Approved
consistent with clarifications and changes described in DOL memos
of 1-16-00 and 1-21-00 and revised burden estimate. In its next
submission DOL will further reconsider the burden and cost
estimates focusing particularly on the hour estimates for
particular requirements and the cost of generating MSDS'.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
02/29/2000
474,129,468
0
74,579,540
7,560,232
0
7,301,762
0
0
0
The standard requires all employers to
establish hazard communication programs, to transmit information on
the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of container
labels, material safety data sheets, and training programs. This
action will reduce the incidence of chemical-related illness and
injury in the workplace.
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.