The collections of information
required from employers by OSHA are necessary to determine
compliance with requirements that are intended to reduce employee
injuries and fatalities associated with cargo lifting gear,
transfer of vehicular cargo manual cargo handling, and exposure to
hazardous atmospheres.
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USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
OSHA is requesting an
adjustment increase in the number of burden hours from 47,398 hours
to 65,694 hours, a difference of 18,296 hours. The increase is due
to a growth in the number of longshoring operations from 808 to 871
establishments and the number of port and harbor operations from
212 to 525 establishments.
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:
(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;
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.