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The Department of Energy (DOE) plans to extend an information collection request for three more years, according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is vital for gathering information to reduce beryllium exposure among workers at DOE-managed sites, lower exposure levels, and provide medical monitoring to detect chronic beryllium disease early. Comments on this proposal are due by March 5, 2021, and feedback is invited on the necessity and burden of the information collection. The DOE has outlined specific metrics for this collection, including the number of respondents and associated costs.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to extend approval of information collection requirements under the 4, 4'-Methylenedianiline (MDA) in Construction Standard. This rule is vital to ensuring worker safety by protecting them from the harmful effects of MDA, a chemical that can cause cancer and liver and skin diseases. OSHA aims to reduce the burden on employers by minimizing paperwork while maintaining employee safety through exposure monitoring and medical surveillance. Comments are invited until April 21, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail.

The Department of Labor has submitted an information collection request regarding the Respiratory Protection Standard to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to gather public comments. The standard requires employers to establish a respiratory protection program, including fit tests and medical surveillance. Interested parties can submit comments until January 2, 2025, and more details can be found on reginfo.gov.