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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Jennifer:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Let me be clear. By “long awaited” I was referring to the fact that this regulation has been discussed and spotlighted in the media since September, with no clear information.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is not a comment or stance on the positive or negative aspects, nor is it a political opinion. It is fact.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is also a Federal regulation, which does indeed have the power of law. The legislature delegates certain lawmaking authority to agencies to impose and enforce such regulations.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Many HAVE been awaiting the exact information on this and how or if it will affect us as public libraries.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I apologize if my message was misleading or conveyed anything but an explanation of the facts and situation.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I will pass on more information as it becomes available.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me if I can offer any additional information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clare<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> IL Jennifer Salgat <lkojen@llcoop.org> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 5, 2021 8:55 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC@michigan.gov><br>
<b>Cc:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Vaccine Mandate proposed rule<o:p></o:p></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"sans-serif 10pt",serif;color:black">CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I'm really struggling with this information and the impact it may have on us.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">It isn't a 'long-awaited vaccine mandate', it is a proposed restriction that causes division.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">(Not to mention only the legislative branch of the government has the power to impose laws.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">I'm saddened by the Library of Michigan's stance on all of this. I believed libraries were a place of freedom and free thought, a free space for all opinions and
beliefs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Why are we supporting this?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Losing heart in my library community,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">From:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">"Membiela, Clare (MDE) via Michlib-l" <</span><a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">michlib-l@mcls.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">><br>
<b>To: </b></span><a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">michlib-l@mcls.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
<b>Sent: </b>Thursday, November 4, 2021 12:07:44 PM<br>
<b>Subject: </b>[Michlib-l] Vaccine Mandate proposed rule<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The OSHA regulatory language for the long- awaited vaccine mandate for large employers was just released this morning.
</span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2Fets2&data=04%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7Ccc66b7301c574bf3807d08d9a05a5584%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637717132120433305%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=M%2FxoZIRbCAfPx9kaH0IaAEsWja3Kwx1tyFpBeSL%2FTJs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://www.osha.gov/coronavirus/ets2</a><span style="color:black">
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</span><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublic-inspection.federalregister.gov%2F2021-23643.pdf&data=04%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7Ccc66b7301c574bf3807d08d9a05a5584%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637717132120443260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=5fUDtMOBCvEsfRvk4gS%2B1UJ%2B9GI4BvBfmQ6pg%2FDYnsM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-23643.pdf</a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The rule is in a proposed stage and will not be effective until published in the Federal Register on Jan 4, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">And this is where it gets a bit complicated
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">OSHA is the agency releasing and enforcing the rules for most states, and OSHA covers PRIVATE businesses – not government entities, so the rules they release will not generally apply to public libraries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">BUT</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Michigan is one of about 21 states that took advantage of an option in the OSHA act that enables states to draft and administer their own workplace safety plans and agencies in lieu of OSHA. These state plans must
adopt OSHA standards- or standards that are stricter than OSHA’s. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">The states that do NOT have state plans (and therefore are under OSHA) pass separate workplace laws and regulations applicable to public employers and entities not covered by OSHA. The states
<b>WITH</b> plans combine <b>public and private employers</b> and entities into their state plan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">THEREFORE</span></b><span style="color:black">, even though OSHA’s rule as issued would not apply to Michigan public libraries, MiOSHA will have to adopt the rule and, depending on the language MiOSHA chooses,
their rule would likely apply to public and private employers (and therefore public libraries).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">SO</span></b><span style="color:black">, there is really nothing we can say right now about what Mi public libraries will have to do to follow the new rule. We will have to wait for MiOSHA to issue their rule,
which I am guessing will occur soon after the release of the OSHA rule. The language will likely be the same, but we won’t know for certain until it is out.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">HOWEVER</span></b><span style="color:black">: It is very likely that the requirements will not apply to libraries with less than 100 employees, so most public libraries will probably not be affected. (Note-
If your library employees are “municipal employees” – township, county, city, etc., there may be more employees than you think- you will want to consult your attorney once the MiOSHA rule is issued).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">We will keep you updated as information is available. Libraries are encouraged to contact their attorneys with questions about specific situations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Have a great day!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Library Law Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov" target="_blank">MembielaC@michigan.gov</a><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">517-335-8132<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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