Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q)

OMB Control No: 1218-0207	ICR Reference No: 201912-1218-008
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201611-1218-008
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0207(2019)
Title: Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/21/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/31/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2020
Responses	87,080	0	81,884
Time Burden (Hours)	5,806	0	5,732
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collected is used by employers and workers whenever welding, cutting, and brazing are performed. The purpose of the information is to ensure that employers evaluate hazards associated with welding and ensure that adequate measures are taken to make the process safe.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 29 USC 657(c) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act    US Code: 29 USC 651(b)(3) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 64348	11/21/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 5253	01/29/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Welding, Cutting, and Brazing (29 CFR part 1910, subpart Q)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	87,080	81,884	0	0	5,196	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,806	5,732	0	0	74	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Agency requests an adjustment decrease of 74 burden hours (from 5,732 burden hours to 5,806 burden hours) associated with the collections of information in the Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Standard. There was an increase of 24,510 welders, cutters, solders, and brazers in general industry from the previous estimates, but the burden has decreased. The burden adjustment is due primarily to the way the burden hours are calculated. The hours are calculated using fractions instead of decimals, as the agency believes that it is easier for the public to follow our methodology of a fraction instead of a decimal. The adjustment is primarily due to updated data which indicates an increase in the number of resistant welders from 386,240in the last ICR to 410,750.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Robert Washington 202 693-2259 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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 Date: 01/31/2020

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