Gear Certification Standard (29 CFR part 1919)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form OSHA 70 Form Application for Accreditation to Perform Gear Certification Functions	Form	Modified	Available
Form OSHA 70 Form Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919)	Form	Modified	Repair queued
Gear Certification_SS_1218-0003_ROCIS_2-27 2024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-03-07	Repair queued
Gear Certification Standard_60 Day FRN_10-24-23.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-25	Repair queued
e-CFR (29 CFR 1919) Gear Certification.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-25	Repair queued
OSH Act Section 8~29-USC-657.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-25	Repair queued
OSH Act Section 4-29 USC 653.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-25	Repair queued
OSH Act Section 6~29-USC-655.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-25	Repair queued
OSHA Act Section 2 USC 651.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-25	Repair queued
Section 941_of_Longshore_&_Harbor_Worker's_Act[1].pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-10-25	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
182842	Gear Certification (Employers)		Modified
13945	Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919)	Form	Modified	Application for Accreditation to Perform Gear Certification Functions
13945	Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919)	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0003	ICR Reference No: 202310-1218-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202007-1218-010
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0003 (2023)
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: 04/15/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 03/07/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2027	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2024
Responses	5,035	0	5,035
Time Burden (Hours)	109	0	109
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,612,500	0	2,612,500

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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
   Statute at Large: 44 Stat. 1424 Name of Statute: 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:
	88 FR 73046	10/24/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 16589	03/07/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	5,035	5,035	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	109	109	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,612,500	2,612,500	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $346,848

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? No

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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: 03/07/2024

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