[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 118 (Friday, June 19, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 33713]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-16383]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. ICR 98-13]


Construction Crane Rating Chart Limitations Instructions and Hand 
Signal Illustrations

AGENCY: Occupational and Health Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice of proposed information collection request; opportunity 
for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to 
reduce paperwork and information collection burdens, is conducting a 
preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and 
Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on both current and 
proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program helps to 
ensure that reporting burden (time and financial resources) is 
minimized, collection materials are clearly understood, impact of 
collection requirements on respondents can be accurately assessed, and 
requested data can be provided in the desired format. Currently, the 
Occupational Safety and Health Administration is soliciting comments 
concerning the collection of information requirements contained in 29 
CFR 1926.550(a)(1), (2), (4) and (16).
    The Agency is particularly interested in comments that:
    <bullet> Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is 
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of OSHA's 
responsibilities, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
    <bullet> 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;
    <bullet> Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
    <bullet> Minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
those who are to respond, including the use of appropriate automated, 
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology (for example, permitting 
electronic submissions of responses).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 18, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Comments are to be submitted to the Docket Office, Docket 
ICR 98-13, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-2625, 200 Constitution 
Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 219-7894. Written comments 
limited to 10 pages or less may be transmitted by facsimile to (202) 
219-5046.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Laurence Davey, Directorate of 
Construction, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. 
Department of Labor, Room N3621, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20210, (202) 219-7207. Copies of the information 
collection requests are available for inspection and copying in the 
Docket Office and will be mailed to persons who request copies by 
telephoning Mr. Davey at (202) 219-7207 or Barbara Bielaski at (202) 
219-8076. For electronic copies of the information collection request, 
contact OSHA's Web Page on Internet at http://www.osha-slc.gov (click 
on Information Collection Requests).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 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.
    There are several provisions in OSHA's crane and derrick standard 
that require employers to obtain information and post it on the crane 
or derrick. Specifically, employers are required to post the rated load 
capacities, recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, and 
instructions. In addition, an illustration of hand signals is to be 
posted at the jobsite. OSHA believes this information is normally 
provided by the crane or derrick manufacturers as a usual and customary 
business practice and there is a minimal time burden in posting this 
information. There is also a cost burden for employers who field modify 
cranes or derricks to obtain the information (loading ratings and 
limitations) for the employer to post.

Current Action

    This notice requests comment on OSHA's burden hour estimates prior 
to seeking OMB approval of the information collection requirements in 
29 CFR 1926.550(a)(1), (2), (4) and (16).
    Type of Review: Revision.
    Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. 
Department of Labor.
    Title: Construction Crane Rating Chart Limitations Instructions and 
Hand Signal Illustrations (29 CFR 1926.550(a)(1) and (a)(2), 
1926.550(a)(4), and 1926.550(a)(16)).
    Agency Number: Docket No. ICR 98-13.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 59,944.
    Estimated Time Per Respondent: 5 minutes per respondent.
    Total Burden Hours: 4996 hours.
    Total Annualized Capital/Start-up Costs: $330,000.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and included in the request for Office of Management and Budget 
approval of the information collection request; they will also become a 
matter of public record.

    Signed at Washington, D.C., this 15th day of June, 1998.
Charles N. Jeffress,
Assistant Secretary of Labor.
[FR Doc. 98-16383 Filed 6-18-98; 8:45 am]
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