81 FR 75442 - Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 210 (October 31, 2016)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 210 (October 31, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-26203 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 210 (Monday, October 31, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 75442-75444] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26203] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0039] Intertek Testing Services NA, 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 Intertek Testing Services NA, 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 November 15, 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-2007-0039, Technical Data Center, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3653, 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-2007-0039). 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 November 15, 2016 to the Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. [[Page 75443]] 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 Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA), is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. ITSNA requests the addition of twenty-three (23) 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 ITSNA, 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. ITSNA currently has fourteen (14) facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc., 545 East Algonquin Road, Suite F, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005. A complete list of ITSNA's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/its.html. II. General Background on the Application ITSNA submitted an application, dated April 21, 2015 (OSHA-2007- 0039-0022), to expand its recognition to include twenty-three (23) 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 ITSNA's application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. Table 1--Proposed List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in ITSNA's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 5C............................. Standard for Surface Raceways and Fittings for Use with Data, Signal and Control Circuits. UL 50E............................ Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Environmental Considerations. UL 565............................ Standard for Liquid-Level Gauges for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas. UL 60745-2-1...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-1: Particular Requirements for Drills and Impact Drills. UL 60745-2-14..................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-14: Particular Requirements for Planers. UL 60745-2-17..................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-17: Particular Requirements for Routers and Trimmers. UL 60745-2-3...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Grinders, Polishers and Disk-Type Sanders. UL 962A........................... Standard for Furniture Power Distribution Units. UL 1769........................... Standard for Cylinder Valves. UL 2061........................... Standard for Adapters and Cylinder Connection Devices for Portable LP- Gas Cylinder Assemblies. UL 2108........................... Standard for Low-Voltage Lighting Systems. UL 2238........................... Standard for Cable Assemblies and Fittings for Industrial Control and Signal Distribution. UL 2305........................... Standard for Display Units, Fabrication and Installation. UL 2438........................... Standard for Outdoor Seasonal-Use Cord-Connected Wiring Devices. UL 5085-2......................... Low Voltage Transformers--Part 2: General Purpose Transformers. UL 61010-031...................... Safety-Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 031: Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test. UL 61010-2-030.................... Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use--Part 2-030: Particular requirements for testing and measuring circuits. UL 60730-2-2...................... Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls for Household and Similar Use; Part 2: Particular Requirements for Thermal Motor Protectors. UL 60745-2-5...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-5: Particular Requirements for Circular Saws. UL 60745-2-21..................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-21: Particular Requirements for Drain Cleaners. UL 60950-23....................... Information Technology Equipment-- Safety--Part 23: Large Data Storage Equipment. UL 62368-1........................ Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment-- Part 1: Safety requirements. [[Page 75444]] UL 1691........................... Single Pole Locking-Type Separable Connectors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ III. Preliminary Findings on the Application ITSNA submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file, and pertinent documentation, indicate that ITSNA can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of these twenty-three test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of ITSNA's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether ITSNA 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-3653, 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-2007-0039 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 ITSNA'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 October 25, 2016. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2016-26203 Filed 10-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This ICR whether the information will have www.regulations.gov, which is the
seeks to extend PRA authority for the practical utility; Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the
Derricks Standard information • Evaluate the accuracy of the instructions online for making
collection requirements codified in agency’s estimate of the burden of the electronic submissions.
regulations 29 CFR 1910.181. The proposed collection of information, 2. Facsimile: If submissions,
specified requirements are for marking including the validity of the including attachments, are not longer
the rated load on derricks, preparing methodology and assumptions used; than 10 pages, commenters may fax
certification records that verify the • Enhance the quality, utility, and them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202)
inspection of derrick ropes, and posting clarity of the information to be 693–1648.
