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OMB Control No:
1218-0205
ICR Reference No:
201605-1218-002
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201304-1218-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OSHA
Agency Tracking No:
1218-0205(2016)
Title:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, subpart I)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
08/02/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/30/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2016
Responses
601,020
0
979,020
Time Burden (Hours)
1,366,521
0
1,696,991
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Subpart I requires that employers perform hazard assessments of the workplace to determine if personal protective equipment (PPE) is necessary and to communicate PPE selection decisions to affected workers. Subpart I also requires that employers train affected workers in the use of PPE and provide training under certain circumstances. Employers must document that the hazard assessment has been conducted.
Authorizing Statute(s):
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
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 10915
03/02/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 46515
06/30/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Personal Protective Equipment for General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, subpart I)
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
601,020
979,020
0
0
-378,000
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,366,521
1,696,991
0
0
-330,470
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
OSHA is requesting an adjustment decrease in the burden hours from 1,696,991 hours to 1,366,521 hours, a difference of 330,470 hours. OSHA is requesting a total adjustment decrease in the burden hours for subpart I from 1,696,991 hours to 1,366,521 hours, a difference of 330,470 hours. The reduction in burden hours is twofold. First, in reviewing the number of establishments conducting initial and periodic PPE hazard assessments, the existing ICR (April 2013) estimated that 47 % of establishments already were conducting initial hazard assessments as usual and customary business practice; therefore, only 53% of establishments would incur a burden for initial and periodic PPE hazard assessments. However, the existing ICR analysis erroneously included burden hours for hazard reassessments for all affected establishments rather than just the 53% of affected establishments that were not conducting periodic PPE hazard assessments when OSHA published the final rule. This ICR removes the burden hours for the 47% of establishments that already were calculating the burden hours and costs for the PPE hazard reassessment prior to the final rule. This results in a -329,000 reduction. Second, the PRA does not cover the disclosure of records during an inspection. Implementing regulation 5 CFR 1320.4 states that the PRA does not apply “during the conduct of a civil action to which the United States or any official or agency thereof is a party, or during the conduct of an administrative action, investigation, or audit involving an agency against specific individuals or entities.” As a result, OSHA removed the burden hours, -1,470 hours associated with employers disclosing records to OSHA during an inspection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Belinda Cannon 202 693-2083 Cannon.Belinda@dol.gov
Common Form ICR:
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
06/30/2016
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