98-13975. Submission for OMB review; comment request

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29033-29034]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13975]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Submission for OMB review; comment request

May 21, 1998.
    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, Departmental Clearance 
Officer, Todd R. Owen ([phone] ext. 143) or by E-Mail to Owen-
[e-mail]. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the 
deaf (TTY/TDD) may call [phone] between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
Eastern time, Monday-Friday.
    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 ([phone]), by June 26, 1998.
    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: Gear Certification (29 CFR part 1919).
    OMB Number: 1218-0003 (Extension).
    Form Number: OSHA 70, OSHA 71, and OSHA 72.
    Frequency: Quadrennially; Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local and Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 278.
    Total Responses: 6443.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 55 minutes.
    Total Burden Hours: 93.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $476,406.
    Description: 29 CFR part 1919 (Gear Certification), requires the 
gathering of information to complete three forms, the OSHA 70, OSHA 71, 
and OSHA 72. The OSHA 70 Form is used by applicants seeking 
accreditation from OSHA to be able to test or examine certain equipment 
and material handling devices, as required under the maritime 
regulations, part 1917 (Marine Terminals), and part 1918 (Long 
shoring). The OSHA 70 Form application for accreditation provides an 
easy means for companies to apply for accreditation. The OSHA 71 Form 
is required to be issued by those accredited by OSHA to make known to 
employers in the maritime industry that certain equipment and material 
handling devices are safe to use or operate.
    The OSHA 72 Form is required to be used by those accredited by OSHA 
to employers in maritime industry when the equipment or material 
handling device is found to be unsafe to use.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Course Evaluation Form.
    OMB Number: 1218-0173 (Extension).
    Frequency: Once (at the end of the training course).
    Affected Public: Individuals.

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    Number of Respondents: 11,500.
    Total Responses: 11,500.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: Information collected on the Course Evaluation Form 
from the students completing OSHA Training Institute and Education 
Center training courses is used to evaluate course usefulness, 
effectiveness, quality, and content and to make course improvements.

    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Title: Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
    OMB Number: 1218-0NEW.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Applicants to the Voluntary Protection Program.
    Number of Respondents: 90 to 100 a year.
    Estimated Time per Respondent: 200 hours.
    Total Burden Hours: 18,000.
    Total annualized capital/startup costs: $0.
    Total annual costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing 
services): $0.
    Description: The information collection is necessary to determine 
if the applicant has a safety and health program that should qualify 
for participation in one of OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs.
Todd R. Owen,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 98-13975 Filed 5-26-98; 8:45 am]
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