82 FR 43040 - MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Update to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 176 (September 13, 2017)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 176 (September 13, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-19403 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 176 (Wednesday, September 13, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 43040-43041] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19403] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2006-0028] MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Update to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces its final decision to expand the scope of recognition for MET Laboratories, Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces its final decision to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on September 13, 2017. 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, 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, telephone: (202) 693-2110; email: [email protected]. OSHA's Web page includes information about the NRTL Program (see http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of Final Decision OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of MET Laboratories, Inc. (MET) as a NRTL. MET's expansion covers the addition of three test standards to its scope of recognition. OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets the requirements specified by 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 and is not a delegation or grant of government authority. As a result of recognition, employers may use products properly approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require testing and certification of the products. The Agency processes applications by a NRTL for initial recognition, or for 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 and, 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 that details its scope of recognition. These pages are available from the Agency's Web site at: http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html. MET submitted three applications, dated October 15, 2015 (OSHA- 2006-0028-0031), March 2, 2016 (OSHA-2006-0028-0032), and March 18, 2016 (OSHA-2006-0028-0033), to expand its recognition to include three additional test standards, including two test standards to be added to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate 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. OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing MET's expansion applications in the Federal Register on June 1, 2017 (82 FR 25338). The Agency requested comments by June 16, 2017, but it received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of MET's scope of recognition. To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to MET's application, go to: www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3508, Washington, DC 20210. Docket No. OSHA-2006-0028 contains all materials in the record concerning MET's recognition. II. Final Decision and Order OSHA staff examined MET's expansion applications, its capability to meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent information. Based on its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that MET meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition, subject to the limitation and conditions listed below. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant MET's scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of MET's recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance to the test standards listed in Table 1 below. Additionally, Table 2, below, lists the test standards new to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. The Agency evaluated the standards to (1) verify they represent product categories for which OSHA requires certification by a NRTL, (2) verify the documents represent end products and not components, and (3) verify the documents define safety test specifications (not installation or operational performance specifications). Based on this evaluation, OSHA finds that they are appropriate test standards and has added these standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. Table 1--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 61010-2-91*.................... Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use--Part 2-091: Particular Requirements for Cabinet X-Ray Systems. [[Page 43041]] UL 61010-2-81*.................... 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 a new standard that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards, as specified in Table 2 below. Table 2--Test Standard OSHA Is Adding to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 61010-2-91..................... Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-091: Particular Requirements for Cabinet X-Ray Systems. UL 61010-2-81..................... 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OSHA's recognition of any NRTL for a particular test standard is limited to equipment or materials for which OSHA standards require third-party testing and certification before using them in the workplace. Consequently, if a test standard also covers any products for which OSHA does not require such testing and certification, a NRTL's scope of recognition does not include these products. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may approve the test standards listed above as American National Standards. However, for convenience, we may use the designation of the standards-developing organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation. Under the NRTL Program's policy (see OSHA Instruction CPL 1-0.3, Appendix C, paragraph XIV), any NRTL recognized for a particular test standard may use either the proprietary version of the test standard or the ANSI version of that standard. Contact ANSI to determine whether a test standard is currently ANSI-approved. A. Conditions In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, MET must abide by the following conditions of the recognition: 1. MET must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major change in its operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the change(s); 2. MET must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and 3. MET must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, including all previously published conditions on MET's scope of recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition. Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the scope of recognition of MET, subject to the limitation and conditions specified above. III. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, 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 August 30, 2017. Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2017-19403 Filed 9-12-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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Comments submitted in response to the NRTL Program (see http:// packets and reviewed other pertinent
this request will be summarized and/or www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ information. OSHA did not perform any
included in the request for Office of index.html). on-site reviews in relation to these
Management and Budget approval of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
applications.
