The collections of information contained in the proposed subpart D rulemaking are necessary to protect workers from defective ladders and from falling into repair, service, and assembly pits.
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 655
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The proposed revisions to subpart D would result in a program change decrease of 3,009 hours, i.e., from 6,125 hours to 3,116 hours. One primary reason for the reduction in burden hours is the proposal to remove the requirement for marking loads on plates of approved design.
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.
Pprwk-SS-SubptD (05-11-10).pdf
Standard on Walking-Working Surfaces (29 CFR part 1910, subpart D)