522

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

David Loebsack [D, IA-2] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to HR 5522 regarding HR5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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Chairman Miller Statement on the Worker Protection against ...

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

US Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, delivered the following floor statement today on HR 5522, the Worker Protection against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008.

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Passed 222-193, Providing for the consideration of HR 5522, the ...

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

On Agreeing to the Resolution - Providing for the consideration of HR 5522, the â€œCombustable Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Actâ€* (H RES 1157, Roll Call 228)

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Passed 247-165, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

On Passage - Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (HR 5522, Roll Call 233)

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR5522

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to HR 5522 regarding HR5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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Combustible Dust: Chairman George Miller 4

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

House Passes Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion ...

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

The House has just passed the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act, HR 5522 by a vote of 247-165. This bill would require the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue rules regulating ...

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Vote: 'Nay' regarding HR5522

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18] voted 'Nay' on the question: On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: HR 5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act regarding HR5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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Vote: 'Aye' regarding HR5522

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Passage: HR 5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act regarding HR5522 Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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House passes Combustible Dust protections

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

Video: Rep. George Miller on Combustible Dust Worker Protection ...

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

The House has just passed the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act, HR 5522 by a vote of XXX-XXX. This bill would require the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue rules regulating ...

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House votes to require new dust standards

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

"I wish we can trust OSHA under this administration to do the job that was laid out to them, but we cannot," said Rep. Lynn Woosley, D-Calif. ___. The bill number is HR 5522. ___. On the Net:. Bill text: http://thomas.loc.gov ...

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List of Selected US Federal Documents from Gallerywatch.com

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

04/29/2008, Statement of Administration Policy for House Consideration on the The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008, HR 5522 (PDF 46.5 KB) SAP Released by the Office of Management and Budget ...

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SPOTLIGHT: HR 5522

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

Opposition Interests Gave $38418 More, On Average, To Each House Member Who Voted Against Requiring OSHA To Set New Standards To Protect Workers; Supporters Gave $6965 More to House Members Voting In Favor of the Requirements MOREâ€¦ ...

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Combustible Dust: Chairman George Miller

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

George Miller, Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee, makes an opening statement during floor debate on HR 5522, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act, on April 30, 2008. ...

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House votes on requiring combustible dust rule changes

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

"The administration has serious concerns with the expedited and one-size-fits-all regulatory approach required by the bill," the administration said in a statement. ___. The bill number is HR 5522. ...

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Jack on the Floor: Combustible Dust Bill

2008-04-29T20:00:00Z

Jack took to the floor today during the debate over HR 5522. The bill, which would regulate combustible dust standards, was drafted after the February 7th explosion at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth. ...

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MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: April 28, 2008

2008-04-29T08:23:08Z

MegaVote for NC’s 11th Congressional District: April 28, 2008 Posted by AM on April 29th, 2008 MegaVote is provided by Congress.org as a means of tracking your elected officials most recent and upcoming votes. To subscribe and receive this weekly vote

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MegaVote - April 28, 2008

2008-04-28T20:00:00Z

Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act of 2008 - HR5522 The House is scheduled to vote on this bill that would require occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust. ...

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GOP Proposal Would Stop Democrats' Food Price Hike

2008-04-28T20:00:00Z

But a federal mandate tucked by Democrats into a bill slated for consideration on the House floor today - HR 5522, the Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Act - would actually increase food prices on American ...

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H.Res. 1157: Rule for HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and ...

2008-04-27T20:00:00Z

H.Res. 1157: Rule for HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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Summary and Text of Amendments Submitted to HR 5522 - Combustible ...

2008-04-27T20:00:00Z

Summary and Text of Amendments Submitted to HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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House committee passes combustible dust legislation

2008-04-24T20:00:00Z

The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (HR 5522) would force OSHA to issue rules regulating combustible industrial dusts that can build up to hazardous levels and [...]

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Amendment Process for HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and ...

2008-04-22T20:00:00Z

Amendment Process for HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

HR 5522 - Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008. Amendment Deadline: 4pm Monday 4/28; Text of Bill as Reported.

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Dozens Combustible Dust Fatalities and Injuries Unaccounted

2008-04-21T20:00:00Z

As HR 5522, the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act bill moves to the House floor shortly, dozens of fatalities and injuries are unaccounted for. Legislators, governmental agencies, and industry trade associations only ...

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HR 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of ...

2008-04-15T20:00:00Z

HR 5522 would require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible dust.... Vote on This Bill: For | Against.

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Bug's Bleat - - GCF: An Extra Wife

2008-04-11T20:00:00Z

United States Chamber of Commerce Letter on HR 5522 OSHA Fairness Coaltion Letter on HR 5522 I had a few words about the US Chamber of Commerce and their policies A Workers Agenda By The US Chamber of Commerce ...

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House Labor Committee Approves Bill to Help Prevent Dust

2008-04-08T20:00:00Z

United States Chamber of Commerce Letter on HR 5522; OSHA Fairness Coaltion Letter on HR 5522. I had a few words about the US Chamber of Commerce and their policies A Workers Agenda By The US Chamber of Commerce ...

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Sparks Fly Combustible Dust Bill

2008-04-08T20:00:00Z

â€œHR 5522 would mandate a one-size-fits all standard for as many as 200000 worksites throughout the country. Supporters of HR 5522 mistakenly believe there are no combustible dust workplace protections, when there are 17 existing OSHA ...

