Approved. DOL will resubmit this package as a revision if changes are made based on comments to the Standards Improvement Project proposed rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2005
12/31/2005
02/28/2005
394,889
0
379,051
121,344
0
124,259
6,191,000
0
6,191,000
The Standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure to cadmium, to provide medical surveillance to employees, to train employees about the hazards of camium in the workplace, and to establish and maintain accurate employee medical and exposure records. These records are used by employers, employees, physicians, and the government to ensure that employees are not being harmed by exposure to cadmium.
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.