Information is needed by employers and employees to comply with standards and regulations addressing workers engaged in hazardous waste site activities and emergency response to releases of hazardous materials.
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
PL:
Pub.L. 99 - 499 126(e)
Name of Law: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Agency is requesting an adjustment decrease. This decrease is primarily a result of a decline in the number of sites to be remediated. There is also a decrease in the cost under Item 13. This decrease occurred due to a reduction in the number of employees requiring medical exams although the cost of an exam increased from $130 to $138.
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.