82 FR 50689 - Standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 210 (November 1, 2017)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 210 (November 1, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 210 (Wednesday, November 1, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 50689-50691] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23743] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2011-0033] Standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout); Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend OMB approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/ Tagout). DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by January 2, 2018. ADDRESSES: Electronically: You may submit comments and attachments electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting comments. Facsimile: If your comments, including attachments, are not longer than 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693- 1648. Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger, or courier service: When using this method, you must submit [[Page 50690]] three copies of your comments and attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA-2011-0033, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Room N-3653, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service) are accepted during the Department of Labor's and Docket Office's normal business hours, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., e.t. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and OSHA docket number (OSHA-2011-0033) for the Information Collection Request (ICR). All comments, including any personal information you provide, are placed in the public docket without change, and may be made available online at http://www.regulations.gov. For further information on submitting comments, see the ``Public Participation'' heading in the section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at the address above. All documents in the docket (including this Federal Register notice) are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through the Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. You may also contact Theda Kenney at the address below to obtain a copy of the ICR. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Theda Kenney or Todd Owen, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3609, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693- 2222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA's estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (the OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of the OSH Act or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires OSHA to obtain such information with minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of efforts in obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657). The standard specifies several information collection requirements. The following sections describe who uses the information collected under each requirement, as well as how they use it. The purpose of these requirements is to control the release of hazardous energy while workers service, maintain, or repair machines or equipment when activation, start up, or release of energy from an energy source is possible; proper control of hazardous energy prevents death or serious injury among these workers. Energy Control Procedure (paragraph (c)(4)(i)). With limited exception, employers must document the procedures used to isolate from its energy source and render inoperative, any machine or equipment prior to servicing, maintenance, or repair by workers. These procedures are necessary when activation, start up, or release of stored energy from the energy source is possible, and such release could cause injury to the workers. Paragraph (c)(4)(ii) states that the required documentation must clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques workers are to use to control hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance. The document must include at least the following elements: (A) A specific statement regarding the use of the procedure; (B) Detailed procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (C) Detailed procedural steps for placing, removing, and transferring lockout or tagout devices, including the responsibility for doing so; and (D) Requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout or tagout devices, as well as other energy control measures. Protective Materials and Hardware (paragraphs (c)(5)(ii)(D) and (c)(5)(iii)). Paragraph (c)(5)(ii)(D) requires that lockout and tagout devices indicate the identity of the employee applying it. Paragraph (c)(5)(iii) requires that tags warn against hazardous conditions if the machine or equipment is energized. In addition, the tag must include a legend such as one of the following: Do Not Start; Do Not Open; Do Not Close; Do Not Energize; Do Not Operate. Periodic Inspection Certification Records (paragraph (c)(6)(ii)). Under paragraph (c)(6)(i), employers are to conduct inspections of energy control procedures at least annually. An authorized worker (other than an authorized worker using the energy control procedure that is the subject of the inspection) is to conduct the inspection and correct any deviations or inadequacies identified. For procedures involving either lockout or tagout, the inspection must include a review, between the inspector and each authorized worker, of that worker's responsibilities under the procedure; for procedures using tagout systems, the review also involves affected workers, and includes an assessment of the workers' knowledge of the training elements required for these systems. Paragraph (c)(6)(ii) requires employers to certify the inspection by documenting the date of the inspection and identifying the machine or equipment inspected, the workers included in the inspection, and the worker who