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.
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