82 FR 25338 - MET Laboratories, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 104 (June 1, 2017)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 104 (June 1, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 104 (Thursday, June 1, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 25338-25340] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11239] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2006-0028] MET Laboratories, Inc.: Applications for Expansion of Recognition and Proposed Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the applications of MET Laboratories, Inc. for expansion of its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the Agency's preliminary finding to grant the applications. Additionally, OSHA proposes to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. 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 June 16, 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-2006-0028, 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 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., e.t. 4. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and the OSHA docket number (OSHA-2006-0028). 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 June 16, 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 MET Laboratories, Inc. (MET), is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. MET requests the addition of three 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 [[Page 25339]] maintains an informational Web page for each NRTL, including MET, 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. MET currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: MET Laboratories, Inc., 914 West Patapsco Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21230. A complete list of MET's scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/met.html. II. General Background on the Application MET submitted three applications, one dated October 15, 2015 (OSHA- 2006-0028-0031), the second dated March 2, 2016 (OSHA-2006-0028-0032) and the third dated March 18, 2016 (OSHA-2006-0028-0033), to expand its recognition to include three 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 MET's applications for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. Table 1--Proposed List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in MET's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 2108........................... Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems. UL 61010-2-091 *.................. Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-091: Particular Requirements for Cabinet X-Ray Systems. UL 61010-2-081 *.................. Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-081: Particular Requirements for Automatic and Semi- Automatic Laboratory Equipment for Analysis and Other Purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Represents the standards that OSHA proposes to add to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. III. Proposal To Add New Test Standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards Periodically, OSHA will propose to add new test standards to the NRTL list of appropriate test standards following an evaluation of the test standard document. To qualify as an appropriate test standard, the Agency evaluates the document to (1) verify it represents a product category for which OSHA requires certification by an NRTL, (2) verify the document represents an end product and not a component, and (3) verify the document defines safety test specifications (not installation or operational performance specifications). In this notice, OSHA proposes to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. Table 2, below, lists the test standards that are new to the NRTL Program. OSHA preliminarily determined these test standards are appropriate test standards and proposes to include them in the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. OSHA seeks public comment on this preliminary determination. 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 61010-2-091.................... Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-091: Particular Requirements for Cabinet X-Ray Systems. UL 61010-2-081.................... Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-081: Particular Requirements for Automatic and Semi- Automatic Laboratory Equipment for Analysis and Other Purposes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ IV. Preliminary Findings on the Application MET submitted acceptable applications for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file, and pertinent documentation, indicate that MET can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of these three test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of MET's application. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether MET 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-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-2006-0028. 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 MET's applications for expansion of its scope of recognition. The Assistant Secretary will make the final decision on granting the applications. 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. [[Page 25340]] 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 May 24, 2017. Dorothy Dougherty, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2017-11239 Filed 5-31-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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use of appropriate automated, 2. Facsimile: If submissions, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
electronic, mechanical, or other including attachments, are not longer Information regarding this notice is
technological collection techniques or than 10 pages, commenters may fax available from the following sources:
other forms of information technology, them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank
e.g., permitting electronic submission of 693–1648. Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
responses. 3. Regular or express mail, hand Communications, U.S. Department of
Agency: DOL–MSHA. delivery, or messenger (courier) service: Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Title of Collection: Periodic Medical Submit comments, requests, and any Room N–3647, Washington, DC 20210;
Surveillance Examinations for Coal attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, telephone: (202) 693–1999; email:
Miners. Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028, meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
OMB Control Number: 1219–0152. Technical Data Center, U.S. Department General and technical information:
Affected Public: Private Sector— of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director,
businesses or other for-profits. Room N–3508, Washington, DC 20210; Office of Technical Programs and
Total Estimated Number of telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY Coordination Activities, Directorate of
Respondents: 1,223. number: (877) 889–5627). Note that Technical Support and Emergency
Total Estimated Number of security procedures may result in Management, Occupational Safety and
Responses: 1,468. significant delays in receiving Health Administration, U.S. Department
Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: comments and other written materials of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
1,142 hours. by regular mail. Contact the OSHA Room N–3655, Washington, DC 20210;
Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Docket Office for information about phone: (202) 693–2110 or email:
Burden: $441. security procedures concerning delivery robinson.kevin@dol.gov.
