83 FR 22291 - MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 93 (May 14, 2018)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 93 (May 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-10154 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 93 (Monday, May 14, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 22291-22292] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-10154] [[Page 22291]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2006-0028] MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification 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 the 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 May 14, 2018. 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; 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; 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, including two test standards that will be added to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. 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 website at http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html. MET submitted an application, dated November 8, 2016, (OSHA-2006- 0028-0041) to expand its recognition to include four additional test standards. OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the application packet and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews in relation to this application. OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing MET's expansion application in the Federal Register on February 9, 2018 (83 FR 5318). The Agency requested comments by February 26, 2018, but it received no comments in response to this notice. In the preliminary notice, OSHA included all four test standards that MET requested to add to its scope of recognition. However, due to an inadvertent error, OSHA listed a proposed test standard as already on the NRTL List of Appropriate Test Standards, which it was not. To allow notice to stakeholders, OSHA will later re-propose to add the test standard MET requested to MET's scope of recognition and the NRTL List of Appropriate Test Standards. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of MET's scope of recognition for the other three standards. To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to MET's application, go to http://www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-3653, 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 application, 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. Table 1--List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in MET's NRTL Scope of Recognition ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 60745-2-15.......................... Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2- 15: Particular Requirements for Hedge Trimmers. UL 61010-2-101 *....................... Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-101: Particular Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Equipment. UL 61010-2-51 *........................ Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-051: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for Mixing and Stirring. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Indicates standards that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. In this notice, OSHA also announces the addition of 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 has determined that these test standards are appropriate test standards and will include them in the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. [[Page 22292]] Table 2--Test Standards OSHA is Adding to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Test standard Test standard title ------------------------------------------------------------------------ UL 61010-2-101......................... Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-101: Particular Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Equipment. UL 61010-2-51.......................... Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-051: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for Mixing and Stirring. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, the use of the designation of the standards-developing organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation may occur. 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 Inc., subject to the limitation and conditions specified above. III. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, 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 4, 2018. Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2018-10154 Filed 5-11-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510-26-P
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR and is not a delegation or grant of Room N–3653, Washington, DC 20210.
government authority. As a result of Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028 contains
Occupational Safety and Health recognition, employers may use all materials in the record concerning
Administration products properly approved by the MET’s recognition.
NRTL to meet OSHA standards that
[Docket No. OSHA–2006–0028] II. Final Decision and Order
require testing and certification of the
MET Laboratories, Inc.: Grant of products.
OSHA staff examined MET’s
Expansion of Recognition and The Agency processes applications by
expansion application, its capability to
Modification to the NRTL Program’s a NRTL for initial recognition, or for
expansion or renewal of this meet the requirements of the test
List of Appropriate Test Standards standards, and other pertinent
recognition, following requirements in
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This information. Based on its review of this
Administration (OSHA), Labor. appendix requires that the Agency evidence, OSHA finds that MET meets
publish two notices in the Federal the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for
ACTION: Notice.
Register in processing an application. In expansion of its recognition, subject to
SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA the first notice, OSHA announces the the limitation and conditions listed
announces the final decision to expand application and provides its preliminary below. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding
the scope of recognition for MET finding and, in the second notice, the with this final notice to grant MET’s
Laboratories, Inc., as a Nationally Agency provides its final decision on scope of recognition. OSHA limits the
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). the application. These notices set forth expansion of MET’s recognition to
Additionally, OSHA announces its final the NRTL’s scope of recognition or testing and certification of products for
decision to add two new test standards modifications of that scope. OSHA demonstration of conformance to the
to the NRTL Program’s List of maintains an informational web page for test standards listed in Table 1.
Appropriate Test Standards. each NRTL that details its scope of
DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition. These pages are available TABLE 1—LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST
recognition becomes effective on May from the Agency’s website at http:// STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN
14, 2018. www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ MET’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNI-
index.html. TION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
MET submitted an application, dated
Information regarding this notice is November 8, 2016, (OSHA–2006–0028–
available from the following sources: Test standard Test standard title
0041) to expand its recognition to
Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank include four additional test standards. UL 60745–2– Hand-Held Motor-Operated
Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of OSHA staff performed a detailed 15. Electric Tools—Safety—
Communications; telephone: (202) 693– analysis of the application packet and Part 2–15: Particular Re-
1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. reviewed other pertinent information. quirements for Hedge
General and technical information: OSHA did not perform any on-site Trimmers.
Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director, reviews in relation to this application. UL 61010–2– Safety Requirements for
Office of Technical Programs and OSHA published the preliminary 101 *. Electrical Equipment for
Coordination Activities, Directorate of Measurement, Control and
notice announcing MET’s expansion Laboratory Use—Part 2–
Technical Support and Emergency application in the Federal Register on 101: Particular Require-
Management, Occupational Safety and February 9, 2018 (83 FR 5318). The ments for In Vitro Diag-
Health Administration; telephone: (202) Agency requested comments by nostic (IVD) Medical
693–2110; email: robinson.kevin@ February 26, 2018, but it received no Equipment.
dol.gov. OSHA’s web page includes comments in response to this notice. In UL 61010–2– Safety Requirements for
information about the NRTL Program the preliminary notice, OSHA included 51 *. Electrical Equipment for
(see http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/ all four test standards that MET Measurement, Control and
nrtl/index.html). Laboratory Use—Part 2–
requested to add to its scope of
051: Particular Require-
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: recognition. However, due to an ments for Laboratory
inadvertent error, OSHA listed a Equipment for Mixing and
I. Notice of Final Decision
proposed test standard as already on the Stirring.
OSHA hereby gives notice of the NRTL List of Appropriate Test
expansion of the scope of recognition of Standards, which it was not. To allow * Indicates standards that OSHA is adding to
the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test
MET Laboratories, Inc. (MET), as a notice to stakeholders, OSHA will later Standards.
NRTL. MET’s expansion covers the re-propose to add the test standard MET
addition of three test standards to its requested to MET’s scope of recognition In this notice, OSHA also announces
scope of recognition, including two test and the NRTL List of Appropriate Test the addition of two new test standards
standards that will be added to the Standards. OSHA now is proceeding to the NRTL Program’s List of
NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate with this final notice to grant expansion Appropriate Test Standards. Table 2,
Test Standards. of MET’s scope of recognition for the below, lists the test standards that are
OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies other three standards. new to the NRTL Program. OSHA has
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that the organization meets the To obtain or review copies of all determined that these test standards are
requirements specified by 29 CFR public documents pertaining to MET’s appropriate test standards and will
1910.7. Recognition is an application, go to http:// include them in the NRTL Program’s
acknowledgment that the organization www.regulations.gov or contact the List of Appropriate Test Standards.
can perform independent safety testing Docket Office, Occupational Safety and
and certification of the specific products Health Administration, U.S. Department
covered within its scope of recognition of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW,
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TABLE 2—TEST STANDARDS OSHA IS all previously published conditions on Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210;
ADDING TO THE NRTL PROGRAM’S MET’s scope of recognition, in all areas telephone: (202) 693–0406 (this is not a
LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STAND- for which it has recognition. toll-free number). Copies of this notice
Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR may be obtained in alternative formats
ARDS
1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the scope (Large Print, Braille, Audio Tape, or
Test standard Test standard title of recognition of MET Inc., subject to Disc), upon request, by calling (202)
the limitation and conditions specified 693–0023 (not a toll-free number). TTY/
UL 61010–2– Safety Requirements for above. TTD callers may dial toll-free (877) 889–
101. Electrical Equipment for
III. Authority and Signature 5627 to obtain information or request
Measurement, Control and materials in alternative formats.
Laboratory Use—Part 2– Loren Sweatt, Deputy Assistant Correction: In the Federal Register of
101: Particular Require- Secretary of Labor for Occupational May 2, 2018, in FR Doc. 2018–09301, on
ments for In Vitro Diag- Safety and Health, authorized the page 19301, in Section III, Current
nostic (IVD) Medical preparation of this notice. Accordingly,
Equipment. Actions, correct the first sentence to
the Agency is issuing this notice read:
UL 61010–2– Safety Requirements for
51. Electrical Equipment for
pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 657(g)(2), III. Current Actions: The Department
Measurement, Control and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 of Labor seeks an approval for the
Laboratory Use—Part 2– (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and 29 CFR revision of this information collection in
051: Particular Require- 1910.7. order to ensure effective administration
ments for Laboratory Signed at Washington, DC, on May 4, 2018. of the Wage and Hour programs.
