[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 192 (Friday, October 3, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 51903-51907]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-26302]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

September 26, 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: Mine Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Alternative Mines Rescue Capability for Small and Remote 
Mines and Mines with Special Mining Conditions.
    OMB Number: 1219-0078 (reinstatement with change).
    Frequency: On occasion.

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    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,138.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: .53 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 29,267.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
service): 0.
    Description: If an underground mine is small and remote or is 
operating under special mining conditions, the operator may apply for 
permission to provide alternative mine rescue capability. The intent of 
the regulation is to establish the best possible rescue response 
available under the circumstances.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Bloodborne Pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030 and 1915,1030 (29 CFR 
part 1910 ad 1915).
    OMB Number: 1218-0180 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 511,805.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: .46 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,162,397.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $17,262,900.
    Description: The purpose of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and 
its information collection requirements are to provide protection to 
employees from adverse health effects associated with occupational 
exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The Standard requires that employers 
establish and maintain an exposure control plan, develop a housekeeping 
schedule, provide employees with Hepatitis B vaccinations, post 
exposure evaluation and medical follow-up, provide employees with 
information and training, and maintain medical and training records for 
prescribed periods. HIV and HBV Research Labs must also adopt or 
develop, and annually review a biosafety manual.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Lead in Construction.
    OMB Number: 1218-0189 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 147,073.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.286 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,814,671.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $87,087,005.
    Description: The purpose of the Lead in Construction Standard and 
its information collection requirements are to reduce occupational lead 
exposure in the construction industry. Lead exposure can result in both 
acute and chronic effects and can be fatal in severe cases of lead 
intoxication. Some of the health effects associated with lead exposure 
include brain disorders which can lead to seizures, coma, and death; 
anemia; neurological problems; high blood pressure, kidney problems, 
reproductive problems; and decreased red blood cell production. The 
Standard requires that employers establish and maintain a training and 
compliance program, and exposure monitoring and medical surveillance 
records. These records are used by employers, physicians, employers, 
and OSHA to determine the effectiveness of the employers' compliance 
efforts.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Occupational Noise Exposure (29 CFR 1910.95).
    OMB Number: 1218-0048 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 379,512.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.58 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,166,401.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $53,891,845.
    Description: The purpose of the Occupational Noise Exposure 
Standard and its information collection requirements are to provide 
protection for employees from adverse health effects associated with 
occupational exposure to noise. The standard requires employers to 
establish and maintain accurate records of employee exposures to noise 
and audiometric testing performed in compliance with the standard. 
These records are used by the physician, employer, employee and the 
Government to determine whether occupation-related hearing loss has 
occurred, to prevent further deterioration of hearing, and to determine 
the effectiveness of an employer's hearing conservation program.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Asbestos in Construction (29 CFR 1926.1101).
    OMB Number: 1218-0134 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 286,821.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: Ranges from 5 minutes to maintain 
records to 17.3 hours to train qualified persons.
    Total Burden Hours: 5,817,388.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $42,774,491.
    Description: The purpose of this standard and its information 
collection is designed to provide protection for employees from the 
adverse health effect associated with occupational exposure to 
asbestos. The standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure 
to asbestos, and to monitor employee health and to provide employees 
with information about their exposures and the health effects of 
injuries.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Asbestos in Shipyards (29 CFR 1915.1001).
    OMB Number: 1218-0195 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 89.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: Ranges from 5 minutes to maintain 
records to 40 hours to train qualified persons.
    Total Burden Hours: 1, 093.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $34,861.
    Description: The purpose of this standard and its information 
collection is designed to provide protection for employees from the 
adverse health effects associated with occupational exposure to 
asbestos. The standard requires employers to monitor employee exposure 
to asbestos, to monitor employee health and to provide employees with 
information about their exposures and the health effects of injuries.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Safety Testing and Certification (29 CFR 1910.7).
    OMB Number: 1218-0147 (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.

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    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 47.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 53 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,160.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: A number of OSHA's standards require certain equipment 
to be ``tested'' (or approved) by a ``national recognized testing 
laboratory'' (NRTL). An organization seeking to perform this testing 
(or approval) must be ``recognized'' by OSHA and must apply to the OSHA 
NRTL Recognition Program for recognition. Recognition is granted after 
OSHA determines that the organization meets certain criteria.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Mechanical Power Presses (29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(I) and 29 
CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii))--Inspection Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: Weekly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 191,750.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,372,945.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The information collection requirements of this 
standard are necessary to assure compliance with the requirements for 
mechanical power presses. The inspection is intended to assure that the 
mechanical power processes are in safe operating condition, and that 
the safety devices are working properly. The failure of these safety 
devices could cause serious injury or death to an employee.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Restraining Devices for Servicing Large Vehicle MultiPiece 
and Single Piece Rim Wheels (29 CFR 1910.177(d)(3)(iv))--Manufacturer's 
Certification of Structural or Welding Repairs.
    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: 80.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.08 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 6.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: Pursuant to its statutory authority, OSHA promulgated 
the standard for the servicing of multi-piece and single piece rim 
wheels used on large vehicles such as trucks, trailers and buses. The 
standard requires that when a damaged restraining device needs 
structural repair such as component replacement or rewelding, the 
repairs must be certified by either the manufacturer or a registered 
professional engineer as meeting the strength requirements of paragraph 
1910.177(d)(3)(I).

