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This bill establishes the Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) within the Department of Labor, which is designed to recognize and encourage employers who voluntarily commit to comprehensive workplace safety and health management systems. The program requires employers to submit applications demonstrating their worksite meets specific safety standards, conduct annual self-evaluations, and undergo onsite evaluations by Labor Department representatives. Participating employers must systematically assess workplace hazards, develop comprehensive prevention and mitigation programs, ensure active management and employee participation, and provide employee safety training. Key provisions include no cost for participation, exemption from programmed inspections, and a requirement to make safety information available to employees. The bill mandates that the Labor Secretary develop a plan to modernize the program's technology, establish performance monitoring systems, and create a no-cost tiered safety management challenge program. The legislation ensures a smooth transition for existing voluntary protection program participants and requires the Labor Secretary to issue final regulations within two years of enactment. Additionally, the bill stipulates that at least 5% of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's annual funding will be dedicated to implementing this program.

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