Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)

OMB Control No: 1218-0099	ICR Reference No: 201904-1218-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201803-1218-004
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0099(2019)
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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/03/2020
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 09/26/2019
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2021	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2021
Responses	25,042,236	0	25,621,506
Time Burden (Hours)	7,420,460	0	7,622,100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	316,906,665	0	316,906,665

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Abstract: This is a revision request. OSHA is adding two modified PortaCount quantitative fit-testing protocols to the Respiratory Protection Standard. The modified PortaCount protocols would be alternatives to the existing quantitative fit-testing protocols already listed in Part I.C of the Appendix A of the Respiratory Protection Standard. OSHA is requesting a program change decrease of 201,640 hours; all other burden hours and costs associated with the Respiratory Protection Standard ICR remain unchanged.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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    US Code: 29 USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1218-AC94	Final or interim final rulemaking	84 FR 50739	09/26/2019

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title Form No. Form Name Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134)

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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	25,042,236	25,621,506	0	-579,270	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,420,460	7,622,100	0	-201,640	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	316,906,665	316,906,665	0	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: The Agency requests a program change decrease of 201,640 hours, from 7,622,100 to 7,420,460 hours, to incorporate the new fit-testing protocols associated with the final rule into this ICR. There are no new operation or maintenance costs for the new fit-testing protocols associated with the final rule. Therefore, the Agency requests approval to maintain the existing operation and maintenance cost of $316,906,665 for this ICR.

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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? Uncollected

Agency Contact: Christie Garner 202 693-2246 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 09/26/2019

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