The information
collection provisions associated with the NPRM on worker exposure
to hexavalent chromium are not approved at this time. DOL is
examining public comment in response to this NPRM, including the
paperwork requirements. The preamble to the final rule will address
this issue as well as respond to any public comments received
Inventory as of this Action
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Previously Approved
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The objective of the proposal and its
information-collection requirements is to reduce the numbers of
fatalities and illnesses occuring among employees exposed to CR(VI)
in general industry, construction and shipyards sectors. This will
be achieved by exposure assessment, respirators, providing
employees with medical surveillance and training.
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.