Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
02/12/2002
12/19/2001
Approved for one year. OMB encourages OSHA to increase access to the data from the OSHA Data Initiative. Pursuant to discussions with DOL and OSHA, OSHA will assess the feasibility of providing access to certain researchers and contractors by implementing a policy similar to that of BLS. Within three months of this approval, OSHA shall report to OMB a timeline for implementing a policy for the ODI. In addition, the following terms shall be observed. 1. Approval is granted for all categories except for employers with fewer than 40 employees in category 10 of response 2 in the supporting statement. 2. Upon resubmission, OSHA shall brief OMB on the success of including construction in the OSHA Data Initiative. 3. OSHA will continue to report on the progress of electronic filing of the ODI. 4. OSHA shall continue the audits of data quality, focusing on the quality of responses from smaller firms.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2003
04/30/2003
02/28/2002
100,175
0
81,425
48,088
0
39,863
0
0
0
To meet the Agency's program needs, OSHA is proposing to continue its initiative to collect injury and illness data and the number of workers and hours worked from establishments in portions of the private sector and some state government agencies.
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.