Steel Erection Standard (29 CFR part 1926, subpart R)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SS_1218-0241 (SteelErect) Final 10-12-17.doc Supporting Statement A	2017-10-12
Steel Erection Preclearanc FRN 09.28.17.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-09-29
29 CFR 1926 Subpart R downloaded from eCFR — Code of Federal Regulations on 09.01.17.pdf Supplementary Document	2017-09-29
OSH Act Section 8 USC 657.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
OSH Act Section 6 USC 655.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-08-20
OSH Act Section 2 USC 651.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-08-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14306	Steel Erection Standard (29 CFR part 1926, subpart R) Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0241	ICR Reference No: 201709-1218-005
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201408-1218-008
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0241(2017)
Title: Steel Erection Standard (29 CFR part 1926, subpart R)
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: 02/16/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/31/2017
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2021	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2018
Responses	92,160	0	72,317
Time Burden (Hours)	30,819	0	21,393
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Standard on Steel Erection requires that workers exposed to fall hazards receive specified training in the recognition and control of these hazards and that they are notified that building materials, components, steel structures, and fall protection equipment are safe for specific uses.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Heatlh Act
   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 At
  

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:
	82 FR 45314	09/28/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 155	12/31/2017
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
Steel Erection Standard (29 CFR part 1926, subpart R)

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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	92,160	72,317	0	0	19,843	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30,819	21,393	0	0	9,426	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 increase of 9,426 burden hours (from 21,393 hours to 30,819). This increase is due in part to an increase in estimated worksites associated with this Subpart from 13,864 to 16,748. The increase also results from the Agency’s determintation that information collections requirements identified in Subpart R−Steel Erection’s non-mandatory Appendix A are covered by the PRA.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 12/31/2017

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