HAZARD COMMUNICATION

OMB Control No: 1218-0072	ICR Reference No: 198709-1218-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 198703-1218-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: HAZARD COMMUNICATION
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/23/1987
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/10/1987
Terms of Clearance: WE HAVE APPROVED ALL COLLECTION OF INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS THROUGH MAY 23, 1988, WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS. PURSUANT TO 3504(h)(D)(5 OF THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AND 5 CFR 1320.13(g) OF THE IMPLEMENTIN REGULATIONS, WE DISAPPROVE, EFFECTIVE MAY 23, 1988: (1) THE REQUIREMENT THAT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS BE PROVIDED ON MULTI EMPLOYER WORKSITES, (2) COVERAGE OF ANY CONSUMER PRODUCT EXCLUDED FROM THE DEFINITION OF "HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL" UNDER SECTION 311(e)(3) OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986, (3) COVERAGE OF ANY DRUGS REGULATED BY THE FDA IN THE NONMANUFACTURING SECTOR. IN ADDITION, PURSUANT TO 1320.14(f) AND (g), WE ARE INSTRUCTING THE DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE A RULEMAKING, INCLUDING AN NPRM AND A FINAL RUL TO EXAMINE, AT LEAST, A DE MINIMIS EXEMPTION AND CLARIFICATION OF THE CONCEPT OF "NORMAL USE" IN THE DEFINITION OF "ARTICLE," AND TO CONFORM EXISTING REQUIREMENTS WITH THIS DECISION. A FINAL RULE SHALL BE PUBLISHED BY MARCH 1, 1988. (SEE ATTACHED LETTER FOR AN EXPLANATION O THE CONDITIONS OF CLEARANCE.)

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/1988	05/31/1988
Responses	2,952,000	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	34,780,000	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: TH HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYERS TO ESTABLISH HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS TO TRANSMIT INFORMATION ON THE HAZARDS OF CHEMICAL TO THEIR EMPLOYEES BY MEANS OF CONTAINER LABELS, MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THIS ACTION WILL REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CHEMICAL-RELATED ILLNESS AND INJURY IN AMERICAN WORKPLACES.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name HAZARD COMMUNICATION OSHA 174, (OPTIONAL, MSDS)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,952,000	0	0	2,439,347	512,653	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	34,780,000	0	0	28,740,000	6,040,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(i) Why the information is being collected;
			(ii) Use of information;
			(iii) Burden estimate;
			(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
			(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
			(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date: 09/10/1987

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