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indicated in the preamble to the July
2005 final rule, the bioavailability of
these pigments and/or their individual
components when ingested is expected
to be low.
This submission did not provide any
factual information to modify FDA’s
conclusion that the subject pearlescent
pigments present no toxic potential
when ingested at levels estimated by the
agency, based on their proposed use in
coloring ingested drugs. Namely, this
submission did not provide specifically
identified reliable evidence that can
lead to resolution of a factual issue in
dispute (§ 12.24(b)(2)). A hearing will
not be granted on the basis of mere
allegations or denials or general
descriptions of positions and
contentions (§ 12.24(b)(2)). Therefore,
FDA is denying this objection.
V. Summary and Conclusions
The agency is denying the objections
to the final rule in the two submissions
received on the following bases. The
objection to the use of pearlescent
pigments in food is outside the scope of
the July 2005 final rule, which amended
the color additive regulations to provide
for the safe use of mica-based
pearlescent pigments to color ingested
drugs. The objections in the second
submission that the subject pearlescent
pigments would contain iron
contaminants, that the iron
contaminants would cause stability
issues for active ingredients in drugs,
and that the use of the pigments to color
ingested drugs will limit availability of
medications for the persons who must
monitor their iron intake, are not
supported by any factual information.
The filing of the objections served to
stay automatically the effectiveness of
§ 73.1128. Section 701(e)(2) of the act
states: ‘‘Until final action upon such
objections is taken by the Secretary
* * *, the filing of such objections shall
operate to stay the effectiveness of those
provisions of the order to which the
objections are made.’’ Section 701(e)(3)
of the act further stipulates that ‘‘As
soon as practicable * * *, the Secretary
shall by order act upon such objections
and make such order public.’’
The agency has completed its
evaluation of the objections and
concludes that a continuation of the stay
of this regulation is not warranted.
In the absence of any other objections
and requests for a hearing, the agency,
therefore, further concludes that this
document constitutes final action on the
objections received in response to the
regulation as prescribed in section
701(e)(2) of the act. Therefore, the
agency is acting to end the stay of the
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regulation by establishing a new
effective date of July 20, 2006 for this
regulation listing mica-based
pearlescent pigments prepared from
synthetic iron oxide, mica, and titanium
dioxide to color ingested drugs. As
announced in the July 22, 2005, final
rule, the previous effective date of the
regulation was August 23, 2005.
Therefore, under sections 701 and 721
of the act, notice is given that the
objections filed in response to the July
2005 final rule do not form the basis for
further stay of this final rule or require
amendment of the regulations.
Accordingly, the stay of § 73.1128 that
FDA is announcing in this document is
removed effective July 20, 2006.
List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 73
Color additives, Cosmetics, Drugs,
Medical devices.
I Therefore, under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321,
341, 342, 343, 348, 351, 352, 355, 361,
362, 371, 379e) and under authority
delegated to the Commissioner of Food
and Drugs (section 1410.10 of the FDA
Staff Manual Guide), notice is given that
objections and a request for a hearing
were filed in response to the July 22,
2005, final rule. Notice is also given that
the agency is denying these objections.
Accordingly, the amendments issued
thereby are effective July 20, 2006.
Dated: July 14, 2006.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E6–11536 Filed 7–19–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4160–01–S
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
29 CFR Parts 1926 and 1928
[Docket No. S–270–A]
RIN 1218–AC15
Roll-Over Protective Structures
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Final rule; corrections and
technical amendments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On December 29, 2005, OSHA
published a direct final rule in the
Federal Register reinstating its original
construction and agriculture standards
that regulate the testing of roll-over
protective structures (‘‘ROPS’’) used to
protect employees who operate wheeltype tractors. OSHA received one
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comment to the direct final rule; this
comment recommended a number of
clarifications to the original ROPS
standards published in the direct final
rule. In the present notice, the Agency
is making corrections and technical
amendments to the ROPS standards in
response to this comment, as a result of
editorial errors found in the ROPS
standards published in the direct final
rule, and to improve consistency among
the figures generated for these
standards. The Agency finds that these
corrections and technical amendments
do not change the substantive
requirements of the ROPS standards.
The corrections and technical
amendments specified by this
rulemaking become effective on July 20,
2006.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Press inquiries: Kevin Ropp, OSHA
Office of Communications, Room N–
3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–1999.
General and technical information:
Matthew Chibbaro, Acting Director,
Office of Safety Systems, Directorate of
Standards and Guidance, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room N–3609,
200 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202)
693–2255.
On
December 29, 2005, OSHA published a
direct final rule in the Federal Register
reinstating its original construction and
agriculture standards that regulate the
testing of roll-over protective structures
(‘‘ROPS’’) used to protect employees
who operate wheel-type tractors (see 70
FR 76979). The Agency received only
one public comment (Ex. 3–1) on the
direct final rule, which it determined
was not a significant adverse comment.
The commenter recommended several
clarifications to the ROPS standards
published in the direct final rule.
The table below describes the
clarifications recommended by the
commenter who responded to the direct
final rule, and OSHA’s response to these
recommendations. This response
provides the Agency’s rationale for
accepting a recommendation or
excluding it from further consideration.
Accordingly, OSHA is making a number
of corrections and technical
amendments to the ROPS standards for
construction (§ 1926.1002) and
agriculture (§§ 1928.52 and 1928.53)
based on the commenter’s
recommendations.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Recommendation
OSHA’s response
Figure W–15:
• 05T needs to be 0.5T and 09T needs to be 0.9T
• (50 DEG ± 5 DEG) (1270 plus/minus 127 mm) needs to be (50
inches plus/minus 5 inches) (1270 plus/minus 127 mm).
• Path of travel should also state center of tractor
Figure W–16:
Under 1926.1002(i)(1)(i), Dimension D equals 2 inches (51 mm) inside of the frame upright to the vertical centerline of the seat.
However, because Dimension G is 24 inches (610 mm), Dimension D should be 12 inches (305 mm).
Figure W–17:
Under 1926.1002(i)(1)(i), Dimension F equals not less than 0
inches (0 mm) and not more than 12 inches (305 mm) measured at the centerline of the seat backrest to the crossbar along
the line of load application. Clarify whether the distance between
the seat backrest and the frame cannot be more than 12 inches
after impact.
Figure W–18:
Figure W–18 does not have any dimension specifications or an explanation of what it is and what it does.
Figure W–19:
• 08Lmax needs to be 0.8Lmax.
• Load L, lb (kg) ¥ Define as L = static load, lb (kg)
• Deflection D, in. (mm) ¥ Define as D = deflection under L, in.
(mm)
Figure W–20:
• EU = OQD/12 ft-lb ¥ Add an explanation that dividing by 12
converts [to] in-lb.
• Load L, lb (kg) ¥ Define L = static load, lb (kg)
• Deflection D, in. (mm) ¥ Define D = deflection under L, in. (mm)
OSHA added the decimal points as recommended. However, instead
of revising ‘‘DEG’’ to ‘‘INCHES,’’ OSHA is replacing the entire caption with ‘‘45 in. min. (1143 mm)’’ to make this figure consistent with
Figure C–10. Regarding the third recommendation, OSHA is adding
a caption to the figure indicating the center of the tractor on the path
of travel. For consistency, OSHA added this caption as well to Figure
C–10. However, this caption applies only to the linear center of the
tractor, which does not necessarily represent the tractor’s center of
gravity.
OSHA is not making a change in response to this comment. Dimension
D represents the minimum deflection from the true horizontal permitted during side-load testing, which must be at least 2 inches (51
mm). Dimension G is the minimum design limit for the width of a
ROPS (i.e., the ROPS must have a width of at least 24 inches).
Therefore, the dimensions in Figure W–16 are correct.
OSHA is not making a change in response to this comment. Dimension
F represents two values: 12 inches is the pre-load design dimension
and 0 is the maximum deflection permitted during rear-load testing
(i.e., the distance between the two lines circumscribed by Dimension
F can be no greater than 12 inches during testing). Therefore, the dimensions in Figure W–17 are correct and clear.
