WE HAVE APPROVED
THIS COLLECTION OF INFORMATION FOR SIX MONTHS, BY WHICH TIME THE
AGENCY SHALL HAVE COMPLETELY REASSESSED THE NEED FOR AND PRACTICAL
UTILITY OF THESE RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS, PARTICULARLY THE
MONTHLY INSPECTION OF EMERGENCY-USE RESPIRATORS AND NOTIFICATION TO
OSHA OF REGULATED AREAS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1986
08/31/1986
86,760
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9,302
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD AND ITS
INFORMATION COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS IS TO PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR
EMPLOYEES FROM THE HEALTH EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE TO ACRYLONITRILE (AN). EMPLOYERS MUST MONITOR EMPLOYEE
EXPOSURE TO AN, KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES WITHIN PERMISSIBLE LIMITS
AND PROVIDE MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS, TRAINING AND OTHER INFORMATION
ABOUT AN TO EMPLOYEES.
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.