OMB notes that
DOL has combined two collections, 1218-0180 and 1218-0246, as
requested by OMB in previous terms of clearance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2007
11/30/2007
11/30/2004
23,586,234
0
1,569,329
14,060,764
0
12,719,062
24,508,000
0
27,362,000
The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is an
occupational safety and health standard that will prevent
occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The standard's
information- collection requirements are essential components that
will protect employees from occupational exposure. The information
will be used by employers and employees to implement the protection
required by the Standard. OSHA compliance officers will use some of
the information.
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.