Preparations for December UN Meetings on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), 69472-69473 [2010-28546]

Download as PDF 69472 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 218 / Friday, November 12, 2010 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Texas were not included in the amended certification because these firms either did not employ worker groups (at least three full-time workers during the year preceding the TAA petition filing date), or fewer than three workers were separated and/or threatened with separations during the relevant period. The intent of the Department’s certification is to include all workers of the subject firm who were adversely affected by a shift in production of electronics and various support operations, including marketing, professional, corporate and customer support, import/export compliance, procurement, and warranty services, to Mexico, China, India, and Japan. The amended notice applicable to TA–W–71,501 is hereby issued as follows: Conclusion After careful review of the facts obtained in the investigation, I determine that workers of Sony Electronics, Inc., SEL Headquarters, including on-site leased workers of SelectRemedy, StaffMark, and Payrolling.com, San Diego, California (TA–W–71,501); Sony Electronics, Inc., including on-site leased workers of SelectRemedy, StaffMark, and Payrolling.com, San Jose, California (TA–W–71,501A); Sony Electronics, Inc., including on-site leased workers of WillStaff, Danco Industrial Contractors, Advantage, Cyclone Automation, and Rjesus Fabrication, Dothan, Alabama (TA–W–71,501B); and Sony Electronics, Inc., including on-site leased workers of SelectRemedy, Itasca, Illinois (TA–W– 71,501C), Carson, California, including on-site leased workers of Select Staffing (TA–W–71,501D); Culver City, California (TA–W–71,501E); Lake Forest, California (TA–W–71,501F); Los Angeles, California (TA–W–71,501G); Ft. Myers, Florida (TA–W–71,501H); Miami, Florida (TA–W–71,501I); Honolulu, Hawaii (TA–W–71,501J); Novi, Michigan (TA–W–71,501K); Kansas City, Missouri, including on-site leased workers of Kelly Services (TA– W–71,501L); Park Ridge, New Jersey (TA–W–71,501M); Teaneck, New Jersey, including on-site leased workers of Select Staffing (TA–W–71,501N); Irving, Texas (TA–W–71,501O); and Richmond, Virginia (TA–W–71,501P), who are engaged in employment related to production of electronics and various support operations, including marketing, professional, corporate and customer support, import/export compliance, procurement, and warranty services, meet the worker group certification criteria under Section VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:23 Nov 10, 2010 Jkt 223001 222(a) of the Act, 19 U.S.C. 2272(a). In accordance with Section 223 of the Act, 19 U.S.C. 2273, I make the following certification: All workers of Sony Electronics, Inc., SEL Headquarters, including on-site leased workers of SelectRemedy, StaffMark, and Payrolling.com, San Diego, California (TA– W–71,501); Sony Electronics, Inc., including on-site leased workers of SelectRemedy, StaffMark, and Payrolling.com, San Jose, California (TA–W–71,501A); Sony Electronics, Inc., including on-site leased workers of WillStaff, Danco Industrial Contractors, Advantage, Cyclone Automation, and Rjesus Fabrication, Dothan, Alabama (TA–W–71,501B); and Sony Electronics, Inc., including on-site leased workers of SelectRemedy, Itasca, Illinois (TA–W–71,501C), Carson, California, including on-site leased workers of Select Staffing (TA–W–71,501D); Culver City, California (TA–W–71,501E); Lake Forest, California (TA–W–71,501F); Los Angeles, California (TA–W–71,501G); Ft. Myers, Florida (TA–W–71,501H); Miami, Florida (TA–W–71,501I); Honolulu, Hawaii (TA–W– 71,501J); Novi, Michigan (TA–W–71,501K); Kansas City, Missouri, including on-site leased workers of Kelly Services (TA–W– 71,501L); Park Ridge, New Jersey (TA–W– 71,501M); Teaneck, New Jersey, including on-site leased workers of Select Staffing (TA– W–71,501N); Irving, Texas (TA–W–71,501O); and Richmond, Virginia (TA–W–71,501P) who became totally or partially separated from employment on or after June 22, 2008, through two years from the date of certification, and all workers in the group threatened with total or partial separation from employment on date of certification through two years from the date of certification, are eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under Chapter 2 of Title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. Signed in Washington, DC, this 13th day of August 2010. Del Min Amy Chen, Certifying Officer, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. Editorial Note: This document was received in the Office of the Federal Register on November 8, 2010. [FR Doc. 2010–28485 Filed 11–10–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration Preparations for December UN Meetings on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: OSHA invites interested parties to participate in an open, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 informal public meeting to discuss proposals in preparation for the 20th session of the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (UNSCEGHS). The UNSCEGHS meeting will be held December 7–9, 2010, in Geneva, Switzerland. OSHA, along with the U.S. Interagency GHS Coordinating Group, plans to consider the comments and information gathered at this public meeting when developing the U.S Government positions for the UNSCEGHS meeting. DATES: The date for the public meeting is as follows: November 30, 2010, from 1–3 p.m., in Washington, DC. ADDRESSES: The location for the public meeting is as follows: The U.S. Department of Labor, Francis Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210, Room N4437 C & D. Conference Call Information: Conference call-in capability will be provided for this meeting. To participate by telephone, dial 1–888–946–7303, and enter participant passcode 34137. During the call, please press *6 to mute/unmute your individual lines. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen Ruskin, Director, Office of Chemical Hazards-Metals, OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance, Room N–3718, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–1950. Copies of this Federal Register notice can be obtained as follows: Electronic copies are available at https:// www.regulations.gov. This Federal Register notice, as well as other relevant information, is available also on the OSHA Webpage at https://www.osha.