Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)

OMB Control No: 1218-0072	ICR Reference No: 202102-1218-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-1218-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0072(2021)
Title: Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/16/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2024
Responses	74,019,955	72,518,339
Time Burden (Hours)	7,023,513	6,557,766
Cost Burden (Dollars)	45,676,443	25,070,956

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Abstract: The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) and its collection of information requirements is to ensure that the hazards of chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and that information concerning these hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. The standard requires all employers to establish hazard communications programs, to transmit information on the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of container labels, safety data sheets and training programs.

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

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1218-AC93	Proposed rulemaking	86 FR 9576	02/16/2021

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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 Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	74,019,955	72,518,339	0	302,107	1,199,509	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,023,513	6,557,766	0	172,179	293,568	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	45,676,443	25,070,956	0	1,849,458	18,756,029	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: OSHA is requesting a revision (an adjustment and a program change) of the existing burden hours from 6,557,766 hours to 7,023,513 hours (a difference of 465,747 hours. The agency is annualizing the burden hours to compensate for the first year’s cost. In addition there was an increase in the number of establishments and in the number of employees affected, and new burden for revision of SDSs and labels. Finally, as part of the proposed updates to the HCS, OSHA is adding the reclassification of hazard chemicals in the first year and time associated with familiarization related to the proposed rule. The agency is also requesting a total cost increase from $25,070,956 to $45,676,443. An increase of $20,605,487. The cost increase results from the increase in the number of SDSs and in the prices of the pre-printed labels.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

Agency Contact: Belinda Cannon 202 693-2083 [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: 02/16/2021

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