Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (29 CFR 1915.1001)

OMB Control No: 1218-0195	ICR Reference No: 202508-1218-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202306-1218-011
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0195 (8-2026)
Title: Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (29 CFR 1915.1001)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/30/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/30/2026
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2029	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	3,288	0	3,597
Time Burden (Hours)	976	0	1,038
Cost Burden (Dollars)	32,859	0	34,639

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Abstract: The Standard requires employers to train workers about the hazards of asbestos, to monitor worker exposure, to provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to asbestos. These records will be used by employers, workers, and the Government to ensure that workers are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act    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

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:
	90 FR 21512	05/20/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 15639	03/30/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001) Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001) -Appendix D 29 CFR Part 1915.1001 Appendix D Medical Questionnaires Mandatory

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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	3,288	3,597	0	0	-309	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	976	1,038	0	0	-62	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	32,859	34,639	0	0	-1,780	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 62 hours in burden going from 1,038 to 976 hours. This decrease is due to a reduction in the number of affected shipyards going from 515 to 489. Also, there was a decrease in the operation and maintenance cost for exposure monitoring and medical examinations. The agency is requesting a decrease in cost by $1,780 going from $34,639 to $32,859. This decrease is due to a decrease in the number of shipyard employees monitored and receiving medical examinations.

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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: Joel Batchelor 202 693-1873 [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: 03/30/2026

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