Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SS (Final) Welding (1218-0207) (11-17-16).docx Supporting Statement A	2016-11-18
eCFR (Welding, Cutting, & Brazing 2016.docx Supplementary Document	2016-11-18
60 FRN Welding, Cutting, & Brazing 9-29-16.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-18
OSH Sec.657(9-15).doc Supplementary Document	2016-11-18
OSH Act Section 2 USC 651.pdf Supplementary Document	2016-11-18

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14183	Welding, Cutting, and Brazing (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0207	ICR Reference No: 201611-1218-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201310-1218-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0207(2016)
Title: Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q)
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: 01/23/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/19/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2017
Responses	81,884	0	80,657
Time Burden (Hours)	5,732	0	5,635
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected is used by employers and workers whenever welding, cutting, and brazing are performed. The purpose of the information is to ensure that employers evaluate hazards associated with welding and ensure that adequate measures are taken to make the process safe.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 657(c) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 651(b)(3) 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:
	81 FR 67003	09/29/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 91953	12/19/2016
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
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q)

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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	81,884	80,657	0	0	1,227	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,732	5,635	0	0	97	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 adjustment increase of 97 burden hours (from 5,635 burden hours to 5,732 burden hours) results from updated data indicating an increase in the number of resistant welders from 379,140 in the last ICR to 386,240. There was also a small adjustment decrease resulting from the Agency not taking a burden for employers to disclose records to an OSHA compliance officer during an inspection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 12/19/2016

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