Respiratory Protective Devices

November 2012
NIOSH Docket Number 002

This proposed rule addressed NIOSH’s and MSHA’s certification requirements for respiratory protective devices. Specifically, the proposal was to replace existing MSHA regulations with new public health regulations.

Material Under Consideration

Part 84 First Module Implementation Schedule – undatedpdf icon

NIOSH [1992]. A performance evaluation of DM and DFM filter respirators certified for protection against toxic dusts, fumes, and mists. Working draft, September 15, 1992.pdf icon

Letter to Fletcher (NIOSH) from West Virginia University School of Medicine; GC/mass spectrometer analysis of D.O.P. samples – 3/29/94pdf icon

Proposed rule (MSHA); 59 FR 26892; 5/24/94pdf icon

Notice of proposed rulemaking; 59 FR 26850; 5/24/94pdf icon

Proposed rule; extension of comment period, and change in dates and location of meeting; 59 FR 27257; 5/26/94pdf icon

Final rules and notice; 60 FR 30336; 6/8/95pdf icon

Correction; Electronic filing of part 84 respirator approval and certification applications; meeting; 60 FR 33034; 6/26/95pdf icon

Respirator Users Notice: Dust/Mist Filters Approved Under Title 30 CFR, Part 11; 9/4/02 pdf icon[PDF – 28 KB]

Letter to all respirator manufacturers: NIOSH use of the TSI 8118A non-motorized aerosol generators; 5/14/99 pdf icon[PDF – 52 KB]

Report of the Respirator Research Subcommittee of the Mine Health Research Advisory Committee; 1/27/82pdf icon

Evaluation of the NIOSH Certification Program; 11/21/79pdf icon

Respirator Files by Year

Page last reviewed: November 16, 2012