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 decrease in the number of burden hours from 65,694 hours
to 57,797 hours, a difference of 7,897 hours. The adjustment is due
to an increase in the number of longshoring operations from 871 to
916 establishments and a reduction in the number of port and harbor
operations from 525 to 332 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.