OSHA is not making a change in response to this comment. The figure
legend states that the figure represents a method for measuring instantaneous deflection, which is explained in § 1926.1002(g)(1)(ii)
and (g)(2)(v).
OSHA added the decimal point as recommended. However, OSHA is
not revising ‘‘Load L, lb (kg)’’ or ‘‘Deflection D, in. (mm)’’ because
these terms are defined in the regulatory text at § 1926.1002(j)(3).
OSHA is not making a change in response to this comment. OSHA
does not believe it is necessary to specifically explain that dividing
by 12 converts ft-lbs to in-lbs. See OSHA’s response above for Figure W–19 regarding the comment on defining ‘‘Load L, lb (kg)’’ and
‘‘Deflection D, in. (mm).’’
Figure W–21:
Add the weight of the pendulum (4,410 lbs (2,000 kg)) and the
height of the pendulum (18–22 ft (5.5–6.7 m)) on the drawing.
OSHA is not making a change in response to this comment because
the information in the figure is provided in § 1926.1002(h)(1)(ii).
Figure W–24:
• Correct the first notation to read: H = 4.92 + 0.00190 W or H′ =
125 + 0.107 W′.
• Correct the second notation to read: W = tractor weight as specified by 29 CFR 1926.1002(e)(1) and (e)(3), in lb. (W′, kg).
OSHA is adding the decimal points in the notation ‘‘H = 4.92 +
0.00190W or H′ = 125 + 0.107W′,’’ as well as correcting the second
notation to read ‘‘W = tractor weight as specified by 29 CFR
1926.1002(e)(1) and (e)(3) in pounds (W′ in kg).’’
Figures C–2, C–3, C–8, C–9, C–13, C–14, C–15, C–16:
Define SRP as ‘‘Seat Reference Point.’’
OSHA is not making a change in response to this comment. Both
1928.52(d)(iv) and 1928.53(d)(iv) define this term, and OSHA believes these definitions are sufficient.
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Figure C–4:
This drawing does not have any dimension specifications or an explanation of what it is and what it does.
See OSHA’s response above for Figure W–18. In this case, the method is explained in §§ 1928.52(d)(3)(i)(E) and 1928.53(d)(3)(i)(E).
Figure C–5:
• Load L, lb (kg) ¥ Define as L = static load, lb (kg)
• Deflection D, in. (mm) ¥ Define as D = deflection under L, in.
(mm)
See OSHA’s response above for Figure W–19. In this case, the terms
are defined in §§ 1928(d)(2)(ii) and 1928(d)(2)(ii).
Figure C–6:
Add the weight of the pendulum (4,410 lbs (2,000 kg)) and the
height of the pendulum (18–22 ft (5.5–6.7 m)) on the drawing.
See OSHA’s response above for Figure W–21. In this case, the information is provided in §§ 1928.52(d)(3)(i)(B) and 1928.53(d)(3)(i)(B).
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Recommendation
OSHA’s response
Figure C–7:
• The second notation should read: W = tractor weight (see 29
CFR 1928.51(a) in lb. (W′, kg).
• Clarify whether impact energy is in ft-lbs × 1000 instead of lb ×
1000
OSHA is substituting Figure W–24 for this figure, but is correcting the
notation in the new figure to read ‘‘W = tractor weight as specified by
29 CFR 1928.51(a) in pounds (W′ in kg).’’ This correction clarifies
that impact energy is in ft-lbs.
29 CFR 1928.53(d)(2)(ii):
Revise the notation to read W = Tractor weight (see 29 CFR
1928.51(a)) in lb (W′ in kg).
OSHA is revising this notation as recommended.
Other corrections and technical
amendments. In addition to the
revisions described in the table above,
OSHA carefully reviewed the direct
final rule and found that several
additional corrections should be made
to the original ROPS standards
published in the direct final rule. In this
regard, the Agency is making the
following two corrections to
§ 1926.1002(h)(1)(v): Correcting the
typographical error in the first sentence
from ‘‘f’’ to ‘‘of’’; and, in the second
sentence, correcting the reference to
Figure W–23 to ‘‘Figure W–18.’’
