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SAFETY / OSHA - 09/28/09

OSHA requests comments on information collection requirements for two OSHA training programs

OSHA solicits comments concerning its proposal to obtain OMB approval of the information collection requirements contained in the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers Program and the OSHA Outreach Training Program. Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by November 23, 2009.

Consistent with the authority of Section 21 of the OSH Act, the Agency created two educational programs, the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) Education Centers Program and the OSHA Outreach Training Program (Outreach). To be a participant in the OTI Education Centers Programs or the Outreach Training Program, an individual/organization must provide the Agency with certain information. The requested information is necessary to evaluate the applicant organization and to implement, oversee, and monitor the OTI Education Centers and Outreach Training Programs, courses and trainers. The 13 collection of information requirements are:

A. Application to become an OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTI Education Center);

B. OTI Education Centers Monthly Summary Report for the OTI Education Centers and the Outreach Training Program Activities;

C. Statement of Compliance with Outreach Training Program Requirements;

D. Outreach Training Program Report Forms (includes Construction, General Industry, Maritime, and Disaster Site);

E. Online Outreach Training Program Report;

F. Active Trainer List;

G. Collection of Outreach Trainer Misconduct/Complaints;

H. OSHA Training Institute Student Survey;

I. Attendance Documentation for OTI Education Centers;

J. Outreach Online Training Certification Statement;

K. Instructor and Staff Resumes;

L. Course Material upon Request by OSHA from OTI Education Centers; and

M. Course Schedules from OTI Education Centers.

OSHA is interested in comments on the following issues:

1. Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the Agency's functions, including whether the information is useful;

2. The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;

3. The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and

4. Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply; for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques.

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