80 FR 60408 - Canadian Standards Association: Application for Expansion of Recognition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 193 (October 6, 2015)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 193 (October 6, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 193 (Tuesday, October 6, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 60408-60410] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-25401] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2006-0042] Canadian Standards Association: Application for Expansion of Recognition AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of Canadian Standards Association for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the Agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. DATES: Submit comments, information, and documents in response to this notice, or requests for an extension of time to make a submission, on or before October 21, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods: 1. Electronically: Submit comments and attachments electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is [[Page 60409]] the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making electronic submissions. 2. Facsimile: If submissions, including attachments, are not longer than 10 pages, commenters may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-1648. 3. Regular or express mail, hand delivery, or messenger (courier) service: Submit comments, requests, and any attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA-2006-0042, Technical Data Center, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-2625, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-2350 (TTY number: (877) 889- 5627). Note that security procedures may result in significant delays in receiving comments and other written materials by regular mail. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about security procedures concerning delivery of materials by express mail, hand delivery, or messenger service. The hours of operation for the OSHA Docket Office are 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., e.t. 4. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and the OSHA docket number (OSHA-2006-0042). OSHA places comments and other materials, including any personal information, in the public docket without revision, and these materials will be available online at http://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the Agency cautions commenters about submitting statements they do not want made available to the public, or submitting comments that contain personal information (either about themselves or others) such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, and medical data. 5. Docket: To read or download submissions or other material in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at the address above. All documents in the docket are listed in the http://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through the Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection at the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in locating docket submissions. 6. Extension of comment period: Submit requests for an extension of the comment period on or before October 21, 2015 to the Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3655, Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to (202) 693- 1644. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is available from the following sources: Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3647, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1999; email: [email protected]. General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3655, Washington, DC 20210; phone: (202) 693-2110 or email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of the Application for Expansion The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is providing notice that Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. CSA requests the addition of two test standards to its NRTL scope of recognition. OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization meets the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.7. Recognition is an acknowledgment that the organization can perform independent safety testing and certification of the specific products covered within its scope of recognition. Each NRTL's scope of recognition includes (1) the type of products the NRTL may test, with each type specified by its applicable test standard; and (2) the recognized site(s) that has/have the technical capability to perform the product-testing and product- certification activities for test standards within the NRTL's scope. Recognition is not a delegation or grant of government authority; however, recognition enables employers to use products approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification. The Agency processes applications by an NRTL for initial recognition and for an expansion or renewal of this recognition, following requirements in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This appendix requires that the Agency publish two notices in the Federal Register in processing an application. In the first notice, OSHA announces the application and provides its preliminary finding. In the second notice, the Agency provides its final decision on the application. These notices set forth the NRTL's scope of recognition or modifications of that scope. OSHA maintains an informational Web page for each NRTL, including CSA, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA Web site at http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html. CSA currently has six facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 1R3, Canada. A complete list of CSA's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/csa.html. II. General Background on the Application CSA submitted an application, dated January 29, 2015 (Exhibit 15-1 Application for Expansion of Recognition, OSHA-2006-0042), to expand its recognition to include two additional test standards. OSHA staff performed detailed analysis of the application packet and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews in relation to this application. Table 1 below lists the appropriate test standards found in CSA's application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. Table 1--Proposed List Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in CSA's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 1004-1......................... Standard for Rotating Electrical Machines--General Requirements. AAMI ES 60601-1: 2005/(R) 2012.... Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 60410]] III. Preliminary Findings on the Application CSA submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file and pertinent documentation indicate that CSA can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of these two test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of CSA's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether CSA meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition as an NRTL. Comments should consist of pertinent written documents and exhibits. Commenters needing more time to comment must submit a request in writing, stating the reasons for the request. Commenters must submit the written request for an extension by the due date for comments. OSHA will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester justifies a longer period. OSHA may deny a request for an extension if the request is not adequately justified. To obtain or review copies of the exhibits identified in this notice, as well as comments submitted to the docket, contact the Docket Office, Room N-2625, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at the above address. These materials also are available online at http://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA-2006-0042. OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a timely manner and, after addressing the issues raised by these comments, will recommend to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health whether to grant CSA's application for expansion of its scope of recognition. The Assistant Secretary will make the final decision on granting the application. In making this decision, the Assistant Secretary may undertake other proceedings prescribed in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. OSHA will publish a public notice of its final decision in the Federal Register. IV. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, authorized the preparation of this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and 29 CFR 1910.7. Signed at Washington, DC, on October 1, 2015. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2015-25401 Filed 10-5-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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grantees meet target goals, and conduct teach the career tracks of the Pathways * minimize the burden of the
predictive analyses to identify to Careers program will focus on initial information collection on those who are
participant characteristics associated experience and perspectives, and to respond, including the use of
with particular outcomes. availability of and involvement in appropriate automated, electronic,
The evaluation will involve the professional development. mechanical, or other technological
collection of data through in-depth The survey will collect information collection techniques or other forms of
interviews of community college from Pathways to Careers participants information technology, e.g., permitting
administrators, faculty and staff and about their college experience, self- electronic submissions of responses.