Equipment for Mixing and
Loren Sweatt, Dated: May 8, 2018.
Stirring.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Melissa Smith,
OSHA’s recognition of any NRTL for Occupational Safety and Health. Director, Division of Regulations, Legislation
a particular test standard is limited to [FR Doc. 2018–10154 Filed 5–11–18; 8:45 am] and Interpretation.
equipment or materials for which OSHA BILLING CODE 4510–26–P [FR Doc. 2018–10220 Filed 5–11–18; 8:45 am]
standards require third-party testing and BILLING CODE 4510–27–P
certification before using them in the
workplace. Consequently, if a test DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
standard also covers any products for NATIONAL CREDIT UNION
Wage and Hour Division
which OSHA does not require such ADMINISTRATION
testing and certification, a NRTL’s scope Agency Information Collection
of recognition does not include these Activities; Comment Request; Agency Information Collection
products. Proposed Revision; Information Activities: Proposed Collection;
The American National Standards Collections: Employment Information Comment Request; Generic Clearance
Institute (ANSI) may approve the test Form; Correction; Extension of for the Collection of Qualitative
standards listed above as American comment period Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
National Standards. However, for
AGENCY: Wage and Hour Division, AGENCY: National Credit Union
convenience, the use of the designation
Department of Labor. Administration (NCUA).
of the standards-developing
ACTION: Notice; correction; extension of ACTION: Notice and request for comment.
organization for the standard as opposed
to the ANSI designation may occur. comment period. SUMMARY: The National Credit Union
Under the NRTL Program’s policy (see Administration (NCUA), as part of a
OSHA Instruction CPL 1–0.3, Appendix SUMMARY: The Department of Labor
(DOL) published a document in the continuing effort to reduce paperwork
C, paragraph XIV), any NRTL and respondent burden, invites the
recognized for a particular test standard Federal Register of May 2, 2018,
concerning agency collection activities general public and other federal
may use either the proprietary version agencies to take this opportunity to
of the test standard or the ANSI version and request for comments on a proposed
revision to Information Collections: comment on this extension of a
of that standard. Contact ANSI to currently approved information
determine whether a test standard is Employment Information Form. This
collection is under OMB control number collection, as required by the Paperwork
currently ANSI-approved. Reduction Act of 1995.
1235–0021. The document contained an
A. Conditions incorrect first sentence in Current DATES: Written comments should be
Actions. This document corrects the received on or before July 13, 2018 to be
In addition to those conditions
first sentence in the Current Actions assured consideration.
already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, MET
must abide by the following conditions section and extends the comment period ADDRESSES: Send comments regarding
of the recognition: for the notice. the burden estimate, or any other aspect
1. MET must inform OSHA as soon as DATES: Written comments must be of the information collection, including
possible, in writing, of any change of submitted to the office listed in the suggestions for reducing the burden to
ownership, facilities, or key personnel, ADDRESSES section of the prior notice Dawn Wolfgang, National Credit Union
and of any major change in its published in the Federal Register on Administration, 1775 Duke Street Suite
operations as a NRTL, and provide May 2, 2018 (83 FR 19300–19301), on or 5080, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Fax
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES
details of the change(s); before July 13, 2018. No. 703–519–8579; or email at
2. MET must meet all the terms of its FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PRAComments@NCUA.gov.
recognition and comply with all OSHA Robert Waterman, Compliance FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
policies pertaining to this recognition; Specialist, Division of Regulations, Requests for additional information
and Legislation, and Interpretation, Wage should be directed to the address above
3. MET must continue to meet the and Hour Division, U.S. Department of or telephone 703–548–2279.
requirements for recognition, including Labor, Room S–3502, 200 Constitution SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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