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). of materials by express mail, hand SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
delivery, or messenger service. The
Dated: May 18, 2017.
hours of operation for the OSHA Docket I. Notice of the Application for
Michel Smyth, Office are 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., e.t. Expansion
Departmental Clearance Officer. 4. Instructions: All submissions must The Occupational Safety and Health
[FR Doc. 2017–11240 Filed 5–31–17; 8:45 am] include the Agency name and the OSHA Administration is providing notice that
BILLING CODE 4510–43–P docket number (OSHA–2006–0028). MET Laboratories, Inc. (MET), is
OSHA places comments and other applying for expansion of its current
materials, including any personal recognition as an NRTL. MET requests
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR information, in the public docket the addition of three test standards to its
without revision, and these materials NRTL scope of recognition.
Occupational Safety and Health will be available online at http:// OSHA recognition of an NRTL
Administration www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the signifies that the organization meets the
[Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028] Agency cautions commenters about requirements specified in 29 CFR
submitting statements they do not want 1910.7. Recognition is an
MET Laboratories, Inc.: Applications made available to the public, or acknowledgment that the organization
for Expansion of Recognition and submitting comments that contain can perform independent safety testing
Proposed Modification to the NRTL personal information (either about and certification of the specific products
Program’s List of Appropriate Test themselves or others) such as Social covered within its scope of recognition.
Standards Security numbers, birth dates, and Each NRTL’s scope of recognition
medical data. includes (1) the type of products the
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health 5. Docket: To read or download NRTL may test, with each type specified
Administration, Labor. submissions or other material in the by its applicable test standard; and (2)
ACTION: Notice. docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov the recognized site(s) that has/have the
or the OSHA Docket Office at the technical capability to perform the
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA address above. All documents in the product-testing and product-
announces the applications of MET docket are listed in the http:// certification activities for test standards
Laboratories, Inc. for expansion of its www.regulations.gov index; however, within the NRTL’s scope. Recognition is
recognition as a Nationally Recognized some information (e.g., copyrighted not a delegation or grant of government
Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents material) is not publicly available to authority; however, recognition enables
the Agency’s preliminary finding to read or download through the Web site. employers to use products approved by
grant the applications. Additionally, All submissions, including copyrighted the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that
OSHA proposes to add two new test material, are available for inspection at require product testing and certification.
standards to the NRTL Program’s List of the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the The Agency processes applications by
Appropriate Test Standards. OSHA Docket Office for assistance in an NRTL for initial recognition and for
DATES: Submit comments, information, locating docket submissions. an expansion or renewal of this
and documents in response to this 6. Extension of comment period: recognition, following requirements in
notice, or requests for an extension of Submit requests for an extension of the Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This
time to make a submission, on or before comment period on or before June 16, appendix requires that the Agency
June 16, 2017. 2017 to the Office of Technical publish two notices in the Federal
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of Programs and Coordination Activities, Register in processing an application. In
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the following methods: Directorate of Technical Support and the first notice, OSHA announces the
1. Electronically: Submit comments Emergency Management, Occupational application and provides its preliminary
and attachments electronically at http:// Safety and Health Administration, U.S. finding. In the second notice, the
www.regulations.gov, which is the Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Agency provides its final decision on
Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the Avenue NW., Room N–3655, the application. These notices set forth
instructions online for making Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to the NRTL’s scope of recognition or
electronic submissions. (202) 693–1644. modifications of that scope. OSHA
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Authority and Signature and reports of such hygienists and Office of Workers’ Compensation
Dorothy Dougherty, Deputy Assistant physicians to ensure quality, objectivity, Programs, Advisory Board on Toxic
Secretary of Labor for Occupational and consistency. The Advisory Board Substances and Worker Health, Room
Safety and Health, 200 Constitution sunsets on December 19, 2019. This S–3522, 200 Constitution Ave. NW.,
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, working group is being assembled to Washington, DC 20210. Due to security-
authorized the preparation of this gather and analyze data and continue related procedures, receipt of
notice. Accordingly, the Agency is working on providing EEOICP with submissions by regular mail may
issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. updated presumptions. experience significant delays.
The Advisory Board operates in Comments must be received by June
657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No.
accordance with the Federal Advisory 14, 2017. OWCP will make available
1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. publically, without change, any written
29 CFR 1910.7.
2) and its implementing regulations (41 comments, including any personal
Signed at Washington, DC, on May 24, CFR part 102–3).
