81 FR 67012 - Tennessee State Plan; Change in Level of Federal Enforcement: Marine Construction
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 189 (September 29, 2016)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 189 (September 29, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-23582 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 189 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 67012-67013] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23582] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2016-0023] Tennessee State Plan; Change in Level of Federal Enforcement: Marine Construction AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document gives notice of OSHA's approval of a change to the state of Tennessee's occupational safety and health State Plan to include marine construction in its State Plan. Marine construction was previously exempted from the State Plan by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972. Therefore, OSHA amends the Tennessee State Plan's coverage to reflect this change in the level of federal enforcement. DATES: Effective Date: September 29, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries, contact Francis Meilinger, Director, Office of Communications, Room N-3647, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693- 1999; email: [email protected]. For general and technical information, contact Douglas J. Kalinowski, Director, Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs, Room N-3700, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-2200; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 667 (OSH Act), provides that states that wish to assume responsibility for developing and enforcing their own occupational safety and health standards may do so by submitting and obtaining federal approval of a State Plan. State Plan approval occurs in stages that include initial approval under Section 18(c) of the Act and, ultimately, final approval under Section 18(e). The Tennessee State Plan was initially approved under Section 18(c) of the OSH Act and 29 CFR part 1902 on July 5, 1973. The Tennessee State Plan is administered by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (TOSHA). On July 22, 1985, OSHA announced the final approval of the Tennessee State Plan pursuant to Section 18(e) and amended Subpart P of 29 CFR part 1952 to reflect the Assistant Secretary's decision (50 FR 29659-01). As a result, OSHA relinquished its concurrent standards and enforcement authority with regard to occupational safety and health issues covered by the Tennessee State Plan. OSHA retained its authority over safety and health in private sector maritime employment; federal government employers and workers; the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), including USPS employees and contract employees at contractor-operated facilities engaged in USPS mail operations; railroad employment; employment at Tennessee Valley Authority facilities; and on military bases. Under the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1972, workers protected by the Longshore and Harbor [[Page 67013]] Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) were exempt from coverage by the Tennessee State Plan (T.C.A. Sec. 50-3-104(6) (2014)). That included workers who were engaged in marine construction. However, Tennessee subsequently removed this prohibition from the statute (2015 Tenn. Pub. Acts, c. 23, Sec. 1). Now, TOSHA is requesting that its coverage be modified to include coverage over marine construction. TOSHA has in place standards for construction (TN ADC 0800-01-06-.02 adopts OSHA's construction standards in 29 CFR 1926 with minor exceptions not relevant here), including for marine operations and equipment (29 CFR 1926.605). OSHA is transferring coverage over marine construction to the Tennessee State Plan. Accordingly, notice is hereby given of the change in State Plan authority over marine construction, and coverage is transferred to the Tennessee State Plan. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice. OSHA is issuing this notice under the authority specified by Section 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 667), Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912), and 29 CFR parts 1902 and 1953. Signed at Washington, DC, on September 26, 2016. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2016-23582 Filed 9-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-29-P
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technological information collection www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA 1972. Therefore, OSHA amends the
and transmission techniques. cautions commenters about submitting Tennessee State Plan’s coverage to
personal information such as social reflect this change in the level of federal
III. Proposed Actions
security numbers and dates of birth. enforcement.
The Agency is requesting an Although all submissions are listed in DATES: Effective Date: September 29,
adjustment increase of 160 burden the http://www.regulations.gov index, 2016.
hours (from 240 hours to 400 hours) as some information (e.g., copyrighted
a result of the increasing number of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
material) is not publicly available to For press inquiries, contact Francis
students attending the Institute from read or download from this Web site.
3,000 to 5,000 students. The Agency Meilinger, Director, Office of
All submissions, including copyrighted Communications, Room N–3647, OSHA,
will summarize the comments material, are available for inspection
submitted in response to this notice, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
and will include this summary in the Information on using the http://
request for approval to OMB. DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–1999;
www.regulations.gov Web site to submit email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
Type of Review: Extension of a comments and access the docket is
currently approved collection. For general and technical information,
available at the Web site’s ‘‘User Tips’’ contact Douglas J. Kalinowski, Director,
Title: Student Data Form (OSHA Form
link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office Directorate of Cooperative and State
182).
OMB Control Number: 1218–0172. for information about materials not Programs, Room N–3700, OSHA, U.S.
Affected Public: Individuals; business available from the Web site, and for Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
or other for-profit organizations; Federal assistance in using the Internet to locate Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210;
government; State, Local, or Tribal docket submissions. telephone: (202) 693–2200; email:
governments. Electronic copies of this Federal kalinowski.doug@dol.gov.