information collection request; they will OSHA published the preliminary
also become a matter of public record. I. Notice of Final Decision notice announcing MET’s expansion
Dated: August 31, 2017. OSHA hereby gives notice of the applications in the Federal Register on
Molly Irwin, expansion of the scope of recognition of June 1, 2017 (82 FR 25338). The Agency
Chief Evaluation Officer, U.S. Department of MET Laboratories, Inc. (MET) as a requested comments by June 16, 2017,
Labor. NRTL. MET’s expansion covers the but it received no comments in response
[FR Doc. 2017–19423 Filed 9–12–17; 8:45 am] addition of three test standards to its to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding
scope of recognition. with this final notice to grant expansion
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OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies of MET’s scope of recognition.
that the organization meets the To obtain or review copies of all
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR requirements specified by 29 CFR public documents pertaining to MET’s
1910.7. Recognition is an application, go to: www.regulations.gov
Occupational Safety and Health acknowledgment that the organization or contact the Docket Office,
Administration can perform independent safety testing Occupational Safety and Health
and certification of the specific products Administration, U.S. Department of
[Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028]
covered within its scope of recognition Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of and is not a delegation or grant of Room N–3508, Washington, DC 20210.
Expansion of Recognition and Update government authority. As a result of Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028 contains
to the NRTL Program’s List of recognition, employers may use all materials in the record concerning
Appropriate Test Standards products properly approved by the MET’s recognition.
NRTL to meet OSHA standards that II. Final Decision and Order
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health require testing and certification of the
Administration (OSHA), Labor. products. OSHA staff examined MET’s
ACTION: Notice. The Agency processes applications by expansion applications, its capability to
a NRTL for initial recognition, or for meet the requirements of the test
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA expansion or renewal of this standards, and other pertinent
announces its final decision to expand recognition, following requirements in information. Based on its review of this
the scope of recognition for MET Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This evidence, OSHA finds that MET meets
Laboratories, Inc., as a Nationally appendix requires that the Agency the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). publish two notices in the Federal expansion of its recognition, subject to
Additionally, OSHA announces its final Register in processing an application. In the limitation and conditions listed
decision to add two new test standards the first notice, OSHA announces the below. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding
to the NRTL Program’s List of application and provides its preliminary with this final notice to grant MET’s
Appropriate Test Standards. finding and, in the second notice, the scope of recognition. OSHA limits the
DATES: The expansion of the scope of Agency provides its final decision on expansion of MET’s recognition to
recognition becomes effective on the application. These notices set forth testing and certification of products for
September 13, 2017. the NRTL’s scope of recognition or demonstration of conformance to the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: modifications of that scope. OSHA test standards listed in Table 1 below.
Information regarding this notice is maintains an informational Web page Additionally, Table 2, below, lists the
available from the following sources: for each NRTL that details its scope of test standards new to the NRTL
Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank recognition. These pages are available Program’s List of Appropriate Test
Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of from the Agency’s Web site at: http:// Standards. The Agency evaluated the
Communications, U.S. Department of www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ standards to (1) verify they represent
Labor, telephone: (202) 693–1999; index.html. product categories for which OSHA
email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. MET submitted three applications, requires certification by a NRTL, (2)
General and technical information: dated October 15, 2015 (OSHA–2006– verify the documents represent end
Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director, 0028–0031), March 2, 2016 (OSHA– products and not components, and (3)
Office of Technical Programs and 2006–0028–0032), and March 18, 2016 verify the documents define safety test
Coordination Activities, Directorate of (OSHA–2006–0028–0033), to expand its specifications (not installation or
Technical Support and Emergency recognition to include three additional operational performance specifications).
Management, Occupational Safety and test standards, including two test Based on this evaluation, OSHA finds
Health Administration, U.S. Department standards to be added to the NRTL that they are appropriate test standards
of Labor, telephone: (202) 693–2110; Program’s List of Appropriate Test and has added these standards to the
email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov. OSHA’s Standards. OSHA staff performed a NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate
Web page includes information about detailed analysis of the application Test Standards.
TABLE 1—LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN MET’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION
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Test standard Test standard title
UL 2108 ................................................................. Standard for Low Voltage Lighting Systems.
UL 61010–2–91* .................................................... Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
Laboratory Use—Part 2–091: Particular Requirements for Cabinet X-Ray Systems.
