81 FR 75446 - Curtis-Strauss LLC: 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 | 2016-26202 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 210 (Monday, October 31, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 75446-75448] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-26202] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2009-0026] Curtis-Strauss LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of Curtis- Strauss LLC 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-2009-0026, 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-2009-0026). 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 [[Page 75447]] 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 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. 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 Curtis-Strauss LLC (CSL), is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. CSL requests the addition of sixteen (16) 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 CSL, 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. CSL currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: Curtis-Strauss LCC, One Distribution Center Circle, Suite #1, Littleton, MA 01460. A complete list of CSL's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/csl.html. II. General Background on the Application CSL submitted four applications, each dated December 29, 2015 (OSHA-2009-0026-0065; OSHA-2009-0026-0066; OSHA-2009-0026-0069; OSHA- 2009-0026-0068), to expand its recognition to include 16 additional test standards. OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the application packets and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews in relation to these applications. Table 1 below lists the appropriate test standards found in CSL'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 CSL's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 60745-1........................ Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 1: General Requirements.. UL 60745-2-1...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-1: Particular Requirements for Drills and Impact Drills. UL 60745-2-11..................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-11: Particular Requirements for Reciprocating Saws. UL 60745-2-2...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-2: Particular Requirements for Screwdrivers and Impact Wrenches. UL 60745-2-3...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-3: Particular Requirements for Grinders, Polishers and Disk-Type Sanders. UL 60745-2-4...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-4: Particular Requirements for Sanders and Polishers Other Than Disk Type. UL 60745-2-5...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-5: Particular Requirements for Circular Saws. UL 60745-2-6...................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-6: Particular Requirements for Hammers. UL 1741........................... Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources. UL 1778........................... Uninterruptable Power Systems. UL 1083........................... Household Electric Skillets and Frying-Type Appliances. UL 153............................ Standard for Portable Electric Lights. UL 1598........................... Luminaires. UL 1993........................... Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters. [[Page 75448]] UL 8750........................... Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products. UL 935............................ Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ III. Preliminary Findings on the Application CSL submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file, and pertinent documentation, indicate that CSL can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of these 16 test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of CSL's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether CSL 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-2009-0026. 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 CSL'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. 2016-26202 Filed 10-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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manufacturing organizations, product that another test standard also Program. OSHA preliminarily
government agencies, or other parties covers or it covers a type of product that determined that this test standard is an
that a new test standard may be no standard previously covered. appropriate test standard and proposes
appropriate to add to its list of In this notice, OSHA proposes to add to include it in the NRTL Program’s List
appropriate standards. OSHA may a new test standard to the NRTL of Appropriate Test Standards. OSHA
determine to include a new test Program’s list of appropriate test seeks public comment on this
standard in the list, for example, if the standards. Table 2, below, lists the test preliminary determination.
test standard is for a particular type of standard that is new to the NRTL
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 62109–1 .................................... Safety of Power Converters for Use in Photovoltaic Power Systems—Part 1: General Requirements.
IV. Preliminary Findings on the recommend to the Assistant Secretary the Agency’s preliminary finding to
Application for Occupational Safety and Health grant the application.
TUVRNA submitted acceptable whether to grant TUVRNA’s application DATES: Submit comments, information,
applications for expansion of its scope for expansion of its scope of recognition. and documents in response to this
of recognition. OSHA’s review of the The Assistant Secretary will make the notice, or requests for an extension of
application files, and pertinent final decision on granting the time to make a submission, on or before
documentation, indicate that TUVRNA application. In making this decision, the November 15, 2016.
can meet the requirements prescribed by Assistant Secretary may undertake other ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of
29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its proceedings prescribed in Appendix A the following methods:
recognition to include the addition of to 29 CFR 1910.7. 1. Electronically: Submit comments
OSHA will publish a public notice of
these three test standards for NRTL and attachments electronically at http://
its final decision in the Federal
testing and certification listed above. www.regulations.gov, which is the
Register.
