Search
Search Results
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding O.S.H.A. Proposals: Letter from Glenn English
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Topic:
- Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Title: Opposition to OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Response from OSHA on Proposed Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding Hazard Communication Standard Extension to Grain Industry
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Environmental Protection, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Concerns Regarding O.S.H.A. Grain Handling Proposals
- Date:
- 1984-01-08
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Creek Nation
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Request for Extension of Comment Deadline on Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-02-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Extension Request for Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-02-07
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Request for Extension of Comment Deadline: Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-02-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Extension Request for Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-02-14
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
![["Congressman Glenn English is writing to Ms. Ruth Knight of O.S.H.A. on behalf of Oklahoma grain dealers who have concerns about O.S.H.A. proposals affecting grain handling facilities. He is enclosing letters from dealers expressing objections to the proposals and urges Knight to consider these concerns in the evaluation of the proposed changes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0016_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding O.S.H.A. Proposals: Letter from Glenn English")
![["Congressman Glenn English is writing to Ms. Ruth Knight, Chief of Legislation at O.S.H.A., on behalf of Oklahoma grain dealers who have expressed objections to O.S.H.A. proposals affecting grain handling facilities. The congressman urges Ms. Knight to carefully consider the concerns raised by the dealers as she evaluates the proposed changes."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Opposition to OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["The document is a correspondence between Glenn English, a member of Congress, and Barry J. White, Director of Safety Standards Programs at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Mr. English expresses concerns over proposed OSHA regulations for grain handling facilities on behalf of his constituents. Mr. White responds, acknowledging the concerns and assuring that they will be considered during the rulemaking process to minimize economic impact while enhancing safety and health for employees in the industry."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["Glenn English, a Member of Congress from Oklahoma, received a response from Barry J. White of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration regarding concerns over proposed OSHA regulations for grain handling facilities. White acknowledged the concerns but did not commit to whether the regulations would be approved. English informed a grain dealer, Mike Mahoney, of White's response and assured him that he did not receive any support for the proposals. OSHA will consider the economic impact on grain handling facilities and the safety of employees during the rulemaking process."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Response from OSHA on Proposed Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["The document discusses the adoption of safety standards by the government aimed at preventing explosive grain dust accidents in grain handling facilities. These regulations, which were developed in response to previous deadly incidents, require operators to limit dust accumulations to 1/8th of an inch. Despite opposition from industry groups, the rules are expected to save lives and prevent injuries. Labor unions criticize the regulations for being politically motivated and doubt their effectiveness."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201987-1988/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_17_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding Hazard Communication Standard Extension to Grain Industry")
![["The document includes a letter from Richard Humphreys, the general manager of Farmers Grain Company, expressing concern over proposed OSHA regulations for grain handling facilities. He outlines the potential costs of compliance and believes the regulations are unnecessary and impractical. Congressman Glenn English responds, acknowledging the concerns and promising to raise them with OSHA officials. The document also includes a white paper from the National Grain and Feed Association opposing the proposed regulations and emphasizing the industry's commitment to safety through research and education programs."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding O.S.H.A. Grain Handling Proposals")
![["The document is a letter from Glenn English, a member of Congress, to Mike Mahoney of Wheeler Brothers Grain Company regarding a request for an extension of the comment deadline for proposed safety standards for grain handling facilities. English supports the extension and has contacted OSHA officials urging them to extend the deadline. Mahoney had previously written to OSHA requesting the extension due to the need for more time to assess the impact of the proposed standards on his facility."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Extension of Comment Deadline on Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["The document is a correspondence between Congressman Glenn English and the United States Department of Labor regarding an extension of the comment period on OSHA's proposed standard for grain handling facilities. OSHA has extended the deadline until June 8, 1984, to allow interested parties more time to compile data and prepare responses. A hearing will also be conducted in Washington, D.C., to address specific issues raised in objections to the proposal."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Extension Request for Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["The document is a series of letters between Glenn English, a member of Congress, and Lew Meibergen, the Chairman of the Board of W.B. Johnston Grain Company, regarding a request for an extension of the comment deadline for proposed safety standards for grain handling facilities. English supports the extension and has contacted OSHA officials urging them to extend the deadline. Meibergen requests a 90-day extension for the public comment period to allow time to review an economic impact study."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Extension of Comment Deadline: Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["The document is a correspondence between Glenn English, a member of Congress, and Thomas L. George, the Coordinating Officer of Union Equity Co-Operative Exchange, regarding a request for an extension of the comment deadline for proposed safety standards for grain handling facilities. Mr. George requests an extension of the deadline to allow for a full assessment of the impact of the proposed standards on his facility. Mr. English acknowledges the request and has contacted OSHA officials to urge them to extend the deadline."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0000-Labor,%20Occupational%20Safety%20and%20Health%20Administration,%20Grain%20Elevators,%201984/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Extension Request for Proposed Safety Standards for Grain Handling Facilities")