Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95)

OMB Control No: 1218-0048	ICR Reference No: 200706-1218-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200404-1218-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0048(2007)
Title: Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/10/2007
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/28/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2007
Responses	16,610,221	0	25,082,463
Time Burden (Hours)	2,853,730	0	5,175,645
Cost Burden (Dollars)	40,993,579	0	98,815,000

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Abstract: The purpose of the Occupational Noise Standard and its information collection requirements are to provide protection to employees from adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to noise. The standard requires employers to establish and maintain accurate records of employee exposure to noise and audiometric testing performed in compliance with this standard.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act    US Code: 29 USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act    US Code: 29 USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 21054	04/27/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 35513	06/28/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	16,610,221	25,082,463	0	0	-8,472,242	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,853,730	5,175,645	0	0	-2,321,915	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	40,993,579	98,815,000	0	0	-57,821,421	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: OSHA is requesting to decrease the burden hours of these paperwork requirements from 5,175,645 burden hours to 2,853,730 hours, a total decrease of -2,321,915 hours. The requested burden hour adjustments are the result of OSHA reducing the number of establishments and employees by 25%. The 25% reduction reflects that virtually all sectors affected by the Noise Standard are in manufacturing; and, the number of employees in manufacturing has decreased from 19.5 million in 1980 to 14.5 million today. The Agency is also requesting a $51,821,282 reduction from $92,814,861 to $40,993,579. The reduction is the result of a 25% reduction in the number of employees and manufacturing establishments. Also, we now assume that 50% of small establishment employees will receive audiometric examination via a mobile van. The previous ICR assumed all small establishment employees would go off-site to receive their audiometric examination.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,584

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Jamaa Hill 202-693-1965 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 06/28/2007

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