OSHA’s detailed on-site assessments Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the
indicate that TUVRNA can meet the Authority and Signature instructions online for making
requirements prescribed by 29 CFR David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, electronic submissions.
1910.7 for expanding its recognition to Assistant Secretary of Labor for 2. Facsimile: If submissions,
include the addition of two sites for Occupational Safety and Health, 200 including attachments, are not longer
NRTL testing and certification. This Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, than 10 pages, commenters may fax
preliminary finding does not constitute DC 20210, authorized the preparation of them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202)
an interim or temporary approval of this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is 693–1648.
TUVRNA’s applications. issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 3. Regular or express mail, hand
OSHA welcomes public comment as 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No. delivery, or messenger (courier) service:
to whether TUVRNA meets the 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and Submit comments, requests, and any
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for 29 CFR 1910.7. attachments to the OSHA Docket Office,
expansion of its recognition as an NRTL. Docket No. OSHA–2009–0026,
Comments should consist of pertinent Signed at Washington, DC, on October 25, Technical Data Center, U.S. Department
2016.
written documents and exhibits. of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Commenters needing more time to David Michaels, Room N–2625, Washington, DC 20210;
comment must submit a request in Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY
writing, stating the reasons for the Safety and Health. number: (877) 889–5627). Note that
request. Commenters must submit the [FR Doc. 2016–26204 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am] security procedures may result in
written request for an extension by the BILLING CODE 4510–26–P significant delays in receiving
due date for comments. OSHA will limit comments and other written materials
any extension to 10 days unless the by regular mail. Contact the OSHA
requester justifies a longer period. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Docket Office for information about
OSHA may deny a request for an security procedures concerning delivery
Occupational Safety and Health
extension if the request is not of materials by express mail, hand
Administration
adequately justified. To obtain or review delivery, or messenger service. The
copies of the exhibits identified in this [Docket No. OSHA–2009–0026] hours of operation for the OSHA Docket
notice, as well as comments submitted Office are 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t.
to the docket, contact the Docket Office, Curtis-Strauss LLC: Application for 4. Instructions: All submissions must
Room N–2625, Occupational Safety and Expansion of Recognition include the Agency name and the OSHA
Health Administration, U.S. Department AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health docket number (OSHA–2009–0026).
of Labor, at the above address. These OSHA places comments and other
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Administration (OSHA), Labor.
materials also are available online at ACTION: Notice. materials, including any personal
http://www.regulations.gov under information, in the public docket
Docket No. OSHA–2007–0042. SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA without revision, and these materials
OSHA staff will review all comments announces the application of Curtis- will be available online at http://
to the docket submitted in a timely Strauss LLC for expansion of its www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the
manner and, after addressing the issues recognition as a Nationally Recognized Agency cautions commenters about
raised by these comments, will Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents submitting statements they do not want
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TABLE 1—PROPOSED LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN CSL’S NRTL SCOPE OF
RECOGNITION—Continued
Test standard Test standard title
UL 8750 .......................................... Standard for Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting Products.
UL 935 ............................................ Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts.
III. Preliminary Findings on the Authority and Signature SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Application David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, meeting will be open to the public up
Assistant Secretary of Labor for to the capacity of the room. Any person
CSL submitted an acceptable interested in participating in the
application for expansion of its scope of Occupational Safety and Health, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, meeting by WebEx and telephone
recognition. OSHA’s review of the should contact Ms. Irma Rodriguez at
application file, and pertinent DC 20210, authorized the preparation of
(202) 358–0984 for the web link, toll-
documentation, indicate that CSL can this notice. Accordingly, the Agency is
free number and passcode. The agenda
meet the requirements prescribed by 29 issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
for the meeting includes the following
CFR 1910.7 for expanding its 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No.
topics:
recognition to include the addition of 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and
29 CFR 1910.7. • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
these 16 test standards for NRTL testing Vision 2030 Implementation Plan
and certification listed above. This Signed at Washington, DC, on October 25, • Vision and Strategic Planning for
preliminary finding does not constitute 2016. Advanced Aviation Operations
an interim or temporary approval of David Michaels, • Autonomy Roadmap and Project
CSL’s application. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Planning
OSHA welcomes public comment as Safety and Health.
