Miller Signs Letter to OSHA Head
Members Encourage Hearing on Ergonomics
The Honorable Charles Jeffress Dear Assistant Secretary Jeffress:
We are writing to strongly encourage you to add a public hearing on the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) recently proposed
rule on ergonomics. Currently, no public hearings are scheduled in the
Southern, Southeastern or Southwestern United States.
As you know, the ergonomics regulation has generated significant
controversy and comment. You have stated that public input into OSHA
rulemakings is a priority for you and this administration. We hope this is
true and you will consider adding a hearing in the southern region of the
U.S. to give all Americans a chance to express their views on the proposal.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you
soon on this issue.
Tom Delay March 2, 2000
(Washington, DC)-- Today, Congressman Dan Miller joined several
of his colleagues in requesting a public hearing in the southern United
States regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA)
proposed rule on ergonomics. In a letter to Assistant Secretary of Labor
Charles Jeffress, Congressman Miller, along with eight of his colleagues,
called for an additional public hearing on the rule. A copy of the letter
appears below.
Assistant Secretary of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of
Labor
Room S-2315
Washington, DC 20210
Henry Bonilla
Roy Blunt
Joe Skeen
Dan Miller
Jay Dickey
Jack Kingtson
Charlie Stenholm
Roger Wicker