This information collection request is approved for three years. However, the burden hours were amended to add in the burden hours associated with signage requirements (70,000 hours.) It is OMB's determination that this burden is not exempt from the PRA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2008
09/30/2008
09/30/2005
128,376
0
2,829,582
83,291
0
84,803
0
0
933,000
The information-collection requirements specified in the Electrical Standard for Construction and the Electrical Standard for General Industry provide employees with safe work practices in the design and installation of electric equipment that guard against electrical hazards in the workplace.
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.
Electrical Standards for Construction (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart K) and General Indusry (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S)