Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (29 CFR 1915.1001)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 29 CFR Part 1915.1 Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001) -Appendix D Form and Instruction	Modified
1218-0195 Supporting Statement (20200410) Final (ROCIS).docx Supporting Statement A	2020-04-10
Appendix A to L.docx Supplementary Document	2020-01-22
29 CFR Part 1915.1001.docx Supplementary Document	2020-01-22
60_Day_FRN 11-29-2019.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-22
OSH Act Section 8 USC 657.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-22
OSH Act Section 6 USC 655 (2).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-22
OSH Act Section 2 USC 651 (2).pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237676	Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001)	Modified
14151	Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001) -Appendix D Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0195	ICR Reference No: 202001-1218-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201809-1218-012
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0195(2020)
Title: Asbestos in Shipyards Standard (29 CFR 1915.1001)
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: 07/14/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/16/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2020
Responses	3,583	0	3,072
Time Burden (Hours)	1,237	0	1,189
Cost Burden (Dollars)	44,578	0	43,003

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Abstract: The Standard requires employers to train workers about the hazards of asbestos, to monitor worker exposure, to provide medical surveillance, and maintain accurate records of worker exposure to asbestos. These records will be used by employers, workers, and the Government to ensure that workers are not harmed by exposure to asbestos in the workplace.

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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:
	84 FR 65849	11/29/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 21270	04/16/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001) -Appendix D	29 CFR Part 1915.1001 Appendix D	Medical Questionnaires Mandatory
Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001)

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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	3,583	3,072	0	0	511	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,237	1,189	0	0	48	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	44,578	43,003	0	0	1,575	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: OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase in the burden hours from 1,189 hours to 1,237, a difference of 48 hours. This increase is due to an increase in the number of establishments in shipyards. There was also an increase in the cost under item 13 for the exposure monitoring and medical examinations to the employer (from $43,003 to $44,578, an increase of $1,575).

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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? No

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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: 04/16/2020

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