The Standard on Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (PSM Standard) ensures that employers collect the information necessary to control and reduce injuries and fatalities in workplaces that have the potential for highly hazardous chemical catastrophes.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA is requesting a net total decrease of 1,590,151 hours from the currently approved hours (4,082,616 to 2,492,465 hours). This net decrease is made up of two elements. First, there is a program change decrease in the total number of covered establishments due to the agency rescinding its interpretation of the scope of the retail exemption of the PSM Standard. This lowers the burden by 77,480 hours. Second, there are adjustments to methodology and creating more effective categorizations which causes a further decrease of 1,512,671 hours.
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.