Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard (29CFR 1910.95)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
01/09/2026
12/08/2025
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2026
17,424,368
0
32,081,096
2,443,146
0
2,368,281
43,851,245
0
39,771,368
The purpose of the Occupational Noise Standard and its information collection requirements are to provide protection to workers from adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to noise. The standard requires employers to establish and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to noise and audiometric testing performed in compliance with this standard.
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
The Agency is requesting an adjustment increase in burden hours from 2,368,281 to 2,443,146, a difference of 74,865 hours. The adjustment increase in the burden hours is due to the increase in the number of establishments going from 283,524 to 285,510 and the increase in the number of employees exposed above 85 dBA going from 3,802,698 to 3,935,792 affected employees. (Note: There was an error in the calculation of total responses in the 2023 ICR submitted to OMB 32,081,096 responses, which is a difference of 16,013,112 responses. The total number of responses for the 2023 ICR should have been reported 16,067,984 responses which would have been a total increase of 1,356,384 responses for this ICR). Also, the agency is requesting an increase in the capital cost of $ 4,079,877 going from $39,771,368 to $ 43,851,245.
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.
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60_Day_FRN_06-09-2025.pdf
Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95)