OMB files
comment on the information collection provisions contained in this
proposed rule, and continues the current PRA clearance of the
existing regulation through 9/97. In drafting its final regulation,
DOL shall assess and discuss in its preamble its responses in light
of the following comments, all of which concern ways to maximize
usefulness, minimize burden, and prevent duplication in this rule.
DOL's responses on these issues shall also be made in the context
of other public comments received on the proposed rule. DOL shall:
1. review the current list of industry exemptions to determine the
utility and reduced burden of expanding this list, as discussed in
the NPRM preamble; 2. reexamine the need for repeating questions on
two forms, the 300 and the 301, given State workers' compensation
forms that may provide similar information and be sufficient to
allow DOL to move to a single form, as discussed in the NPRM
preamble; 3. consider carefully the level of access to logs in
light of privacy considerations, and whether the level of access
proposed maximizes utility, as discussed in the NPRM preamble; 4.
review its proposal for recordability in light of public comments
received; 5. determine whether the proposed definition of
"establishment" minimizes burden and maximizes clarity; 6. assess
the utility of requiring annual postings of hours worked to
determine the rate calculation; and 7. review and discuss other
substantive issues raised in public comments that address burden,
utility, or duplication involved in the proposed rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
11/30/1997
09/30/1997
40,000
0
40,000
1,492,710
0
0
0
0
0
The OSH Act prescribes that there must
be an effective program for collection, compilation, and analysis
of occupational safety and health statistics. The data are needed
by OSHA and BLS to report on and carry out enforcement of standards
to guarantee workers' safety and health on the job. Approximately
620,000 establishments will be required to maintain
records.
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.
Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses