[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 123 (Monday, June 26, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39430-39431]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-16090]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

June 20, 2000.
    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. To obtain documentation 
for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202) 219-5096 ext. 
159 or by E-mail to [email protected]). To obtain documentation for 
ESA, MSHA, OSHA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202) 219-5096 ext. 151 
or by E-Mail to [email protected]).
    Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA, 
PWBA, or

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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: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
    Title: Construction Records for Blasting Operations.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    OMB Number: 1218-0217.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 160.
    Number of Annual Responses: 160.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours, once per worksite.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,280 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $227,200.
    Description: The construction standard for blasting operations (29 
CFR 1926.900(k)(3)(i)) 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.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
    Title: Trucks Used Underground to Transport Explosives--Inspection 
Certification.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    OMB Number: 1218-0227.
    Frequency: Weekly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Federal Government; 
State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1.
    Number of Annual Responses: 52.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 9 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The construction standard for underground 
transportation of explosives (29 CFR 1926.903(e)) 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: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
    Title: Construction Records for Test and Inspection of Personal 
Hoists.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    OMB Number: 1218-0231.
    Frequency: On occasion, Quarterly.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 14,400.
    Number of Annual Responses: 63,360.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 15,840 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Following assembly and erection of hoists, and before 
being put in service, 29 CFR 1926.552(c)(15) requires that an 
inspection and test of all functions and safety devices be made under 
the supervision of a competent person. A similar inspection and test is 
required following major alteration of an existing installation. All 
hoists shall be inspected and tested at not more than 3-month 
intervals.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
    Title: Rigging Equipment for Material Handling.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    OMB Number: 1218-0233.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 18,940.
    Number of Annual Responses: 18,940.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 1,515 hours.
    Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The construction standard on rigging equipment for 
material handling (29 CFR 1926.251(c)(15)(ii)) requires employers to 
retain a certificate of the proof-test performed on welded end wire 
rope attachments. The certification, prepared by the manufacturer or 
equivalent entity, attests to the safety of the attachments after 
welding by testing them at twice their rated capacity.

Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 00-16090 Filed 6-23-00; 8:45 am]
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