THE COTTON DUST STANDARD REQUIRES
EMPLOYE TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS TO EMPLOYEE
EXPOSURE TO COTTON DUST AS WELL AS MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE RECORDS
OBTAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE COTTON DUST
STANDARD. THESE RECORDS ARE USED BY EMPLOYEES, PHYSICIANS,
EMPLOYERS AND THE GOVERNMEN TO DETERMINE THE PRESENCE OF BYSSINOSIS
AND IN DETERMINING THE
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.