performed the inspection. Training Certification Records (paragraph (c)(7)(iv)). Under paragraph (c)(7)(iv), employers are to certify that workers completed the required training, and that this training is up-to-date. The certification is to contain each worker's name and the training date. Written certification of the training assures the employer that workers receive the training specified by the standard. Notification of Employees (paragraph (c)(9)). This provision requires the employer or authorized worker to notify affected workers prior to applying, and after removing, a lockout or tagout device from a machine or equipment. Off-Site Personnel (Contractors, etc.) (paragraph (f)(2)(i)). When the on-site employer uses an off-site employer (e.g., a contractor) to perform the activities covered by the scope and application of the standard, the two employers must inform each other regarding their respective lockout or tagout procedures. II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues:Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary [[Page 50691]] for the proper performance of the Agency's functions, including whether the information is useful; The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply-- for example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase of 102,613 burden hours (from 2,646,702 hours to 2,749,315 hours). This increase is a result of updated data showing an increase in the number of affected low-impact establishments (from 435,063 establishments to 461,523 establishments). In addition, OSHA is requesting an adjustment increase of $52,265 in operation and maintenance costs (from $1,426,421 to $1,478,686) associated with the purchase of tags and ties by employers. This increase is also a result of updated data showing an increase in the number of affected low-impact establishments. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Standard on the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147). OMB Control Number: 1218-0150. Affected Public: Business or other for-profits. Number of Respondents: 754,348. Frequency: Initially; Annually; On occasion. Average Time per Response: Various. Estimated Number of Responses: 75,072,010. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 2,749,315. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $1,478,686. IV. Public Participation--Submission of Comments on This Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) Electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. All comments, attachments, and other material must identify the Agency name and the OSHA docket number for the ICR (Docket No. OSHA-2011-0033). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and the docket number so the Agency can attach them to your comments. Because of security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger, or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350, (TTY (877) 889-5627). Comments and submissions are posted without change at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and date of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the http://www.regulations.gov Web site to submit comments and access the docket is available at the Web site's ``User Tips'' link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through the Web site, and for assistance in using the Internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912). Signed at Washington, DC, on October 26, 2017. Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2017-23743 Filed 10-31-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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produced in each Subject Country, and 5093) or email glbrovey@ic.fbi.gov. (5) An estimate of the total number of
such merchandise from other countries. Written comments and/or suggestions respondents and the amount of time
(13) (OPTIONAL) A statement of can also be sent to the Office of estimated for an average respondent to
whether you agree with the above Management and Budget, Office of respond: It is estimated that 77,816
definitions of the Domestic Like Product Information and Regulatory Affairs, respondents will complete each form
and Domestic Industry; if you disagree Attention Department of Justice Desk within approximately 5 minutes.
with either or both of these definitions, Officer, Washington, DC 20503. (6) An estimate of the total public
please explain why and provide Additionally, comments may be burden (in hours) associated with the
alternative definitions. submitted via email to OIRA_ collection: There are an estimated 6,485
Authority: This proceeding is being submission@omb.eop.gov. total annual burden hours associated
conducted under authority of Title VII SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Written with this collection.
of the Tariff Act of 1930; this notice is comments and suggestions from the If additional information is required
published pursuant to section 207.61 of public and affected agencies concerning contact: Melody Braswell, Department
the Commission’s rules. the proposed collection of information Clearance Officer, United States
By order of the Commission. are encouraged. Your comments should Department of Justice, Justice
Issued: October 26, 2017. address one or more of the following Management Division, Policy and
Lisa R. Barton, four points: Planning Staff, Two Constitution
Square, 145 N Street NE., 3E.405A,
Secretary to the Commission. —Evaluate whether the proposed
Washington, DC 20530.
[FR Doc. 2017–23656 Filed 10–31–17; 8:45 am] collection of information is necessary
BILLING CODE 7020–02–P for the proper performance of the Dated: October 26, 2017.
functions of the Bureau of Justice Melody Braswell,
Statistics, including whether the Department Clearance Officer for PRA, U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE information will have practical utility; Department of Justice.
—Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s [FR Doc. 2017–23704 Filed 10–31–17; 8:45 am]
Federal Bureau of Investigation estimate of the burden of the BILLING CODE 4410–02–P
proposed collection of information,
[OMB Number 1110–0060]
including the validity of the
Agency Information Collection methodology and assumptions used; DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Activities; Proposed eCollection —Evaluate whether and if so how the
eComments Requested; Revision of a quality, utility, and clarity of the Occupational Safety and Health
Currently Approved Collection in Use information to be collected can be Administration
Without an OMB Control Number, CJIS enhanced; and
[Docket No. OSHA–2011–0033]
Name Check Form (1–791) —Minimize the burden of the collection
of information on those who are to Standard on the Control of Hazardous
AGENCY: Criminal Justice Information respond, including through the use of Energy (Lockout/Tagout); Extension of
Services Division, Federal Bureau of appropriate automated, electronic, the Office of Management and
Investigation, Department of Justice. mechanical, or other technological Budget’s (OMB) Approval of
ACTION: 60-Day notice. collection techniques or other forms Information Collection (Paperwork)
of information technology, e.g., Requirements
SUMMARY: The Department of Justice permitting electronic submission of
(DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation responses. AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health
(FBI), Criminal Justice Information Administration (OSHA), Labor.
Services (CJIS) Division, will be Overview of This Information
ACTION: Request for public comments.
submitting the following information Collection
collection request to the Office of (1) Type of Information Collection: SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public
Management and Budget (OMB) for Revision of a currently approved comments concerning its proposal to
review and approval in accordance with collection in use without an OMB extend OMB approval of the
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. control number. information collection requirements
The proposed information collection is (2) The Title of the Form/Collection: specified in the Standard on the Control
published to obtain comments from the CJIS Name Check Request. of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout).
public and affected agencies. (3) The agency form number, if any, DATES: Comments must be submitted
DATES: Comments are encouraged and and the applicable component of the (postmarked, sent, or received) by
will be accepted for 60 days until Department sponsoring the collection: January 2, 2018.
January 2, 2018. 1–791. ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If (4) Affected public who will be asked Electronically: You may submit
you have additional comments or required to respond, as well as a brief comments and attachments
especially on the estimated public abstract: electronically at http://
burden or associated response time, Primary: Agencies authorized to www.regulations.gov, which is the
suggestions, or need a copy of the submit applicant fingerprints into the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the
proposed information collection Next Generation Identification (NGI) instructions online for submitting
instrument with instructions or system for noncriminal justice purposes
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comments.
additional information, please contact such as employment, benefits, and Facsimile: If your comments,
Gerry Lynn Brovey, Supervisory licensing. This form is completed to including attachments, are not longer
Information Liaison Specialist, FBI, obtain a name check for an applicant than 10 pages, you may fax them to the
CJIS, Resources Management Section, when the fingerprints have been OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648.
Administrative Unit, Module C–2, 1000 rejected twice for quality to ensure Mail, hand delivery, express mail,
Custer Hollow Road, Clarksburg, West eligible individuals are not denied messenger, or courier service: When
Virginia 26306 (facsimile: 304–625– employment, benefits, or licensing. using this method, you must submit
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for the proper performance of the electronic or facsimile submission, you NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
Agency’s functions, including whether must submit them to the OSHA Docket SPACE ADMINISTRATION
the information is useful; Office (see the section of this notice
[Notice: (17–082)]
• The accuracy of OSHA’s estimate of titled ADDRESSES). The additional
the burden (time and costs) of the materials must clearly identify your Notice of Information Collection
information collection requirements, electronic comments by your name,
including the validity of the date, and the docket number so the AGENCY: National Aeronautics and
methodology and assumptions used; Agency can attach them to your Space Administration (NASA).
