This information
collection request is approved. OMB requests that OSHA continue to
work with industry to assist in the development of practical
compliance strategy that ensure worker safety while minimizing
unnecessary burden on employers.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2011
36 Months From Approved
04/30/2008
83,380,843
0
94,647,166
3,013,603
0
3,421,527
0
0
0
The collections of information
contained in the standard are needed to reduce injuries and deaths
in the workplace that occur when employees are engaged in
maintenance, repair, and other service related activities requiring
the control of potentially hazardous energy.
US Code:
29
USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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
OSHA is requesting a net
decrease of 407,924 burden hours (from 3,421,527 to 3,013,603).
This decrease is a result of updated data showing a decrease in the
number of establishments from 818,532 to 769,748 and a decrease in
the number of employees from 7.72 million to 6.72 million.
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.