Logging Operations (29 CFR 1910.266)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
SS_1218-0198(10-23-07).pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-10-23	Available
60dayFRN_1218-0198(08-22-07).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-10-23	Available
29cfr1910.266.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-10-23	Available
Section 8~29-USC-657.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-10-23	Available
Section 2~651.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-10-23	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
14160	Logging Operations (29 CFR 1910.266)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0198	ICR Reference No: 200710-1218-010
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200409-1218-008
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0198(2007)
Title: Logging Operations (29 CFR 1910.266)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 12/05/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/01/2007
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2007
Responses	120,987	0	118,962
Time Burden (Hours)	31,286	0	30,751
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Employees are required to train employees and supervisors and to document that the training has taken place.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 47081	08/22/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 61910	11/01/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Logging Operations (29 CFR 1910.266)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	120,987	118,962	0	0	2,025	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	31,286	30,751	0	0	535	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase in the number of burden hours from 30,751 to 31,286 hours for a total increase of 535 hours. Based on updated data, the Agency found that the number of establishments decreased; however, the number of employees increased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $464

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 11/01/2007

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