[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 134 (Monday, July 14, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37623-37624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-18397]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. ICR 97-26]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Trucks Used Underground to Transport Explosives (29
CFR 1926.903(e))--Inspection Certifications
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance
consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies
with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing
collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA95) [U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. This program helps to
ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format,
reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized,
collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of
collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed.
Currently the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is
soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the
information collection request for 29 CFR 1926.903(e). The Department
of Labor 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 submissions of responses.
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before September 12,
1997.
ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to the Docket Office, Docket
No. ICR 97-26, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room N-2625, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C. 20210, telephone (202) 219-7894. Written comments
limited to 10 pages or less in length may also be transmitted by
facsimile to (202) 219-5046.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry Davey, Directorate of Construction, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3605, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20210. Telephone: (202) 219-
7198. Copies of the referenced information collection request are
available for inspection and copying in the Docket Office and will be
mailed to persons who request copies by telephoning Larry Davey at
(202) 219-7198, or Yamilet Ramirez at (202) 219-8055 ext. 141. For
electronic copies of the Information Collection Request on 29 CFR
1926.903(e) contact OSHA's WebPage on Internet at http://www.osha.gov/ and click on standards.
[[Page 37624]]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (The Act) authorizes
the promulgation of such health and safety standards as are necessary
or appropriate to provide safe or healthful employment and places of
employment. The statute specifically authorizes information collection
by employers as necessary or appropriate for the enforcement of the Act
or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of
occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents.
The inspection certification required in 29 CFR 1926.903(e) is
necessary to assure compliance with the requirement for inspection of
the electrical system in trucks used for the underground transportation
of explosives. The inspection is intended to assure that trucks have a
weekly maintenance check of the electrical system to detect any
failures which may constitute an electrical hazard. Employers must
prepare and retain a certification record of the inspection.
II. Current Actions
This notice requests an extension of the current Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the inspection certification
requirements contained in 29 CFR 1926.903(e).
Type of Review: Extension.
Agency: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration.
Title: Trucks Used Underground to Transport Explosives (29 CFR
1926.903(e))--Inspection Certifications.
OMB Number: 1218-.
Agency Number: Docket Number ICR 97-26.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 1.
Frequency: Weekly.
Average Time per Response: 10 minutes.
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 525.
Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: 50.
Signed at Washington, D.C., this 8th day of July 1997.
Russell B. Swanson,
Director, Directorate of Construction.
[FR Doc. 97-18397 Filed 7-11-97; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-26-M