### Question
How does the law define established Federal standard?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 652*, **established Federal standard** is defined as:

> any operative occupational safety and health standard established by any agency of the United States and presently in effect, or contained in any Act of Congress in force on December 29, 1970

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 652*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH**

