[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 134 (Monday, July 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37621-37622]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18395]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. ICR 97-21]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request; Construction Records for Rigging Equipment (29 CFR 
1926.251(c)(15)(ii)--Proof-testing of Welded End Wire Rope Attachments

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies 
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing 
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to 
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, 
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, 
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. 
Currently the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is 
soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the 
information collection request for 29 CFR 1926.251(c)(15)(ii). The 
Department of Labor is particularly interested in comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the

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functions of the agency, including whether the information will have 
practical utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the 
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate 
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection 
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting 
electronic submissions of responses.

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 
1997.

ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to the Docket Office, Docket 
No. ICR 97-21, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. 
Department of Labor, Room N-2625, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, 
Washington, D.C. 20210, telephone (202) 219-7894. Written comments 
limited to 10 pages or less in length may also be transmitted by 
facsimile to (202) 219-5046.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Davey, Directorate of Construction, Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3605, 200 
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20210. Telephone: (202) 219-
7198. Copies of the referenced information collection request are 
available for inspection and copying in the Docket Office and will be 
mailed to persons who request copies by telephoning Larry Davey at 
(202) 219-7198 or Yamilet Ramirez at (202) 219-8055 ext. 141. For 
electronic copies of the Information Collection Request on 29 CFR 
1926.251(c)(15)(ii) contact OSHA's WebPage on Internet at http://
www.osha.gov/ and click on standards.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (The Act) authorizes 
the promulgation of such health and safety standards as are necessary 
or appropriate to provide safe or healthful employment and places of 
employment. The statute specifically authorizes information collection 
by employers as necessary or appropriate for the enforcement of the Act 
or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of 
occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents. Section 
1926.251(c)(15)(ii) requires employers to retain a certificate of 
proof-test from the manufacturer.
    The retention of manufacturer certificates are necessary to assure 
compliance with the requirement for proof-testing welded end wire rope 
attachments and are intended to assure that all welded end attachments 
are tested at twice their rated capacity.

II. Current Actions

    This notice requests an extension of the current Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the inspection certification 
requirements contained in 29 CFR 1926.241(c)(15)(ii).
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration.
    Title: Construction Records for Rigging Equipment (29 CFR 
1926.251(c)(15)(ii)--Proof-testing of Welded End Wire Rope Attachments.
    OMB Number: 1218-.
    Agency Number: Docket Number ICR 97-21.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 947,000.
    Frequency : On occasion.
    Average Time per Response: 5 minutes.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 1515 hours.
    Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.

    Signed at Washington, D.C., this 8th day of July 1997.
Russell B. Swanson,
Director, Directorate Construction.
[FR Doc. 97-18395 Filed 7-11-97; 8:45 am]
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