OSHA's On-Site Consultation Service offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. Consultation services are totally separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. The Consultation Program regulations specify services to be provided, and practices and procedures to be followed by the State On-site Consultation Programs. Information collection requirements set forth in the On-site Consultation Program regulations are in two categories: State Responsibilities and Employer Responsibilities.
US Code:
29 USC 656
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 670
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA is requesting an extension of its current approval of the information collection requirements for this Standard. The Agency is requesting an adjustment decrease in the current burden hours from 231,207 hours to 222,924 hours, a total decrease of 8,283. The decrease in the current burden hours is a result of several factors based on the current number of active projects and the most recently available number of visits conducted on an annual basis. All of these changes are an adjustment with no new requirements taking place.
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.