In the last ICR,
OSHA estimated that the burden for this collection would drop to
16,222 hours after the first year. Instead, OSHA has increased its
burden estimate to 36,688 hours. This is the result of corrected
calculation errors in the previous ICR and re-estimations by the
Agency._OMB applauds OSHA on its efforts to develop a more accurate
burden estimate and encourages the Agency to revisit other
paperworks to verify that all burden is correctly identified and
calculated.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
10/31/2002
149,670
0
170,749
36,688
0
23,161
0
0
0
The collections of information
required from employers by OSHA are necessary to reduce employee
injuries and fatalities associated with cargo lifting gear,
transfer of vehicular cargo, manual cargo handling, and exposure to
hazardous atmospheres.
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.