Excavations (Design of Cave-in Protection Systems) (29 CFR part 1926, subpart P)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Final SS-1218-0137 (02-20-2018) (2).doc Supporting Statement A	2018-02-21
60 Day FRN-Exacavtions(80 FR 58450).pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-20
eCFR-29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart part P.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-20
OSH Act Section 8-USC-657.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-20
OSH Act Section 6~29-USC-655.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-20
OSH Act Section USC 651.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-02-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14080	Excavations (Design of Cave-in Protection Systems) (29 CFR part 1926, subpart P)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0137	ICR Reference No: 201802-1218-001
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201409-1218-002
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0137(2018)
Title: Excavations (Design of Cave-in Protection Systems) (29 CFR part 1926, subpart P)
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: 04/23/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/01/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2021	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2018
Responses	17,262	0	14,266
Time Burden (Hours)	17,262	0	14,266
Cost Burden (Dollars)	311,505	0	216,721

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Abstract: Design of cave-in protection systems are needed by employers in the construction industry and OSHA compliance officers to ensure that cave-in protection systems are designed, installed, and used in a manner to protect workers adequately.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 657 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 651 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:
	82 FR 58450	12/12/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 9801	03/01/2018
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
Excavations (Design of Cave-in Protection Systems) (29 CFR part 1926, subpart P)

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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	17,262	14,266	0	0	2,996	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	17,262	14,266	0	0	2,996	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	311,505	216,721	0	0	94,784	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: An increase in the number of construction projects/sites from 761,873 to 931,009 has resulted in an adjustment increase in burden hours from 14,266 to 17,262, a total increase of 94,784 burden hours. There is also an increase in cost from $216,721 to $311,505 (an increase of $94,784) also due to an increase in the number of construction projects/sites.

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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: 03/01/2018

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