On May 29th OSHA published a final rule that broaden the exemption for digger derricks in the Construction Crane and Derricks. In conjunction with requesting OMB for an extension for the currently approved collection of information requirements contained in the Cranes and Derricks standard, this ICR is also being revised to include the expanded digger-derrick exemption.
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 requested program change reduction in hours and costs results from the May 29th Final rule that broaden the exemption for digger derricks in the Construction Crane and Derricks standard. The Final Economic Analysis estimated that, as a result of the scope change, the cranes and derricks standard would cover 25,500 fewer digger-derrick operators. Therefore, OSHA decreased the number of cranes, crane operators, and jobs in this ICR to reflect the reductions that occurred as a result of the scope-change rulemaking.
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.