A number of figures appear in the
original ROPS standards. These figures
are: W–14 through W–24 of § 1926.1002;
W–25 through W–28 of § 1926.1003; C–
1 through C–11 of § 1928.52; and C–12
through C–16 of § 1928.53. After
publishing the direct final rule for ROPS
in the Federal Register (70 FR 76979),
the Agency reproduced the figures in
these ROPS standards using state-of-theart computer-design technology to
obtain images that are clearer and more
comprehensible than the images used in
the direct final rule. Therefore, OSHA is
replacing the figures published in the
direct final rule with these newly
generated figures.
In the process of generating the new
figures, the Agency made stylistic,
editorial, and technical corrections to
them. The following table describes the
technical corrections made to the
figures.
Figures
Correction
W–15 ...............................................
Added the same legend as the legend to Figure C–10; added the caption ‘‘CENTER OF TRACTOR’’ as in
Figure C–10.
Replaced the legend with the legend to Figure W–18.
Substituted Figure W–19 for this figure.
Added the phrase ‘‘PIN MARKING POSITION OF’’ to the caption ‘‘CENTER OF GRAVITY’’ as in Figure
W–21.
Substituted Figure W–24 for this figure.
Revised the caption addressing the beam under the tractor to read, ‘‘BEAM CLAMPED IN FRONT OF
BOTH REAR WHEELS AFTER ANCHORING, 6 IN. (15 CM) SQUARE.’’
Added the captions ‘‘PATH OF TRAVEL’’ and ‘‘RAMP’’ as in Figure W–15; added the phrase ‘‘TEST
TRACTOR’’ to the caption ‘‘REAR WHEEL TREAD’’ as in Figure W–15.
C–4 ..................................................
C–5 ..................................................
C–6 ..................................................
C–7 ..................................................
C–8, C–15, and W–22 ....................
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C–10 ................................................
Exemption from notice and comment
procedures. OSHA has determined that
the corrections and technical
amendments made by this rulemaking
are not subject to the procedures for
public notice-and-comment rulemaking
specified under Section 4 of the
Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C.
553), or Section 6(b) of the Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.
655(b)), because these corrections and
technical amendments do not affect the
substantive requirements or coverage of
the ROPS standards for the construction
and agriculture industries. This
rulemaking does not modify or revoke
existing rights and obligations, and new
rights and obligations have not been
established by this rulemaking. Under
this rulemaking, the Agency is merely
correcting or clarifying the existing
regulatory requirements of the ROPS
standards. Therefore, OSHA finds that
public notice-and-comment procedures
are unnecessary within the meaning of
5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B) and § 1911.5.
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Signed at Washington, DC on July 12, 2006.
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary of Labor.
List of Subjects
29 CFR Part 1926
Construction industry, Motor vehicle
safety, Occupational safety and health.
Amended Standards
Agriculture, Motor vehicle safety,
Occupational safety and health.
Based on the explanations provided
by the preamble to this document,
OSHA is amending 29 CFR parts 1926
and 1928 as follows:
Authority and Signature
PART 1926—[AMENDED]
This document was prepared under
the direction of Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210.
The Agency is issuing this notice under
the following authorities: Sections 4, 6,
and 8 of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655,
657); Section 3704 of the Contract Work
Hours and Safety Standards Act (40
U.S.C. 3701 et seq.); Secretary of Labor’s
Order 5–2002 (67 FR 65008); and 29
CFR part 1911.
Subpart W—[Amended]
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1. The authority citation for subpart W
of part 1926 continues to read as
follows:
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Authority: Section 3704 of the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40
U.S.C. 3701); Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
(29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); and Secretary of
Labor’s Order No. 12–71 (36 FR 8754), 8–76
(41 FR 25059), 9–83 (48 FR 35736), 1–90 (55
FR 9033), 6–96 (62 FR 111), 3–2000 (65 FR
50017), or 5–2002 (67 FR 65008), as
applicable.
2. Revise paragraph (h)(1)(v) of
§ 1926.1002 to read as follows:
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§ 1926.1002 Protective frames (roll-over
protective structures, known as ROPS) for
wheel-type agricultural and industrial
tractors used in construction.
simple friction device is illustrated in
Figure W–18.
