Approved through Sept. 1997 to allow for public comment on the information collection provisions contained in this regulation under the procedures of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Given the 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 PRA 1995, DOL will include a summary of public comments received as part of the record supporting its request for OMB clearance. As indicated in OSHA's May report, "The New OSHA," the agency will undertake a general consolidation of duplicative elements across current health standards. This consolidation will include provisions for training programs, maintenance of records, monitoring of risk exposure, and medical surveillance. Finally, as noted in the correspondence of September 20, OSHA will determine the inspection costs for this collection prior to the next submission.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1997
11/30/1997
03/31/1998
5,117,550
0
0
5,100,194
0
261
0
0
0
The standard requires that OHA have access to employer various records and ensure that employers are complying with disclosure and other provisions of the occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens standard.
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.
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (general industry and shipyards) 29 CFR 1910.1030, 1915.1030