We have approved the information collection requirements in the final rule for one year. OSHA announced in the final rule that it would participate in an interagency working group to examine the record retention requirements of the final rule in order to determine if they are useful for Federal research on occupational health. The recommendations of the interagency group may lead to further rulemaking revising the records retention requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1989
11/30/1989
11/30/1988
21,633,583
0
21,673,583
1,268,480
0
1,502,275
0
0
0
THIS STANDARD REQUIRES EMPLOYERS TO PRESERVE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO RECORDS ASSOCIATED WITH EMPLOYEES' EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND HARMFUL PHYSICAL AGENTS. EMPLOYEE RECORDS AND ACCESS TO THEM ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO THE DETECTION, TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS AND DISEASE.
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.