81 FR 50561 - Nemko North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 147 (August 1, 2016)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 147 (August 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-18091 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 147 (Monday, August 1, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 50561-50562] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18091] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2013-0016] Nemko North 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 Nemko North 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 August 16, 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-2013-0016, 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-2013-0016). 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 August 16, 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 50562]] 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 Nemko North America, Inc. (NNA), is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. NNA 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 NNA, 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. NNA currently has three facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: Nemko Canada, Inc., 303 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1V 1H2. A complete list of NNA's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ccl.html. II. General Background on the Application NNA submitted an application, dated June 25, 2015 (OSHA-2013-0016- 0012), to expand its recognition to include one additional test standard. 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 NNA's application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. Table 1--Proposed Appropriate Test Standard for Inclusion in NNA's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 62368-1........................ Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment-- Part 1: Safety Requirements. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ III. Preliminary Findings on the Application NNA submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file, and pertinent documentation, indicate that NNA 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 NNA's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether NNA 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-2013-0016. 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 NNA'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 July 27, 2016. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2016-18091 Filed 7-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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of information, and the public is Asset Managers Under Prohibited number: (877) 889–5627). Note that
generally not required to respond to an Transaction Exemption 1984–14. security procedures may result in
information collection, unless it is OMB Control Number: 1210–0128. significant delays in receiving
approved by the OMB under the PRA Affected Public: Private Sector— comments and other written materials
and displays a currently valid OMB businesses or other for-profits. by regular mail. Contact the OSHA
Control Number. In addition, Total Estimated Number of Docket Office for information about
notwithstanding any other provisions of Respondents: 4,620. security procedures concerning delivery
law, no person shall generally be subject Total Estimated Number of of materials by express mail, hand
to penalty for failing to comply with a Responses: 4,620. delivery, or messenger service. The
collection of information that does not Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: hours of operation for the OSHA Docket
display a valid Control Number. See 5 111,000 hours. Office are 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t.
CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL Total Estimated Annual Other Costs 4. Instructions: All submissions must
obtains OMB approval for this Burden: $46,200,000. include the Agency name and the OSHA
information collection under Control Dated: July 26, 2016. docket number (OSHA–2013–0016).
Number 1210–0128. Michel Smyth, OSHA places comments and other
OMB authorization for an ICR cannot Departmental Clearance Officer. materials, including any personal
be for more than three (3) years without information, in the public docket
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renewal, and the DOL seeks to extend without revision, and these materials
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PRA authorization for this information will be available online at http://
collection for three (3) more years, www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the
without any change to existing DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Agency cautions commenters about
requirements. The DOL notes that submitting statements they do not want
existing information collection Occupational Safety and Health made available to the public, or
requirements submitted to the OMB Administration submitting comments that contain
receive a month-to-month extension personal information (either about
while they undergo review. For [Docket No. OSHA–2013–0016] themselves or others) such as Social
additional substantive information Nemko North America, Inc.: Security numbers, birth dates, and
about this ICR, see the related notice Application for Expansion of medical data.
published in the Federal Register on Recognition 5. Docket: To read or download
November 23, 2015 (80 FR 72990). submissions or other material in the
Interested parties are encouraged to AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov
send comments to the OMB, Office of Administration (OSHA), Labor. or the OSHA Docket Office at the
Information and Regulatory Affairs at ACTION: Notice. address above. All documents in the
the address shown in the ADDRESSES docket are listed in the http://
section within thirty (30) days of SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA www.regulations.gov index; however,
publication of this notice in the Federal announces the application of Nemko some information (e.g., copyrighted
Register. In order to help ensure North America, Inc., for expansion of its material) is not publicly available to
appropriate consideration, comments recognition as a Nationally Recognized read or download through the Web site.
should mention OMB Control Number Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents All submissions, including copyrighted
1210–0128. The OMB is particularly the Agency’s preliminary finding to material, are available for inspection at
interested in comments that: grant the application. the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the
• Evaluate whether the proposed DATES: Submit comments, information, OSHA Docket Office for assistance in
collection of information is necessary and documents in response to this locating docket submissions.
for the proper performance of the notice, or requests for an extension of 6. Extension of comment period:
functions of the agency, including time to make a submission, on or before Submit requests for an extension of the
whether the information will have August 16, 2016. comment period on or before August 16,
practical utility; ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of 2016 to the Office of Technical
• Evaluate the accuracy of the the following methods: Programs and Coordination Activities,
agency’s estimate of the burden of the 1. Electronically: Submit comments Directorate of Technical Support and
proposed collection of information, and attachments electronically at http:// Emergency Management, Occupational
including the validity of the www.regulations.gov, which is the Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
methodology and assumptions used; Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
• Enhance the quality, utility, and instructions online for making Avenue NW., Room N–3655,
clarity of the information to be electronic submissions. Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to
collected; and 2. Facsimile: If submissions, (202) 693–1644.
