83 FR 36507 - Information Collection Request; Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 146 (July 30, 2018)

Page Range		36507-36509
FR Document		2018-15687
OSHA is providing the public an additional 30 days to comment on only the information collection requirements contained in the proposed updates to its standard for cranes and derricks in construction published on May 21, 2018.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket ID-OSHA-2018-0009]
RIN 1218-AC96


Information Collection Request; Cranes and Derricks in 
Construction: Operator Qualification

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Proposed rule, limited reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: OSHA is providing the public an additional 30 days to comment 
on only the information collection requirements contained in the 
proposed updates to its standard for cranes and derricks in 
construction published on May 21, 2018.

DATES: The comment period for only the information collection 
requirements published on May 21, 2018 at 83 FR 23534, is reopened. 
Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by August 
29, 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.
    Regular mail, express delivery, hand delivery, and messenger 
(courier) service: When using this method, you must submit a copy of 
your comments and attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. 
OSHA-2018-0009, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. 
Department of Labor, Room N-3653, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20210. Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger, and 
courier service) are accepted during the OSHA Docket Office's normal 
business hours, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., ET.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name, the 
title of this document ``Information Collection Request; Cranes and 
Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification,'' and the OSHA docket 
number for this document (OSHA-2018-0009). 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 
document titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. 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.
    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 above address. All documents in the docket (including this Federal 
Register document) 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 website. All submissions, 
including copyrighted material, are available for inspection at the 
OSHA Docket Office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Vernon Preston, Directorate of 
Construction; telephone: (202) 693-2020; fax: (202) 693-1689; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    OSHA published a notice of proposed rulemaking ``Cranes and 
Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification'' (the NPRM or the 
proposed rule) on May 21, 2018, in the Federal Register (83 FR 23534) 
proposing regulations to update the standard for cranes and derricks in 
construction. In the NPRM, OSHA proposes to amend 29 CFR 1926, subpart 
CC to revise sections that address crane operator training, 
certification/licensing,\1\ and competency. The purpose of these 
amendments are to: Require comprehensive training of operators; remove 
certification by capacity from certification requirements; clarify and 
permanently extend the employer duty to evaluate potential operators 
for their ability to safely operate equipment covered by subpart CC; 
and require documentation of that evaluation.
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    \1\ The term ``certification/licensing'' covers each of the 
certification options in the proposed rule (third-party 
certification or an audited employer certification program) as well 
as state or local operator licensing requirements.
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    The proposed rule provided the public 30 days to comment on the 
proposed regulations including the information collection requirements 
contained in the proposed rule. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (the 
PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish a notice in the Federal 
Register concerning each proposed information collection requirement 
and to allow 60 days for public comment on those requirements (44 
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A); see also 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)). Accordingly this 
document allows the public an additional 30 days, as required by the 
PRA, to comment on the information collection requirements contained in 
the proposed rule.
    Concurrent with publication of the proposed rule, OSHA submitted 
the new Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard (29 CFR part 1926, 
subpart CC): Operator Qualification Information Collection Request 
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review with a 
request for a new control number (ICR Reference Number 201710-1218-
002). If a final rule is published, OSHA will submit the final ICR for 
the final Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard: Operator 
Qualification to OMB for approval. If the final ICR is approved, OSHA 
will request to amend the comprehensive Cranes and Derricks in 
Construction Information Collection (OMB control number 1218-0261) to 
incorporate the ICR analysis associated with the final Cranes and 
Derricks in Construction Standard: Operator Qualification and to 
discontinue the new control number.
    The purpose of the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., includes enhancing 
the quality and utility of information the Federal government requires 
and minimizing the paperwork and reporting burden on affected entities. 
The PRA requires certain actions before an agency can adopt or revise a 
collection of information requirement (also referred to as a 
``paperwork'' or ``information collection'' requirement), including 
publishing a summary of the information collection requirements and a 
brief description of the need for, and proposed use of, the 
information. The PRA defines ``collection of information'' as ``the 
obtaining, causing to be obtained, soliciting, or requiring the 
disclosure to third parties or the public, of facts or opinions by or 
for an agency, regardless of form or format.'' (44 U.S.C. 3502(3)(A)). 
Under the PRA, a Federal agency may not conduct or sponsor a

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collection of information, and the public is not required to respond to 
a collection of information, unless it is approved by OMB and displays 
a currently valid OMB control number (44 U.S.C. 3507). Also, 
notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall be subject 
to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if 
the collection of information does not display a currently valid OMB 
control number (44 U.S.C. 3512).