Attendees will be requested to sign a
to whether CSL meets the requirements [FR Doc. 2016–26202 Filed 10–28–16; 8:45 am]
register and to comply with NASA
of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its BILLING CODE 4510–26–P security requirements, including the
recognition as an NRTL. Comments presentation of a valid picture ID before
should consist of pertinent written receiving access to NASA Ames
documents and exhibits. Commenters Research Center. All attendees must
needing more time to comment must NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION state that they are attending the NASA
submit a request in writing, stating the Advisory Council Aeronautics
reasons for the request. Commenters Committee meeting in the NASA Ames
[Notice: (16–077)]
must submit the written request for an Conference Center in Building 3. Due to
extension by the due date for comments. NASA Advisory Council; Aeronautics the Real ID Act, Public Law 109–13, any
OSHA will limit any extension to 10 Committee; Meeting attendees with drivers licenses issued
days unless the requester justifies a from non-compliant states/territories
longer period. OSHA may deny a AGENCY: National Aeronautics and
must present a second form of ID.
request for an extension if the request is Space Administration.
[Federal employee badge; passport;
not adequately justified. To obtain or ACTION: Notice of meeting. active military identification card;
review copies of the exhibits identified enhanced driver’s license; U.S. Coast
in this notice, as well as comments SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Guard Merchant Mariner card; Native
submitted to the docket, contact the American tribal document; school
Docket Office, Room N–2625, Law 92–463, as amended, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration identification accompanied by an item
Occupational Safety and Health from LIST C (documents that establish
Administration, U.S. Department of announces a meeting of the Aeronautics
Committee of the NASA Advisory employment authorization) from the
Labor, at the above address. These ‘‘List of the Acceptable Documents’’ on
materials also are available online at Council (NAC). This meeting will be
held for the purpose of soliciting, from Form I–9]. Non-compliant states/
http://www.regulations.gov under territories are: American Samoa,
Docket No. OSHA–2009–0026. the aeronautics community and other
persons, research and technical Minnesota, Missouri, and Washington.
OSHA staff will review all comments Foreign nationals attending this meeting
to the docket submitted in a timely information relevant to program
planning. This Committee reports to the will be required to provide a copy of
manner and, after addressing the issues their passport and visa in addition to
raised by these comments, will NAC.
providing the following information no
recommend to the Assistant Secretary DATES: Monday, November 14, 2016,
less than 8 working days prior to the
for Occupational Safety and Health 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., and Tuesday, meeting: Full name; gender; date/place
whether to grant CSL’s application for November 15, 2016, 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 of birth; citizenship; passport
expansion of its scope of recognition. p.m., Local Time. information (number, country,
The Assistant Secretary will make the ADDRESSES: NASA Ames Conference telephone); visa information (number,
final decision on granting the Center, Building 3, 500 Severyns type, expiration date); employer
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application. In making this decision, the Avenue, Moffett Field, CA 94035–0001. affiliation information (name of
Assistant Secretary may undertake other FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. institution, address. Country,
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A Irma Rodriguez, Executive Secretary for telephone); title/position of attendee to
to 29 CFR 1910.7. the NAC Aeronautics Committee, NASA Ms. Irma Rodriguez, NAC Aeronautics
OSHA will publish a public notice of Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546, Committee Executive Secretary, fax
its final decision in the Federal phone number (202) 358–0984, or (202) 358–4060. U.S. Citizens and
Register. irma.c.rodriguez@nasa.gov. Permanent Residents (green card
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