Approved. DOL will resubmit this package as a revision if changes are made based on comments to the Standards Improvement Project proposed rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2005
09/30/2005
02/28/2003
1,743
0
5,512
1,040
0
2,978
114,000
0
258,000
The purpose of this standard and its information collection requirements is to provide protection for employees from the adverse effects associated with occupational exposure to the carcinogen, vinyl chloride (VC). Employers must monitor employee exposure, reduce employee exposure to within permissible exposure limits, and provide medical exams and other information on VC.
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.