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Dust Bill Markup

2008-04-08T20:00:00Z

This morning, the House Education and Labor Committee is marking up HR 5522 which would require OSHA to change its combustible dust regualtions within 90 days of its enactment. As you may know, it was a combustible dust explosion that ...

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HR 5522,Combustible Dust Bill Moves to House Floor

2008-04-08T20:00:00Z

This morning at the mark-up of "HR 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008", the Full Committee of the House Education and Labor voted and agreed that this important bill should move forward onto the House floor ...

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Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: HR 5522: Combustible Dust ...

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

This bill has been added to a schedule of legislation to be considered for debate, or has been recommended by a committee to be considered. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation (Except New Bills) ]

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HR 5522, the "Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act ...

2008-04-07T20:00:00Z

The US Chamber sent a letter today, to all Members of the House Committee on Education and Labor, opposing HR 5522, the "Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008". From the letter: ...

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The ChamberPost: Health Care: Ask the Experts

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

The ChamberPost · Â« H.R. 5522, the "Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008" | Main | Reading List - 8 April Â». Health Care: Ask the Experts. by Giovanni Coratolo. With just under seven months to go in the election

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EdLabor This Week: Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

NOTE: At Wednesdayâ€™s mark-up, the committee will also consider and vote on HR 5522, â€œThe Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.â€* Please Feel Free to Tell a Friend. E-mail:. E-mail:. E-mail: ...

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EdLabor This Week: Combustible Dust & FMLA

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (HR 5522) would force the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue rules regulating combustible industrial dusts, like sugar dust, that can build up to hazardous ...

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Mark-up of HR 5522, Combustible Dust Legislation

2008-04-06T20:00:00Z

The House Education and Labor Committee will vote Wednesday, 9 April on the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (HR 5522). Earlier on 12 March a hearing was held concerning pending legislation in response to the recent ...

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Quaker Oats Blows It's Top

2008-03-23T20:00:00Z

This mode of operation was reinforced during the March 12, 2008 hearing at the House Committee of Education and Labor on the HR 5522 "The Combustible Dust Fire and Explosion Prevention Act of 2008.â€* Where industry and business through ...

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Timeline: Recent Combustible Dust Explosions

2008-03-22T20:00:00Z

The most recent combustible dust explosion occurred on the same day that the House Education and Labor Committee was having a hearing on HR 5522, "The Combustible Dust Fire and Explosion Prevention Act of 2008". ...

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Up Close Imperial Sugar Explosion Update

2008-03-21T20:00:00Z

At a recent congressional hearing of the House Committee of Education and Labor concerning the introduction of the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act (HR 5522), David Sarvadi a lobbyist and attorney representing United ...

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Who Supports HR5522

2008-03-20T20:00:00Z

Find out who is in support of Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008. If your congress men/women or not on the bill please take the time to give them a call or write them and ask for their support. ...

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imperial sugar explosion death toll rises to 13, osha backs lack ...

2008-03-15T20:00:00Z

regina habersham , georgia "please do something my only child was killed please change the laws"- signature from petition the petition osha has been twiddling it's thumbs about this matter for over a month, they have even read my site ...

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Inconsistencies with OSHA General Industry Standards

2008-03-15T20:00:00Z

Even at a recent House committee hearing of the Education and Labor, where Congressman George Miller introduced legislation, HR 5522, the "Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008. There was still an unwilling nature ...

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2008-03-15T20:00:00Z

Wednesday, March 12, 2008ã*®Full Committee Hearing: "HR 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008". The Committee held a hearing on legislation to help prevent worksite explosions like the one at the Imperial ...

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OSHA ripped on refinery blast | SavannahNow.com

2008-03-12T20:00:00Z

Read the bill. Learn more about the bill. Go to http://thomas. loc.gov/ enter H.R. 5522 in the search bill text field. Your Rating. Score: 10.0, votes: 1. If you'd like to rate or comment on the story above, please log-in or register ...

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Combustible Dust Hearing

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

Take Action to Stop Combustible Dust Explosions

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

You can learn more about HR 5522 at Open Congress. Itâ€™s absurd that it has come to this, but we need your help. Tell your representative to support this bill. Weâ€™ll send a copy of your letter to Elaine Chao to make sure she gets the ...

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Tammy Miser At Combustible Dust Hearing

2008-03-11T20:00:00Z

Below is a YouTube video of Tammy's testimony this morning before the House of Representatives, Education and Labor Committee hearing on HR 5522 "The Combustible Dust Fire and Explosion Prevention Act of 2008. ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion ...

2008-03-09T20:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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The Latest on Combustible Dust

2008-03-08T19:00:00Z

So you may want to visit The House Education and Labor Committee on Wednesday and take a peek the live broadcast or later at the taped version of the Hearing on HR 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008. ...

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HR 5522

2008-03-06T19:00:00Z

2D SESSION HR 5522. To require the Secretary of Labor to issue interim and final occupational. safety and health standards regarding worker exposure to combustible. dust, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ...

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HR 5522 is online now

2008-03-06T19:00:00Z

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-5522.

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Pre-Op Combustible Dust Legislation Hearing

2008-03-06T19:00:00Z

It ought to be quite dicey at the House Education and Labor committee hearing next week covering the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (HR 5522), which was introduced by Reps. George Miller and John Barrow ...

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WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion ...

2008-03-05T19:00:00Z

US Congress: HR 5522, The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008.

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Pre-Op Combustible Dust Legislation Hearing

2008-03-05T19:00:00Z

The Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008

2008-03-04T19:00:00Z

H.R.5522: Worker Protection Against Combustible ... - OpenCongress

2008-03-03T01:00:00Z