partner organizations; focus groups of advocacy and self-determination, and
III. Current Actions: At this time, the
faculty and students with disabilities employment and earnings during and
who participate in the Pathways to Department of Labor is requesting
after college. The survey will provide
Careers Grant Program; and web-based clearance for data collection for the
data to assess short-term and longer-
surveys with telephone follow-up for evaluation of the Pathways to Careers
term outcomes associated with student
student participants. The interviews Grant Program via in-depth interviews
participation in the Pathways to Careers
with college administrators, faculty and program. with community college administrators,
staff will provide information on how II. Desired Focus of Comments: faculty, staff, and partner organizations
the program interventions were Currently, the Department of Labor is of the program; focus groups with
implemented, challenges to soliciting comments concerning the faculty and students with disabilities
implementation, and promising above data collection as part of the who participate in the Pathways to
practices. Interviews will focus on evaluation of the Pathways to Careers Careers Grant Program; and an online
program design, strengths and Grant Program. Comments are requested survey with telephone follow-up for
weaknesses of infrastructure and to: student participants.
logistics, clarity of communication, * Evaluate whether the proposed Type of review: New information
effectiveness of enrollment, intake, and collection of information is necessary collection request.
orientation, impressions of program for the proper performance of the OMB Control Number: XXXX—0NEW
delivery, and access to support services. functions of the agency, including
Focus groups with Pathways to whether the information will have Affected Public: Community colleges
Careers participants will collect practical utility; (participating in the Pathways to Careers
information about career planning * evaluate the accuracy of the Grant Program); private sector-
activity engagement, perceptions of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the businesses or other for profits and not
availability of career planning supports, proposed collection of information, for profit institutions (partners
satisfaction with and perceived including the validity of the organizations involved with the
importance of career planning, and the methodology and assumptions used; Pathways to Careers Grant Program);
extent to which personal challenges * enhance the quality, utility, and students with disabilities (participating
influence this process and career clarity of the information to be in the Pathways to Careers Grant
choices. Focus groups with faculty who collected; and Program at the two colleges).
ESTIMATED BURDEN HOURS
Average Estimated total
Estimated total Total time per
Form/activity Frequency burden
respondents responses response hours
(hours)
Participant survey ........................... 150 (enrolled in 2015–2016 school Three times ........ 450 0.5 225
year).
200 (enrolled in 2016–2017 school Two times .......... 400 0.5 200
year).
In-depth interviews .......................... 28 ................................................... Three times ........ 84 1.0 84
Faculty focus groups ....................... 16 ................................................... Two times .......... 32 1.0 32
Student focus groups ...................... 32 ................................................... Two times .......... 64 1.0 64
Totals ....................................... 426 ................................................. ............................ 1,030 ........................ 605
Comments submitted in response to DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Standards Association for expansion of
this request will be summarized and/or its recognition as a Nationally
included in the request for Office of Occupational Safety and Health Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)
Management and Budget approval; they Administration and presents the Agency’s preliminary
will also become a matter of public [Docket No. OSHA–2006–0042] finding to grant the application.
record. DATES: Submit comments, information,
Canadian Standards Association: and documents in response to this
Signed: at Washington, DC, this 17th day
Application for Expansion of notice, or requests for an extension of
of September 2015.
Recognition time to make a submission, on or before
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Mary Beth Maxwell,
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health October 21, 2015.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Administration (OSHA), Labor. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of
Policy, U.S. Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice. the following methods:
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III. Preliminary Findings on the 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and Administration, PO Box 273, Edwards, CA
Application 29 CFR 1910.7. 93523–0273
Location 4. Goddard Space Flight Center,
CSA submitted an acceptable Signed at Washington, DC, on October 1, National Aeronautics and Space
application for expansion of its scope of 2015. Administration, Greenbelt, MD 20771–
recognition. OSHA’s review of the David Michaels, 0001
application file and pertinent Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Location 5. Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center,
documentation indicate that CSA can Safety and Health. National Aeronautics and Space
meet the requirements prescribed by 29 [FR Doc. 2015–25401 Filed 10–5–15; 8:45 am] Administration, Houston, TX 77058–3696
CFR 1910.7 for expanding its Location 6. John F. Kennedy Space Center,
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National Aeronautics and Space
recognition to include the addition of Administration, Kennedy Space Center, FL
these two test standards for NRTL 32899–0001
testing and certification listed above. NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND Location 7. Langley Research Center,
This preliminary finding does not SPACE ADMINISTRATION National Aeronautics and Space
constitute an interim or temporary Administration, Hampton, VA 23681–2199
[Notice (15–068)] Location 8. John H. Glenn Research Center at
approval of CSA’s application.
