Hazard Communication (29 CFR
1910.1200, 1915.1200, 1917.28, 1918.90, 1926.59, and 1928.21)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
10/23/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
72,518,339
58,422,667
6,557,766
7,309,058
25,070,956
25,147,401
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.
US Code:
29
USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH
Act)
OSHA is requesting an
adjustment decrease in burden hours from 7,309,058 hours to
6,557,766 hours, a difference of -751,292 hours. The decrease is
primarily due to a decrease in the number of establishments and the
number of employees. OSHA is also requesting a cost adjustment
decrease of $76,445 from $25,147,401 to $25,070,956. The cost
reduction results from employers modifying software that can be
used to classify chemical and to produce corresponding SDS and
labels.
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.