Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2025-0002
CBNA/Halmar Joint Venture; Potomac River Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 158 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
OSHA approved a permanent safety exception for the Potomac River Tunnel project allowing a modified safety plan instead of standard rules. Small contractors bidding on tunnel work should know that OSHA grants variances, but you must request written approval and strictly follow your approved plan.
First seen
Jul 24, 2025
Last seen
Dec 29, 2025
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Effective on
Monday, December 29, 2025
Stage timeline
Notice·Jul 24, 2025
CBNA/Halmar Joint Venture; Application for Permanent Variance and Interim Order; Grant of Interim Order; Request for Comments
effective Jul 24, 2025#2025-13885
Notice·Dec 29, 2025
CBNA/Halmar Joint Venture; Potomac River Tunnel Project; Grant of Permanent Variance
effective Dec 29, 2025#2025-23805