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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0012
- 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 for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Concerns of the Grain Handling Industry: Proposed OSHA Regulations
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, United States--Appropriations and expenditures
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Proposed OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Topic:
- Flood control, Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection
- Title:
- Opposition to Proposed OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_017_3_170_16_0017
- 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: A Letter from Glenn English
- Date:
- 1984-01-06
- Creator:
- English, Glenn Lee, 1940-
- Topic:
- Agricultural laws and legislation, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 98th (1983-1985)
- 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)
![["The document includes letters from grain handling facility managers to Representative Glenn English expressing concerns about proposed OSHA regulations. The managers believe the regulations are unnecessary, costly, and may detract from effective safety practices already in place. They request that Representative English contact OSHA on their behalf to address their objections. The National Grain and Feed Association also opposes the proposed regulations, stating that the industry has already implemented effective safety measures without the need for specific OSHA standards."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding O.S.H.A. Proposals for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["Various grain handling facilities in Oklahoma have expressed concerns about proposed OSHA regulations that they feel are unnecessary, ineffective, and costly. They have contacted Congressman Glenn English to urge him to use his influence to prevent the adoption of these rules. The facilities estimate significant initial and annual costs to comply with the regulations, which they believe will not improve safety. They have sent comments to OSHA and requested Congressman English to also contact OSHA on their behalf."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns of the Grain Handling Industry: Proposed OSHA Regulations")
![["The document includes two letters addressed to Congressman Glenn English regarding proposed OSHA regulations for grain handling facilities. Both letters express opposition to the proposed regulations, citing high costs and the belief that compliance will not improve safety. The documents request Congressman English to contact OSHA on their behalf to reconsider the proposed rules."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Proposed OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["Glenn English, a member of Congress from Oklahoma, is writing to Ruth Knight, Chief of Legislation at O.S.H.A., on behalf of Oklahoma grain dealers who have objections to O.S.H.A. proposals affecting grain handling facilities. He is enclosing letters from the dealers expressing their concerns and urges Knight to consider them as the proposals are evaluated."]](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_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Opposition to Proposed OSHA Regulations for Grain Handling Facilities")
![["The document consists of letters sent by Congressman Glenn English in response to concerns raised by various grain handling facilities regarding proposed OSHA regulations. The facilities express opposition to the regulations, stating that compliance will be costly and not necessarily improve safety. They refer to a statement by the National Grain and Feed Association outlining their objections to the proposed standards. Congressman English assures the facilities that he will contact OSHA officials to urge them to consider their objections."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Concerns Regarding O.S.H.A. Proposals: A Letter from Glenn English")
![["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")