The purpose of the Ionizing Radiation Standard and its information collection requirements is to document that employers are providing their employees with protection from hazardous ionizing radiation exposure.
US Code:
29 USC 655
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA is requesting to increase the burden hours of these paperwork requirements from
34,617 hours to 39,531 hours, a total increase of 4,914 hours.
The Agency is also requesting a $318,440 increase from $2,023,000 (rounded) to $2,341,440. The Agency increased the number of establishments (from 12,113 to 12,719). The increase in establishments is a result of using the current North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code versus the outdated SIC codes. NAICS data provides updated information on the number of establishments previously referenced in SIC codes.
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.