B. Desired Focus of Comments

    The ``Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification'' 
proposed rule would establish new information collection requirements. 
The NPRM would also modify a small number of information collection 
requirements in the existing Cranes and Derricks in Construction 
Standard (29 CFR part 1926, subpart CC) Information Collection (IC) 
approved by OMB. OSHA submitted a new ICR (that modifies the existing 
Cranes and Derricks in Construction package) to OMB to reflect the 
NPRM's new or revised information collection requirements.
    Some of these revisions, if adopted, would result in changes to the 
existing burden hour and/or cost estimates associated with the current, 
OMB-approved information collection requirements contained in the 
Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard Information Collection. 
Other revisions would not change burden hour or cost estimates, but 
would substantively modify language contained in the currently OMB-
approved ICR. Still others would revise existing standard provisions 
that are not information collection requirements, will not change 
burden hour or cost estimates, and will not modify any language in the 
ICR. This document summarizes the first two categories to ensure that 
the ICR reflects the updated regulatory text, but does not summarize or 
seek comment on the last category of revisions that are not related to 
information collections. In addition, this document does not address 
the proposed provisions that are substantively unchanged from the 
current, OMB-approved information collection requirements. Discussion 
and justification of these provisions can be found in the preamble to 
the final crane standard (75 FR 48017) and also in the Supporting 
Statements for the proposed rule (83 FR 23534) as well as the approved 
Information Collection.
    The agency solicits comments on the Cranes and Derricks Standard 
information collection requirements as they would be revised by the 
proposed rule. Particularly, comments are sought by OSHA to:
     Evaluate whether the proposed information collection 
requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the agency's 
functions, including whether the information will have practical 
utility;
     Evaluate the accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the time and 
cost burden of the proposed information collection requirements, 
including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and
     Minimize the burden of the information collection 
requirements on those who are to respond, including through the use of 
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., 
permitting electronic submission of responses.
    A copy of the ICR for the proposed rule, with applicable supporting 
documentation, including a description of the likely respondents, 
estimated frequency of response, and estimated total burden, may be 
obtained free of charge from the RegInfo.gov website at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201710-1218-002 or contact 
Vernon Preston at (202) 693-2020 to obtain a copy of the ICR.

C. Proposed Revisions to the Information Collection Requirements

    As required by 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) and 1320.8(d)(1), OSHA is 
providing the following summary information about the information 
collection requirements identified in the NPRM. The proposed rule 
creates new information collection requirements and modifies approved 
information collection requirements in the existing ``Cranes and 
Derricks in Construction Standard'' Information Collection. The major 
differences in the information collection requirements contained in the 
proposed rule from the information collection requirements currently 
approved in the Information Collection are discussed below and in more 
specific detail in Section III: Summary and Explanation of the Proposed 
Amendments to Subpart CC of the NPRM.

Proposed Section 1926.1427(a)--Operator Training, Certification, and 
Evaluation

    The introductory text in proposed paragraph (a) sets out the 
employer's responsibility to ensure that each operator is certified/
licensed in accordance with subpart CC, and is evaluated on his or her 
competence to safely operate the equipment that will be used, before 
the employer permits an individual to operate equipment covered by 
subpart CC without continuous monitoring. The proposed new approach 
provides a clearer structure than the existing standard, which was not 
designed to accommodate both certification and evaluation.

Proposed Section 1926.1427(c)--Certification and Licensing

    Under paragraph (c), the employer must ensure that each operator is 
certified or licensed to operate the equipment. Proposed paragraph (c) 
retains the certification and licensing structure of the existing 
standard with only a few minor modifications intended to improve 
comprehension of certification/licensing requirements. For example, 
OSHA proposes to remove the somewhat misleading reference to an 
``option'' with respect to mandatory compliance with existing state and 
local licensing requirements that meet the minimum requirements under 
federal law.

