Ethylene Oxide (EtO)(29 CFR 1910.1047)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
FRNotice_10-16-06.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
29cfr1910.134.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
29 CFR 1913.10.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
29 CFR 1910.1020.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
29cfr1910.1047.pdf Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
Section 8 U.S.C. 657.doc Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
Section 6 U.S.C. 655.doc Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
Section 2 U.S.C. 651.doc Supplementary Document	2006-12-15
SS_ 1218-0108 (12-15-06).doc Supporting Statement A	2006-12-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14035	Ethylene Oxide (EtO)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0108	ICR Reference No: 200612-1218-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200309-1218-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0108(2006)
Title: Ethylene Oxide (EtO)(29 CFR 1910.1047)
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: 02/16/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/21/2006
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2010	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2007
Responses	209,328	0	252,395
Time Burden (Hours)	42,732	0	43,972
Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,369,781	0	6,583,000

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Abstract: The standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure to EtO, to provide medical surveillance, to train employees about the hazards of EtO, and to establish and maintain accurate records of employee exposure to EtO. These records will be used by employers, employees, physicians, and the Government to ensure that employees are not harmed by exposure to EtO.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   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
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 60769	10/16/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 76689	12/21/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Ethylene Oxide (EtO)

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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	209,328	252,395	0	0	-43,067	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	42,732	43,972	0	0	-1,240	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,369,781	6,583,000	0	0	-213,219	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: Based upon new data, OSHA lowered the number of hospitals covered by the Standard, and subsequently the number of employees who need exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. This resulted in an adjustment decrease of 1,240 hours(from 43,972 hours to 42,732 hours) and an adjustment cost decrease of $213,219(from $6,583,000 to $6,369,781).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 12/21/2006

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