We have approved
this proposed collection of information through 5/88, by which time
the agency will have published the final rule. When resubmitted for
review, each element of the chemical hygiene plan,
1910.1450(d)(2)(i) through (d)(x), shall be completely justified.
Thi justification shall include a summary of the comments in the
public rulemaking record on each element. Second, the final
paperwork package shall include an estimate of the burden hours
associated with 1910.134, the respiratory protection program, which
is referenced in .1450(e). Third, the agency shall arrive at a net
change in burden by estimating the reduction in burden resulting
from the exemption for laboratories from recordkeeping requirements
in the general industry health standards. Fourth, the burden
estimate of five minutes for exposure evaluations and three hours
for development of chemical hygie plans shall be supported by
evidence from the record, or shall be revised accordingly. Fifth,
the estimated current compliance rate of 56 percent for the
chemical hygiene plan requirements shall be supported by evidence
from the record, or shall be revised accordingly
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/1988
05/31/1988
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PROPOSED RECORDS ARE T PROVIDE NEEDED
INFORMATION TO EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES REGARDING APPROPRIATE WORK
PRACTICES AND TO PROVIDE BASIS FOR WHATEVER MEDICAL FOLLOW-UP IS
APPROPRIATE WHEN OVEREXPOSURES MAY HAVE OCCURRED. ALSO VALUABLE FOR
LATER DETERMINATION OF HEALTH EFFECTS. LABORATORY OPERAT ARE
AFFECTED PUBLIC.
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.