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PART 1928—[AMENDED]
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3. In Appendix A to subpart W,
remove existing Figures W–14 through
W–28 and add in their place new
Figures W–14 through W–28. [insert
figures W–14 through W–28]
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(1) * * *
(v) Means shall be provided for
indicating the maximum instantaneous
deflection along the line of impact. A
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Subpart C—[Amended]
4. The authority citation to part 1928
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
(29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); and Secretary of
Labor’s Order No. 12–71 (36 FR 8754), 8–76
(41 FR 25059), 9–83 (48 FR 35736), 1–90 (55
FR 9033), 6–96 (62 FR 111), 3–2000 (65 FR
50017) or 5–2002 (67 FR 65008) as
applicable; and 29 CFR part 1911.
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Section 1928.21 also issued under Section
29, Hazardous Materials Transportation
Uniform Safety Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101–615,
104 Stat. 3244 (49 U.S.C. 1801–1819 and 5
U.S.C. 553)).
5. Revise paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of
§ 1928.53 to read as follows:
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§ 1928.53 Protective enclosures for wheeltype agricultural tractors—test procedures
and performance requirements.
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(2) * * *
(ii) The following definitions shall
apply:
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W = Tractor weight (see 29 CFR 1928.51(a))
in lb (W ′ in kg);
Eis = Energy input to be absorbed during side
loading in ft-lb (E ′is in J [joules]);
Eis = 723 + 0.4 W (E ′is = 100 + 0.12 W ′);
Eir = Energy input to be absorbed during rear
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Eir = 0.47 W (E ′ir = 0.14 W ′);
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L–D = Static load-deflection diagram;
Lmax = Maximum observed static load;
Load Limit = Point on a continuous L–D
curve where the observed static load is
0.8 Lmax on the down slope of the curve
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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 139 (Thursday, July 20, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41127-41161]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Parts 1926 and 1928
[Docket No. S-270-A]
RIN 1218-AC15
Roll-Over Protective Structures
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Final rule; corrections and technical amendments.
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SUMMARY: On December 29, 2005, OSHA published a direct final rule in
the Federal Register reinstating its original construction and
agriculture standards that regulate the testing of roll-over protective
structures (``ROPS'') used to protect employees who operate wheel-type
tractors. OSHA received one comment to the direct final rule; this
comment recommended a number of clarifications to the original ROPS
standards published in the direct final rule. In the present notice,
the Agency is making corrections and technical amendments to the ROPS
standards in response to this comment, as a result of editorial errors
found in the ROPS standards published in the direct final rule, and to
improve consistency among the figures generated for these standards.
The Agency finds that these corrections and technical amendments do not
change the substantive requirements of the ROPS standards.
DATES: The corrections and technical amendments specified by this
rulemaking become effective on July 20, 2006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Press inquiries: Kevin Ropp, OSHA Office of Communications, Room N-
3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1999.
General and technical information: Matthew Chibbaro, Acting
Director, Office of Safety Systems, Directorate of Standards and
Guidance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor, Room N-3609, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693-2255.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 29, 2005, OSHA published a
direct final rule in the Federal Register reinstating its original
construction and agriculture standards that regulate the testing of
roll-over protective structures (``ROPS'') used to protect employees
who operate wheel-type tractors (see 70 FR 76979). The Agency received
only one public comment (Ex. 3-1) on the direct final rule, which it
determined was not a significant adverse comment. The commenter
recommended several clarifications to the ROPS standards published in
the direct final rule.
The table below describes the clarifications recommended by the
commenter who responded to the direct final rule, and OSHA's response
to these recommendations. This response provides the Agency's rationale
for accepting a recommendation or excluding it from further
consideration. Accordingly, OSHA is making a number of corrections and
technical amendments to the ROPS standards for construction (Sec.
1926.1002) and agriculture (Sec. Sec. 1928.52 and 1928.53) based on
the commenter's recommendations.
