Snare’s Confirmation Restores OSHRC Power To Review ALJ Decisions

The Senate’s confirmation earlier this month of Jonathan Snare to serve on the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) restores its ability to review administrative law judge (ALJ) decisions, although OSHRC still lacks a quorum to make decisions on cases sent for review. Snare’s confirmation was included in a 51-46 party-line vote Oct. 3 on more than 100 nominations for a variety of federal agencies, including David Keeling to head OSHA and Wayne Palmer to head the Mine Safety...