; and (B) is implementing alternative methods and measures to protect employees. (4) Extension of standard Notwithstanding paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 6(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 655(c) ), the emergency temporary standard promulgated under this subsection shall be in effect until the date on which the final standard promulgated under subsection (b) is in effect. (5) State plan adoption With respect to a State with a State plan that has been approved by the Secretary of Labor under section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 667 ), not later than 14 days after the date of enactment of this Act, such State shall promulgate an emergency temporary standard that is at least as effective in protecting from occupational exposure to SARS–CoV–2 the employees in the occupations and sectors described in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1) as the emergency temporary standard promulgated under this subsection. (6) Employer defined For purposes of the standard promulgated under this subsection, the term employer under section 3 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 ( 29 U.S.C. 652 ) includes any State or political subdivision of a State, except for those already subject to the jurisdiction of a State plan approved under Section 18(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. (7) Inapplicable provisions of law and executive order The requirements of chapter 6 of title V, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Regulatory Flexibility Act ), subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Paperwork Reduction Act ), and Executive Order 12866 (58 Fed. Reg. 190