Approved as an
extension of the existing 29 CFR 1904 an related requirements
consistent with clarifications in DOL memos of 2-5-99, 2-16-99, and
2-19-99. DOL will inform OMB when a decision is made on the pending
FOIA request. Approval is granted through the end of the yeardue to
the pending recordkeeping rulemaking which will necessitate
revision of this collection according to OSHA's currently projected
effective date of January 2000 (per OSHA's memo of 2/5/99). In that
rulemaking, OSHA will pay particular attention to: 1. Simplifying
the forms and maximizing employer flexibility. 2. Providing
sufficient safeguards for worker confidentiality including any
confidentiality forms or agreeements. 3. Properly assessing the
burden of this rule and any related guidelines covered by the
Paperwork Reduction Act. 4. OMB continues its April 2, 1996 terms
of clearance (OMB comments filed on the proposed rule). See OMB's
April 2, 1996 Notice of Action for those terms. 5. OSHA will
reprint the 101 with the revised disclosure notice as described in
the note to reviewer.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1999
12/31/1999
02/28/1999
4,773,463
0
5,089,182
1,741,959
0
1,682,901
0
0
0
The OSH Act and 29 CFR part 1904
prescribe that certain employers maintain records of job-related
injuries and illnesses. The data are needed by OSHA to carry out
intervention and enforcement activities to guarantee workers a safe
and healthful workplace. The data are also needed by the BLS to
produce national statistics on occupational injuries and illnesses.
Approximately 1,110,398 establishments are required to keep these
records. Only 65 percent must record a case.
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.