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OMB Control No:
1218-0130
ICR Reference No:
201501-1218-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201201-1218-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OSHA
Agency Tracking No:
1218-0130(2015)
Title:
Electrical Standards for Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K) and for General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, subpart S)
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 without change
Conclusion Date:
06/09/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/20/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2018
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2015
Responses
3,039,860
0
2,511,139
Time Burden (Hours)
220,789
0
170,098
Cost Burden (Dollars)
3,772,760
0
2,406,833
Abstract:
The information collection requirements specified in the Electrical Standards for Construction and for General Industry are necessary for the prevention of inadvertent electrocution of workers.
Authorizing Statute(s):
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
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 64838
10/31/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
80 FR 14408
03/19/2015
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Electrical Standards for Construction (29 CFR part 1926, subpart K) and for General Industry (29 CFR part 1910, subpart S)
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
3,039,860
2,511,139
0
0
528,721
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
220,789
170,098
0
0
50,691
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
3,772,760
2,406,833
0
0
1,365,927
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:
OSHA is proposing an increase adjustment to the burden hours from 170,098 hours to 220,789 hours, a total increase of 50,691 burden hours for the Electrical Standards for Construction and General Industry. This reflects an update of the industry profile information, and by extension, the estimated number of affected establishments. The Agency is increasing the cost of the purchase of caution and warning signs from $11,682,603 to $18,406,403, a difference of $6,723,800. The total cost annualized over a five year period to the employer is $3,772,760. This is an increase of 1,365,928 from the previous estimate of 2,406,833.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Belinda Cannon 202 693-2083 Cannon.Belinda@dol.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
03/20/2015
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