Proposed Section 1926.1427(d)--Certification by an Accredited Crane 
Operator Testing Organization

    Proposed paragraph (d) retains the requirements of existing Sec.  
1926.1427(b), except that the proposed rule removes the requirement for 
certification by capacity of crane, as required in existing paragraph 
(b)(1)(ii)(B) and (b)(2). The need for this change is explained in the 
``Need for a Rule'' section of the NPRM. The proposed rule also makes 
some non-substantive language clarifications. Compliance with the 
requirements of proposed paragraph (d) is the option that OSHA expects 
the vast majority of employers to use.

Proposed Section 1926.1427(f)--Evaluation

    Proposed paragraph (f) sets out new specific requirements that 
employers must follow to conduct an operator evaluation and 
reevaluation, including documentation requirements. Proposed paragraph 
(f)(4) requires the employer to document the evaluation of each 
operator and to ensure that the documentation is available at the 
worksite. This paragraph also specifies the information that the 
documentation would need to include: The operator's name, the 
evaluator's name, the date of the evaluation, and the make, model and 
configuration of the equipment on which the operator was evaluated. 
However, the documentation would not need to be in any particular 
format.

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    Under the NPRM, not all operators exempted from certification 
requirements would also be exempted from the evaluation requirements. 
Proposed Sec.  1926.1427(a)(2) continues the existing exemption from 
the training and certification requirements in that section for 
operators of three types of equipment: Derricks, sideboom cranes, and 
equipment with a maximum manufacturer-rated hoisting/lifting capacity 
of 2,000 pounds or less. In the current crane standard, these three 
types of equipment are exempt from all of the requirements in Sec.  
1926.1427 as the result of language in Sec.  1926.1427(a) and specific 
exemptions in Sec. Sec.  1926.1436(q), 1440(a), and 1441(a). The 
proposed rule would not, however, exempt employers from the 
requirements in Sec.  1926.1427(f) to evaluate the potential operators 
of those types of equipment to ensure that they have sufficient 
knowledge and skills to perform the assigned tasks with the assigned 
equipment. Accordingly, OSHA proposes to preserve the evaluation 
requirements through the revision of the language in Sec.  1926.1427(a) 
and corresponding edits to narrow the exemptions in Sec. Sec.  
1926.1436(q), 1440(a), and 1441(a).

Proposed Section 1926.1427(h)--Language and Literacy

    Existing Sec.  1926.1427(h) allows operators to be certified in a 
language other than English, provided that the operator understands 
that language. Proposed paragraph (h) is nearly identical to existing 
paragraph (h) with the exception that it removes the reference to the 
existing qualification language in paragraph (b)(2), which has been 
replaced.

Proposed Sections 1926.1436(q)--Derricks, 1926.1440(a)--Sideboom 
Cranes, and 1926.1441(a)--Equipment With a Rated Hoisting/Lifting 
Capacity of 2,000 Pounds or Less

    As discussed earlier, OSHA proposed to amend paragraphs Sec. Sec.  
1926.1436(q), 1926.1440(a), and 1926.1441(a) to ensure that the 
evaluation requirements in Sec.  1926.1427(f) apply to employers using 
derricks, sideboom cranes, and equipment with a rated capacity of 2,000 
pounds or less.
    Type of Review: New.
    Agency: DOL-OSHA.
    Title: Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification.
    ICR Reference Number: 201710-1218-002.
    Total Estimated Number of Annualized Respondents: 117,130.
    Total Estimated Number of Annualized Responses: 75,591.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,773.
    Response Frequency: Various.
    Total Number of Annual Other Costs Burden: $71.

