[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 147 (Thursday, July 31, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41081-41082]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20239]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB review; Comment Request
July 25, 1997.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public
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information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of
this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by
calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance Officer,
Theresa M. O'Malley ({202} 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to OMally-
Theresa@dol.gov. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for
the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call {202} 219-4720 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00
p.m. Eastern time, Monday-Friday.
Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235,
Washington, DC 20503 ({202} 395-7316), within 30 days from the date of
this publication in the Federal Register. The OMB is particularly
interested in comments which:
* Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
* Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
* Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
* Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Ionizing Radiation (1910.1096).
OMB Number: 1218-0103 (extension).
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government;
State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 15,859.
Estimated Time Per Respondent: Ranges from 5 minutes to maintain
records to 10 minutes to collect and mail badges.
Total Burden Hours: 42,491.
Total Annualized Capital/startup costs: 0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
service): $17,508.
Description: The purpose of this standard and its information
collection is designed to provide protection for employees from the
adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to
ionizing radiation. The standard requires employers to notify the
Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health of incidents of
overexposure; to send written reports of overexposure in excess of the
PEL (permissible exposure limit) to the Assistant Secretary for
Occupational Safety and Health and to the exposed employee; to maintain
records of radiation exposure of all employees; to furnish reports of
exposure to the employee at his/her request; and to provide employees
with a copy of the standard and operating procedures.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-20239 Filed 7-30-97; 8:45 am]
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