Approved on the
condition that OSHA continues to assess whether changes to the
ethylene oxide regulation could reduce burdens, as a result of its
public lookback exercise for this rule.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2000
09/30/2000
07/31/1997
166,566
0
0
50,300
0
199,154
1,500,593,000
0
0
The purpose of this standard and its
information collection requirements is to provide protection for
employees from the health effects associated with occupational
exposure to ethylene oxide. Employers are required to monitor
exposure; reduce employee exposures to within the permissible
exposure limits; and provide medical exams, training, and other
information.
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.