Voluntary Protection Program Information

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Challenge Pilot - Administrator Annual Report.xls	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
Challenge Pilot - Administrator's Quarterly Report -.xls	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
Challenge Pilot - Candidate Information Package.xls	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
Challenge Pilot - Administrator Application Package.xls	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
VPP PSM Supplement B 2010 Fina (3-23-2011)l.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
Annual Evalualtion Submission 06-01-2011.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
VPP Application Supplement.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
VPP Application Instructions - CORPORATE Final 031110.(June 6 2011).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
VPP Application Instructions - MOBILE WORKFORCE Final June 6 2011.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
VPP Application Instructions SITE-BASED June 6 2011.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-20	Available
(SGE) Application Screen Fillable rev (03-23-11).doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-13	Available
SS_1218-0239 (VPP) (06-13-11) .doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-06-13	Available
60dayFRN_1218-0239(03-22-2010).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-06-13	Available
Request for Name Check.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-04-24	Available
Section 2~651.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-04-24	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
14302	Voluntary Protection Program Information	Other-null	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0239	ICR Reference No: 201106-1218-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200804-1218-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0239(2011)
Title: Voluntary Protection Program Information
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: 09/05/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/21/2011
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2011
Responses	4,255	0	3,353
Time Burden (Hours)	115,359	0	105,965
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) -- a partnership between labor, management, and government. The VPP is designed to recognize and promote excellence in safety and health management.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 651 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 16000	03/22/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 35914	06/20/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Voluntary Protection Program Information

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	4,255	3,353	0	902	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	115,359	105,965	0	9,394	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: OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase of 9,394 burden hours over the last approval of 105,965 hours resulting in an annual paperwork burden allotment of 115,359 burden hours. This adjustment is justified by VPP revision of its traditional focus on individual fixed worksites by adding two new ways to participate: mobile workforce and corporate. OSHA Challenge continues to be a pilot program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $450,150

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: 06/21/2011

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