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Certification Fee Module - FY11

Objective

Update the Fees charged to Approval Holders for NIOSH certificates

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Applicable Standards

42 CFR Part 84

Key Partners

Mine Safety and Health Administration
Small Business Administration
NIOSH OD
CDC OD
HHS OD

Stakeholders

Respirator Manufacturers

Project Scope

Update the Fees and create a Fee Schedule for respirator certificates issued under 42 CFR Part 84

Milestones

Q4 Initial NPRM submitted to NIOSH OD - FY10
Q1 Draft IRFA submitted to MSHA for “economic review” - FY11
Q2 Received MSHA OK on economic review - FY11
Q2 Draft IRFA submitted to SBA for “comment” - FY11
Q3 Draft NPRM to be sent for Agency Review - FY11
Q1 NPRM to be published in “Federal Register” - FY12
Q2 Public meetings to be held on NPRM - FY12
Q4 Final Rule to be published in “Federal - FY12

Outputs

Final Rule

Outcomes

NPPTL compliance with OMB Circular A-25
NPPTL fees more directly aligned with services provided
Ability of NPPTL to update fees in a more timely manner

Page last updated: August 15, 2011
Page last reviewed: August 15, 2011
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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