Approved with DOL clarification memo of 10-2-98. Existing terms of clearance not yet satisfied and still in effect. Given that DOL plans on examining consolidation and duplication in 1999 this approval is given for 18 months._The reduction in burden comes from two factors, an assumption by DOL that notification of employees is done in a centralized location rather than individually and a decrease in the estimated time of a medical exam from two hours to 1.5 hours.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2000
04/30/2000
10/31/1998
451,225
0
357,853
138,184
0
209,265
12,111,000
0
0
The standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure to cotton dust, to provide medical surveillance, to train employees about hazards of cotton dust, and to establish and maintain accurate records of employee exposure to cotton dust. These records will be used by employers, employees, physicians, and the Government to ensure that employees are not being harmed by exposure to cotton dust.
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.
Cotton Dust -- 29 CFR 1910.1043