82 FR 13868 - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials EGS: Application for Expansion of Recognition
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 49 (March 15, 2017)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 49 (March 15, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-05182 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 13868-13870] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-05182] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2013-0030] International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials EGS: Application for Expansion of Recognition AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials EGS (IAPMO) 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 March 30, 2017. 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-2013-0030, Technical Data Center, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3508, 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 10: a.m.-3:00 p.m., e.t. 4. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and the OSHA docket number (OSHA-2013-0030). OSHA places comments and other materials, including any personal information, in the public docket [[Page 13869]] 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 March 30, 2017 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 International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials EGS (IAPMO) is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. IAPMO requests the addition of four 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 IAPMO, 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. IAPMO currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials EGS, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA 91761. A complete list of IAPMO's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/iapmo.html. II. General Background on the Application On January 12, 2016, IAPMO submitted an application to expand its recognition to include eight additional test standards (OSHA-2013-0030- 0006). OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the application packed and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA also performed an on-site review of IAPMO's testing facility on March 1-2, 2016, in which assessors found some nonconformances with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7. IAPMO addressed these issues sufficiently, and OSHA staff preliminarily determined that OSHA should grant the application to expand IAPMO's recognition to include four of the eight requested standards. Table 1 below lists the appropriate test standards found in IAPMO'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 IAPMO's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 875............................ Standard for Electric Dry-Bath Heaters. UL 979............................ Standard for Water Treatment Appliances. UL 1241........................... Standard for Junction Boxes for Swimming Pool Luminaires. UL 1261........................... Standard for Electric Water Heaters for Pools and Tubs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ III. Preliminary Findings on the Application IAPMO submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file, other pertinent documentation, and its detailed on-site assessment indicate that IAPMO can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of these four test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of IAPMO's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether IAPMO 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, [[Page 13870]] Room N-3508, 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- 2013-0030. 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 IAPMO'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. IV. Authority and Signature Dorothy Dougherty, Deputy 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 March 7, 2017. Dorothy Dougherty, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2017-05182 Filed 3-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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finding. In the second notice, the should consist of pertinent written DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Agency provides its final decision on documents and exhibits. Commenters
the application. These notices set forth needing more time to comment must Occupational Safety and Health
the NRTL’s scope of recognition or submit a request in writing, stating the Administration
modifications of that scope. OSHA reasons for the request. Commenters [Docket No. OSHA–2013–0030]
maintains an informational Web page must submit the written request for an
for each NRTL, including SGS, which extension by the due date for comments. International Association of Plumbing
details the NRTL’s scope of recognition. OSHA will limit any extension to 10 and Mechanical Officials EGS:
These pages are available from the days unless the requester justifies a Application for Expansion of
OSHA Web site at http://www.osha.gov/ Recognition
longer period. OSHA may deny a
dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html.
SGS currently has nine facilities request for an extension if the request is
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health
(sites) recognized by OSHA for product not adequately justified. To obtain or Administration (OSHA), Labor.
testing and certification, with its review copies of the exhibits identified
ACTION: Notice.
headquarters located at: SGS North in this notice, as well as comments
America, Inc. 620 Old Peachtree Road, submitted to the docket, contact the SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA
Suwanee, Georgia 30024. A complete Docket Office, Room N–3508, announces the application of
list of SGS’s scope of recognition is Occupational Safety and Health International Association of Plumbing
available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/ Administration, U.S. Department of and Mechanical Officials EGS (IAPMO)
otpca/nrtl/sgs.html. Labor, at the above address. These for expansion of its recognition as a
materials also are available online at Nationally Recognized Testing
II. General Background on the
Application http://www.regulations.gov under Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the
Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040. Agency’s preliminary finding to grant
SGS submitted an application, dated the application.
