[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 30, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 66934]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-31014]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
November 22, 1999.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public
information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). A copy of
each individual ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be
obtained by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation
for BLS, ETA, PWBA, and OASAM contact Karin Kurz ((202)-219-5096 ext.
159 or by E-mail to Kurz-Karin@dol.gov). To obtain documentation for
ESA, MSHA, OHSA, and VETS contact Darrin King ((202)-219-5096 ext. 151
or by E-Mail to King-Darrin@dol.gov).
Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for BLS, DM, ESA, ETA, MSHA, OSHA,
PWBA, or VETS, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, Washington,
DC 20503 ((202)-395-7316), within 30 days from the date of this
publication in the Federal Register.
The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of information, including the
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
Minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of responses.
Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Title: Manlifts (Inspection Certifications).
OMB Number: 1218-0226.
Frequency: Varies (monthly, daily.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions; Federal government ; State, local or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 3,000.
Estimated Time Per respondent: Varies from 5 to 69 minutes.
Total Burden Hours: 3,000.
Total Annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services: $0.
Description: The information collection requirement in the standard
on Manlifts (29 CFR 1910.86(e)) is necessary to insure compliance with
the requirement for manlifts to be inspected by a competent person.
This provision requires the employer to designate a person to record
the results of these inspections. The inspection is intended to ensure
that the manlifts are in safe operating condition, and all safety
devices, such as belt switches, are working properly. The failure of
belts or switches could cause serious injury or death to an employee.
In addition, OSHA compliance officers may require employers to disclose
to required certification record at the time of an inspection.
Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-31014 Filed 11-29-99; 8:45 am]
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