We have approved
this collection of information through October 1988. The agency has
included in this package all comments in the rulemaking record
pertaining to this recordkeeping requirement. None of these
comments question the practical utility of these requirements,
although other aspects are questioned. Hence, we extend approval
once more, although our past approvals have, since 1986, been
contingent upon the completion of the ongoing rulemaking. The
agency has stated its intention of providing justification for this
recordkeeping in the final rule, but the rule has apparently been
delayed yet again. We will not extend approval past 10/88 unless a
final rule has been published justifying this information
collection as consistent with 5 CFR 1320.4 (B) (1), (2), and
(3).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1988
10/31/1988
09/30/1988
187,500
0
187,500
46,876
0
46,876
0
0
0
UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS ARE
REQUIRED TO KEEP A RECORD OF AIR QUALITY TEST RESULTS IN ORDER TO
IDENTIFY DECREASING OXYGEN LEVELS OR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
CONCENTRATIONS OF AIR CONTAMINANTS IN TIME TO TAKE CORRECTIVE
ACTION PRIOR TO THE ATTAINMENT OF HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.
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.