RESPIRATOR PROTECTION PROGRAM (PROPOSED STANDARDS 58.500 AND 72.500)

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
123180	RESPIRATOR PROTECTION PROGRAM (PROPOSED STANDARDS 58.500 AND 72.500)	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1219-0048	ICR Reference No: 198909-1219-008
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 198711-1219-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/MSHA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: RESPIRATOR PROTECTION PROGRAM (PROPOSED STANDARDS 58.500 AND 72.500)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Disapproved and continue	Conclusion Date: 12/27/1989
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/21/1989
Terms of Clearance: The agency failed to submit this collection of information to OMB on or before the date of publication of the NPRM in the FEDERAL REGISTER (as required in 1320.13(b)). Hence, the OMB comments filed herein are for agency guidence only. We shall review the paperwork requirements in the final rule in their entirety when submitted for review. ** * In the final rule, MSHA shall document the practical utility of the information collected in the initial medical exams for miners who will be wearing respirators (by kind of respirator), by assessing the benefits to miners' safety and health from such exams. MSHA shall justify this collection of information by estimating the number of illnesses and injuries prevented by the use of this information. Also MSHA shall ensure that the written respiratory protection program is t least burdensome necessary by adding a sample of such a written progra to the appendix of the rule, which mine operators can adapt to meet th information requirement. In submitting the final rule to OMB for review under the PRA, MSHA should make reference to the OMB comment number, 1219-0048, (it should be placed in item 20 of the SF83). OMB is not providing an approval number at this time. The existing paperwork is approved until 10/90 when the final rule will be complete

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/1990	01/31/1990	04/30/1990
Responses	2,100	0	2,100
Time Burden (Hours)	3,375	0	3,375
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: REQUIRES MINE OPERATORS TO CREATE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM, INCLUDING SELECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF RESPIRATORS, AND KEEP RECORDS OF THE RESULTS OF RESPIRATOR FIT TESTS AND MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
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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
RESPIRATOR PROTECTION PROGRAM (PROPOSED STANDARDS 58.500 AND 72.500)

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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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 09/21/1989

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