Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1218-0147 Note To Reviewer.doc Supplementary Document	2007-04-16
03-09-95 FR Clarifying type of Prg. and Procedures.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
NRTL application_guidelines.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
60-day notice 1218-0147.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
29_CFR_70.41.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
29_CFR_70.40.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
29_CFR_1903.9.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
29_CFR_1910.7.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
Section 8 U.S.C 657.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
Section 2 U.S.C. 651.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-04-13
SS-1218-0147NRTLS_Final_.pdf Supporting Statement A	2007-04-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
14090	Definition and Requirement for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1218-0147	ICR Reference No: 200704-1218-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200402-1218-001
Agency/Subagency: DOL/OSHA	Agency Tracking No: 1218-0147(2007)
Title: Definition and Requirements for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/07/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/30/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with OSHA's response to prior OMB Terms of Clearance.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2010	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2007
Responses	67	0	62
Time Burden (Hours)	1,340	0	1,260
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: A number of OSHA's standards require certain equipment to be "tested" (or "approved") by a "nationally recognized testing laboratory" (NRTL). An organization seeking to perform this testing (or approval) must be "recognized" by OSHA and must apply to the OSHA NRTL Program for recognition. Recognition is granted after OSHA determines that the organization meets certain requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 583	01/05/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 21299	04/30/2007
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
Definition and Requirement for a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (29 CFR 1910.7)

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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	67	62	0	0	5	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,340	1,260	0	0	80	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The estimated number of annual visits to Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories increased from 45 to 50 resulting in an 80 hour increase.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $126,221

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: 04/30/2007

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