Request for a Medical Exemption to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

ICR 202111-0503-001

OMB: 0503-0027

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202111-0503-001
Received in OIRA
USDA/AgSEC
Request for a Medical Exemption to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)   No
Emergency 12/21/2021
12/20/2021
  Requested Previously Approved
6 Months From Approved
2,000 0
333 0
0 0

Consistent with Executive Order 14043, of September 9, 2021, “Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, and included within the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance mandating all Federal employees be vaccinated by November 22, 2021, the Department of Commerce (DOC) has established specific safety protocols for individuals fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Individuals who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or who choose not to provide this information will be required to comply with applicable OMB. OPM and USDA guidance for individuals not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including wearing masks regardless of the transmission rate in a given area, physical distancing, regular screening testing, and adhering to applicable travel requirements. USDA employees may request an exemption on the basis of a medical condition or circumstance. Exemptions will be granted in limited circumstances and only where legally required. The Medical Exemption Form will be provided directly to the individuals who are requesting a medical exemption.
USDA is seeking approval of the form, “Request for a Medical Exemption Form to the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement,” which will be completed by employees who seek a medical exemption. USDA seeks OMB’s approval to process the form as emergency clearance requests in accordance with 5 C.F.R. § 1320.13, Emergency Processing. The Form will be used by USDA staff and provided to employees to ensure they submit adequate information to support the exemption request. This form will also ensure the information collected is consistent among the components and minimize the need to seek additional evidence. Rendered decisions should be in accordance with guidelines established by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Guidance.

EO: EO 14043 Name/Subject of EO: Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees
  
None

Not associated with rulemaking

No

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IC Title Form No. Form Name
Request for a Medical Exemption to the COVID -19 Vaccination Requirement

  Total Request 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 2,000 0 0 2,000 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 333 0 0 333 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yes
Miscellaneous Actions
No
This is a new request resulting in a program change of 333 burden hours.

No
    Yes
    Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Ruth Brown 202 720-8958 [email protected]

  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:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    (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.
12/20/2021


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