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Recommendation OSHA's response
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Figure W-15:
05T needs to be 0.5T and OSHA added the decimal points
09T needs to be 0.9T as recommended. However,
(50 DEG 5 instead of revising ``DEG'' to
DEG) (1270 plus/minus 127 mm) ``INCHES,'' OSHA is replacing
needs to be (50 inches plus/minus the entire caption with ``45
5 inches) (1270 plus/minus 127 mm). in. min. (1143 mm)'' to make
Path of travel should also this figure consistent with
state center of tractor. Figure C-10. Regarding the
third recommendation, OSHA is
adding a caption to the figure
indicating the center of the
tractor on the path of travel.
For consistency, OSHA added
this caption as well to Figure
C-10. However, this caption
applies only to the linear
center of the tractor, which
does not necessarily represent
the tractor's center of
gravity.
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Figure W-16:
Under 1926.1002(i)(1)(i), Dimension OSHA is not making a change in
D equals 2 inches (51 mm) inside response to this comment.
of the frame upright to the Dimension D represents the
vertical centerline of the seat. minimum deflection from the
However, because Dimension G is 24 true horizontal permitted
inches (610 mm), Dimension D during side-load testing,
should be 12 inches (305 mm). which must be at least 2
inches (51 mm). Dimension G is
the minimum design limit for
the width of a ROPS (i.e., the
ROPS must have a width of at
least 24 inches). Therefore,
the dimensions in Figure W-16
are correct.
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Figure W-17:
Under 1926.1002(i)(1)(i), Dimension OSHA is not making a change in
F equals not less than 0 inches (0 response to this comment.
mm) and not more than 12 inches Dimension F represents two
(305 mm) measured at the values: 12 inches is the pre-
centerline of the seat backrest to load design dimension and 0 is
the crossbar along the line of the maximum deflection
load application. Clarify whether permitted during rear-load
the distance between the seat testing (i.e., the distance
backrest and the frame cannot be between the two lines
more than 12 inches after impact. circumscribed by Dimension F
can be no greater than 12
inches during testing).
Therefore, the dimensions in
Figure W-17 are correct and
clear.
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Figure W-18:
Figure W-18 does not have any OSHA is not making a change in
dimension specifications or an response to this comment. The
explanation of what it is and what figure legend states that the
it does. figure represents a method for
measuring instantaneous
deflection, which is explained
in Sec. 1926.1002(g)(1)(ii)
and (g)(2)(v).
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Figure W-19:
08Lmax needs to be OSHA added the decimal point as
0.8Lmax. recommended. However, OSHA is
Load L, lb (kg) - Define not revising ``Load L, lb
as L = static load, lb (kg). (kg)'' or ``Deflection D, in.
Deflection D, in. (mm) - (mm)'' because these terms are
Define as D = deflection under L, defined in the regulatory text
in. (mm). at Sec. 1926.1002(j)(3).
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Figure W-20:
EU = OQD/12 ft-lb - Add an OSHA is not making a change in
explanation that dividing by 12 response to this comment. OSHA
converts [to] in-lb. does not believe it is
Load L, lb (kg) - Define L necessary to specifically
= static load, lb (kg). explain that dividing by 12
Deflection D, in. (mm) - converts ft-lbs to in-lbs. See
Define D = deflection under L, in. OSHA's response above for
(mm). Figure W-19 regarding the
comment on defining ``Load L,
lb (kg)'' and ``Deflection D,
in. (mm).''
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Figure W-21:
Add the weight of the pendulum OSHA is not making a change in
(4,410 lbs (2,000 kg)) and the response to this comment
height of the pendulum (18-22 ft because the information in the
(5.5-6.7 m)) on the drawing. figure is provided in Sec.
1926.1002(h)(1)(ii).
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Figure W-24:
Correct the first notation OSHA is adding the decimal
to read: H = 4.92 + 0.00190 W or points in the notation ``H =
H' = 125 + 0.107 W'. 4.92 + 0.00190W or H' = 125 +
Correct the second 0.107W','' as well as
notation to read: W = tractor correcting the second notation
weight as specified by 29 CFR to read ``W = tractor weight
1926.1002(e)(1) and (e)(3), in lb. as specified by 29 CFR
(W', kg). 1926.1002(e)(1) and (e)(3) in
pounds (W' in kg).''
