81 FR 3833 - TUV SUD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 14 (January 22, 2016)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 14 (January 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-01288 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 14 (Friday, January 22, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 3833-3835] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-01288] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0043] TUV SUD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of TUV SUD America, Inc. 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 February 8, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods: [[Page 3834]] 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-2007-0043, 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-2007-0043). 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 and copying 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 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 TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM), is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. TUVAM requests the addition of one test standard 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 TUVAM, 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. TUVAM currently has three facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: TUV SUD America, Inc., 10 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA 01960. A complete list of TUVAM's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/tuvam.html. II. General Background on the Application TUVAM submitted an application, dated August 10, 2015 (Exhibit 15- 1, Application for One Test Standard Expansion, OSHA-2007-0043), to expand its recognition to include one additional test standard. 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 standard found in TUVAM's application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. Table 1--Proposed Appropriate Test Standard for Inclusion in TUVAM's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 62368-1........................ Audio/Video, information and communication technology equipment-- Part 1: Safety Requirements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 3835]] III. Preliminary Findings on the Application TUVAM submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file indicates that TUVAM can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of this one test standard for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of TUVAM's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether TUVAM 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-2007-0043. 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 TUVAM'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. 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. 2016-01288 Filed 1-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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OSHA recognition of an NRTL an expansion or renewal of this Ontario, M9W 5A3, Canada. A complete
signifies that the organization meets the recognition, following requirements in list of QPS’s scope of recognition is
requirements specified in 29 CFR Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/
1910.7. Recognition is an appendix requires that the Agency otpca/nrtl/qps.html.
acknowledgment that the organization publish two notices in the Federal
can perform independent safety testing Register in processing an application. In II. General Background on the
and certification of the specific products the first notice, OSHA announces the Application
covered within its scope of recognition. application and provides its preliminary
QPS submitted an application, dated
Each NRTL’s scope of recognition finding. In the second notice, the
includes (1) the type of products the Agency provides its final decision on July 28, 2014 (OSHA–2010–0046–0005),
NRTL may test, with each type specified the application. These notices set forth to expand its recognition to include one
by its applicable test standard, and (2) the NRTL’s scope of recognition or additional test standard. OSHA staff
the recognized site(s) that has/have the modifications of that scope. OSHA performed a detailed analysis of the
technical capability to perform the maintains an informational Web page application packet and reviewed other
product-testing and product- for each NRTL, including QPS, which pertinent information. OSHA performed
certification activities for test standards details the NRTL’s scope of recognition. an on-site review in relation to this
within the NRTL’s scope. Recognition is These pages are available from the application on July 16–17, 2015.
not a delegation or grant of government OSHA Web site at http://www.osha.gov/ Table 1 below lists the appropriate
authority; however, recognition enables dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html. test standard found in QPS’s application
employers to use products approved by QPS currently has one facility (site) for expansion for testing and
the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that recognized by OSHA for product testing
certification of products under the
require product testing and certification. and certification, with its headquarters
NRTL Program.
The Agency processes applications by located at: QPS Evaluation Services, Inc.
an NRTL for initial recognition and for 81 Kelfield Street, Unit 8, Toronto,
TABLE 1—PROPOSED APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARD FOR INCLUSION IN QPS’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION
Test standard Test standard title
ANSI/AAMI ES 60601–1: 2005/ Medical Electrical Equipment—Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance.
(R)2012.
III. Preliminary Findings on the Occupational Safety and Health Signed at Washington, DC, on January 19,
Application Administration, U.S. Department of 2016.
Labor, at the above address. These David Michaels,
QPS submitted an acceptable materials also are available online at Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
application for expansion of its scope of http://www.regulations.gov under Safety and Health.
recognition. OSHA’s review of the Docket No. OSHA–2010–0046. [FR Doc. 2016–01284 Filed 1–21–16; 8:45 am]
application file, and pertinent
documentation, indicate that QPS can OSHA staff will review all comments BILLING CODE 4510–26–P
meet the requirements prescribed by 29 to the docket submitted in a timely
CFR 1910.7 for expanding its manner and, after addressing the issues
raised by these comments, will DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
recognition to include the addition of
this one test standard for NRTL testing recommend to the Assistant Secretary Occupational Safety and Health
and certification listed above. This for Occupational Safety and Health Administration
preliminary finding does not constitute whether to grant QPS’s application for
expansion of its scope of recognition. [Docket No. OSHA–2007–0043]
an interim or temporary approval of
QPS’s application. The Assistant Secretary will make the
final decision on granting the TUV SUD America, Inc.: Application for
OSHA welcomes public comment as Expansion of Recognition
application. In making this decision, the
to whether QPS meets the requirements
Assistant Secretary may undertake other AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health
of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A Administration (OSHA), Labor.
recognition as an NRTL. Comments
to 29 CFR 1910.7. ACTION: Notice.
should consist of pertinent written
documents and exhibits. Commenters OSHA will publish a public notice of
needing more time to comment must its final decision in the Federal SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA
submit a request in writing, stating the Register. announces the application of TUV SUD
reasons for the request. Commenters America, Inc. for expansion of its
Authority and Signature recognition as a Nationally Recognized
must submit the written request for an
extension by the due date for comments. David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents
OSHA will limit any extension to 10 Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Agency’s preliminary finding to
grant the application.
