Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1218-0072 (HCS) Larry Halprin Response 10-17-17.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-10-20
SS_1218-0072 HCS__10__2017_nt.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-10-20
CFR-2014-title29-vol6-sec1910-1200 (1).pdf Supplementary Document	2015-06-26
60_Day_1218-0072_04_27_15.pdf Supplementary Document	2015-06-26
Section 2~651.pdf Supplementary Document	2009-10-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
43810	Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0072	ICR Reference No: 201506-1218-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201203-1218-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0072(2015)
Title: Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21)
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 10/27/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/30/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2017
Responses	58,422,667	0	61,595,144
Time Burden (Hours)	7,309,058	0	10,689,248
Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,147,401	0	50,743,461

---

Abstract: The purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200) and its collection of information requirements is to ensure that the hazards of chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and that information concerning these hazards is transmitted to employers and employees. 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, safety data sheets and training programs.

---

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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

---

Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 23300	04/27/2015
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	80 FR 36856	06/29/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

---

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	58,422,667	61,595,144	0	0	-3,172,477	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,309,058	10,689,248	0	0	-3,380,190	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	25,147,401	50,743,461	0	0	-25,596,060	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: The decrease is primarily due to removing burden for employers completing revisions to their safety data sheets and time associated with familiarization with the GHS/HCS final standard. However, hours were added for manufacturers, importers, or employers distributing hazardous chemicals or products to send existing SDSs to existing establishments receiving the hazardous chemical or product. he cost reduction results from employers completing purchasing or modifying software that can be used to classify chemical and to produce corresponding SDS and labels. There was an increase of $132,217 as a result of manufacturers providing existing SDSs to existing establishments.

---

Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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

---

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: 06/30/2015

---