As a part of its next submittal, EPA should provide an analysis of the feedback received on the implementation of the Worker Protection Safety Program. This analysis should include the Next Steps Report, a list of the appropriate changes made to the program, and a description of changes anticipated with the next submittal.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
09/30/1998
8,145,858
0
8,329,943
2,238,304
0
3,443,705
0
0
0
EPA is responsible for the regulation of pesticides under the Federal Fungicide, Insecticide, and Rodenticide Act. The Worker Protection Standard requires agricultural employers to ensure that agricultural workers and pesticide handlers are trained in basic safety practices and informed via oral or written notification about pesticide applications. Workers must also be informed when exceptions to early entry apply. Training of pesticide handlers and workers is an integral part of this program.
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.
Pesticides Worker Protection Standard Training and Notification -- 40 CFR Part 156 and Part 170