As indicated in
OSHA's May 1995 report, "the New OSHA," the agency will undertake a
general consolidation of duplicative elements across current
standards, including the MDA General Industry standard. This
consolidation will include regulatory provisions for training
programs, maintenance of records, monitoring of risk exposure, and
medical surveillance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1998
10/31/1998
09/30/1995
1,503
0
0
885
0
1
0
0
0
The standard requires that OSHA have
access to employer various records and ensure that employers are
complying with disclosure provisions of the MDA (General Industry)
Standard.
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.