Code of Federal Regulations Title 29. Labor § 29.1960.41 National committee duties

(a) Monitor performance of the agency safety and health program and make policy recommendations to the head of the agency on the operation of the program;

(b) Monitor and assist in the development and operation of the agency's establishment committees. As the committee deems appropriate, monitor and review:  Reports of inspections;  internal and external evaluation reports;  agency safety and health training programs;  proposed agency standards;  agency plans for abating hazards;  and responses to reports of hazardous conditions;  safety and health program deficiencies;  and allegations of reprisal;

(c) Monitor and recommend changes in the resources allocated to the entire agency safety and health program;

(d) Report their dissatisfaction to the Secretary if half a committee determines there are deficiencies in the agency's safety and health program or is not satisfied with the agency's reports of reprisal investigations;  and

(e) Request the Secretary to conduct an evaluation or inspection if half the members of record are not satisfied with an agency's response to a report of hazardous working conditions.