Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
OMB83-C (1218-0236).pdf	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2007-08-03	Available
SS 1218-0236 Interim Final Rule 08_03_07.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-08-03	Available
29 CFR Part 1980.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
29cfr1979.103[1].pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
29cfr24.3.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
42 U.S.C. 5851.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
49 U.S.C 60129.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
18 U.S.C. 1514A.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
42 U.S.C. 9610.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
42 U.S.C. 5851.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
42 U.S.C. 7622.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
42 U.S.C. 7001.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
49 U.S.C. 42121.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
15 U.S.C. 2622.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
33 U.S.C. 1367.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available
42 U.S.C. 300j-(9)(i).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-03-05	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
14293	Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0236	ICR Reference No: 200702-1218-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200409-1218-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: IFR 1218-AC25
Title: Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/12/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/10/2007
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2007	11/30/2007	11/30/2007
Responses	390	0	368
Time Burden (Hours)	390	0	368
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Employees who believe that they have been discriminated against by employers, in violation of whistleblower provisions in certain law, for reporting unlawful practices that adversely affect occupational safety and health, and the environment, are required to place their allegations in writing so they may, where appropriate, be investigated by the Department of Labor.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 42 USC 300j-9(i) Name of Law: Safe Water Drinking Act
   US Code: 33 USC 1367 Name of Law: Water Pollution Control Act
   US Code: 15 USC 2622 Name of Law: Toxic Substances Control Act
   US Code: 42 USC 7001 Name of Law: Solid Waste Disposal Act
   US Code: 42 USC 7622 Name of Law: Clean Air Act
   US Code: 42 USC 5851 Name of Law: Energy Reorganization Act of 1974
   US Code: 42 USC 9610 Name of Law: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980
   US Code: 49 USC 42121 Name of Law: Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century
   US Code: 18 USC 1514A Name of Law: Sarbanes-Oxley Act
   US Code: 49 USC 60129 Name of Law: Pipeline Safety Improvement Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 109 - 58 42 USC Section 5851 Name of Law: Energy Policy Act of 2005 amending the Energy Reorganization Act PL 95-601

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	390	368	22	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	390	368	22	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: DOL is amending the regulations governing the employee protection provisions of section 211 of the Energry Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended to implement the statutory changes enacted into law on 08/08/05 as part of the 2005 the Energy Policy Act. This proposal does not make any material or substantive change to the approved collection of information. The increase in burden hours reflects the additional complaints that maybe received. A modified Supporting Statement explaining minor increase is loaded as a "No Material or non substanive change" document.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 08/10/2007

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