D. Public Participation--Submission of Comments on This Document and 
Internet Access to Comments and Submissions

    The agency encourages commenters to submit their comments related 
to the agency's clarification of the information collection 
requirements to the docket for this document (Docket Number OSHA-2018-
0009). For instructions on submitting these comments to the docket for 
this document, see the sections of this Federal Register document 
titled DATES and ADDRESSES. Please note that comments on the 
information collection requirements already submitted to the agency in 
response to the NPRM will be considered; the public need not resubmit 
those comments in response to this solicitation. (See: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=OSHA-2007-0066-0679.) Please also note 
that the docket for this document, Docket Number OSHA-2018-0009, exists 
solely to collect comments on the information collection requirements 
in the NPRM. The NPRM and the other relevant documents for that 
rulemaking are in Docket Number OSHA-2007-0066, available on http://www.regulations.gov.

E. Authority and Signature

    Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational 
Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this document. The 
authority for this document 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 July 17, 2018.
Loren Sweatt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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section, then the enterprise or corporate this document ‘‘Information Collection to evaluate potential operators for their
office may collect and electronically Request; Cranes and Derricks in ability to safely operate equipment
submit the information for the Construction: Operator Qualification,’’ covered by subpart CC; and require
establishment(s). and the OSHA docket number for this documentation of that evaluation.
* * * * * document (OSHA–2018–0009). All The proposed rule provided the
[FR Doc. 2018–16059 Filed 7–27–18; 8:45 am] comments, including any personal public 30 days to comment on the
BILLING CODE 4510–26–P information you provide, are placed in proposed regulations including the
the public docket without change, and information collection requirements
may be made available online at http:// contained in the proposed rule. Under
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR www.regulations.gov. For further the Paperwork Reduction Act (the PRA),
information on submitting comments, Federal agencies are required to publish
Occupational Safety and Health see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading a notice in the Federal Register
Administration in the section of this document titled concerning each proposed information
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. Because of collection requirement and to allow 60
29 CFR Part 1926 security procedures, the use of regular days for public comment on those
[Docket ID–OSHA–2018–0009] mail may cause a significant delay in requirements (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A);
the receipt of comments. For see also 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1)).
RIN 1218–AC96 Accordingly this document allows the
information about security procedures
concerning the delivery of materials by public an additional 30 days, as
Information Collection Request; required by the PRA, to comment on the
Cranes and Derricks in Construction: hand, express delivery, messenger, or
courier service, please contact the information collection requirements
Operator Qualification contained in the proposed rule.
OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350;
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health TTY (877) 889–5627. Concurrent with publication of the
Administration (OSHA), Labor. Docket: To read or download proposed rule, OSHA submitted the
ACTION: Proposed rule, limited comments or other material in the new Cranes and Derricks in
reopening of comment period. docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov Construction Standard (29 CFR part
or the OSHA Docket Office at the above 1926, subpart CC): Operator
SUMMARY: OSHA is providing the public address. All documents in the docket Qualification Information Collection
an additional 30 days to comment on (including this Federal Register Request (ICR) to the Office of