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Figures C-2, C-3, C-8, C-9, C-13, C-14,
C-15, C-16:
Define SRP as ``Seat Reference OSHA is not making a change in
Point.'' response to this comment. Both
1928.52(d)(iv) and
1928.53(d)(iv) define this
term, and OSHA believes these
definitions are sufficient.
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Figure C-4:
This drawing does not have any See OSHA's response above for
dimension specifications or an Figure W-18. In this case, the
explanation of what it is and what method is explained in Sec.
it does. Sec. 1928.52(d)(3)(i)(E) and
1928.53(d)(3)(i)(E).
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Figure C-5:
Load L, lb (kg) - Define See OSHA's response above for
as L = static load, lb (kg) Figure W-19. In this case, the
Deflection D, in. (mm) - terms are defined in Sec.
Define as D = deflection under L, Sec. 1928(d)(2)(ii) and
in. (mm). 1928(d)(2)(ii).
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Figure C-6:
Add the weight of the pendulum See OSHA's response above for
(4,410 lbs (2,000 kg)) and the Figure W-21. In this case, the
height of the pendulum (18-22 ft information is provided in
(5.5-6.7 m)) on the drawing. Sec. Sec.
1928.52(d)(3)(i)(B) and
1928.53(d)(3)(i)(B).
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Figure C-7:
The second notation should OSHA is substituting Figure W-
read: W = tractor weight (see 29 24 for this figure, but is
CFR 1928.51(a) in lb. (W', kg). correcting the notation in the
Clarify whether impact new figure to read ``W =
energy is in ft-lbs x 1000 instead tractor weight as specified by
of lb x 1000. 29 CFR 1928.51(a) in pounds
(W' in kg).'' This correction
clarifies that impact energy
is in ft-lbs.
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29 CFR 1928.53(d)(2)(ii):
Revise the notation to read W = OSHA is revising this notation
Tractor weight (see 29 CFR as recommended.
1928.51(a)) in lb (W' in kg).
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Other corrections and technical amendments. In addition to the
revisions described in the table above, OSHA carefully reviewed the
direct final rule and found that several additional corrections should
be made to the original ROPS standards published in the direct final
rule. In this regard, the Agency is making the following two
corrections to Sec. 1926.1002(h)(1)(v): Correcting the typographical
error in the first sentence from ``f'' to ``of''; and, in the second
sentence, correcting the reference to Figure W-23 to ``Figure W-18.''
A number of figures appear in the original ROPS standards. These
figures are: W-14 through W-24 of Sec. 1926.1002; W-25 through W-28 of
Sec. 1926.1003; C-1 through C-11 of Sec. 1928.52; and C-12 through C-
16 of Sec. 1928.53. After publishing the direct final rule for ROPS in
the Federal Register (70 FR 76979), the Agency reproduced the figures
in these ROPS standards using state-of-the-art computer-design
technology to obtain images that are clearer and more comprehensible
than the images used in the direct final rule. Therefore, OSHA is
replacing the figures published in the direct final rule with these
newly generated figures.
In the process of generating the new figures, the Agency made
stylistic, editorial, and technical corrections to them. The following
table describes the technical corrections made to the figures.
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Figures Correction
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W-15.............................. Added the same legend as the legend
to Figure C-10; added the caption
``CENTER OF TRACTOR'' as in Figure
C-10.
C-4............................... Replaced the legend with the legend
to Figure W-18.
C-5............................... Substituted Figure W-19 for this
figure.
C-6............................... Added the phrase ``PIN MARKING
POSITION OF'' to the caption
``CENTER OF GRAVITY'' as in Figure
W-21.
C-7............................... Substituted Figure W-24 for this
figure.
C-8, C-15, and W-22............... Revised the caption addressing the
beam under the tractor to read,
``BEAM CLAMPED IN FRONT OF BOTH
REAR WHEELS AFTER ANCHORING, 6 IN.
(15 CM) SQUARE.''
