# 29 C.F.R. § 2400.2 (2026): Description of agency

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 2400.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Description of agency
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter XX: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION / Part 2400: REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE PRIVACY ACT / § 2400.2: § 2400.2   Description of agency.

## Text

OSHRC adjudicates contested enforcement actions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 651-678. The Commission decides cases after the parties are given an opportunity for a hearing. All hearings are open to the public and are conducted at a place convenient to the parties by an Administrative Law Judge. Any Commissioner may direct that a decision of a Judge be reviewed by the full Commission. The President designates one of the Commissioners as Chairman, who is responsible on behalf of the Commission for the administrative operations of the Commission.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.1 (2026) § 2400.1   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_1.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.2 (2026) § 2400.2   Description of agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_2.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.3 (2026) § 2400.3   Delegation of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_3.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.4 (2026) § 2400.4   Procedures for requesting notification of and access to personal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_4.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.5 (2026) § 2400.5   Special procedures for requesting medical records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_5.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.6 (2026) § 2400.6   Procedures for amending personal records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_6.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.7 (2026) § 2400.7   Procedures for appealing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_7.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.8 (2026) § 2400.8   Procedures for statements of disagreement and notification of amendment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_8.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 2400.9 (2026) § 2400.9   Schedule of fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P2400_S2400_9.md)

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