• The quality, utility, and clarity of comments. ACTION: Notice of information collection.
the information collected; and
• Ways to minimize the burden on Because of security procedures, the SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and
employers who must comply—for use of regular mail may cause a Space Administration, as part of its
example, by using automated or other significant delay in the receipt of continuing effort to reduce paperwork
technological information collection comments. For information about and respondent burden, invites the
and transmission techniques. security procedures concerning the general public and other Federal
delivery of materials by hand, express agencies to take this opportunity to
III. Proposed Actions comment on proposed and/or
delivery, messenger, or courier service,
OSHA is requesting an adjustment please contact the OSHA Docket Office continuing information collections.
increase of 102,613 burden hours (from at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889– DATES: All comments should be
2,646,702 hours to 2,749,315 hours). 5627). submitted within 60 calendar days from
This increase is a result of updated data the date of this publication.
showing an increase in the number of Comments and submissions are
posted without change at http:// ADDRESSES: All comments should be
affected low-impact establishments addressed to Lori Parker, National
(from 435,063 establishments to 461,523 www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA
cautions commenters about submitting Aeronautics and Space Administration,
establishments). In addition, OSHA is 300 E Street SW., Washington, DC
requesting an adjustment increase of personal information such as social
security numbers and date of birth. 20546–0001.
$52,265 in operation and maintenance
Although all submissions are listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
costs (from $1,426,421 to $1,478,686)
associated with the purchase of tags and the http://www.regulations.gov index, Requests for additional information or
ties by employers. This increase is also some information (e.g., copyrighted copies of the information collection
a result of updated data showing an material) is not publicly available to instrument(s) and instructions should
increase in the number of affected low- read or download through this Web site. be directed to Lori Parker, NASA
impact establishments. Clearance Officer, NASA Headquarters,
All submissions, including copyrighted
Type of Review: Extension of a 300 E Street SW., JF0000, Washington,
material, are available for inspection
currently approved collection. DC 20546, (202) 358–1351.
and copying at the OSHA Docket Office.
Title: Standard on the Control of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Information on using the http://
Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (29 www.regulations.gov Web site to submit I. Abstract
CFR 1910.147). comments and access the docket is
OMB Control Number: 1218–0150. Citizen science and crowdsourcing
available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ are tools that engage, educate and
Affected Public: Business or other for-
link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office empower the public to apply their
profits.
for information about materials not curiosity and contribute their talents to
Number of Respondents: 754,348.
Frequency: Initially; Annually; On available through the Web site, and for a wide range of scientific and societal
occasion. assistance in using the Internet to locate issues. NASA’s mission to reach for new
Average Time per Response: Various. docket submissions. heights and reveal the unknown so that
Estimated Number of Responses: what we do and learn will benefit all
V. Authority and Signature
75,072,010. humankind. NASA uses the vantage
Estimated Total Burden Hours: Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant point of space to achieve with the
2,749,315. Secretary of Labor for Occupational science community and our partners a
Estimated Cost (Operation and Safety and Health, directed the deep scientific understanding of our
Maintenance): $1,478,686. preparation of this notice. The authority planet, other planets and solar system
for this notice is the Paperwork bodies, the interplanetary environment,
IV. Public Participation—Submission of
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 the Sun and its effects on the solar
Comments on This Notice and Internet
et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order system, and the universe beyond.
Access to Comments and Submissions
Citizen science and crowdsourcing can
You may submit comments in No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912).
support NASA’s mission and purpose
response to this document as follows: Signed at Washington, DC, on October 26, by providing new opportunities to
(1) Electronically at http:// 2017. explore our solar system and our own
www.regulations.gov, which is the Loren Sweatt, home planet like never before,
Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for producing critical data that expands our
facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. All Occupational Safety and Health. knowledge of the universe, and
comments, attachments, and other
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[FR Doc. 2017–23743 Filed 10–31–17; 8:45 am] advancing our ability to provide societal
material must identify the Agency name benefit through the synergy of satellite
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and the OSHA docket number for the and ground based observations.
ICR (Docket No. OSHA–2011–0033).
You may supplement electronic II. Methods of Collection
submissions by uploading document Citizen science and crowdsourcing
files electronically. If you wish to mail collections submitted under this generic
additional materials in reference to an clearance can be stand-alone projects or
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| Contact | Theda Kenney or Todd Owen, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3609, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693- 2222. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 50689 |
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