The purpose of this standard and its information collection requirements is to provide protection for workers from the adverse effects associated with occupational
exposure to vinyl chloride. Employers must monitor worker exposure, reduce worker exposure to permissible exposure limits, and provide medical examinations and other information to workers pertaining to vinyl chloride.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health
US Code:
29 USC 655
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health
The Agency is requesting an adjustment decrease in hours from 711 to 549 hours, a 162 burden hour reduction. The reduction is a result of fewer VC and PVC establishments used for this standard. There is also a decrease in cost under Item 13 from $48,928 to $40,888 (a total decrease of $8,040). This decrease is a result of fewer estimated number of workers exposed to the above VC exposure levels. The number of workers in both VC and PVC facilities is approximately 3,968, a decrease of 1,368 workers. The currently approved ICR estimates a total of 32 establishments. This proposed ICR estimates a total of 26 establishments.
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.