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TABLE 1—LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN MET’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION—
Continued
Test standard Test standard title
UL 61010–2–81* .................................................... 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 a new standard that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards, as specified in Table 2 below.
TABLE 2—TEST STANDARD OSHA IS ADDING TO THE NRTL PROGRAM’S LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS
Test standard Test standard title
UL 61010–2–91 ..................................................... Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use—Part 2–091: Particular Requirements for Cabinet X-Ray Systems.
UL 61010–2–81 ..................................................... 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.
OSHA’s recognition of any NRTL for MET’s scope of recognition, in all areas to provide public notice and an
a particular test standard is limited to for which it has recognition. opportunity for comment prior to
equipment or materials for which OSHA Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR designating additional databases. In
standards require third-party testing and 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the scope fulfillment of this requirement, OMB is
certification before using them in the of recognition of MET, subject to the publishing this Notice of Proposed
workplace. Consequently, if a test limitation and conditions specified Designation to designate the following
standard also covers any products for above. six databases: (1) The Department of the
which OSHA does not require such III. Authority and Signature Treasury’s (Treasury) Office of Foreign
testing and certification, a NRTL’s scope Assets Control’s Specially Designated
of recognition does not include these Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Nationals List (OFAC List), (2) data from
products. Secretary of Labor for Occupational the General Services Administration’s
The American National Standards Safety and Health, 200 Constitution (GSA) System for Award Management
Institute (ANSI) may approve the test Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, (SAM) sensitive financial data from
standards listed above as American authorized the preparation of this entity registration records (including
National Standards. However, for notice. Accordingly, the Agency is those records formerly housed in the
convenience, we may use the issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. legacy Excluded Parties List System), (3)
designation of the standards-developing 657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor’s Order No. the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS)
organization for the standard as opposed 1–2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
to the ANSI designation. Under the 29 CFR 1910.7. (ARL), (4) the IRS’s Exempt
NRTL Program’s policy (see OSHA Signed at Washington, DC, on August 30, Organizations Select Check (EO Select
Instruction CPL 1–0.3, Appendix C, 2017. Check), (5) the IRS’s e-Postcard
paragraph XIV), any NRTL recognized Loren Sweatt, database, and (6) the commercial
for a particular test standard may use Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for database American InfoSource (AIS)
either the proprietary version of the test Occupational Safety and Health. Deceased Data for inclusion in the Do
standard or the ANSI version of that [FR Doc. 2017–19403 Filed 9–12–17; 8:45 am] Not Pay Initiative. This notice has a 30-
standard. Contact ANSI to determine BILLING CODE 4510–26–P day comment period.
whether a test standard is currently DATES: Please submit comments on or
ANSI-approved. before October 13, 2017. At the
A. Conditions OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND conclusion of the 30-day comment
BUDGET period, if OMB decides to finalize the
In addition to those conditions designation, OMB will publish a notice
already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, MET Proposed Designation of Databases in the Federal Register to officially
must abide by the following conditions for Treasury’s Working System Under designate the database.
of the recognition: the Do Not Pay Initiative
1. MET must inform OSHA as soon as ADDRESSES: Comments must be
AGENCY: Office of Management and submitted electronically before the
possible, in writing, of any change of Budget.
ownership, facilities, or key personnel, comment closing date to
and of any major change in its ACTION: Notice of proposed designation. www.regulations.gov. The public
operations as a NRTL, and provide comments received by OMB will be a
SUMMARY: Section 5(b)(1)(B) of the
details of the change(s); matter of public record and will be
Improper Payments Elimination and
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2. MET must meet all the terms of its posted at www.regulations.gov.
Recovery Improvement Act of 2012
recognition and comply with all OSHA Accordingly, please do not include in
(IPERIA) provides that the Director of
policies pertaining to this recognition; your comments any confidential
the Office of Management and Budget
and business information or information of a
(OMB), in consultation with agencies,
personal-privacy nature.
3. MET must continue to meet the may designate additional databases for
requirements for recognition, including inclusion under the Do Not Pay (DNP) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
all previously published conditions on Initiative. IPERIA further requires OMB Brian Nichols at the OMB Office of
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