Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart AA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Section 8~29-USC-657.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-06
Section 6~29-USC-655_.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-06
Section 2~651.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-11-06
SS_Confined Spaces Const. (29 CFR Part 1926. Subpart AA).pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-11-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182612	Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart AA)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0258	ICR Reference No: 200710-1218-012
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: RIN 1218-AB47 (NPRM)
Title: Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart AA)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 02/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/28/2007
Terms of Clearance: OMB will review the associated information collection requirements in parallel with the final regulation prior to approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Confined Spaces in Construction Standard would permit employers and employees to systematically evaluate the dangers in confined spaces before entry is attempted, and ensure that adequate measures have been implemented to make the spaces safe for entry.

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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
   US Code: 29 USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1218-AB47	Proposed rulemaking	72 FR 67351	11/28/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart AA)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: OSHA is proposing to publish a safety standard for the construction industry that regulates confined spaces. Employers and employees would use the collections of information whenever they identify a confined space at a constructions site. The collections of information permit employers and employees to systematically evaluate the dangers and hazards in confined spaces before, during, and subsequent to entering the confined spaces, thereby ensuring that the spaces are safe for entry, and remain safe during entry.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,472

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 11/28/2007

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