WE HAVE APPROVED
ALL COLLECTION OF INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS THROUGH MAY 23, 1988,
WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS. PURSUANT TO 3504(h)(D)(5 OF THE
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT AND 5 CFR 1320.13(g) OF THE IMPLEMENTIN
REGULATIONS, WE DISAPPROVE, EFFECTIVE MAY 23, 1988: (1) THE
REQUIREMENT THAT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS BE PROVIDED ON MULTI
EMPLOYER WORKSITES, (2) COVERAGE OF ANY CONSUMER PRODUCT EXCLUDED
FROM THE DEFINITION OF "HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL" UNDER SECTION 311(e)(3)
OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986, (3)
COVERAGE OF ANY DRUGS REGULATED BY THE FDA IN THE NONMANUFACTURING
SECTOR. IN ADDITION, PURSUANT TO 1320.14(f) AND (g), WE ARE
INSTRUCTING THE DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE A RULEMAKING, INCLUDING AN
NPRM AND A FINAL RUL TO EXAMINE, AT LEAST, A DE MINIMIS EXEMPTION
AND CLARIFICATION OF THE CONCEPT OF "NORMAL USE" IN THE DEFINITION
OF "ARTICLE," AND TO CONFORM EXISTING REQUIREMENTS WITH THIS
DECISION. A FINAL RULE SHALL BE PUBLISHED BY MARCH 1, 1988. (SEE
ATTACHED LETTER FOR AN EXPLANATION O THE CONDITIONS OF
CLEARANCE.)
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1988
05/31/1988
2,952,000
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0
34,780,000
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0
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TH HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD
REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYERS TO ESTABLISH HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS
TO TRANSMIT INFORMATION ON THE HAZARDS OF CHEMICAL TO THEIR
EMPLOYEES BY MEANS OF CONTAINER LABELS, MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEETS, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THIS ACTION WILL REDUCE THE
INCIDENCE OF CHEMICAL-RELATED ILLNESS AND INJURY IN AMERICAN
WORKPLACES.
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.