This standard requires employers to
train workers about the hazards of asbestos, monitor worker
exposure, provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate
records of worker exposure to asbestos. These records are used by
employers, workers, and the Government to ensure that workers are
not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace.
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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
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USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Agency is requesting a
burden hour adjustment decrease of 1,048,611 (from 4,929,794 to
3,881,183 hours). Using updated data and the fact that much of the
remediation of asbestos products has likely taken place; the Agency
estimates a decrease in employment from 1,595,083 affected workers
to 1,338,403 affected workers. Also, the current number of affected
employers has decreased from 1,247,671 to 1,046,897. The operation
and maintenance cost increased from $28,816,390 to $36,238,059 due
to the estimated increase in the cost of exposure monitoring
samples and medical examinations.
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.