only the information collection document) are listed in the http:// Management and Budget (OMB) for
requirements contained in the proposed www.regulations.gov index; however, review with a request for a new control
updates to its standard for cranes and some information (e.g., copyrighted number (ICR Reference Number
derricks in construction published on material) is not publicly available to 201710–1218–002). If a final rule is
May 21, 2018. read or download through the website. published, OSHA will submit the final
DATES: The comment period for only the All submissions, including copyrighted ICR for the final Cranes and Derricks in
information collection requirements material, are available for inspection at Construction Standard: Operator
published on May 21, 2018 at 83 FR the OSHA Docket Office. Qualification to OMB for approval. If
23534, is reopened. Comments must be the final ICR is approved, OSHA will
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
submitted (postmarked, sent, or request to amend the comprehensive
Vernon Preston, Directorate of Cranes and Derricks in Construction
received) by August 29, 2018.
Construction; telephone: (202) 693– Information Collection (OMB control
ADDRESSES: 2020; fax: (202) 693–1689; email:
Electronically: You may submit number 1218–0261) to incorporate the
preston.vernon@dol.gov. ICR analysis associated with the final
comments and attachments
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Cranes and Derricks in Construction
electronically at http://
www.regulations.gov, which is the A. Background Standard: Operator Qualification and to
Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the discontinue the new control number.
OSHA published a notice of proposed The purpose of the PRA, 44 U.S.C.
instructions online for submitting
rulemaking ‘‘Cranes and Derricks in 3501 et seq., includes enhancing the
comments.
Facsimile: If your comments, Construction: Operator Qualification’’ quality and utility of information the
including attachments, are not longer (the NPRM or the proposed rule) on Federal government requires and
than 10 pages you may fax them to the May 21, 2018, in the Federal Register minimizing the paperwork and
OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. (83 FR 23534) proposing regulations to reporting burden on affected entities.
Regular mail, express delivery, hand update the standard for cranes and The PRA requires certain actions before
delivery, and messenger (courier) derricks in construction. In the NPRM, an agency can adopt or revise a
service: When using this method, you OSHA proposes to amend 29 CFR 1926, collection of information requirement
must submit a copy of your comments subpart CC to revise sections that (also referred to as a ‘‘paperwork’’ or
and attachments to the OSHA Docket address crane operator training, ‘‘information collection’’ requirement),
Office, Docket No. OSHA–2018–0009, certification/licensing,1 and including publishing a summary of the
Occupational Safety and Health competency. The purpose of these information collection requirements and
Administration, U.S. Department of amendments are to: Require a brief description of the need for, and
Labor, Room N–3653, 200 Constitution comprehensive training of operators; proposed use of, the information. The
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Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210. remove certification by capacity from PRA defines ‘‘collection of information’’
Deliveries (hand, express mail, certification requirements; clarify and as ‘‘the obtaining, causing to be
messenger, and courier service) are permanently extend the employer duty obtained, soliciting, or requiring the
accepted during the OSHA Docket disclosure to third parties or the public,
1 The term ‘‘certification/licensing’’ covers each
Office’s normal business hours, 10:00 of facts or opinions by or for an agency,
of the certification options in the proposed rule
a.m. to 3:00 p.m., ET. (third-party certification or an audited employer
regardless of form or format.’’ (44 U.S.C.
Instructions: All submissions must certification program) as well as state or local 3502(3)(A)). Under the PRA, a Federal
include the agency name, the title of operator licensing requirements. agency may not conduct or sponsor a

