Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95)

OMB Control No: 1218-0048	ICR Reference No: 201007-1218-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200706-1218-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0048(2010)
Title: Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/05/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/09/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is approved. OMB asks that the agency fully describe the basis for any adjustment to burden hours in this and any other collections submitted to OMB for approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2010
Responses	16,458,932	0	16,610,221
Time Burden (Hours)	2,604,597	0	2,853,730
Cost Burden (Dollars)	82,190,075	0	40,993,579

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Abstract: The purpose of the Occupational Noise Standard and its information collection requirements are to provide protection to workers from adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to noise. The standard requires employers to establish and maintain accurate records of worker 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:
	75 FR 24746	05/05/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 148	08/03/2010
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	16,458,932	16,610,221	0	0	-151,289	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,604,597	2,853,730	0	0	-249,133	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	82,190,075	40,993,579	0	0	41,196,496	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 an adjustment decrease of the burden hours of these paperwork requirements from 2,853,730 burden hours to 2,604,597 hours, a total decrease of -249,133 hours. The Agency is also requesting a $41,196,496 increase from $40,993,579 to $82,190,075. Although OSHA has reduced the number of establishments and workers by 8.3%, this has been offset by the increased costs of the mobile testing and audiometric testing. The cost of testing at a medium size establishment would be $10 while the cost of the small establishment would be $15. The small and medium sized facilities would need a mobile van while a large facility should have in house testing equipment.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,987

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 08/09/2010

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