The purpose of this standard and its
information collection requirements is to provide protection for
employees from the adverse effects associated with occupational
exposure to the carcinogen lead. Employers must monitor exposure to
lead, provide medical surveillance, train employers about the
hazards of lead, and establish and maintain accurate records of
employee exposure to lead. These records will be used by employers,
employees, physicians, and the Government to ensure that employees
are not being harmed by exposure to lead.
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USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Agency is requesting a
-17,307 hour decrease, from 1,242,562 hours to 1,225,255 hours. The
decrease is primarily due to the reduction in the number of
facilities (from 62,357 to 61,405) and exposed employees (from
887,113 to 871,974). Additionally, although there is a reduction in
the number of facilities and exposed employees as stated above, the
cost estimate to perform medical surveillance has increased from
$61.50 to $65.37 and medical examinations increased from $210 to
$223 resulting in a cost increase of $3,697,299.
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.