Welcome to the FS Policy Report! Our goal is to provide weekly updates on Agency policy actions, including directives and regulations.

Recently issued directives:

4209.11 Chapter 10- Diving & Snorkeling Safe Practices (08/27/2021)
Updates some roles and responsibilities within the chapter. Updates snorkeling and free diving definitions as well as provides additional technical definitions. Renames section title from “Certification” to “Authorization” and sets forth direction. Revises free diving direction to meet technical industry standards.  Removes the waiver of Forest Service diving standards language but retains language of how to request OSHA standards waiver.  Clarifies the use of diving equipment direction.

Directives published for public comment:
No new directives were published for public comment from the period of 08/22/2021 to 08/29/2021.

Regulatory actions:
No new regulatory actions were published from the period of 08/22/2021 to 08/29/2021.

Announcements:
There are no new announcements regarding upcoming events, but please continue to check this report weekly as new updates may be included in the future.

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