We have approved
this collection of information for one additional year. No later
than eight weeks after this approval, the agency shall submit in
writing (1) a comparison of the currently anticipated schedule of
completion for the NOES data collection with t schedule anticipated
when it was first submitted for PRA review, an explanation of any
delays and their impact on the practical utility of these data for
NIOSH and for other user agencies, and the steps the agency will
take in future data collections to avoid similar delay (2) a more
detailed explanation of precisely how the data may be used to
"assist in measuring the overall impact of Federal activities in
occupational safety and health since the OSH Act" (p. 3 of NIOSH
submission), with a discussion of how NIOSH intends to use these
data for this purpose and schedules for these activities. Finally,
the forms approved under this control number shall contain the
disclosure statement required at 5 CFR 1320.21.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1989
09/30/1989
09/30/1988
13,333
0
100,000
6,167
0
9,250
0
0
0
THIS INFORMATION COLLECTION ACTIVITY
IS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY
(NOES). THIS DATA BASE IS USED B NIOSH AND OTHERS TO SUGGEST
PRIORITIES FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND TO IDENTIFY OCCUPATIONAL
GROUPS WITH A POTENTIAL FOR ELEVATED HEALTH RISK PRODUCT
MANUFACTURERS COMPRISE THE RESPONDENT GROUP.
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.