NOAA Refines Paperwork for Ocean and Air Crew Safety Checks
Published Date: 1/21/2025
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Summary
NOAA is updating some health and safety forms for people working on their ships and planes to make sure medical info is clear and complete. About 1,500 folks will fill out these forms, which take 5 to 30 minutes each, with no big changes to the time needed. The agency is asking for public feedback for 30 more days before final approval, keeping everyone safe and ready for action!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Health Form Adds Sailing & Medical Questions
If you work aboard NOAA vessels, the NOAA Health Services Questionnaire (NF 57-10-01) is being revised to add supportive questions that document previous sailing dates and to clarify medical information so OMAO has a more complete medical history for all personnel aboard NOAA vessels. NOAA will use these answers to make medical readiness recommendations for individuals and to inform leadership in operational environments.
Required Forms: Time Burden for 1,515 Respondents
About 1,515 individuals must complete NOAA's Occupational Health, Safety, and Readiness forms. Each response takes between 5 and 30 minutes, with a total reported annual burden of 537 hours, and responding is required to obtain or retain benefits.
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