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Meeting OSHA is hosting an open informal public meeting of the U.S. Interagency GHS Coordinating Group to provide interested groups and individuals with an update on GHS-related issues and an opportunity to express their views for consideration in developing U.S. Government positions for the upcoming UNSCEGHS meeting. The public is invited to attend without prior notification. II. Background The GHS was formally adopted by the United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 218 / Friday, November 12, 2010 / Notices mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Chemicals in December 2002. The GHS is a single, harmonized system for classification of chemicals according to their health, physical, and environmental effects. It also provides harmonized communication elements, including labels and safety data sheets. The GHS is considered to be a living document and is regularly revised and updated as necessary to reflect new technology and scientific developments or to provide additional explanatory text. The UNSCEGHS is responsible for maintaining and updating the GHS. The U.S has been an active member of the UNSCEGHS for many years, and OSHA currently serves as the head of the U.S delegation for this subcommittee. In preparation of the bi-annual meetings of the UNSCEGHS, the U.S Interagency GHS Coordinating Group meets to discuss issues related to the GHS and to develop a coordinated U.S position on issues and proposals regarding the GHS. The U.S interagency group consists of U.S agencies that regulate in the area of chemical hazard communication and includes the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and OSHA. Information on the work of the UNSCEGHS including meeting agendas, reports, and documents from previous sessions, can be found on the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Transport Division Web site located at the following web address: https://www.unece.org/trans/ danger/danger.htm. The UNSCEGHS bases its decisions on working papers. The working papers for the 20th session of the UNSCEGHS are located at https://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/ dgsubc4/c42010.html. Informal papers submitted to the UNSCEGHS provide information for the subcommittee and are used either as a mechanism to provide information to the subcommittee or as the basis for future working papers. Informal papers for the 20th session of the UNSCEGHS are located at https://www.unece.org/trans/ main/dgdb/dgsubc4/c4inf20.html. Authority and Signature This document was prepared under the direction of David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, pursuant to sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657), 29 CFR part 1911, and Secretary’s Order 4–2010 (75 FR 55355), (Sept. 10, 2010). VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:23 Nov 10, 2010 Jkt 223001 Signed at Washington, DC, on November 6, 2010. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. 69473 invited to comment on the proposed information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. DATES: Written comments must be submitted to OMB at the address below [FR Doc. 2010–28546 Filed 11–10–10; 8:45 am] on or before December 13, 2010 to be BILLING CODE 4510–26–P assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Mr. Nicholas A. Fraser, Desk Officer for NARA, Office of Management and NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY Budget, New Executive Office Building, Sunshine Act Meetings Washington, DC 20503; fax: 202–395– 5167; or electronically mailed to DATES AND TIMES December 2, 2010, 9 Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov. a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: DECEMBER 3, 2010, 8:30 A.M.–5 P.M. Requests for additional information or EASTERN. Place: Access Board, 1331 F copies of the proposed information Street, NW., Room 800, Washington, DC collection and supporting statement 20004. should be directed to Tamee Fechhelm STATUS: This meeting will be open to the at telephone number 301–837–1694 or public. fax number 301–713–7409. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant Matters To Be Considered to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 December 2 (Pub. L. 104–13), NARA invites the 9 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Welcome and general public and other Federal Introductions agencies to comment on proposed 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Strategic Planning information collections. NARA 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Forum Planning published a notice of proposed 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Report and Discussion on collection for this information collection Health Care Reform Working Group on August 30, 2010 (75 FR 52992). No comments were received. NARA has December 3 submitted the described information 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. To Be Determined collection to OMB for approval. 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. NCD Board Attends In response to this notice, comments State Department Event (off-site—not and suggestions should address one or open to the public) more of the following points: (a) 2:30 p.m.–5 p.m. Open Business Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper ACCOMMODATIONS: Those needing performance of the functions of NARA; reasonable accommodations should (b) the accuracy of NARA’s estimate of notify NCD immediately. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the Mark Quigley, Director of quality, utility, and clarity of the Communications, NCD, 1331 F Street, NW., Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004; information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 202–272–2004, 202–272–2074 (TTY). information on respondents, including Dated: November 9, 2010. the use of information technology; and Joan M. Durocher, (e) whether small businesses are Executive Director (Interim). affected by this collection. In this [FR Doc. 2010–28647 Filed 11–19–10; 4:15 pm] notice, NARA is soliciting comments BILLING CODE 6820–MA–P concerning the following information collection: Title: National Archives Public Vaults NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS Survey. OMB number: 3095–0062. ADMINISTRATION Agency form number: N/A. Type of review: Regular. Agency Information Collection Affected public: Individuals who visit Activities: Submission for OMB the Public Vaults in Washington, DC. Review; Comment Request Estimated number of respondents: AGENCY: National Archives and Records 1,050. Administration (NARA). Estimated time per response: 10 minutes. ACTION: Notice. Frequency of response: On occasion SUMMARY: NARA is giving public notice (when an individual visits the Public that the agency has submitted to OMB Vaults in Washington, DC). Estimated total annual burden hours: for approval the information collection 175 hours. described in this notice. The public is PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 218 (Friday, November 12, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69472-69473]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28546]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration


