Approved
consistent with clarifications in DOL memos of 11-16-98 and
11-23-98 and upward adjustment in burden hours of 1200 from DOL's
request.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2001
09/30/2001
11/30/1998
243,555
0
310,763
36,388
0
47,195
2,233,000
0
0
The standard requires employers to
monitor employee exposure to cadmium, to provide medical
surveillance, to train employees about the hazards of cadmium in
the workplace, and to establish and maintain accurate records of
employee exposure to cadmium. These records will be used by
employers, employees, physicians, and the Government to ensure that
employees are not being harmed by exposre to cadmium.
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.