Number of Respondents: 5,000. Register document are available at
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 18
Frequency of Responses: On occasion. http://www.regulations.gov. This
of the Occupational Safety and Health
Total Responses: 5,000. document, as well as news releases and
Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 667 (OSH Act),
Average Time per Response: 5 other relevant information, are available
provides that states that wish to assume
minutes (.08 hour). at OSHA’s Web page at http://
responsibility for developing and
Estimated Total Burden Hours: 400 www.osha.gov.
enforcing their own occupational safety
hours.
Estimated Cost (Operation and V. Authority and Signature and health standards may do so by
Maintenance): $0. David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, submitting and obtaining federal
Assistant Secretary of Labor for approval of a State Plan. State Plan
IV. Public Participation—Submission of Occupational Safety and Health, approval occurs in stages that include
Comments on This Notice and Internet directed the preparation of this notice. initial approval under Section 18(c) of
Access to Comments and Submissions The authority for this notice is the the Act and, ultimately, final approval
You may submit comments in Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 under Section 18(e).
response to this document as follows: U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of The Tennessee State Plan was
(1) Electronically at http:// Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912). initially approved under Section 18(c)
www.regulations.gov, which is the of the OSH Act and 29 CFR part 1902
Signed at Washington, DC, on September on July 5, 1973. The Tennessee State
Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by 26, 2016.
facsimile (fax); or (3) by hard copy. All Plan is administered by the Tennessee
David Michaels, Department of Labor and Workforce
comments, attachments, and other
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Development, Division of Occupational
material must identify the Agency name Safety and Health.
and the OSHA docket number (OSHA– Safety and Health (TOSHA). On July 22,
[FR Doc. 2016–23580 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am] 1985, OSHA announced the final
2010–0022) for this ICR. You may
supplement electronic submissions by BILLING CODE 4510–26–P approval of the Tennessee State Plan
uploading document files electronically. pursuant to Section 18(e) and amended
If you wish to mail additional materials Subpart P of 29 CFR part 1952 to reflect
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR the Assistant Secretary’s decision (50 FR
in reference to an electronic or a
facsimile submission, you must submit Occupational Safety and Health 29659–01). As a result, OSHA
them to the OSHA Docket Office (see Administration relinquished its concurrent standards
the section of this notice titled and enforcement authority with regard
ADDRESSES). The additional materials [Docket No. OSHA–2016–0023] to occupational safety and health issues
must clearly identify your electronic covered by the Tennessee State Plan.
Tennessee State Plan; Change in Level OSHA retained its authority over
comments by your name, date, and the
of Federal Enforcement: Marine safety and health in private sector
docket number so the Agency can attach
Construction maritime employment; federal
them to your comments.
Because of security procedures, the AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health government employers and workers; the
use of regular mail may cause a Administration (OSHA). U.S. Postal Service (USPS), including
significant delay in the receipt of ACTION: Notice. USPS employees and contract
comments. For information about employees at contractor-operated
security procedures concerning the SUMMARY: This document gives notice of facilities engaged in USPS mail
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delivery of materials by hand, express OSHA’s approval of a change to the operations; railroad employment;
delivery, messenger or courier service, state of Tennessee’s occupational safety employment at Tennessee Valley
please contact the OSHA Docket Office and health State Plan to include marine Authority facilities; and on military
at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889– construction in its State Plan. Marine bases.
5627). construction was previously exempted Under the Tennessee Occupational
Comments and submissions are from the State Plan by the Tennessee Safety and Health Act of 1972, workers
posted without change at http:// Occupational Safety and Health Act of protected by the Longshore and Harbor
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Workers’ Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. sustainability; perceived risks and the Arts, 400 7th Street SW.,
901 et seq.) were exempt from coverage opportunities in MCC partner countries; Washington, DC 20506.
by the Tennessee State Plan (T.C.A. new financing mechanisms for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
§ 50–3–104(6) (2014)). That included developing country contexts; and shared Craig McCord Sr. by telephone at (202)
workers who were engaged in marine value approaches. The Advisory 682–5473 or by email at mccordc@
construction. However, Tennessee Council provides a platform for arts.gov.
subsequently removed this prohibition systematic engagement with the private
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 4314(c)(1)
from the statute (2015 Tenn. Pub. Acts, sector and other external stakeholders
through (5) of Title 5, U.S.C., requires
c. 23, § 1). Now, TOSHA is requesting and contributes to MCC’s mission—to
each agency to establish, in accordance
that its coverage be modified to include reduce poverty through sustainable,
with regulations prescribed by the
coverage over marine construction. economic growth.
