81 FR 3830 - MET Laboratories, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 14 (January 22, 2016)
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Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 14 (January 22, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 3830-3832] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-01289] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2006-0028] MET Laboratories, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program Test Standards AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of MET Laboratories, Inc. for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the Agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. Additionally, OSHA proposes to add three new test standards to the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test standards. 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 February 8, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods: 1. Electronically: Submit comments and attachments electronically at http://www.regulations.gov, which is 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-2006-0028, 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-2006-0028). 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 February 8, 2016 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 [[Page 3831]] 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 MET Laboratories, Inc. (MET), is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. MET requests the addition of five 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 MET, 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. MET currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: MET Laboratories, Inc., 914 West Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. A complete list of MET's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/met.html. II. General Background on the Application MET submitted five applications, two dated April 6, 2015 (OSHA- 2006-0028-0020) and three dated May 29, 2015 (OSHA-2006-0028-0021), to expand its recognition to include five additional test standards. OSHA staff performed a 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 MET's applications for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. As discussed below, OSHA is proposing to add three of these test standards to the appropriate test standard list by this notice. Table 1--Proposed List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in MET's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 2738........................... Standard for Induction Power Transmitters and Receivers for Use with Low Energy Products. UL 8750........................... Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products. UL 8752 *......................... Organic Light Emitting Diode (LED) Panels. UL 2735 *......................... Standard for Electric Utility Meters. UL 2594 *......................... Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Represents a new standard that OSHA is proposing to add to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. III. Proposal To Add New Test Standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards Periodically, OSHA will propose to add new test standards to the NRTL list of appropriate test standards following an evaluation of the test standard document. To qualify as an appropriate test standard, the Agency evaluates the document to (1) verify it represents a product category for which OSHA requires certification by an NRTL, (2) verify the document represents an end product and not a component, and (3) verify the document defines safety test specifications (not installation or operational performance specifications). In this notice, OSHA proposes to add three new test standards to the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test standards. Table 2, below, lists the test standards new to the NRTL Program. OSHA preliminarily determined that these test standards are appropriate test standards and proposes to include these test standards in the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test standards. OSHA seeks public comment on this preliminary determination. Table 2--Test Standards OSHA Is Proposing To Add to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 2735........................... Standard for Electric Utility Meters. UL 2594........................... Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. UL 8752........................... Organic Light Emitting Diode (LED) Panels. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV. Preliminary Findings on MET's Application MET submitted acceptable applications for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application files and pertinent documentation indicate that MET can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of these five test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. [[Page 3832]] This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of MET's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether MET meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition as an NRTL. Comments submitted in response to this notice 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-2006-0028. 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 MET's application for expansion of its scope of recognition and to add the new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. 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. 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 January 19, 2016. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2016-01289 Filed 1-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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regulations in the workplace; and the announces the application of MET address above. All documents in the
New Jersey Department of Labor & Laboratories, Inc. for expansion of its docket are listed in the http://
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regulations in the workplace. To obtain Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents some information (e.g., copyrighted
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state.nj.us/labor/lsse/safety OSHA proposes to add three new test All submissions, including copyrighted
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Information on the New Jersey time to make a submission, on or before
February 8, 2016. comment period on or before February
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This preliminary finding does not DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency cautions commenters about
constitute an interim or temporary submitting statements they do not want
approval of MET’s application. Occupational Safety and Health made available to the public, or
OSHA welcomes public comment as Administration submitting comments that contain
to whether MET meets the requirements personal information (either about
[Docket No. OSHA–2010–0046]
of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its themselves or others) such as Social
recognition as an NRTL. QPS Evaluation Services Inc.: Security numbers, birth dates, and
Comments submitted in response to Application for Expansion of medical data.
this notice should consist of pertinent Recognition 5. Docket: To read or download
written documents and exhibits. submissions or other material in the
Commenters needing more time to AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov
comment must submit a request in Administration (OSHA), Labor. or the OSHA Docket Office at the
writing, stating the reasons for the ACTION: Notice. address above. All documents in the
request. Commenters must submit the docket are listed in the http://
written request for an extension by the SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA www.regulations.gov index; however,
due date for comments. OSHA will limit announces the application of QPS some information (e.g., copyrighted
any extension to 10 days unless the Evaluation Services Inc. for expansion material) is not publicly available to
requester justifies a longer period. of its recognition as a Nationally read or download through the Web site.
OSHA may deny a request for an Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) All submissions, including copyrighted
extension if the request is not and presents the Agency’s preliminary material, are available for inspection
adequately justified. To obtain or review finding to grant the application. and copying at the OSHA Docket Office.
copies of the exhibits identified in this DATES: Submit comments, information, Contact the OSHA Docket Office for
notice, as well as comments submitted and documents in response to this assistance in locating docket
to the docket, contact the Docket Office, notice, or requests for an extension of submissions.
Room N–2625, Occupational Safety and time to make a submission, on or before 6. Extension of comment period:
Health Administration, U.S. Department February 8, 2016. Submit requests for an extension of the
of Labor, at the above address. These ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of comment period on or before February
materials also are available online at the following methods: 8, 2016 to the Office of Technical
http://www.regulations.gov under 1. Electronically: Submit comments Programs and Coordination Activities,
Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028. and attachments electronically at http:// Directorate of Technical Support and
OSHA staff will review all comments www.regulations.gov, which is the Emergency Management, Occupational
to the docket submitted in a timely Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
manner and, after addressing the issues instructions online for making Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
raised by these comments, will electronic submissions. Avenue NW., Room N–3655,
recommend to the Assistant Secretary 2. Facsimile: If submissions, Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to
for Occupational Safety and Health including attachments, are not longer (202) 693–1644.
whether to grant MET’s application for than 10 pages, commenters may fax FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
expansion of its scope of recognition them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) Information regarding this notice is
and to add the new test standards to the 693–1648. available from the following sources:
NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate 3. Regular or express mail, hand Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank
Test Standards. The Assistant Secretary delivery, or messenger (courier) service: Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
will make the final decision on granting Submit comments, requests, and any Communications, U.S. Department of
the application. In making this decision, attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
the Assistant Secretary may undertake Docket No. OSHA–2010–0046, Room N–3647, Washington, DC 20210;
other proceedings prescribed in Technical Data Center, U.S. Department telephone: (202) 693–1999; email:
Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
OSHA will publish a public notice of Room N–2625, Washington, DC 20210; General and technical information:
its final decision in the Federal telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director,
Register. number: (877) 889–5627). Note that Office of Technical Programs and
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significant delays in receiving Technical Support and Emergency
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Assistant Secretary of Labor for Health Administration, U.S. Department
by regular mail. Contact the OSHA
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Docket Office for information about
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of materials by express mail, hand
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issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
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Office are 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t.
1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and I. Notice of the Application for
4. Instructions: All submissions must
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include the Agency name and the OSHA
Signed at Washington, DC, on January 19, docket number (OSHA–2010–0046). The Occupational Safety and Health
2016. OSHA places comments and other Administration is providing notice that
David Michaels, materials, including any personal QPS Evaluation Services Inc. (QPS), is
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational information, in the public docket applying for expansion of its current
Safety and Health. without revision, and these materials recognition as an NRTL. QPS requests
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