Methylene Chloride Standard (29 CFR 1910.1052)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1218-0179 MC SS 06052018.doc Supporting Statement A	2018-06-05
[29 CFR §1910.1200 Hazard Communication.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-22
[29 CFR §1910.1020 Access to Medical Records.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-22
[29 CFR §1910.134 Respiratory Protection.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-22
[29 CFR §1926.1152.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-22
29 CFR §1915.1052.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-22
29 CFR §1910.1052.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-22
60 Day Notice.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
29 USC 657.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
29 USC 655.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16
29 USC 651.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-05-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14121	Methylene Chloride (29 CFR 1910.1052)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0179	ICR Reference No: 201805-1218-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201501-1218-007
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0179(2018)
Title: Methylene Chloride Standard (29 CFR 1910.1052)
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: 08/27/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2018
Responses	218,652	0	213,472
Time Burden (Hours)	56,276	0	54,393
Cost Burden (Dollars)	18,417,454	0	19,381,635

---

Abstract: The standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure to methylene chloride (MC), to provide medical consultation and examinations, to train employees about the hazards of MC in their working areas, and to establish and maintain records of employee exposure to MC. These records will be used by employers, employees, physicians and the Government to ensure that employees are not being harmed by exposure to MC.

---

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

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

---

Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 12032	03/19/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 31371	06/29/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

---

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Methylene Chloride (29 CFR 1910.1052)	APPENDIX B —MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

---

ICR Summary of Burden

	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	218,652	213,472	0	0	5,180	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	56,276	54,393	0	0	1,883	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	18,417,454	19,381,635	0	0	-964,181	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: Using the U.S. Census Bureau, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2015, the Agency has updated the total number of establishments from 78,770 to 80,571 (a total increase of 2.3% from 2011). Based on the increase in the number of establishments, OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase in the burden hours of these paperwork requirements from 54,393 hours to 56,276 hours, for a total increase of 1,883 hours. Operation and maintenance costs decreased from $19,381,635 to $18,417,454. The increase in the number of medical exams, and the increase in the cost of medical exams (from $180 to $196) has resulted in an increase of $539,194 in costs (from $4,733,010 to $5,272,204). This increase was partially off-set by a decrease in the costs of exposure monitoring. Due to lower prices for dosimeters, the total cost for exposure monitoring declined by $1,503,465 (from $14,648,715 to $13,145,250), despite the number of employees being monitored with dosimeters increasing from 51,399 to 52,581.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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

---

Common Form ICR:  No

---

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: 06/29/2018

---