Gear Certification (29 CFR Part 1919)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form OSHA-70 Form Gear Certification (29 CFR Part 1919)	Form	Modified	Available
SS_1218-0003-Final-(12~15~07).pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-12-14	Available
60dayFRN_1218-0003(09-17-07).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-07	Available
29cfr1919.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-06	Available
33 USC 18 -- Section 941.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-06	Available
Section 8~29-USC-657.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-06	Available
Section 6~29-USC-655_.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-06	Available
Section 4-29 USC 653.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-06	Available
Section 2~651.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2007-11-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
182842	Gear Certification (Employers)		New
13945	Gear Certification (29 CFR Part 1919)	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0003	ICR Reference No: 200711-1218-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200410-1218-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0003(2007)
Title: Gear Certification (29 CFR Part 1919)
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: 01/24/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/21/2007
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2008
Responses	6,466	0	340
Time Burden (Hours)	190	0	81
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,128,000	0	1,452,000

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Abstract: OSHA needs this information to accredit companies to inspect and provide certification for cranes, derricks, and accessory gear used in the longshoring, marine terminal and shipyard industries. Certain types of vessel cargo gear and shore-based material handling devices used in maritime operations are required to have accredited companies conduct examinations.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 653 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 33 USC 18 Name of Law: Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act
   US Code: 29 USC 651 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 52912	09/17/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 72759	12/21/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Gear Certification (29 CFR Part 1919)	OSHA-70 Form	Application for Accreditation to Perfrom Gear Certification Functions
Gear Certification (Employers)

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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	6,466	340	0	0	6,126	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	190	81	0	0	109	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,128,000	1,452,000	0	0	-324,000	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: A 22 hour decrease resulting from fewer requests to become an accredited agency; A 11 hour increase from increased maritime inspections; a 120 hour increase for maintaining examination certification. (The 6,126 increase in responses results from counting the number of certifications.) Cost decrease results from fewer cargo and material handling device examinations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,328

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: 12/21/2007

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