warning signs while the derrick is collected; and 3. Regular or express mail, hand
undergoing adjustments and repairs. • Minimize the burden of the delivery, or messenger (courier) service:
Certification records must be collection of information on those who Submit comments, requests, and any
maintained and disclosed upon request. are to respond, including through the attachments to the OSHA Docket Office,
Occupational Safety and Health Act use of appropriate automated, Docket No. OSHA–2007–0039,
sections 2(b)(3), 6(b)(7), and 8(c) electronic, mechanical, or other Technical Data Center, U.S. Department
authorize this information collection. technological collection techniques or of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
See 29 U.S.C. 651(b)(3), 655(b)(7), and other forms of information technology, Room N–3653, Washington, DC 20210;
657(c). e.g., permitting electronic submission of telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY
This information collection is subject responses. number: (877) 889–5627). Note that
to the PRA. A Federal agency generally Agency: DOL–OSHA. security procedures may result in
Title of Collection: Derricks Standard. significant delays in receiving
cannot conduct or sponsor a collection
OMB Control Number: 1218–0222. comments and other written materials
of information, and the public is Affected Public: Private Sector—
generally not required to respond to an by regular mail. Contact the OSHA
businesses or other for-profits. Docket Office for information about
information collection, unless it is Total Estimated Number of
approved by the OMB under the PRA security procedures concerning delivery
Respondents: 500. of materials by express mail, hand
and displays a currently valid OMB Total Estimated Number of
Control Number. In addition, delivery, or messenger service. The
Responses: 7,750. hours of operation for the OSHA Docket
notwithstanding any other provisions of Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: Office are 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t.
law, no person shall generally be subject 1,355 hours. 4. Instructions: All submissions must
to penalty for failing to comply with a Total Estimated Annual Other Costs include the Agency name and the OSHA
collection of information that does not Burden: $0. docket number (OSHA–2007–0039).
display a valid Control Number. See 5 Dated: October 24, 2016. OSHA places comments and other
CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. The DOL materials, including any personal
Michel Smyth,
obtains OMB approval for this information, in the public docket
Departmental Clearance Officer.
information collection under Control without revision, and these materials
Number 1218–0222. [FR Doc. 2016–26121 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]
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will be available online at http://
OMB authorization for an ICR cannot www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the
be for more than three (3) years without Agency cautions commenters about
renewal, and the current approval for submitting statements they do not want
this collection is scheduled to expire on DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
made available to the public, or
October 31, 2016. The DOL seeks to Occupational Safety and Health submitting comments that contain
extend PRA authorization for this Administration personal information (either about
information collection for three (3) more themselves or others) such as Social
years, without any change to existing [Docket No. OSHA–2007–0039]
Security numbers, birth dates, and
requirements. The DOL notes that medical data.
existing information collection Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.:
Application for Expansion of 5. Docket: To read or download
requirements submitted to the OMB submissions or other material in the
receive a month-to-month extension Recognition
docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov
while they undergo review. For AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health or the OSHA Docket Office at the
additional substantive information Administration (OSHA), Labor. address above. All documents in the
about this ICR, see the related notice ACTION: Notice. docket are listed in the http://
published in the Federal Register on www.regulations.gov index; however,
June 10, 2016 (81 FR 37644). SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA some information (e.g., copyrighted
Interested parties are encouraged to announces the application of Intertek material) is not publicly available to
send comments to the OMB, Office of Testing Services NA, Inc. for expansion read or download through the Web site.
Information and Regulatory Affairs at of its recognition as a Nationally All submissions, including copyrighted
the address shown in the ADDRESSES Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) material, are available for inspection at
section within thirty (30) days of and presents the Agency’s preliminary the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the
publication of this notice in the Federal finding to grant the application. OSHA Docket Office for assistance in
Register. In order to help ensure DATES: Submit comments, information, locating docket submissions.
appropriate consideration, comments and documents in response to this 6. Extension of comment period:
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should mention OMB Control Number notice, or requests for an extension of Submit requests for an extension of the
1218–0222. The OMB is particularly time to make a submission, on or before comment period on or before November
interested in comments that: November 15, 2016. 15, 2016 to the Office of Technical
• Evaluate whether the proposed ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of Programs and Coordination Activities,
collection of information is necessary the following methods: Directorate of Technical Support and
for the proper performance of the 1. Electronically: Submit comments Emergency Management, Occupational
functions of the agency, including and attachments electronically at http:// Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
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TABLE 1—PROPOSED LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN ITSNA’S NRTL SCOPE OF
RECOGNITION—Continued
Test standard Test standard title
UL 1691 .......................................... Single Pole Locking-Type Separable Connectors.
