[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 148 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44774-44775]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18057]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[30Day-14-0109]
Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted
the following information collection request to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for the proposed
information collection is published to obtain comments from the public
and affected agencies.
Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected
agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are
encouraged. Your comments should address any of the following: (a)
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; (b) Evaluate the
accuracy of the agencies estimate of the burden of the proposed
collection of information, including the validity of the methodology
and assumptions used; (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; (d) 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; and
(e) Assess information collection costs.
To request additional information on the proposed project or to
obtain a copy of the information collection plan and instruments, call
(404) 639-7570 or send an email to [email protected]. Written comments and/or
suggestions regarding the items contained in this notice should be
directed to the Attention: CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202) 395-5806. Written
comments should be received within 30 days of this notice.
Proposed Project
Respiratory Protective Devices--42 CFR part 84--Regulation--(0920-
0109)--Revision--National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH), of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
This data collection was formerly named Respiratory Protective
Devices 30 CFR part 11 but in 1995, the respirator standard was moved
to 42 CFR Part 84. The regulatory authority for the National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certification program for
respiratory protective devices is found in the Mine Safety and Health
Amendments Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 577a, 651 et seq., and 657(g)) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 3, 5, 7, 811,
842(h), 844). These regulations have, as their basis, the performance
tests and criteria for approval of respirators used by millions of
American construction workers, miners, painters, asbestos removal
workers, fabric mill workers, and fire fighters.
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Regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) also require the use of NIOSH-
approved respirators. These regulations also establish methods for
respirator manufacturers to submit respirators for testing under the
regulation and have them certified as NIOSH-approved if they meet the
criteria given in the above regulation.
NIOSH, in accordance with 42 CFR Part 84: (1) Issues certificates
of approval for respirators which have met specified construction,
performance, and protection requirements; (2) establishes procedures
and requirements to be met in filing applications for approval; (3)
specifies minimum requirements and methods to be employed by NIOSH and
by applicants in conducting inspections, examinations, and tests to
determine effectiveness of respirators; (4) establishes a schedule of
fees to be charged applicants for testing and certification, and (5)
establishes approval labeling requirements. Information is collected
from those who request services under 42 CFR Part 84 in order to
properly establish the scope and intent of request.
Information collected from requests for respirator approval
functions includes contact information and information about factors
likely to affect respirator performance and use. Such information
includes, but is not necessarily limited to, respirator design,
manufacturing methods and materials, quality assurance plans and
procedures, and user instruction and draft labels, as specified in the
regulation.
The main instrument for data collection for respirator approval
functions is the Standard Application for the Approval of Respirators
(SAF), currently Version 7. A replacement instrument which will collect
the same information is in development.
Respirator manufacturers are the respondents (estimated to average
63 each year over the years 2014-2016) and upon completion of the SAF
their requests for approval are evaluated. The applications are
submitted at will and the most reasonable prediction of respondents is
the number from the most recent year, 63 in 2013. The decrease is
likely due to random fluctuations and changes in business conditions.
No survey was conducted to more thoroughly analyze the reasons for the
change in number of respondents. Although there is no cost to
respondents to submit other than their time to participate, respondents
requesting respirator approval are required to submit fees for
necessary testing as specified in 42 CFR Parts 84.20-22, 84.66, 84.258
and 84.1102. In calendar year 2013 $449,610 was accepted.
Applicants are required to provide test data that shows that the
manufacturer is capable of ensuring that the respirator is capable of
meeting the specified requirements in 42 CFR Part 84. The requirement
for submitted test data is likely to be satisfied by standard testing
performed by the manufacturer, and is not required to follow the
relevant NIOSH Standard Test Procedures. As additional testing is not
required, providing proof that an adequate test has been performed is
limited to providing existing paperwork.
42 CFR Part 84 approvals offer corroboration that approved
respirators are produced to certain quality standards. Although 42 CFR
Part 84 Subpart E prescribes certain quality standards, it is not
expected that requiring approved quality standards will impose an
additional cost burden over similarly effective quality standards that
are not approved under 42 CFR Part 84.
Manufacturers with current approvals are subject to site audits by
the Institute or its agents under 42 CFR 84.43. There is no fee or form
associated with audits. Audits may occur periodically or as a result of
a reported issue. Sixty site audits were scheduled for the 2013
calendar year. The total request burden hours are 102,429.
Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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Number of Average burden
Type of respondents Form name Number of responses per per response
respondents respondent (in hrs.)
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Business or other for-profit.......... Standard Application for 63 7 229
the Approval of
Respirators Version 7
and Version 8.
Business or other for-profit.......... Audit................... 60 1 24
(42 CFR 84.43)..........
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Leroy Richardson,
Chief, Information Collection Review Office, Office of Scientific
Integrity, Office of the Associate Director for Science, Office of the
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2014-18057 Filed 7-31-14; 8:45 am]
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