This approval of
the revision to the study previously disapproved based on OMB's
action of 6/28/91 is based on memoranda from HHS of 4/13/95 and
4/17/95. In addition, we note that this study will only reflect
findings on the use of lead and control of occupational lead
exposure in Ohio, and shall not be used to draw conclusions about
this issue at a national level (or interstate level other than
comparisons with California, for which a previous study was
conducted). HHS has indicated that this study represents the first
component of a research program evaluating employer and employee
lead exposure and compliance with Federal lead standards. This
approval is conditioned on that further research being conducted,
to permit valid and reliable conclusions that are nationally
represented before any revised Federal policies or programs are
proposed. Any published findings that result from this study shall
include appopriate caveats about the study's limited scope (to
Ohio).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1996
04/30/1996
1,806
0
0
5,413
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY WILL EXAMINE THE TYPES OF
LEAD-USING COMPANIES DOING ENVIRONMENTAL AND/OR BIOLOGICAL
MONITORING. THE RESULTS WILL BE USED TO TARGET THE TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE RESOURCES OF NIOSH TO THOSE INDUSTRIES WITH UNCONTROLLED
LEAD EXPOSURES AND THOSE INDUSTRIES THAT SHOULD BE DOING MONITORING
AND ARE NOT.
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.