Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/21/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2025
148
146
1,588
1,572
767,736
757,440
A number of standards issued by the OSHA contain requirements for equipment, products, or materials. These standards often specify that employers use only equipment, products, or material tested or approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. This requirement ensures that employers use safe equipment, products, or materials in complying with the standards. Accordingly, OSHA promulgated the regulation 29 CFR 1910.7, "Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory." The Regulation specifies procedures that organizations must follow to apply for, and to maintain, OSHA's recognition to test and certify equipment, products, or material for this purpose.
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 requests that OMB extend the approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. The agency is requesting an adjustment increase in burden hours from 1,572 to 1,588, a total increase of 16 hours. This increase is due to an increase in the number of audits conducted each year from 47 to 48. Also, the total capital cost increased from $757,440 to $767,736.
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.