Approved
consistent with changes and clarification in CDC memos of 10-24-01
and 10-26-01. In its next submission CDC shall discuss the
possibility of electronic submission of the OCAS-1.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2002
04/30/2002
22,500
0
0
24,375
0
0
0
0
0
NIOSH will estimate the radiation
doses incurred occupationally by US nuclear weapons production
employees with cancer covered by the "Energy Employees Occupational
Illness Compensation Act Program Act of 2000. These "dose
reconstructions" will be conducted using methods promulgated by HHS
under 42 CFR 82, to be published 10/5/2001 as an interim Final Rule
with Request for Comments. An essential data source for conducting
the dose reconstructions is the claimant or next of kin or coworker
of the employee. These individuals have uniquely accessible
knowledge of work conditions and radiation protection
and......
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.