Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard (29 CFR 1910.179)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
60dayFRN_1218-0224(07-28-10).pdf Supplementary Document	2010-12-21
29cfr1910.179(2010).pdf Supplementary Document	2010-12-21
Section 8~29-USC-657.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-12-21
Section 6~29-USC-655_.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-12-21
Section 2~651.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-12-21
SS_1218-0224 (overhead gantry cranes) (12-21-10)-3.pdf Supporting Statement A	2010-12-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14244	Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard (29 CFR 1910.179)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0224	ICR Reference No: 201012-1218-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200707-1218-003
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0224(2010)
Title: Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard (29 CFR 1910.179)
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: 02/27/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/28/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2014	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2011
Responses	643,007	0	720,595
Time Burden (Hours)	321,380	0	360,144
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The paperwork provisions of the Standard specify requirements for: Marking the rated load of cranes; preparing certification records to verify the inspection of the crane hooks, hoist chains, and rope; preparing reports of rated load test for repaired hooks or modified cranes. Records and reports must be maintained and disclosed upon request.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

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:
	75 FR 44288	07/28/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 81661	12/28/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard (29 CFR 1910.179)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	643,007	720,595	0	0	-77,588	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	321,380	360,144	0	0	-38,764	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: The Agency is requesting an adjustment decrease of 38,764 hours, from 360,144 to 321,380. The decrease is a result of new information showing that there are 31,495 overhead and gantry cranes in use, down from the previously estimated 35,000.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,318

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 12/28/2010

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