Interpretation of OSHA standards 1910.261(a)(1) and 1910.261(a)(4)(ii)

This is an OSHA interpretation letter responding to questions about standards 1910.261(a)(1) and (a)(4)(ii) for pulp, paper and paperboard mills. It states that an employer meeting NFPA 101-2000 requirements complies with the OSH Act under OSHA's de minimis policy, notes that 1910.261 references NFPA 101 while other Subpart R standards do not, and mentions an upcoming NPRM.