O-DIANISIDINE AND O-TOLIDINE BASED
DYES USED IN INDUSTRY ARE SUSPECTED OF BEING CONVERTED TO CANCER
CAUSING AGENTS IN DYE EXPOSED WORKERS. THIS STUDY WILL CHARACTERIZE
LEVELS OF EXPOSURE OF WORKERS TO THESE DYES AND TEST THE URINE OF
THESE WORKERS FOR CARCINOGENIC METHABOLITES AND MUTAGENIC ACTIVITY.
INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM THE STUDY WILL HELP TO ASSESS THE HEALTH
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DYES.
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.