Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection (Renewal)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
attachment E.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-12
attachment D.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-12
attachment C - 40 CFR 763-Subpart G.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-10-12
attachment B.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-12
attachment A.doc Supplementary Document	2007-10-12
1246ss10.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-10-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
24922	Reading and Interpreting the Regulation	Modified
182444	Recordkeeping Activities	New
182443	EPA Aceess to Records (Brake and Clutch)	New
182442	EPA Access to Records (Construction)	New
182441	Medical Surveillance - Post-Exam Acquisition of Physician's Opinion	New
182440	Medical Surveillance - Provision of Information to Physicians by Employers	New
182439	Medical Surveillance - Periodic Questionnaire	New
182438	Medical Surveillance - Initial Questionnaire	New
182437	Medical Surveillance - Medical Exams (Classes II and III)	New
182436	Competent Supervision Training - Classes III and IV	New
182435	Competent Supervision Training - Classes I and II	New
182434	Worker Training - Class IV	New
182433	Worker Training - Class III	New
182432	Worker Training - Class II	New
182431	Hazard Communication - Notification of Other Employees and Tenants	New
182430	Hazard Communication - Employee Notification (Brake and Clutch)	New
182429	Hazard Communication - Employee Notification (Construction)	New
182428	Hazard Communication - Risk Evaluation	New
182427	Initial Government Exposure Assessment of Brake and Clutch Repair Workers	New
182426	Initial Government Exposure Assessment of Construction Sector	New
182425	Government Respirator Program Half-Mask Fit Testing	New
182424	Government Respirator Program Full-Face Respirator Fit Testing	New
182423	Government Respirator Program Development	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2070-0072	ICR Reference No: 200710-2070-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200406-2070-001
Agency/Subagency: EPA/OCSPP	Agency Tracking No: 1246.10
Title: Reporting and Recordkeeping for Asbestos Abatement Worker Protection (Renewal)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/28/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/23/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2008
Responses	1,264,123	0	1,264,123
Time Burden (Hours)	402,749	0	412,243
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This rule covers state and local employees who perform asbestos abatement activities. It requires employers to report hazards of asbestos abatement projects, to train employees about the hazards of asbestos, to monitor employees' exposure, and to provide medical surveillance. It also requires employees to maintain records of these activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2607 Name of Law: Reporting and retention of information
   US Code: 15 USC 2605 Name of Law: Regulation of hazardous chemical substances and mixtures
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 4705	02/01/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 59284	10/19/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 23

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Hazard Communication - Employee Notification (Brake and Clutch)
Hazard Communication - Notification of Other Employees and Tenants
Worker Training - Class II
Worker Training - Class III
Worker Training - Class IV
Competent Supervision Training - Classes I and II
Competent Supervision Training - Classes III and IV
Reading and Interpreting the Regulation
Government Respirator Program Development
Government Respirator Program Full-Face Respirator Fit Testing
Government Respirator Program Half-Mask Fit Testing
Initial Government Exposure Assessment of Construction Sector
Initial Government Exposure Assessment of Brake and Clutch Repair Workers
Hazard Communication - Risk Evaluation
Hazard Communication - Employee Notification (Construction)
Medical Surveillance - Medical Exams (Classes II and III)
Medical Surveillance - Initial Questionnaire
Medical Surveillance - Periodic Questionnaire
Medical Surveillance - Provision of Information to Physicians by Employers
Medical Surveillance - Post-Exam Acquisition of Physician's Opinion
EPA Access to Records (Construction)
EPA Aceess to Records (Brake and Clutch)
Recordkeeping Activities

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	1,264,123	1,264,123	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	402,749	412,243	0	0	-9,494	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $39,812

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: 10/23/2007

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