Approved
consistent with DOL clarification memos of 10-2-98 and 10-9-98.
Previous terms of clearance have not been satisfied so approval is
granted for 18 months by which time consolidation and elimination
of duplicative provisions as described in the "New OSHA" will be
undertaken.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2000
04/30/2000
10/31/1998
1,175
0
1,503
722
0
885
27,000
0
0
The standard requires employers to
monitor employee exposure to MDA, to provide medical surveillance,
to train employees about the hazards of MDA, and to establish and
maintain accurate records of employee exposure to MDA. These
records will be used by employers, employees, physicians, and the
Government to ensure that employees are not being harmed by
exposure to MDA.
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.