Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SS 1218-0236 Final 11_15_07.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-11-16
60-day FR Notice 9-18-07.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-16
OMB83-C (1218-0236).pdf Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2007-08-03
29 CFR Part 1980.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
29cfr1979.103[1].pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
29cfr24.3.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
42 U.S.C. 5851.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
49 U.S.C 60129.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
18 U.S.C. 1514A.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
42 U.S.C. 9610.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
42 U.S.C. 5851.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
42 U.S.C. 7622.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
42 U.S.C. 7001.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
49 U.S.C. 42121.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
15 U.S.C. 2622.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
33 U.S.C. 1367.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05
42 U.S.C. 300j-(9)(i).pdf Supplementary Document	2007-03-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14293	Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0236	ICR Reference No: 200711-1218-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200702-1218-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0236(2007)
Title: Regulations Containing Procedures for Handling of Discrimination Complaints
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: 01/02/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/27/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2007
Responses	390	0	390
Time Burden (Hours)	390	0	390
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: 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 300j-9(i) Name of Law: Safe Water Drinking 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: 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 53266	09/18/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 65986	11/26/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

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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	390	390	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	390	390	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,032,330

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: 11/27/2007

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