[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 2 (Thursday, January 3, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 351]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-48]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Office of the Secretary
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
December 21, 2001.
The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the following public
information collection requests (ICRs) to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13), 44 U.S.C. chapter 35). A copy
of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained
by calling the Department of Labor. To obtain documentation contact
Darrin King on (202) 693-4129 or e-mail: [email protected].
Comments should be sent to Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer MSHA, Office of Management and Budget,
Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 ((202) 395-7316), within 30 days from
the date of this publication in the Federal Register.
The OMB is particularly interested in comments which:
* Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility;
* Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
* Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and
* Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who
are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Agency: Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).
Title: Respirator Program Records--30 CFR 56.5005 and 57.5005.
OMB Number: 1219-0048.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit.
Frequency: On occasion, Annually, and Monthly.
Type of Reporting: Recordkeeping.
Number of Respondents: 310.
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Average Estimated
Annual response annual
Requirement responses time burden
(hours) (hours)
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Develop a respirator program..... 310 5 1,550
Fit-testing records.............. 1,500 .25 375
Respirator inspection records.... 3,720 .83 310
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Total........................ 5,530 ........... 2,235
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Total Annualized Capital/Startup Costs: $0.
Total Annual Costs (operating/maintaining systems or purchasing
services): $156,350.
Description: Where protective equipment or respirators are required
because of exposure to harmful substances, 30 CFR 56.5005 and 57.5005
require a written respirator program that addresses such issues as
selection, fitting, use, and maintenance of respirators to ensure that
workers are properly and effectively using the equipment, and that such
equipment offers adequate protection for workers. Records of fit-
testing are essential for determining that the worker is wearing the
proper respirator. Certain records are also required to be kept in
connection with respirators, including records of the date of issuance
of the respirator, and fit-test results. The fit-testing records are
essential for determining that the worker is wearing the proper
respirator.
Ira L. Mills,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 02-48 Filed 1-2-02; 8:45 am]
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