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HHS/CDC RIN: 0920-AA33 Publication ID: Fall 2010 
Title: Total Inward Leakage Requirements for Respirators  
Abstract: As a component of its ongoing update of respirator certification standards under Part 84, NIOSH plans to improve certification requirements for half-mask air-purifying particulate respirators. The proposed requirements would specify minimum performance requirements and testing to be conducted by NIOSH and respirator manufacturers to demonstrate that these respirators, when selected and used correctly, provide effective respiratory protection to intended users against toxic dusts, mists, fumes, fibers, and biological and infectious aerosols. The Agency intends to improve the functionality of these respirators. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 84   
Legal Authority: 29 USC 651 et seq    29 USC 657(g)    30 USC 3    30 USC 7    30 USC 811    30 USC 842(h) and 844   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/30/2009  74 FR 66935   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/29/2009    
NPRM Comment Period Reopened  04/20/2010  75 FR 20546   
NPRM Public Meeting  07/29/2010  75 FR 29699   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/30/2010    
Final Rule  10/00/2011    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
William E. Newcomb
Physical Scientist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PO Box 18070, 626 Cochrans Mill Road,
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Phone:412 386-5200
Email: wnewcomb@cdc.gov