CADMIUM FUME AND DUST ARE HIGHLY
TOXIC, POTENTIALLY CARCINOGENIC SUBSTANCES. CADMIUM IS USED IN MANY
INDUSTRIES. THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION WILL OBTAIN ESSENTIAL
BASELINE DATA ON INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES, OPERATINGS, EXPOSURE
CONTROLS AND INVESTMENT IN HEALTH OF WORKERS EXPOSED TO CADMIUM.
THESE DATA WILL BE USED TO REVISE THE CURRENT CADMIUM REGULATION,
IF NECESSARY, AND AS INPUT INTO A REGULATORY ANALYSIS PREPARED IN
COMPLIANCE WITH E.O. 12044
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.