Office of Personnel Management, one or
TOSHA has in place standards for Time and Place: Thursday, October
more SES Performance Review Boards.
construction (TN ADC 0800–01–06-.02 13, 2016 from 8:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m.
The Board shall review and evaluate the
adopts OSHA’s construction standards which includes a working lunch. The
initial appraisal of a senior executive’s
in 29 CFR 1926 with minor exceptions meeting will be held at the Millennium
performance by the supervisor, along
not relevant here), including for marine Challenge Corporation, 1099 14th St.
with any response by the senior
operations and equipment (29 CFR NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005.
Agenda: During the inaugural meeting executive, and make recommendations
1926.605). OSHA is transferring
of the MCC Advisory Council, members to the appointing authority relative to
coverage over marine construction to
will be provided with an overview of the performance of the senior executive.
the Tennessee State Plan. Accordingly, The following persons have been
notice is hereby given of the change in MCC’s work, discuss trends in
selected to serve on the Performance
State Plan authority over marine international development and how
Review Board of the National
construction, and coverage is transferred MCC can continue to innovate and MCC
Endowment for the Arts (NEA):
to the Tennessee State Plan. will seek advice from the Council
members on MCC’s Compact program in Winona Varnon—Deputy Chairman for
Authority and Signature Benin. Management and Budget
David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Public Participation: The meeting will Michael Griffin—Chief of Staff
be open to the public. Members of the Sunil Iyengar—Director, Research &
Assistant Secretary of Labor for
public may file written statement(s) Analysis
Occupational Safety and Health,
authorized the preparation of this before or after the meeting. If you plan Dated: September 26, 2016.
notice. OSHA is issuing this notice to attend, please submit your name and Kathy N. Daum,
under the authority specified by Section affiliation no later than Wednesday, Director, Administrative Services.
18 of the Occupational Safety and October 5 to MCCAdvisoryCouncil@ [FR Doc. 2016–23565 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am]
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 667), mcc.gov to be placed on an attendee list. BILLING CODE P
Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
(77 FR 3912), and 29 CFR parts 1902 further information, contact Beth
and 1953. Roberts at MCCAdvisoryCouncil@ NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
Signed at Washington, DC, on September mcc.gov or 202–521–3600 or visit SAFETY BOARD
26, 2016. https://www.mcc.gov/about/org-unit/
David Michaels, advisory-council. Sunshine Act Meeting
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Sarah E. Fandell, TIME AND DATE: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday,
Safety and Health. VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, October 4, 2016
[FR Doc. 2016–23582 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am] Millennium Challenge Corporation.
PLACE: NTSB Conference Center, 429
BILLING CODE 4510–29–P [FR Doc. 2016–23569 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am] L’Enfant Plaza SW., Washington, DC
BILLING CODE 9211–03–P 20594.
STATUS: The one item is open to the
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE
public.
CORPORATION NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
[MCC FR 16–06] ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES 8730A Highway Accident Report—
Multivehicle Work Zone Crash on
Millennium Challenge Corporation National Endowment for the Arts
Interstate 75, Chattanooga,
Advisory Council Notice of Open Tennessee, June 25, 2015
Meeting Membership of the National
Endowment for the Arts Senior (HWY15MH009)
AGENCY: Millennium Challenge Executive Service Performance Review NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Telephone: (202)
Corporation. Board 314–6100.
ACTION: Notice. The press and public may enter the
ACTION: Notice. NTSB Conference Center one hour prior
SUMMARY: In accordance with the to the meeting for set up and seating.
SUMMARY: This notice announces the
requirements of the Federal Advisory Individuals requesting specific
membership of the National Endowment
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C.—App., the accommodations should contact
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for the Arts (NEA) Senior Executive
Millennium Challenge Corporation Rochelle Hall at (202) 314–6305 or by
Service (SES) Performance Review
(MCC) Advisory Council was email at Rochelle.Hall@ntsb.gov by
Board (PRB).
established as a discretionary advisory Wednesday, September 28, 2016.
committee on June 14, 2016 to serve DATES: Effective Date: September 26, The public may view the meeting via
MCC in a solely advisory capacity and 2016. a live or archived webcast by accessing
provide insight regarding innovations in ADDRESSES: Send comments concerning a link under ‘‘News & Events’’ on the
infrastructure, technology and this notice to: National Endowment for NTSB home page at www.ntsb.gov.
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