WE HAVE APPROVED THIS COLLECTION OF INFORMATION FOR THREE YEARS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY RESOLVES SEVERAL OF THE CONCERNS RAISED IN OUR CLEARANCE DATED 1/22/87. HOWEVER, THE AGENCY HAS AGREED THAT A FEW RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT. THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE: RECORDS OF THE RESULTS OF TESTS OF ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS AT 1917.116, WHICH COULD BE CERTIFICATIONS: THE "FINANCIAL STABILITY" AND FEE SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS AT 1919.13(b), WHICH APPEAR TO HAVE NO PRACTICAL UTILITY: AND THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AT 1919.11(e) AND (f WHICH APPEAR DUPLICATIVE. THE AGENCY SHALL INITIATE AND COMPLETE RULEMAKING BY THE DATE OF EXPIRATION OF THIS APPROVAL WHICH REVISES OR DELETES THESE REQUIREMENTS TO BRING THEM INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT. THE DATE OF EXPIRATION OF OMB APPROVAL SHALL APPEAR ON OSHA FORMS 70, 71, AND 72.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1990
11/30/1990
07/31/1987
27,902
0
27,902
38,254
0
38,254
0
0
0
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. USE OF THE OSHA FORMS 70, 71, AND 72, HAS PROVEN SUCCESSFUL, AND THEIR USE HAS SERVED AS AN AID TO THE AGENCY AND THE INDUSTRY IN TRACKING CONDITIONS GERMANE TO EMPLOYEE SAFETY AND HEALTH.
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:
(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;
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.