[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 189 (Tuesday, September 30, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51149-51151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25919]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 25, 1997.
    The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public 
information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of 
each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be 
obtained by calling the Department of Labor, Departmental Clearance 
Officer, Theresa M. O'Malley (202 219-5096 ext. 143) or by E-Mail to 
OMalley-T[email protected]. Individuals who use a telecommunications 
device for the deaf (TTY/TDD) may call 202 219-4720 between 1:00 p.m. 
and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday-Friday.
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, 
PWBA, or VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington, 
DC 20503, (202 395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this 
publication in the Federal Register.
    The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
     Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the 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 submission of responses.
    Agency: Employment and Training Administration.
    Title: Guidelines for the State Employment Security Agency Program 
and Budget Plan for the Unemployment Insurance Program.
    OMB Number: 1205-0132 (revision).
    Frequency: Annual.
    Affected Public: Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.

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                                                                Average 
                                                               time per 
                    Activity                     Respondents  respondent
                                                                (hours) 
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ETA 8632A......................................          53            1
ETA 8632.......................................          53           27
ETA 8632 (QC)..................................          37            4
ETA 5633, 8633A................................          53            1
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    Total Burden Hours: 2,109.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $60,700.
    Description: The Program Budget Plan (PBP) is the annual planning 
and budget instrument for the Unemployment Insurance system nationwide. 
It facilitates State planning and allows for the development of 
Corrective Action Plans for deficient performance, as well as, plans 
for program enhancements made possible by increased funding allocation 
requests. This is the 14th edition of this document.

    Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    Title: Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.
    OMB Number: 1220-0045 (revision).
    Frequency: Annual.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government.

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                                                                Average 
                                                               time per 
                    Form No.                     Respondents  respondent
                                                               (minutes)
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BLS 9300.......................................     230,000           50
Renotification Package.........................     150,000            9
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    Total Burden Hours: 207,291.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses is 
the primary indicator of the Nation's progress in providing every 
working man and woman safe and healthful working conditions. Survey 
data are also used to evaluate the effectiveness of the Federal and 
State programs and to prioritize scarce resources.

    Agency: Employment Standards Administration.
    Title: Health Insurance Claim form.
    OMB Number: 1215-0055 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; State, Local 
or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 763,516.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 13 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 167,868.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $2,800.
    Description: This information is collected to ensure payment of 
appropriate benefits or charges of diagnostic and treatment services 
under both the Federal Employees' and Black Lung Compensation mandates, 
and for reporting payment information required by the Internal Revenue 
Service are made.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Telecommunications (29 CFR 1910.268(c))--Training 
Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 213,980.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 minutes.

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    Total Burden Hours: 17,118.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The training certification required in 29 CFR 
1910.268 is necessary to assure compliance with the 
requirement that employees have been trained in the various precautions 
and safe practices in telecommunications.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Manlifts (29 CFR 1910.68(e)(3)--Inspection Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: Weekly, Monthly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1.15 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 51,005.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The information collection requirement of this 
standard is necessary to assure compliance with the requirements for 
manlifts by a competent person. The inspection is intended to assure 
that the manlifts are in safe operating condition, and all safety 
devices, such as belt switches, are working properly. The failure of 
belts of switches could cause serious injury or death to an employee.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Construction Records for Tests and Inspections for Personnel 
Hoists (29 CFR 1926.552 (c)(15)).
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 14,400.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes (every 3 months).
    Total Burden Hours: 15,840.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The construction standard on personnel hoists requires 
employers to conduct tests and inspections for hoists that their 
employees use. The certification records, which attest to the safety of 
the hoists, are necessary to ensure compliance with the standard.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Aerial Lifts (29 CFR 1910.67(b) (2)--Manufacturer's 
Certification.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0120) (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 900.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 72.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: This standard requires that when aerial lifts are 
``field modified'' for uses other than those intended by the 
manufacturer, the modification must be certified in writing by the 
manufacturer or by any other equivalent entity, such as a nationally 
recognized testing laboratory to be in conformity with all applicable 
provisions of ANSI A92.2-1969 and the OSHA standard, to be at least as 
safe as the equipment was before modification.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses 
(29 CFR 1904).
    OMB Number: 1218-0176 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; Farms; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 816,766.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1.9 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,492,710.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $31,032,694.
    Description: The OSH Act and 29 CFR 1904 prescribe that certain 
employers maintain records of job related injuries and illnesses. The 
data are needed by OSHA to carry out intervention and enforcement 
activities to guarantee workers a safe and healthful workplace. The 
data are also needed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to produce 
national statistics on occupational injuries and illnesses. 
Approximately 816,000 employers keep these records. Only 65 percent 
must record a case.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records (29 CFR 
1910-1020).
    OMB Number: 1218-0065 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 747,874.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 9 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 448,886.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The purpose of the Access to Employee Exposure and 
Medical Records Standard and its information collection requirements 
are to provide employees and their designated representatives the right 
to access relevant exposure and medical records, and to provide 
representatives of the Assistant Secretary the right of access to these 
records in order to fulfill responsibilities under the Occupational 
Safety and Health Act. Access by employees, their representatives, and 
the Assistant Secretary is necessary to yield both direct and indirect 
improvement in the detection, treatment, and prevention of occupational 
disease. Each employer is responsible for assuring compliance with this 
standard, but the activities involved in complying with the access to 
medical provisions can be carried out, on behalf of the employer, by 
the physician or other health care personnel in charge of employee 
medical records.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Formaldehyde Standard (29 CFR 1910.1048).
    OMB Number: 1218-0145 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 112,066.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: Time ranges from 5 minutes to 
maintain records to 1 hour for medical exams.
    Total Burden Hours: 521,110.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $54,209,103.
    Description: The Formaldehyde Standard and its information 
collection is designed to provide protection for employees from the 
adverse effects associated with occupational exposure to formaldehyde.
    The standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure to 
formaldehyde and provide notification to employees of their exposure to

