Asbestos in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
10/16/2018
08/31/2018
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2021
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2018
38,279,930
0
39,379,431
3,765,679
0
3,881,183
35,917,810
0
36,238,059
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.
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
The Agency is requesting a burden hour adjustment decrease of 115,504 (from 3,881,183 hours to 3,765,679). 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 1,338,403 workers to 1,301,735 workers. Also, the number of employers has decreased from 1,046,897 to 1,018,215. The operation and maintenance cost for exposure monitoring and medical examinations also decreased from $36,238,059 to $35,917,810 due to the estimated decrease in workers and employers.
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.