Approved consistent with clarifications in DOL memos of 10-5-01 and 10-12-01 and revised form attached. Approval applies to all parts of the revised recordkeeping rule with the exception of the delayed provisions, 1904.10, 1904.12, and 1904.29(b)(7)(vi). If OSHA wishes to promulgate these provisions a revised package must be submitted to OMB for approval. Finally, the current OSHA recordkeeping provisions retain approval until the revised rule included in this package goes into effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
12/31/2001
1,444,000
0
5,067,726
4,425,351
0
2,229,349
0
0
0
The OSH Act and 29 CFR Part 1904 prescribes that certain employers maintain records of job related injuries and illnesses. The data are needed by OSHA to carry out intervention and enforcement activities to guarantee workers safe and healthful workplaces. The data are also needed by BLS to produce national statistics on occupational injuries and illnesses.
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.
29 CFR Part 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses