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This bill, known as the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act, authorizes the Department of Labor to establish a voluntary protection program that encourages employers to implement comprehensive safety and health management systems. The program will include requirements for hazard assessment, prevention and control, employee participation, and safety training. It will also exempt participating sites from programmed inspections and not require any payments from employers. The bill directs the Secretary of Labor to ensure a smooth transition from the existing voluntary protection programs and to issue final regulations within two years of enactment.