Gear Certification Standard (29 CFR part 1919)

OMB Control No: 1218-0003	ICR Reference No: 202007-1218-010
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201702-1218-005
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0003(2020)
Title: Gear Certification Standard (29 CFR part 1919)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/14/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	5,035	8,740
Time Burden (Hours)	109	203
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,612,500	4,738,225

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Abstract: Form OSHA-70 is used by applicants seeking accreditation from the OSHA to be able to test or examine certain equipment and material handling devices as required under the OSHA maritime regulations, 29 CFR part 1917 (Marine Terminals) and 29 CFR part 1918 (Longshoring). OSHA needs this information to accredit companies to inspect and provide certification for cranes, derricks, and accessory gear used in the longshoring, marine terminal and shipyard industries. Certain types of vessel cargo gear and shore-based material handling devices used in maritime operations are required to have accredited companies conduct examinations.

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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) Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act    US Code: 29 USC 653 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act    US Code: 29 USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act    Statute at Large: 44 Stat. 1424 Name of Statute: Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation 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:
	85 FR 30738	05/20/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 49682	08/14/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title Form No. Form Name Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919) OSHA 70 Form Application for Accreditation to Perform Gear Certification Functions Gear Certification (Employers)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	5,035	8,740	0	0	-3,705	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	109	203	0	0	-94	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,612,500	4,738,225	0	0	-2,125,725	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 is requesting an adjusted decrease of 94 hours (from 203 to 109 hours) associated with this Information Collection Request. The decrease is primarily attributed to a decline in the issuance of exams from 8,701 to 5,000 and the number of applicants seeking accreditation from 39 to 35. The agency determined that an adjustment is also cited as the result of discovering it had over counted the number of quadrennial exams since they are conducted every 4 years rather than annually. A program change is cited because the cost to the government was not factored in previous requests. The cost of the government to collect data under this program is factored into this request and future requests.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $322,004

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: Doris Edwards 202 693-2045 [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: 08/14/2020

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