C-10.............................. Added the captions ``PATH OF
TRAVEL'' and ``RAMP'' as in Figure
W-15; added the phrase ``TEST
TRACTOR'' to the caption ``REAR
WHEEL TREAD'' as in Figure W-15.
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Exemption from notice and comment procedures. OSHA has determined
that the corrections and technical amendments made by this rulemaking
are not subject to the procedures for public notice-and-comment
rulemaking specified under Section 4 of the Administrative Procedure
Act (5 U.S.C. 553), or Section 6(b) of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 655(b)), because these corrections and
technical amendments do not affect the substantive requirements or
coverage of the ROPS standards for the construction and agriculture
industries. This rulemaking does not modify or revoke existing rights
and obligations, and new rights and obligations have not been
established by this rulemaking. Under this rulemaking, the Agency is
merely correcting or clarifying the existing regulatory requirements of
the ROPS standards. Therefore, OSHA finds that public notice-and-
comment procedures are unnecessary within the meaning of 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B) and Sec. 1911.5.
List of Subjects
29 CFR Part 1926
Construction industry, Motor vehicle safety, Occupational safety
and health.
29 CFR Part 1928
Agriculture, Motor vehicle safety, Occupational safety and health.
Authority and Signature
This document was prepared under the direction of Edwin G. Foulke,
Jr., Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health,
U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20210. The Agency is issuing this notice under the following
authorities: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Section 3704 of the Contract
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.); Secretary
of Labor's Order 5-2002 (67 FR 65008); and 29 CFR part 1911.
Signed at Washington, DC on July 12, 2006.
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary of Labor.
Amended Standards
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Based on the explanations provided by the preamble to this document,
OSHA is amending 29 CFR parts 1926 and 1928 as follows:
PART 1926--[AMENDED]
Subpart W--[Amended]
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1. The authority citation for subpart W of part 1926 continues to read
as follows:
Authority: Section 3704 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701); Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655,
657); and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76
(41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR 35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR
111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017), or 5-2002 (67 FR 65008), as applicable.
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2. Revise paragraph (h)(1)(v) of Sec. 1926.1002 to read as follows:
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Sec. 1926.1002 Protective frames (roll-over protective structures,
known as ROPS) for wheel-type agricultural and industrial tractors used
in construction.
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(h) * * *
(1) * * *
(v) Means shall be provided for indicating the maximum
instantaneous deflection along the line of impact. A simple friction
device is illustrated in Figure W-18.
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28 and add in their place new Figures W-14 through W-28. [insert
figures W-14 through W-28]
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Subpart C--[Amended]
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Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); and Secretary of
Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48
FR 35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017)
or 5-2002 (67 FR 65008) as applicable; and 29 CFR part 1911.
Section 1928.21 also issued under Section 29, Hazardous
Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-
615, 104 Stat. 3244 (49 U.S.C. 1801-1819 and 5 U.S.C. 553)).
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5. Revise paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of Sec. 1928.53 to read as follows:
Sec. 1928.53 Protective enclosures for wheel-type agricultural
tractors--test procedures and performance requirements.
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(d) * * *
(2) * * *
(ii) The following definitions shall apply:
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W = Tractor weight (see 29 CFR 1928.51(a)) in lb (W ' in kg);
Eis = Energy input to be absorbed during side loading in ft-lb (E
'is in J [joules]);
Eis = 723 + 0.4 W (E 'is = 100 + 0.12 W ');
Eir = Energy input to be absorbed during rear loading in ft-lb (E
'ir in J);
Eir = 0.47 W (E 'ir = 0.14 W ');
L = Static load, lbf [pounds force], (N) [newtons];
D = Deflection under L, in. (mm);
L-D = Static load-deflection diagram;
Lmax = Maximum observed static load;
Load Limit = Point on a continuous L-D curve where the observed
static load is 0.8 Lmax on the down slope of the curve (see Figure
C-5);
Eu = Strain energy absorbed by the protective enclosure in ft-lbs
(J); area under the L-D curve;
FER = Factor of energy ratio;
FERis = Eu/Eis; and
FERir = Eu/Eir.
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[FR Doc. 06-6327 Filed 7-19-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4510-26-C