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formaldehyde. Employers are required to make available medical exams to 
employees who are or may be exposed to formaldehyde at or above the 
action level (0.5 parts per million calculated as an eight hour time-
weighted average), or exceeding the short term exposure limit (two 
parts formaldehyde per million parts per air). Exposure monitoring and 
medical records are to be retained for prescribed amounts of time, and 
under certain circumstances such records may be transferred to the 
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Employers are 
also required to communicate the hazards associated with exposure to 
formaldehyde through signs, labels, material safety data sheets, and 
training.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Construction Fall Protection Plans and Records (29 CFR 
1926.502 and 1926.503).
    OMB Number: 1218-0197 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 6,000 (sites of net installation 
certification); 100,000 (sites using fall protection plan); and 4 
million (workers trained).
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 minutes (safety net certification 
records); 1 hour 5 minutes (fall protection plan); 5 minutes (training 
certification records).
    Total Burden Hours: 767,246.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The construction standard for fall protection allows 
employers to develop alternative procedures to the use of conventional 
fall protection systems when the systems are infeasible or create a 
greater hazard. The alternative procedures (plan) must be written. 
Also, employers who use safety net systems may certify that the 
installation meets the standard's criteria in lieu of performing a 
drop-test on the net. In addition, employers are required to prepare 
training certification records for their employees. The plan and 
certification records ensure that employers comply with the 
requirements to protect workers from falls,which account for the 
largest number of fatalities among construction workers.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Forging Machines (29 CFR 1920.218(a)(2)(I) and (ii))--
Inspection Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1210-0 new (formerly 1218-1210) (extension).
    Frequency: Bi-weekly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 27,700.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10 Minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 244,868.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The inspection certifications required by 29 CFR 
1910.218(a)(2)(I) and (ii) are necessary to assure compliance with the 
requirements for forging machines They are intended to assure that the 
forging machines have periodic and regular maintenance checks and that 
guards and point of operation protection devices have scheduled and 
record inspections.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Aboveground Tank Venting Devices (29 CFR 1910.106(b)(v)(I) 
and 29 CFR 1926.152(I)(2)(v)(I)--Withdrawal of Paperwork for 
Manufacturer's Certification of Test.
    OMB Number: 1218-0 new (formerly 1218-0210) (withdrawal).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 0.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.
    Total Burden Hours: 0.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: 0
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The requirements for the testing of venting devices on 
aboveground flammable and combustible liquid tanks are found at 29 CFR 
1910.106(b)(2)(v)(I) and 29 CFR 1926.152(I)(2)(v)(I). The requirements 
are for a one-time test of the flow capacity of each type and size of 
tank venting devices 12 inches or smaller in nominal pipe size 
installed on aboveground tanks. 29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(v)(I) and 29 CFR 
1926.152(I)(2)(v)(I) are two of 33 provisions currently contained in 
the paperwork package entitled ``Certification Records for Tests, 
Inspections, Maintenance Checks and Training (OMB Control Number 1218-
0210); however, OSHA has determined that there are no collections of 
information required by these provisions. These provisions contain no 
explicit requirements for the collection of information regarding that 
testing.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 97-25919 Filed 9-29-97; 8:45 am]
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