We have extended
approval for the existing information collection requirements for
less than the requested three-year period with the expectation that
NIOSH will complete new rulemaking on 30 CFR Part 11 in less than
three years. If NIOSH will need more than two years to complete
these changes, it shall justify the delay in its next request for
extension.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1993
03/31/1993
01/31/1991
544
0
520
54,180
0
51,599
0
0
0
PART 11 PRESCRIBES REQUIREMENTS AND
PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE MET IN FILING APPLICATIONS FOR JOINT
APPROVAL BY MSHA AND NIOSH OF RESPIRATORS AND MODIFICATIONS OF
RESPIRATORS. APPLICATION CONTENTS, QUALITY CONTROL PLANS AND
QUALITY CONTROL RECORDS ARE REQUIRED.
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.