Approved through
June 30, 1999. As agreed to by DOL, in the future, DOL will avoid
long delays between the close of the 60-day preclearance public
comment period and submission of the collection of information to
OMB. DOL's information collection submissions to OMB will thus
reflect public comments given in light of current conditions,
practices, technology, etc.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1999
06/30/1999
11/30/1997
1,135,071
0
238,853
1,515,511
0
2,173,088
0
0
0
This collection of information is
needed by employers and employees involved in the entry of
permit-required confined spaces to prevent injuries and death from
exposure to the hazards associated with such entries.
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.