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days unless the requester justifies a Occupational Safety and Health, 200
longer period. OSHA may deny a Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DATES: Submit comments, information,
request for an extension if the request is DC 20210, authorized the preparation of and documents in response to this
not adequately justified. To obtain or this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is notice, or requests for an extension of
review copies of the exhibits identified issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. time to make a submission, on or before
in this notice, as well as comments 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No. February 8, 2016.
submitted to the docket, contact the 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of
Docket Office, Room N–2625, 29 CFR 1910.7. the following methods:
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III. Preliminary Findings on the 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and Labor, Room N–3647, 200 Constitution
Application 29 CFR 1910.7. Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210;
Signed at Washington, DC, on January 19, telephone (202) 693–1999 (TTY (877)
TUVAM submitted an acceptable 889–5627); email
application for expansion of its scope of 2016.
David Michaels, meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
recognition. OSHA’s review of the For general information: Ms. Michelle
application file indicates that TUVAM Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Safety and Health.
Walker, Director, OSHA Technical Data
can meet the requirements prescribed by Center, Directorate of Technical Support
29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its [FR Doc. 2016–01288 Filed 1–21–16; 8:45 am]
and Emergency Management, Room N–
recognition to include the addition of BILLING CODE 4510–26–P
2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
this one test standard for NRTL testing Constitution Avenue NW., Washington
and certification listed above. This DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350
preliminary finding does not constitute DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
(TTY (877) 889–5627); email
an interim or temporary approval of walker.michelle@dol.gov.
TUVAM’s application. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
OSHA welcomes public comment as Assistant Secretary of Labor for
to whether TUVAM meets the [Docket No. OSHA–2016–0001]
Occupational Safety and Health invites
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for interested individuals to submit
expansion of its recognition as an NRTL. National Advisory Committee on
Occupational Safety and Health nominations for membership on
Comments should consist of pertinent NACOSH.
written documents and exhibits. (NACOSH); Request for Nominations
NACOSH was established by Section
Commenters needing more time to AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health 7(a) of the Occupational Safety and
comment must submit a request in Administration (OSHA), Labor. Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C.
writing, stating the reasons for the ACTION: Request for nominations to 651, 656) to advise, consult with and
request. Commenters must submit the serve on NACOSH. make recommendations to the Secretary
written request for an extension by the of Labor (Secretary) and the Secretary of
due date for comments. OSHA will limit SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS
any extension to 10 days unless the Labor for Occupational Safety and Secretary) on matters relating to the
requester justifies a longer period. Health requests nominations for administration of the OSH Act.
OSHA may deny a request for an membership on NACOSH. NACOSH is a continuing advisory
extension if the request is not DATES: Nominations for NACOSH must committee of indefinite duration.
adequately justified. To obtain or review be submitted (postmarked, sent or NACOSH operates in accordance with
copies of the exhibits identified in this received) by March 22, 2016. the Federal Advisory Committee Act
notice, as well as comments submitted ADDRESSES: You may submit (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its
to the docket, contact the Docket Office, nominations for NACOSH, which must implementing regulations (41 CFR part
Room N–2625, Occupational Safety and include the docket number for this 102–3), and OSHA’s regulations on
Health Administration, U.S. Department Federal Register notice (Docket No. NACOSH (29 CFR part 1912a).
of Labor, at the above address. These OSHA–2016–0001), by one of the NACOSH is comprised of 12
materials also are available online at following methods: members, all of whom the Secretary
http://www.regulations.gov under Electronically: You may submit appoints. The terms of six NACOSH
Docket No. OSHA–2007–0043. nominations, including attachments, members expire on December 31, 2016.
OSHA staff will review all comments electronically at http:// OSHA invites nominations for the
to the docket submitted in a timely www.regulations.gov, which is the following NACOSH positions:
manner and, after addressing the issues Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the • Two public representatives;
raised by these comments, will online instructions for making • One management representative;
recommend to the Assistant Secretary submissions. • One labor representative;
• One occupational safety
for Occupational Safety and Health Facsimile: If your nomination,
professional representative; and
whether to grant TUVAM’s application including attachments, does not exceed
• One occupational health
for expansion of its scope of recognition. 10 pages, you may fax it to the OSHA
professional representative.
The Assistant Secretary will make the Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1912a.2, the HHS
final decision on granting the Regular mail, express delivery, hand Secretary designates the two
application. In making this decision, the delivery, messenger/courier service occupational health professional
Assistant Secretary may undertake other (hard copy): You may submit your representatives and two of the four
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A materials to the OSHA Docket Office, public representatives for the
to 29 CFR 1910.7. Docket No. OSHA–2016–0001, Room N– Secretary’s consideration and
OSHA will publish a public notice of 2625, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 appointment. OSHA will provide to
its final decision in the Federal Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, HHS all nominations and supporting
Register. DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350 materials for the membership categories
(TTY (887) 889–5627). OSHA’s Docket the HHS Secretary designates.
Authority and Signature Office accepts deliveries (hand NACOSH members serve two-year
deliveries, express mail, and messenger/
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David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, staggered terms, unless the member
Assistant Secretary of Labor for courier service) during normal business becomes unable to serve, resigns, ceases
Occupational Safety and Health, 200 hours, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. e.t., to be qualified to serve, or is removed
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, weekdays. by the Secretary. The Secretary may
DC 20210, authorized the preparation of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For appoint NACOSH members to
this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is press inquiries: Mr. Francis Meilinger, successive terms. The Committee must
issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Director, OSHA Office of meet at least two times a year (29 U.S.C.
657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No. Communications, U.S. Department of 656(a)(1)).
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