Approved for 18 months. OSHA will revisit its use of certification records this fiscal year. Prior to resubmission of this package, OSHA will discuss with OMB the results of its review of these certifications and the underlying requirements, including their practical utility to the Agency, and any plans to eliminate requirements found to be outdated or obsolete.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2004
05/31/2004
11/30/2002
1,170,733
0
1,133,333
131,708
0
127,500
11,941,000
0
11,560,000
This is a request for an extension of approval for the information collection requirement associated with the hydrostatic testing of portable fire extinguishers. Persons performing the test are required to record their name, the date of the test, and the identifier of the extinguisher tested as evidence of completing the test.
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:
(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;
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.
The Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 CFR 1910.157(f)(16))