In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not being approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must provide to OMB a summary of all comments on the information collection requirements and any changes made in response to these comments.
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This information collection request (ICR) represents the consolidated burden for information collections cleared under 25 separate OMB Control Numbers. The ICR was developed for administrative ease allowing development of a single item intended for OMB to file comment upon and provide public clarity within the confines of the Standards Improvement Project-Phase III rulemaking. At the final rule stage DOL intends to submit an individual ICR under each Control Number, in order demonstrate the burden reduction within the ROCIS system.
The purpose of the Standards Improvement Project  Phase III rulemaking is to remove and revise provisions, including collections of information, contained in the affected standards that are outdated, duplicative, unnecessary, or inconsistent, or can be clarified or simplified by being written in plain language. The collections of information requirements being proposed for removal are for employers to transfer worker exposure monitoring and medical records to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the removal of training record certifications.
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
The program change exemplified by the 2,642,300 burden-hour reduction would result from the proposed removal of information collection requirements from various OSHA standards requiring employers to (1) transfer worker exposure and medical records to NIOSH under specified conditions; and (2) generate and maintain worker training-certification records.
$20,670
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Uncollected
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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:
(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.
FR NPRM SIPs.pdf
1218-0NEWss(20110426).rtf
Standards Improvement Project - Phase III