Benzene (29 CFR 1910.1028)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SS_1218-0129 Benzene 08-10-16.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-08-11
Haz Comm. ('15).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-13
Access to Employee Exposure Records (29 CFR 1910.1020) '15.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-13
eCRF (Benzene '16).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-13
Respiratory Protection ('15).docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-13
OSH Act Section 8 USC 657.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-10
OSH Act Section 6 USC 655.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-06-10
OSH Act 651.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-10
Rules of Agency Prac. & Procedures.docx Supplementary Document	2016-06-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14062	Benzene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1028)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0129	ICR Reference No: 201608-1218-006
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201606-1218-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0129(2016)SIP-IV
Title: Benzene (29 CFR 1910.1028)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 11/22/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/04/2016
Terms of Clearance: OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2019	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2019
Responses	297,672	0	297,672
Time Burden (Hours)	144,909	0	144,909
Cost Burden (Dollars)	10,811,474	0	10,811,474

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Abstract: The standard requires employers to monitor worker exposure, to provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to benzene. These records will be used by employers, workers, physicians and the Government to ensure that workers are not harmed by exposure to benzene in the workplace. OSHA is proposing to remove the requirements for employers to collect and record an employee’s social security number (SSN) on exposure monitoring and medical surveillance records. Time to document SSN in records is negligible and therefore, the Agency is not requesting changes to the burden hour or cost estimates in this ICR.

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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-AC67	Proposed rulemaking	81 FR 68504	10/04/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 68504	10/04/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 68504	10/04/2016
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
Benzene Standard (29 CFR 1910.1028)

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 10/04/2016

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