Employees who believe that they have been discriminated against by employers, in violation of whistleblower provisions in certain law, for reporting unlawful practices that adversely affect occupational safety and health, and the environment, are required to place their allegations in writing so they may, where appropriate, be investigated by the Department of Labor.
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42 USC 300j-9(i)
Name of Law: Safe Water Drinking Act
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33 USC 1367
Name of Law: Water Pollution Control Act
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15 USC 2622
Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act
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42 USC 7001
Name of Law: Solid Waste Disposal Act
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42 USC 7622
Name of Law: Clean Air Act
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42 USC 5851
Name of Law: Energy Reorganization Act of 1974
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42 USC 9610
Name of Law: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
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49 USC 42121
Name of Law: Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century
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18 USC 1514A
Name of Law: Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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49 USC 60129
Name of Law: Pipeline Safety Improvement Act
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 42 USC Section 5851 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005 amending the Energy Reorganization Act PL 95-601
DOL is amending the regulations governing the employee protection provisions of section 211 of the Energry Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended to implement the statutory changes enacted into law on 08/08/05 as part of the 2005 the Energy Policy Act. This proposal does not make any material or substantive change to the approved collection of information. The increase in burden hours reflects the additional complaints that maybe received. A modified Supporting Statement explaining minor increase is loaded as a "No Material or non substanive change" document.
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.
OMB83-C (1218-0236).pdf
Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints