Does OSHA have data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study?
OSHA representatives responded that they had inquired about the availability of the EPA study and were told that a study report was under industry review to ensure that it did not contain confidential business information. OSHA representatives indicated that the agency would continue to seek the study results. [OSHA finally received the study report in early November]. OSHA representatives also observed that the Cal/OSHA and NIOSH studies were more relevant for the OSHA rulemaking effort, as these studies focused on occupational exposures to food flavorings containing diacetyl, unlike the EPA study which studied emissions from popcorn bags. One stakeholder emphasized the importance of the EPA study since this study addresses emissions of diacetyl and other butter flavoring compounds from microwave popcorn. The stakeholder encouraged OSHA to obtain the results of the study by formal means, such as via a formal letter of request from the Assistant Secretary, if necessary. 3.5 A strong ne
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