Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 CFR 1910.157(f)(16))
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/20/2020
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2021
5,217,699
5,217,699
504,377
519,161
76,637,563
72,069,467
This information collection is 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.
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
OSHA is requesting an adjustment decrease in the burden hours for the collections of information in the Standard from 519,161 hours to 504,377 hours, for a total adjustment decrease of 14,784 burden hours. The decrease is primarily attributed to a drop of the number of extinguishers estimated to be in use in the United States.
There was an increase in the total cost for employers to hydrostatically test a portable fire extinguisher from $72,069,467 to $76,637,563 annually. The increase is due to an increase in the price to perform 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.