2017. information that you provide. Therefore,
Agenda: The tentative agenda for the OWCP cautions interested parties
Dorothy Dougherty, meeting of the Working Group on against submitting personal information
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Presumptions includes: Continue such as Social Security numbers and
Occupational Safety and Health. review of draft changes in current birthdates.
[FR Doc. 2017–11239 Filed 5–31–17; 8:45 am] presumptions; discuss candidate topics
BILLING CODE 4510–26–P for new presumptions. Electronic copies of this Federal
OWCP will transcribe the Advisory Register notice are available at http://
Board working group meeting. OWCP www.regulations.gov. This notice, as
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR will post the transcripts on the Advisory well as news releases and other relevant
Board Web page, http://www.dol.gov/ information, are also available on the
Office of Workers’ Compensation owcp/energy/regs/compliance/Advisory Advisory Board’s Web page at http://
Programs Board.htm, along with written www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/regs/
comments and other materials compliance/AdvisoryBoard.htm.
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances submitted to the working group or
and Worker Health: Working Group on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You
presented at the working group meeting. may contact Douglas Fitzgerald,
Presumptions
Public Participation, Submissions, and Designated Federal Officer, at
AGENCY: Office of Workers’ Access to the Public Record fitzgerald.douglas@dol.gov, or Carrie
Compensation Programs, Labor. Rhoads, Alternate Designated Federal
Working group meeting: The working Officer, at rhoads.carrie@dol.gov, U.S.
ACTION: Announcement of meeting of
group will meet via teleconference on Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
the Working Group on Presumptions of
Wednesday, June 21, 2017, from 1:00 Avenue NW., Suite S–3524,
the Advisory Board on Toxic Substances
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202)
and Worker Health (Advisory Board) for
Advisory Board working group meetings 343–5580. This is not a toll-free number.
the Energy Employees Occupational
are open to the public. The
Illness Compensation Program Act Signed at Washington, DC, May 23, 2017.
teleconference number and other details
(EEOICPA). Gary Steinberg,
for listening to the meeting will be
SUMMARY: The working group will meet posted on the Advisory Board’s Web site Deputy Director, Office of Workers’
via teleconference on June 21, 2017, no later than 72 hours prior to the Compensation Programs.
from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern meeting. This information will be [FR Doc. 2017–11250 Filed 5–31–17; 8:45 am]
Time. posted at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/ BILLING CODE 4510–24–P
energy/regs/compliance/Advisory
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Board.htm.
Amy Louviere, Office of Public Affairs, Requests for special accommodations: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
U.S. Department of Labor, Room S– Please submit requests for special
1028, 200 Constitution Ave. NW., accommodations to participate in the Office of Workers’ Compensation
Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) working group meeting by email, Programs
693–4672; email Louviere.Amy@dol.gov. telephone, or hard copy to Ms. Carrie
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Board on Toxic Substances
Rhoads, OWCP, Room S–3524, U.S.
Advisory Board is mandated by Section and Worker Health: Joint
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
3687 of EEOICPA. The Secretary of Subcommittee Meeting Between
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210;
Labor established the Board under this Subcommittee on Medical Advice Re:
telephone (202) 343–5580; email
authority and Executive Order 13699 Weighing Medical Evidence and
EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov.
(June 26, 2015). The purpose of the Submission of written comments for Subcommittee on Industrial Hygienists
Advisory Board is to advise the the record: You may submit written (IH) & Contract Medical Consultants
Secretary with respect to: (1) The Site comments, identified by the working (CMC) and Their Reports
Exposure Matrices (SEM) of the group name and the meeting date of
Department of Labor; (2) medical AGENCY:Office of Workers’
June 21, 2017, by any of the following Compensation Programs, Department of
guidance for claims examiners for methods: Labor.
claims with the EEOICPA program, with • Electronically: Send to:
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respect to the weighing of the medical EnergyAdvisoryBoard@dol.gov (specify ACTION: Announcement of joint meeting
evidence of claimants; (3) evidentiary in the email subject line, ‘‘Working of the Subcommittee on Medical Advice
requirements for claims under Part B of Group on Presumptions’’). re: Weighing Medical Evidence and the
EEOICPA related to lung disease; and • Mail, express delivery, hand Subcommittee on IH & CMC and Their
(4) the work of industrial hygienists and delivery, messenger, or courier service: Reports of the Advisory Board on Toxic
staff physicians and consulting Submit one copy to the following Substances and Worker Health
physicians of the Department of Labor address: U.S. Department of Labor, (Advisory Board) for the Energy
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