The information collection requirements are needed to help provide protection to workers who use electrical protective equipment and who are involved in industries engaged in electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Agency calculated separate burden hours for the testing of gloves and sleeves. This is in addition to there being an increase in the number of power-line installers and repairers from 103,160 to 113,000 who use this protective equipment. In addition, there was an increased in the number of all affected workers 227,683 to 275,000.
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.