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OMB Control No:
1218-0147
ICR Reference No:
202107-1218-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201711-1218-001
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OSHA
Agency Tracking No:
1218-0147(2021)
Title:
Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
01/21/2022
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/20/2021
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2025
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2022
Responses
146
0
140
Time Burden (Hours)
1,572
0
1,523
Cost Burden (Dollars)
757,440
0
728,352
Abstract:
A number of standards issued by the OSHA contain requirements for equipment, products, or materials. These standards often specify that employers use only equipment, products, or material tested or approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This requirement ensures that employers use safe equipment, products, or materials in complying with the standards. Accordingly, OSHA promulgated the regulation 29 CFR 1910.7, "definition and requirements for a nationally recognized testing laboratory." The Regulation specifies procedures that organizations must follow to apply for, and to maintain, OSHA's recognition to test and certify equipment, products, or material for this purpose.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 657
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 28913
05/28/2021
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
86 FR 56223
09/20/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Definition and Requirement for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) (29 CFR 1910.7)
Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)
OSHA Form 5-30-7, OSHA Form 5-30-8, F92031-NRTL
NRTL Initial Application and Expansion Test Worksheet
,
NRTL Application, Expansion Company Profile Worksheet
,
NRTL Program Fee Payment
Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)
OSHA Form 5-30-5, OSHA Form 5-30-6
NRTL Initial Application, Expansion, and/or Scope Reduction Request
,
Request for Renewal/NRTL Certification of Continued Compliance
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
146
140
0
0
6
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
1,572
1,523
0
0
49
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
757,440
728,352
0
0
29,088
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The agency recognizes 3 additional NRTLs, bringing the total number of recognized laboratories to 23. This revised estimate accounts for the increased burden hours to complete paperwork, from 1,523 to 1,572. The agency revised the estimate of the number of audits it conducts each year upward, from 44 to 47. The increase in audits results in a $29,088 adjustment increase, increasing the total annual cost burden to respondents from $728,352 to $757,440.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Brian Sloboda 202 693-2185 sloboda.brian.w@dol.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
09/20/2021
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