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 CFR 1910.157(f)(16)--
Hydrostatic Test Certification Record.
    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: 1,275,500.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden hours: 318,750.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The requirement for the hydrostatic testing of 
portable fire extinguishers shells according to an established schedule 
found at 29 CFR 1910.157, Table L-1. OSHA further requires the employer 
to provide evidence of the test including the date of the test, the 
identification of the person making the test and the unique 
identification number of the unit tested. The employer must provide 
this information to OSHA upon request.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Shipyard Certification Records (29 CFR 1915.113(b)(1) and 29 
CFR 1915.172(d)--Test Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: Quarterly, Yearly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 900.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.17 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,846.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The standard for shackles and hooks (29 CFR 1915.113) 
requires that all hooks for which no applicable manufacturer's 
recommendations are available shall be tested to twice their intended 
safe work load before they are initially put into use and that the 
employer shall maintain a certification record. The standard for 
portable air receivers (29 CFR 1915.172) requires that portable, 
unfired pressure vessels, not built into the code requirements of 
1915.172(a) shall be examined quarterly by a competent person and that 
they be subjected yearly to a hydrostatic pressure test of one and one-
half times the working pressure of the vessels. A certification record 
of these examinations and tests shall be maintained.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Slings (29 CFR 1910.184)--Certification Records.
    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: 975,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.58 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 26,775.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The standard requires that an employer make and retain 
a record of the most recent month in which early alloy steel chain 
sling was thoroughly inspected, that all new alloy steel chain slings 
be proof tested with certification records, that all new wire rope 
slings that have welded end attachments be proof tested by the 
manufacturer and a certificate of the proof test retained by the 
employer, and that metal mesh slings that are repaired be proof tested 
and either marked, tagged or a certification record prepared and 
maintained.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Overhead and Gantry Cranes (29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii); 
(j)(2)(iv), (m)(1), and (m)(2))--Inspection Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: Monthly.

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    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 35,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.30 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 367,528.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The inspection certifications required in 29 CFR 
1910.179(j)(2)(iii), (j)(2)(iv), (m)(1), and (m)(2) are necessary to 
assure compliance with the requirements for overhead and gantry cranes. 
They are intended to assure that these cranes have periodic and 
recorded maintenance checks.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Crawler, Locomotive and Truck Cranes (29 CFR 1910.180(d)(6), 
(g)(1) and (g)(2)(ii))--Inspection Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: Monthly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 20,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 1\1/2\ hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 174.015.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The major purpose of these information collection 
requirements is to provide information which can be used to properly 
maintain crawler locomotive and truck cranes and to ensure safe 
operating conditions for employees. Specifically, it is required for 
the employer to establish certification records which indicate that the 
cranes have been inspected in accordance with the requirements in the 
standard.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Derricks (29 CFR 1910.181(g)(1)) and (g)(3))--Inspection 
Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: Monthly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 0.58 hour.
    Total Burden Hours: 28,508.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: It is required for the employer to establish a 
certification record that the equipment has been inspected in 
accordance with the requirements specified in the standard in order to 
maintain the derricks in a safe, reliable condition. The collection of 
information will be used to determine if employers are in compliance 
with the standard.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Testing of Materials Used in Roll-Over Protective Structures 
(ROPS) Certification (29 CFR 1926.1001(e)(3) and 29 CFR 
1926.1002(d)(6)).
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (withdrawal).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    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: In the construction standard for scrapers, loaders, 
dozers, graders, and tractors OSHA requires that the material used in 
roll-over protective structures (ROPS) have a one-time test. The tests 
are intended to minimize the possibility of operator injury resulting 
from accidents during normal operation or ROPS. Upon reconsideration, 
the Agency no longer believes that the term ``certification'' as used 
in the provision implies a paperwork burden since there is no explicit 
requirement for information collection regarding that testing.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Crawler, Truck, and Locomotive Cranes Inspection 
Certification (29 CFR 1926.550(b)(2)).
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 947,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 30 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,420,500.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The construction standard on crawler, truck, and 
locomotive cranes requires employers to conduct tests, inspections, and 
maintenance checks and retain records for the cranes of this type that 
their employees use. The certification records, which attest to the 
safety of the cranes, are necessary to ensure compliance with the 
standards.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Proof Testing of Welded End Wire Rope Attachments (29 CFR 
1926.251).
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 947,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,515.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
servies): 0.
    Description: The construction standard on rigging equipment for 
material handling requires employers to retain a certificate of the 
proof test performed on welded end wire rope attachments. The 
certification, prepared by the manufacturer or other equivalent entity, 
attests to the safety of the attachments after welding by testing them 
at twice their rated capacity.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Trucks Used Underground to Transport Explosives (29 CFR 
1926.903(e))--Inspection Certifications.
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 10 minutes every week.
    Total Burden Hours: 9.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): 0.
    Description: The construction standard on underground 
transportation of explosives requires certification of a weekly 
maintenance inspection of trucks used for this purpose. The inspection 
certification, which attests to the safety of the truck's electrical 
system, is necessary to ensure compliance with the standard.

    Agency: Occupation Safety and Health Administration.

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    Title: Construction Records for Blasting Operations (29 CFR 
1926.900(k)(3)(I).
    OMB Number: 1218-0new (formerly 1218-0210) (extension).
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 8 hours, once per 160 work sites.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,280.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: 0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $240.000.
    Description: The construction standard on blasting operations 
requires employers to post warning signs or use other alternative means 
to prevent premature detonation of electric blasting caps and 
explosives attached to them by mobile radio transmitters. A written 
description of the alternative means (measures) to be taken must be 
prepared.
Theresa M. O'Malley,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
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