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collection of information, and the public rule. Particularly, comments are sought safely operate the equipment that will
is not required to respond to a collection by OSHA to: be used, before the employer permits an
of information, unless it is approved by • Evaluate whether the proposed individual to operate equipment
OMB and displays a currently valid information collection requirements are covered by subpart CC without
OMB control number (44 U.S.C. 3507). necessary for the proper performance of continuous monitoring. The proposed
Also, notwithstanding any other the agency’s functions, including new approach provides a clearer
provisions of law, no person shall be whether the information will have structure than the existing standard,
subject to penalty for failing to comply practical utility; which was not designed to
with a collection of information if the • Evaluate the accuracy of OSHA’s accommodate both certification and
collection of information does not estimate of the time and cost burden of evaluation.
display a currently valid OMB control the proposed information collection
requirements, including the validity of Proposed Section 1926.1427(c)—
number (44 U.S.C. 3512).
the methodology and assumptions used; Certification and Licensing
B. Desired Focus of Comments • Enhance the quality, utility, and Under paragraph (c), the employer
The ‘‘Cranes and Derricks in clarity of the information to be must ensure that each operator is
Construction: Operator Qualification’’ collected; and certified or licensed to operate the
proposed rule would establish new • Minimize the burden of the equipment. Proposed paragraph (c)
information collection requirements. information collection requirements on retains the certification and licensing
The NPRM would also modify a small those who are to respond, including structure of the existing standard with
number of information collection through the use of appropriate only a few minor modifications
requirements in the existing Cranes and automated, electronic, mechanical, or intended to improve comprehension of
Derricks in Construction Standard (29 other technological collection certification/licensing requirements. For
CFR part 1926, subpart CC) Information techniques or other forms of information example, OSHA proposes to remove the
Collection (IC) approved by OMB. technology, e.g., permitting electronic somewhat misleading reference to an
OSHA submitted a new ICR (that submission of responses. ‘‘option’’ with respect to mandatory
modifies the existing Cranes and A copy of the ICR for the proposed
compliance with existing state and local
Derricks in Construction package) to rule, with applicable supporting
licensing requirements that meet the
OMB to reflect the NPRM’s new or documentation, including a description
minimum requirements under federal
revised information collection of the likely respondents, estimated
law.
requirements. frequency of response, and estimated
total burden, may be obtained free of Proposed Section 1926.1427(d)—
Some of these revisions, if adopted,
charge from the RegInfo.gov website at: Certification by an Accredited Crane
would result in changes to the existing
http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ Operator Testing Organization
burden hour and/or cost estimates
PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201710-1218-002
associated with the current, OMB- Proposed paragraph (d) retains the
or contact Vernon Preston at (202) 693–
approved information collection requirements of existing § 1926.1427(b),
2020 to obtain a copy of the ICR.
requirements contained in the Cranes except that the proposed rule removes
and Derricks in Construction Standard C. Proposed Revisions to the the requirement for certification by
Information Collection. Other revisions Information Collection Requirements capacity of crane, as required in existing
would not change burden hour or cost As required by 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) paragraph (b)(1)(ii)(B) and (b)(2). The
estimates, but would substantively and 1320.8(d)(1), OSHA is providing the need for this change is explained in the
modify language contained in the following summary information about ‘‘Need for a Rule’’ section of the NPRM.
currently OMB-approved ICR. Still the information collection requirements The proposed rule also makes some
others would revise existing standard identified in the NPRM. The proposed non-substantive language clarifications.
provisions that are not information rule creates new information collection Compliance with the requirements of
collection requirements, will not change requirements and modifies approved proposed paragraph (d) is the option
burden hour or cost estimates, and will information collection requirements in that OSHA expects the vast majority of
not modify any language in the ICR. the existing ‘‘Cranes and Derricks in employers to use.
This document summarizes the first two Construction Standard’’ Information Proposed Section 1926.1427(f)—
categories to ensure that the ICR reflects Collection. The major differences in the Evaluation
the updated regulatory text, but does not information collection requirements
summarize or seek comment on the last contained in the proposed rule from the Proposed paragraph (f) sets out new
category of revisions that are not related information collection requirements specific requirements that employers
to information collections. In addition, currently approved in the Information must follow to conduct an operator
this document does not address the Collection are discussed below and in evaluation and reevaluation, including
proposed provisions that are more specific detail in Section III: documentation requirements. Proposed
substantively unchanged from the Summary and Explanation of the paragraph (f)(4) requires the employer to
current, OMB-approved information Proposed Amendments to Subpart CC of document the evaluation of each
collection requirements. Discussion and the NPRM. operator and to ensure that the
justification of these provisions can be documentation is available at the
found in the preamble to the final crane Proposed Section 1926.1427(a)— worksite. This paragraph also specifies
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standard (75 FR 48017) and also in the Operator Training, Certification, and the information that the documentation
Supporting Statements for the proposed Evaluation would need to include: The operator’s
rule (83 FR 23534) as well as the The introductory text in proposed name, the evaluator’s name, the date of
approved Information Collection. paragraph (a) sets out the employer’s the evaluation, and the make, model
The agency solicits comments on the responsibility to ensure that each and configuration of the equipment on
Cranes and Derricks Standard operator is certified/licensed in which the operator was evaluated.
information collection requirements as accordance with subpart CC, and is However, the documentation would not
they would be revised by the proposed evaluated on his or her competence to need to be in any particular format.

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Category		Regulatory Information
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule, limited reopening of comment period.
Dates		The comment period for only the information collection requirements published on May 21, 2018 at 83 FR 23534, is reopened. Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by August 29, 2018.
Contact		Mr. Vernon Preston, Directorate of Construction; telephone: (202) 693-2020; fax: (202) 693-1689; email: [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 36507
RIN Number		1218-AC96
83 FR 36507 - Information Collection Request; Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification

DEPARTMENT OF LABOROccupational Safety and Health Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 146 (July 30, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
