Gear Certification Standard (29 CFR part 1919)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form OSHA-70 Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919) Form	Modified
1218-0003 Supporting Statement (05_30_2017).docx Supporting Statement A	2017-05-31
Section 941_of_Longshore_&_Harbor_Worker's_Act[1].pdf Supplementary Document	2017-03-02
29 eCFR 1919.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-03-02
60 Day FRN 81-FR93963(1218-0003).pdf Supplementary Document	2017-02-28
OSH Act Section 8-USC-657.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-02-28
OSH Act Section 6~29-USC-655.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-02-28
OSh Act Section 4 USC 653.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-02-28
OSH Act Section USC 651.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-02-28

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: 201702-1218-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201402-1218-008
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0003(2017)
Title: Gear Certification Standard (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: 08/01/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/05/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2020	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2017
Responses	8,740	0	6,357
Time Burden (Hours)	203	0	184
Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,738,225	0	2,878,090

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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 657(c) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 651(b) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 653 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 29 USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
   US Code: 33 USC 41(a) 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:
	81 FR 93963	12/22/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 25818	06/05/2017
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 (29 CFR part 1919)	OSHA-70	Application for Accreditation to Perform Gear Certification Functions
Gear Certification (Employers)

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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	8,740	6,357	0	0	2,383	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	203	184	0	0	19	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	4,738,225	2,878,090	0	0	1,860,135	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 overall adjustment increase in burden hours from 184 to 203 hours (an increase of 19 burden hours). This burden hour increase results from an increase in the number of certification records being maintained. This increase offset the small decrease in the number of OSHA 70 forms being completed and the removal of burden hours for employers to disclose information to OSHA during an inspection. The Agency has determined that information collected by the Agency during an investigation is not subject to the PRA under CFR 1320.4(a)(2). Therefore, OSHA takes no burden or cost for disclosure of records. The Agency requests a cost increase due to both an increase in the number of annual visual and quadrennial examinations of cargo gear or other material handling devices being conducted, and the costs for an accredited agency to conduct the examinations.

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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: 06/05/2017

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