Asbestos in Construction
Standard (29 CFR 1926.1101)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/28/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2021
41,566,376
38,277,177
4,199,335
3,765,459
66,912,658
35,917,810
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 an
adjustment increase of 433,876 burden hours, from 3,765,459 to
4,199,335 hours. There are several reasons for this adjustment in
burden hours. First, the Agency updated the data sources used to
estimate the number of respondents and unit costs. Secondly, there
was an increase in the number of buildings affected which increased
the number of affected employees. As a result, there was an
increase in burden. The increase in the cost is due to the increase
in the number of employees affected and there was increase in cost
of medical exams from $163 to $382 as a result the cost went from
$35,917,810 to $66,912,658.
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.