Standards Improvement Project - Phase III

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FR NPRM SIPs.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-07-07
1218-0NEWss(20110426).rtf Supporting Statement A	2011-04-26
OSH Sec.657.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-06-17
OSH Sec.655.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-06-17
OSHA Sec.651.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-06-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
193268	Standards Improvement Project - Phase III	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0264	ICR Reference No: 201006-1218-005
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0NEW
Title: Standards Improvement Project - Phase III
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 04/29/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/08/2010
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, the information collection is not being approved at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency must provide to OMB a summary of all comments on the information collection requirements and any changes made in response to these comments.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request (ICR) represents the consolidated burden for information collections cleared under 25 separate OMB Control Numbers. The ICR was developed for administrative ease allowing development of a single item intended for OMB to file comment upon and provide public clarity within the confines of the Standards Improvement Project-Phase III rulemaking. At the final rule stage DOL intends to submit an individual ICR under each Control Number, in order demonstrate the burden reduction within the ROCIS system. The purpose of the Standards Improvement Project – Phase III rulemaking is to remove and revise provisions, including collections of information, contained in the affected standards that are outdated, duplicative, unnecessary, or inconsistent, or can be clarified or simplified by being written in plain language. The collections of information requirements being proposed for removal are for employers to transfer worker exposure monitoring and medical records to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, and the removal of training record certifications.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   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
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1218-AC19	Proposed rulemaking	75 FR 38645	07/02/2010

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Standards Improvement Project - Phase III

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The program change exemplified by the 2,642,300 burden-hour reduction would result from the proposed removal of information collection requirements from various OSHA standards requiring employers to (1) transfer worker exposure and medical records to NIOSH under specified conditions; and (2) generate and maintain worker training-certification records.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $20,670

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 07/08/2010

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