We have approved these collection of information requirements for three years, the maximum period allowed by the Paperwork Reduction Act. When these requirements are resubmitted for OMB review in 1990, the agency should submit evidence that the monitoring and medical surveillance requirements have been evaluated in the workplace and that such evaluation has shown, pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.4(b), that they have practical utility and are the least burdensome necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1991
01/31/1991
07/31/1988
50,037
0
50,037
1,650,908
0
1,650,908
0
0
0
THIS STANDARD REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO LEAD, TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE, TO TRAIN EMPLOYEES ABOUT THE HAZARDS OF LEAD, AND TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE TO LEAD. THESE RECORDS WILL BE USED BY EMPLOYERS EMPLOYEES, PHYSICIANS AND THE GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE NOT BEING HARMED BY EXPOSURE TO LEAD.
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:
(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;
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.