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.
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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