Approved through September 1997 to allow for public comment on the information collection provisions contained in these certification regulations, and DOL's estimate of their burden, under the procedures of the new Paperwork Reduction Act. Given the burden imposed by these rules, DOL will solicit comment on ways that the information collection provisions could be revised or implemented differently to reduce burden while still achieveing the purposes of the rule. As required by the PRA, DOL will include a summary of public comments received as part of the record supporting its request for PRA clearance to OMB.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1997
09/30/1997
12,000,000
0
0
8,700,000
0
0
0
0
0
There are 33 provisions in OSHA's safety standards (parts 1910, 1915, and 1926) that require employers to conduct tests, inspections, maintenance checks, or training and to prepare a certification record which indicates the date of the test, inspection, maintenance check, or training and what was inspected, etc. The record must be signed and kept on file.
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.
Certification Records for Tests, Inspections, Maintenance Checks, and Training