This clearance request is for the information requirements in the final rule, 42 CFR Part 65 Hazardous Waste Worker Training. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has been given major responsibility for initiating a worker safety and health training program under Section 126 of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) for hazardous waste workers and emergency responders.
US Code:
42 USC 9960a
Name of Law: Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
The slight increase in burden is due to normal inflation over time, addition of a new
program training component (i.e. hazmat disaster preparedness training program), new
roles and responsibilities of the NIEHS WETP under the National Response Framework
Worker Safety and Health Annex, and a general increase in training conducted under this program.
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.