May 28, 2014 (OSHA–2006–0040–0032), OSHA staff will review all comments
to the docket submitted in a timely DATES: Submit comments, information,
to expand its recognition to include two
manner and, after addressing the issues and documents in response to this
additional test standards. OSHA staff
raised by these comments, will notice, or requests for an extension of
performed a detailed analysis of the
recommend to the Assistant Secretary time to make a submission, on or before
application packet and reviewed other
for Occupational Safety and Health March 30, 2017.
pertinent information. OSHA did not
perform any on-site reviews in relation whether to grant SGS’s application for ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of
to this application. expansion of its scope of recognition. the following methods:
Table 1 below lists the appropriate The Assistant Secretary will make the 1. Electronically: Submit comments
test standards found in SGS’s final decision on granting the and attachments electronically at http://
application for expansion for testing and application. In making this decision, the www.regulations.gov, which is the
certification of products under the Assistant Secretary may undertake other Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the
NRTL Program. instructions online for making
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A
electronic submissions.
to 29 CFR 1910.7.
TABLE 1—PROPOSED LIST OF APPRO- 2. Facsimile: If submissions,
OSHA will publish a public notice of including attachments, are not longer
PRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR IN-
its final decision in the Federal than 10 pages, commenters may fax
CLUSION IN SGS’S NRTL SCOPE OF
Register. them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202)
RECOGNITION 693–1648.
IV. Authority and Signature
Test 3. Regular or express mail, hand
Test standard title delivery, or messenger (courier) service:
standard Dorothy Dougherty, Deputy Assistant
Secretary of Labor for Occupational Submit comments, requests, and any
UL 201 ..... Garage Equipment. Safety and Health, 200 Constitution attachments to the OSHA Docket Office,
UL 844 ..... Electric Lighting Fixtures for Use Docket No. OSHA–2013–0030,
in Hazardous Locations. Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210,
authorized the preparation of this Technical Data Center, U.S. Department
notice. Accordingly, the Agency is of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
III. Preliminary Findings on the Room N–3508, Washington, DC 20210;
Application issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY
657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No.
SGS submitted an acceptable number: (877) 889–5627). Note that
1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and
application for expansion of its scope of security procedures may result in
29 CFR 1910.7. significant delays in receiving
recognition. OSHA’s review of the
application file, and pertinent Signed at Washington, DC, on March 7, comments and other written materials
information, indicate that SGS can meet 2017. by regular mail. Contact the OSHA
the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR Dorothy Dougherty, Docket Office for information about
1910.7 for expanding its recognition to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for security procedures concerning delivery
include the addition of these two test Occupational Safety and Health. of materials by express mail, hand
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standards for NRTL testing and [FR Doc. 2017–05190 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am] delivery, or messenger service. The
certification listed above. This hours of operation for the OSHA Docket
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preliminary finding does not constitute Office are 10: a.m.–3:00 p.m., e.t.
an interim or temporary approval of 4. Instructions: All submissions must
SGS’s application. include the Agency name and the OSHA
OSHA welcomes public comment as docket number (OSHA–2013–0030).
to whether SGS meets the requirements OSHA places comments and other
of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its materials, including any personal
recognition as an NRTL. Comments information, in the public docket
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Room N–3508, Occupational Safety and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. expedite admittance, attendees that are
Health Administration, U.S. Department Marla King, NAC Administrative U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents
of Labor, at the above address. These Officer, NASA Headquarters, (green card holders) are requested to
materials also are available online at Washington, DC 20546, (202) 358–1148. provide full name and citizenship status
http://www.regulations.gov under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 3 working days in advance. Information
Docket No. OSHA–2013–0030. meeting will be open to the public up should be sent to Ms. Marla King via
OSHA staff will review all comments to the capacity of the meeting room. email at marla.k.king@nasa.gov. It is
to the docket submitted in a timely This meeting is also available imperative that the meeting be held on
manner and, after addressing the issues telephonically and by WebEx. You must these dates to the scheduling priorities
raised by these comments, will use a touch-tone phone to participate in of the key participants.
recommend to the Assistant Secretary this meeting. Any interested person may Patricia D. Rausch,
for Occupational Safety and Health dial the toll-free number 1–888–957– Advisory Committee Management Officer,
whether to grant IAPMO’s application 9873 or toll number 1–210–234–0004, National Aeronautics and Space
for expansion of its scope of recognition. numeric passcode: 4568996, followed Administration.
