Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form OSHA-70 Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919) Form	Modified
SS_1218-0003-Final (01-25-11).pdf Supporting Statement A	2011-01-25
60DayFRN_1218-0003(11-05-2010).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
29cfr1919.3-9(2010).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
Section 941 of Longshore & Harbor Worker's Act.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
Section 8~29-USC-657.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
Section 6~29-USC-655_.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
Section 4-29 USC 653.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-11
Section 2~651.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-01-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182842	Gear Certification (Employers)	Modified
13945	Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0003	ICR Reference No: 201101-1218-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200711-1218-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0003(2011)
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: 05/02/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2011
Responses	6,466	0	6,466
Time Burden (Hours)	190	0	190
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,872,640	0	1,128,000

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Abstract: Form OSHA-70 is used by applicants seeking accreditation from the OSHA to be able to test or examine certain equipment and material handling devices as required under the OSHA maritime regulations, 29 CFR part 1917 (Marine Terminals) and 29 CFR part 1918 (Longshoring). 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 651 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
  

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 68381	11/05/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 5402	01/31/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

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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	6,466	6,466	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	190	190	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,872,640	1,128,000	0	0	1,744,640	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,935

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: 01/31/2011

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