III. Preliminary Findings on the Authority and Signature 2. Facsimile: If submissions,
Application David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, including attachments, are not longer
Assistant Secretary of Labor for than 10 pages, commenters may fax
ITSNA submitted an acceptable them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202)
application for expansion of its scope of Occupational Safety and Health, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, 693–1648.
recognition. OSHA’s review of the 3. Regular or express mail, hand
DC 20210, authorized the preparation of
application file, and pertinent delivery, or messenger (courier) service:
this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is
documentation, indicate that ITSNA can Submit comments, requests, and any
issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
meet the requirements prescribed by 29 attachments to the OSHA Docket Office,
657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No.
CFR 1910.7 for expanding its 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and Docket No. OSHA–2007–0042,
recognition to include the addition of 29 CFR 1910.7. Technical Data Center, U.S. Department
these twenty-three test standards for of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
NRTL testing and certification listed Signed at Washington, DC, on October 25,
2016. Room N–2625, Washington, DC 20210;
above. This preliminary finding does telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY
not constitute an interim or temporary David Michaels,
number: (877) 889–5627). Note that
approval of ITSNA’s application. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational
Safety and Health.
security procedures may result in
OSHA welcomes public comment as significant delays in receiving
[FR Doc. 2016–26203 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]
to whether ITSNA meets the comments and other written materials
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requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for by regular mail. Contact the OSHA
expansion of its recognition as an NRTL. Docket Office for information about
Comments should consist of pertinent DEPARTMENT OF LABOR security procedures concerning delivery
written documents and exhibits. of materials by express mail, hand
Commenters needing more time to Occupational Safety and Health delivery, or messenger service. The
comment must submit a request in Administration hours of operation for the OSHA Docket
writing, stating the reasons for the Office are 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t.
[Docket No. OSHA–2007–0042] 4. Instructions: All submissions must
request. Commenters must submit the
written request for an extension by the TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc.: include the Agency name and the OSHA
due date for comments. OSHA will limit Applications for Expansion of docket number (OSHA–2007–0042).
any extension to 10 days unless the Recognition and Proposed OSHA places comments and other
requester justifies a longer period. Modification to the List of Appropriate materials, including any personal
OSHA may deny a request for an NRTL Test Standards information, in the public docket
extension if the request is not without revision, and these materials
adequately justified. To obtain or review AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health will be available online at http://
copies of the exhibits identified in this Administration (OSHA), Labor. www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the
notice, as well as comments submitted ACTION: Notice. Agency cautions commenters about
to the docket, contact the Docket Office, submitting statements they do not want
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA made available to the public, or
Room N–3653, Occupational Safety and announces the applications of TUV
Health Administration, U.S. Department submitting comments that contain
Rheinland of North America, Inc., for personal information (either about
of Labor, at the above address. These expansion of its recognition as a
materials also are available online at themselves or others) such as Social
Nationally Recognized Testing Security numbers, birth dates, and
http://www.regulations.gov under Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the
Docket No. OSHA–2007–0039 medical data.
Agency’s preliminary finding to grant 5. Docket: To read or download
OSHA staff will review all comments the applications. Additionally, OSHA submissions or other material in the
to the docket submitted in a timely proposes to add a new test standard to docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov
manner and, after addressing the issues the NRTL listing of Appropriate Test or the OSHA Docket Office at the
raised by these comments, will Standards. address above. All documents in the
recommend to the Assistant Secretary DATES: Submit comments, information, docket are listed in the http://
for Occupational Safety and Health and documents in response to this www.regulations.gov index; however,
whether to grant ITSNA’s application notice, or requests for an extension of some information (e.g., copyrighted
for expansion of its scope of recognition. time to make a submission, on or before material) is not publicly available to
The Assistant Secretary will make the November 15, 2016. read or download through the Web site.
final decision on granting the All submissions, including copyrighted
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ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of
application. In making this decision, the the following methods: material, are available for inspection at
Assistant Secretary may undertake other 1. Electronically: Submit comments the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A and attachments electronically at http:// OSHA Docket Office for assistance in
to 29 CFR 1910.7. www.regulations.gov, which is the locating docket submissions.
OSHA will publish a public notice of Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the 6. Extension of comment period:
its final decision in the Federal instructions online for making Submit requests for an extension of the
Register. electronic submissions. comment period on or before November
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