The Assistant Secretary will make the by the # sign, on both days. If dialing [FR Doc. 2017–05171 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am]
final decision on granting the in, please ‘‘mute’’ your phone. To join BILLING CODE 7510–13–P
application. In making this decision, the via WebEx, the link is https://
Assistant Secretary may undertake other nasa.webex.com/. The meeting number
proceedings prescribed in Appendix A on March 30 is 995 106 625 and the
to 29 CFR 1910.7. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
password is MAR2017! (case sensitive).
OSHA will publish a public notice of The meeting number on March 31 is 999 Notice of Permit Modification Received
its final decision in the Federal 913 571 and the password is MAR2017$ Under the Antarctic Conservation Act
Register. (case sensitive). The agenda for the of 1978
IV. Authority and Signature meeting will include reports from the
following: AGENCY: National Science Foundation.
Dorothy Dougherty, Deputy Assistant —Aeronautics Committee ACTION: Notice of permit modification
Secretary of Labor for Occupational —Human Exploration and Operations request received and permit issued
Safety and Health, 200 Constitution Committee under the Antarctic Conservation Act of
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, —Institutional Committee 1978, Public Law 95–541.
authorized the preparation of this —Science Committee
notice. Accordingly, the Agency is —Technology, Innovation and SUMMARY: The National Science
issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. Engineering Committee Foundation (NSF) is required to publish
657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No. —Ad Hoc Task Force on STEM a notice of requests to modify permits
1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and Education issued to conduct activities regulated
29 CFR 1910.7. and permits issued under the Antarctic
Attendees will be requested to sign a Conservation Act of 1978. NSF has
Signed at Washington, DC, on March 7, register and to comply with NASA published regulations under the
2017. Headquarters security requirements, Antarctic Conservation Act at Title 45
Dorothy Dougherty, including the presentation of a valid Part 670 of the Code of Federal
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for picture ID to Security before access to Regulations. This is the required notice
Occupational Safety and Health. NASA Headquarters. Due to the Real ID of a requested permit modification and
[FR Doc. 2017–05182 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am] Act, Public Law 109–13, any attendees permit issued.
BILLING CODE 4510–26–P with driver’s licenses issued from non-
DATES: March 9, 2017–September 1,
compliant states/territories must present
a second form of ID. [Federal employee 2021.
badge; passport; active military FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND identification card; enhanced driver’s Nature McGinn, ACA Permit Officer,
SPACE ADMINISTRATION license; U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Office of Polar Programs, Rm. 755,
[Notice: (17–013)] Mariner card; Native American tribal National Science Foundation, 4201
document; school identification Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230.
NASA Advisory Council; Meeting accompanied by an item from LIST C Or by email: ACApermits@nsf.gov.
(documents that establish employment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and authorization) from the ‘‘List of the Foundation issued a permit (ACA 2017–
Space Administration. Acceptable Documents’’ on Form I–9]. 019) to Jerry McDonald, Principal in
ACTION: Notice of meeting. Non-compliant states/territories are: Charge, Leidos Innovations Group,
Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Antarctic Support Contract, on October
SUMMARY: In accordance with the and Washington. Foreign nationals 30, 2016. The issued permit allows the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as attending this meeting will be required permit holder entry into five Antarctic
amended, the National Aeronautics and to provide a copy of their passport and Specially Protected Areas (ASPAs) in
Space Administration (NASA) visa in addition to providing the the Antarctic Peninsula region. The
announces a meeting of the NASA
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following information no less than 10 Antarctic Support Contractor’s staff
Advisory Council (NAC). days prior to the meeting: Full name; provides routine logistics support in the
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5:30 p.m.; and Friday, March 31, 2017, passport information (number, country, supporting personnel, and in field camp
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All times are Local telephone); visa information (number, put-in and take-out. Entry into an ASPA
Time. type, expiration date); employer/ would occur only to support a science
ADDRESSES: NASA Headquarters, Room affiliation information (name of project for which a permit has been
9H40 (Program Review Center), 300 E institution, address, country, issued. Entry needs and requirements
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