NIOSH seeks clearance to continue
contacting former workers of Brush Wellman Inc. plants for
interview and screening for beryllium disease. The goal is to use
this longitudinal surveillance to better understand key factors
that predict beryllium disease; to identify and evaluate effective
interventions for protecting workers; and to integrate emerging
scientific findings from immunology, toxicology, industrial
hygiene, and genetic research. These data will help to establish
exposure criteria for protecting beryllium workers.
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.