Preparations for December UN Meetings on the Globally Harmonized 
System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: OSHA invites interested parties to participate in an open, 
informal public meeting to discuss proposals in preparation for the 
20th session of the United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the 
Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals 
(UNSCEGHS). The UNSCEGHS meeting will be held December 7-9, 2010, in 
Geneva, Switzerland. OSHA, along with the U.S. Interagency GHS 
Coordinating Group, plans to consider the comments and information 
gathered at this public meeting when developing the U.S Government 
positions for the UNSCEGHS meeting.

DATES: The date for the public meeting is as follows: November 30, 
2010, from 1-3 p.m., in Washington, DC.

ADDRESSES: The location for the public meeting is as follows: The U.S. 
Department of Labor, Francis Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, 
NW., Washington, DC 20210, Room N4437 C & D.
    Conference Call Information: Conference call-in capability will be 
provided for this meeting. To participate by telephone, dial 1-888-946-
7303, and enter participant passcode 34137. During the call, please 
press *6 to mute/unmute your individual lines.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maureen Ruskin, Director, Office of 
Chemical Hazards-Metals, OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance, 
Room N-3718, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., 
Washington DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1950.
    Copies of this Federal Register notice can be obtained as follows: 
Electronic copies are available at https://www.regulations.gov. This 
Federal Register notice, as well as other relevant information, is 
available also on the OSHA Webpage at https://www.osha.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Meeting

    OSHA is hosting an open informal public meeting of the U.S. 
Interagency GHS Coordinating Group to provide interested groups and 
individuals with an update on GHS-related issues and an opportunity to 
express their views for consideration in developing U.S. Government 
positions for the upcoming UNSCEGHS meeting. The public is invited to 
attend without prior notification.

II. Background

    The GHS was formally adopted by the United Nations Committee of 
Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods and on the Globally 
Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of

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Chemicals in December 2002. The GHS is a single, harmonized system for 
classification of chemicals according to their health, physical, and 
environmental effects. It also provides harmonized communication 
elements, including labels and safety data sheets. The GHS is 
considered to be a living document and is regularly revised and updated 
as necessary to reflect new technology and scientific developments or 
to provide additional explanatory text.
    The UNSCEGHS is responsible for maintaining and updating the GHS. 
The U.S has been an active member of the UNSCEGHS for many years, and 
OSHA currently serves as the head of the U.S delegation for this 
subcommittee.
    In preparation of the bi-annual meetings of the UNSCEGHS, the U.S 
Interagency GHS Coordinating Group meets to discuss issues related to 
the GHS and to develop a coordinated U.S position on issues and 
proposals regarding the GHS. The U.S interagency group consists of U.S 
agencies that regulate in the area of chemical hazard communication and 
includes the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Department 
of Transportation (DOT), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and 
OSHA.
    Information on the work of the UNSCEGHS including meeting agendas, 
reports, and documents from previous sessions, can be found on the 
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Transport 
Division Web site located at the following web address: https://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm. The UNSCEGHS bases its decisions 
on working papers. The working papers for the 20th session of the 
UNSCEGHS are located at https://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc4/c42010.html. Informal papers submitted to the UNSCEGHS provide 
information for the subcommittee and are used either as a mechanism to 
provide information to the subcommittee or as the basis for future 
working papers. Informal papers for the 20th session of the UNSCEGHS 
are located at https://www.unece.org/trans/main/dgdb/dgsubc4/c4inf20.html.

Authority and Signature

    This document was prepared under the direction of David Michaels, 
PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and 
Health, U.S. Department of Labor, pursuant to sections 4, 6, and 8 of 
the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 
657), 29 CFR part 1911, and Secretary's Order 4-2010 (75 FR 55355), 
(Sept. 10, 2010).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on November 6, 2010.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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