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OMB Control No:
1218-0072
ICR Reference No:
201203-1218-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200910-1218-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OSHA
Agency Tracking No:
1218-0072(2012)
Title:
Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/11/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/26/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2015
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2013
Responses
61,595,144
0
474,094,642
Time Burden (Hours)
10,689,248
0
10,375,704
Cost Burden (Dollars)
50,743,461
0
1,750,460
Abstract:
The standard requires all employers to establish hazard communications programs, to transmit information on the hazards of chemicals to their employees by means of container labels, material safety data sheets and training programs. OSHA published a final rule modifying the Hazard Communication Standard to conform with the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
1218-AC20
Final or interim final rulemaking
77 FR 17574
03/26/2012
Federal Register Notices & Comments
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
Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21)
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
61,595,144
474,094,642
0
-4,732,327
-407,767,171
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
10,689,248
10,375,704
0
4,191,269
-3,877,725
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
50,743,461
1,750,460
0
26,669,066
22,323,935
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
OSHA is requesting a program change resulting from publication of the Hazard Communication - Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). Revisions include: (1) revised criteria for classification of chemical hazards; (2) revised labeling provisions that include requirements for use of standardized signal words, pictograms, hazard statements, and precautionary statements; and (3) a specified format for safety data sheets. OSHA also is requesting an adjustment decrease, resulting from using data from the Final Economic Analysis to update previous economic assumptions. There is an increase in the cost to the employer of $50,743,461, (from $1,750,001 to $50,743,461), a difference of $48,993,001. The program change increase in cost is for purchasing new software for the safety data sheets and the cost of printing labels in color.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$226,151
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:
03/26/2012
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