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OMB Control No:
1218-0099
ICR Reference No:
201511-1218-005
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
201405-1218-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/OSHA
Agency Tracking No:
1218-0099(2015)
Title:
Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Comment filed on proposed rule and continue
Conclusion Date:
11/22/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/07/2016
Terms of Clearance:
OMB is withholding approval at this time. Prior to publication of the final rule, the agency should provide a summary of any comments related to the information collection and their response, including any changes made to the ICR as a result of comments. In addition, the agency must enter the correct burden estimates.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
03/31/2018
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2018
Responses
21,438,996
0
21,438,996
Time Burden (Hours)
6,642,537
0
6,642,537
Cost Burden (Dollars)
188,844,691
0
188,844,691
Abstract:
This standard requires employers to develop a written respiratory protection program, provide medical surveillance, fit test employees, obtain certificates of analysis on cylinders, change sorbent beds and filters, inspect emergency-use respirators, mark emergency-use respirator storage compartments, and maintain accurate employee records for fit testing and medical surveillance. OSHA is proposing to add two modified PortaCount® quantitative fit-testing protocols to its Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134). The proposed protocols would apply to employers in general industry, shipyard employment, and the construction industry.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
29 USC 651
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
US Code:
29 USC 655
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:
1218-AC94
Proposed rulemaking
81 FR 69740
10/07/2016
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 69740
10/07/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 69740
10/07/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)
29 CFR 1910.134
Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
The adjustment increase results from an increase in the number of establishments and workers covered by the Standard. The program change reduction results from those employers choosing to administer the new quantitative fit-testing protocols that take less time than existing fit-testing protocols.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Rachel Showalter 202 693-2146 Showalter.Rachel@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:
10/07/2016
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