• Minimize the burden of the including attachments, are not longer FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
collection of information on those who than 10 pages, commenters may fax Information regarding this notice is
are to respond, including through the them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) available from the following sources:
use of appropriate automated, 693–1648. Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank
electronic, mechanical, or other 3. Regular or express mail, hand Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
technological collection techniques or delivery, or messenger (courier) service: Communications, U.S. Department of
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other forms of information technology, Submit comments, requests, and any Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Room N–3647, Washington, DC 20210;
responses. Docket No. OSHA–2013–0016, telephone: (202) 693–1999; email:
Agency: DOL–EBSA. Technical Data Center, U.S. Department meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
Title of Collection: Plan Asset of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., General and technical information:
Transactions Determined by Room N–2625, Washington, DC 20210; Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director,
Independent Qualified Professional telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY Office of Technical Programs and
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Coordination Activities, Directorate of by its applicable test standard; and (2) OSHA Web site at http://www.osha.gov/
Technical Support and Emergency the recognized site(s) that has/have the dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html.
Management, Occupational Safety and technical capability to perform the NNA currently has three facilities
Health Administration, U.S. Department product-testing and product- (sites) recognized by OSHA for product
of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., certification activities for test standards
testing and certification, with its
Room N–3655, Washington, DC 20210; within the NRTL’s scope. Recognition is
headquarters located at: Nemko Canada,
phone: (202) 693–2110 or email: not a delegation or grant of government
robinson.kevin@dol.gov. authority; however, recognition enables Inc., 303 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario,
employers to use products approved by Canada K1V 1H2. A complete list of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that NNA’s scope of recognition is available
I. Notice of the Application for require product testing and certification. at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/
Expansion The Agency processes applications by ccl.html.
The Occupational Safety and Health an NRTL for initial recognition and for II. General Background on the
Administration is providing notice that an expansion or renewal of this
Application
Nemko North America, Inc. (NNA), is recognition, following requirements in
applying for expansion of its current Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This NNA submitted an application, dated
recognition as an NRTL. NNA requests appendix requires that the Agency June 25, 2015 (OSHA–2013–0016–
the addition of one test standard to its publish two notices in the Federal 0012), to expand its recognition to
NRTL scope of recognition. Register in processing an application. In include one additional test standard.
OSHA recognition of an NRTL the first notice, OSHA announces the OSHA staff performed a detailed
signifies that the organization meets the application and provides its preliminary analysis of the application packet and
requirements specified in 29 CFR finding. In the second notice, the reviewed other pertinent information.
1910.7. Recognition is an Agency provides its final decision on
OSHA did not perform any on-site
acknowledgment that the organization the application. These notices set forth
can perform independent safety testing reviews in relation to this application.
the NRTL’s scope of recognition or
and certification of the specific products modifications of that scope. OSHA Table 1 below lists the appropriate
covered within its scope of recognition. maintains an informational Web page test standards found in NNA’s
Each NRTL’s scope of recognition for each NRTL, including NNA, which application for expansion for testing and
includes (1) the type of products the details the NRTL’s scope of recognition. certification of products under the
NRTL may test, with each type specified These pages are available from the NRTL Program.
TABLE 1—PROPOSED APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARD FOR INCLUSION IN NNA’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION
Test standard Test standard title
UL 62368–1 .................................... Audio/Video, Information and Communication Technology Equipment—Part 1: Safety Requirements.
III. Preliminary Findings on the not adequately justified. To obtain or Authority and Signature
Application review copies of the exhibits identified
in this notice, as well as comments David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH,
NNA submitted an acceptable Assistant Secretary of Labor for
submitted to the docket, contact the
application for expansion of its scope of Occupational Safety and Health, 200
Docket Office, Room N–2625,
recognition. OSHA’s review of the Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
application file, and pertinent Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. Department of DC 20210, authorized the preparation of
documentation, indicate that NNA can this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is
meet the requirements prescribed by 29 Labor, at the above address. These
materials also are available online at issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
CFR 1910.7 for expanding its 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No.
recognition to include the addition of http://www.regulations.gov under
Docket No. OSHA–2013–0016. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and
this one test standard for NRTL testing
29 CFR 1910.7.
and certification listed above. This OSHA staff will review all comments
preliminary finding does not constitute to the docket submitted in a timely Signed at Washington, DC, on July 27,
an interim or temporary approval of manner and, after addressing the issues 2016.
NNA’s application. raised by these comments, will David Michaels,
OSHA welcomes public comment as recommend to the Assistant Secretary Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
to whether NNA meets the requirements for Occupational Safety and Health Safety and Health.
of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its whether to grant NNA’s application for [FR Doc. 2016–18091 Filed 7–29–16; 8:45 am]
recognition as an NRTL. Comments expansion of its scope of recognition. BILLING CODE 4510–26–P
should consist of pertinent written The Assistant Secretary will make the
documents and exhibits. Commenters final decision on granting the
needing more time to comment must application. In making this decision, the
submit a request in writing, stating the
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Assistant Secretary may undertake other
reasons for the request. Commenters proceedings prescribed in Appendix A
must submit the written request for an to 29 CFR 1910.7.
extension by the due date for comments.
OSHA will limit any extension to 10 OSHA will publish a public notice of
days unless the requester justifies a its final decision in the Federal
longer period. OSHA may deny a Register.
request for an extension if the request is
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