Approved through June 1996 to allow for public comment on the information collection provisions contained in OSHA regulations for Hazard Communication (1910.1200,1915,1917,1918,1926,1928) under the procedures of the new Paperwork Reduction Act. Given the substantial burden imposed by this regulation, DOL will solicit comment on ways that the information collection provisions could be revised or implemented differently to reduce burden while still achieving the purposes of the rule. As required by the new PRA, DOL will include a summary of public comments received as part of the record supporting its request for PRA clearance to OMB, in sufficient time to allow action prior to the expiration date of June 1996. Approval includes DOL's 9/22/95 memorandum to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1996
06/30/1996
05/31/1997
22,520,376
0
0
13,645,535
0
8,000
0
0
0
The standard requires all employers to establish hazard communi- cation programs to transmit information on the hazards of chemicals to their employers 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 the workplace.
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.
Hazard Communication 29 CFR 1910.1200; 1915, 1917, 1918, 1926, 1928