OSHA welcomes public comment as Lewis Field, National Aeronautics and
Privacy Act of 1974; Privacy Act Space Administration, 21000 Brookpark
to whether CSA meets the requirements System of Records
of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its Road, Cleveland, OH 44135–3191
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Location 9. George C. Marshall Space Flight
recognition as an NRTL. Comments Center, National Aeronautics and Space
should consist of pertinent written Space Administration (NASA).
Administration, Marshall Space Flight
documents and exhibits. Commenters ACTION: Notice of proposed revisions to Center, AL 35812–0001
needing more time to comment must existing Privacy Act systems of records Location 10. HQ NASA Management Office-
submit a request in writing, stating the Appendix. JPL, National Aeronautics and Space
reasons for the request. Commenters Administration, 4800 Oak Grove Drive,
must submit the written request for an SUMMARY: Pursuant to the provisions of Pasadena, CA 91109–8099
extension by the due date for comments. the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), Location 11. John C. Stennis Space Center,
OSHA will limit any extension to 10 the National Aeronautics and Space National Aeronautics and Space
days unless the requester justifies a Administration is issuing public notice Administration, Stennis Space Center, MS
of its proposal to update its standard 39529–6000
longer period. OSHA may deny a Location 12. JSC White Sands Test Facility,
request for an extension if the request is Appendix A applicable to all NASA
Systems of Records, as set forth below National Aeronautics and Space
not adequately justified. To obtain or Administration, PO Drawer MM, Las
review copies of the exhibits identified under the caption SUPPLEMENTARY Cruces, NM 88004–0020
INFORMATION.
in this notice, as well as comments Location 13. GRC Plum Brook Station,
submitted to the docket, contact the DATES: Submit comments within 30 National Aeronautics and Space
Docket Office, Room N–2625, calendar days from the date of this Administration, Sandusky, OH 44870
Occupational Safety and Health publication. The changes will take effect Location 14. MSFC Michoud Assembly
at the end of that period, if no adverse Facility, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, U.S. Department of Administration, PO Box 29300, New
Labor, at the above address. These comments are received. Orleans, LA 70189
materials also are available online at ADDRESSES: Patti F. Stockman, Privacy Location 15. NASA Independent Verification
http://www.regulations.gov under Act Officer, Office of the Chief and Validation Facility (NASA IV&V), 100
Docket No. OSHA–2006–0042. Information Officer, National University Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554
OSHA staff will review all comments Aeronautics and Space Administration Location 16. New Jersey Post of Duty, 402
to the docket submitted in a timely Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546– East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
manner and, after addressing the issues 0001, (202) 358–4787, NASA- Location 17. Western Field Office, Glenn
raised by these comments, will PAOfficer@nasa.gov. Anderson Federal Building, 501 West
Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802–4222
recommend to the Assistant Secretary FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Location 18. NASA Shared Services Center
for Occupational Safety and Health NASA Privacy Act Officer, Patti F. (NSSC), Building 5100, Stennis Space
whether to grant CSA’s application for Stockman, (202) 358–4787, NASA- Center, MS 39529–6000
expansion of its scope of recognition. PAOfficer@nasa.gov. Location 19. NASA Wallops Flight Facility,
The Assistant Secretary will make the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This Wallops Island, VA 23337
final decision on granting the system notice changes the name of [FR Doc. 2015–25358 Filed 10–5–15; 8:45 am]
application. In making this decision, the Location 3 of Appendix A used with BILLING CODE 7510–13–P
Assistant Secretary may undertake other NASA systems of records.
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A
to 29 CFR 1910.7. Renee P. Wynn,
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
OSHA will publish a public notice of NASA Chief Information Officer. SPACE ADMINISTRATION
its final decision in the Federal Appendix A
Register. [Notice (15–087)]
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IV. Authority and Signature NASA Installations at Which Records Are Privacy Act of 1974; Privacy Act
David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Located System of Records
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this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is Moffett Field, CA 94035–1000
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