29 U.S.C. § 669a : US Code - Section 669A: Expanded research on worker health and safety

Search 29 U.S.C. § 669a : US Code - Section 669A: Expanded research on worker health and safety

The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this
section as the "Secretary"), acting through the Director of the
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, shall enhance
and expand research as deemed appropriate on the health and safety
of workers who are at risk for bioterrorist threats or attacks in
the workplace, including research on the health effects of measures
taken to treat or protect such workers for diseases or disorders
resulting from a bioterrorist threat or attack. Nothing in this
section may be construed as establishing new regulatory authority
for the Secretary or the Director to issue or modify any
occupational safety and health rule or regulation.