Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee, 13894-13896 [2015-06000]

Download as PDF 13894 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 51 / Tuesday, March 17, 2015 / Notices Title of the information collection request Date of Federal Register publication, Federal Register reference, and OSHA Docket No. OMB Control No. Expiration date Gear Certification Standard (29 CFR part 1919) ............. General Working Conditions in Shipyard Employment Standard (29 CFR part 1915, subpart F). Grain Handling Facilities Standard (29 CFR 1910.272) ... Hazardous Energy Control Standard (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147). Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers (29 CFR 1910.157(f)(16)). Ionizing Radiation Standard (29 CFR 1910.1096) ........... Logging Operations Standard ........................................... January 24, 2014, 79 FR 4182, Docket No. 2010–0042 August 22, 2014, 79 FR 49819, Docket No. 2014–0021 1218–0003 1218–0259 07/31/2017 02/28/2018 February 7, 2014, 79 FR 7479, Docket No. 2011–0028 April 2, 2014, 79 FR 18583, Docket No. 2011–0033 ...... 1218–0206 1218–0150 10/31/2017 01/31/2018 November 25, 2013, 78 FR 70324, Docket No. 2010– 0025. April 1, 2014, 79 FR 18318, Docket No. 2010–0030 ...... December 5, 2013, 78 FR 73206, Docket No. 2010– 0041. December 26, 2013, 78 FR 78396, Docket No. 2010– 0051. June 19, 2014, 79 FR 35187, Docket No. 2010–0052 ... 1218–0218 07/31/2017 1218–0103 1218–0198 10/31/2017 06/30/2017 1218–0226 07/31/2017 1218–0231 10/31/2017 January 24, 2014, 79 FR 4180, Docket No. 2010–0064 1218–0064 08/31/2017 January 9, 2014, 79 FR 1658, Docket No. 2010–0021 .. 1218–0100 08/31/2017 November 14, 2013, 78 FR 68477, Docket No. 2010– 0023. December 10, 2013, 78 FR 74167, Docket No. 2010– 0039. May 9, 2014, 79 FR 26776, Docket No. 2011–0062 ...... February 18, 2014, 79 FR 9282, Docket No. 2010–0048 1218–0224 07/31/2017 1218–0238 7/31/2017 1218–0242 1218–0121 01/31/2018 09/30/2017 September 18, 2014, 79 FR 56130, Docket No. 2010– 0019. 1218–0176 01/31/2018 November 25, 2013, 78 FR 70326, Docket No. 2010– 0038. June 19, 2014, 79 FR 35189, Docket No. 2011–0055 ... April 7, 2014, 79 FR 19125, Docket No. 2011–0029 ...... June 30, 2014, 79 FR 36834, Docket No. 2011–0056 ... 1218–0233 07/31/2017 1218–0241 1218–0067 1218–0239 12/31/2017 08/31/2017 01/31/2018 Manlifts Standard (29 CFR 1910.68(e)) ........................... Material Hoists, Personnel Hoists, and Elevators (29 CFR 1926.552). Notice of Alleged Safety and Health Hazards (Form OSHA–7). Occupational Safety and Health Administration Grantee Quarterly Progress Report. Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard (29 CFR 1910.179). Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard (Annual Maintenance Certification Record) (29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)). Powered Industrial Trucks Standard (29 CFR 1910.178) Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance Standard (29 CFR 1910.66). Recordkeeping and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (29 CFR Part 1904) Final Rule—Occupational Injury and Illness Recording and Reporting Requirements—NAICS Update and Reporting Revisions. Rigging Equipment for Material Handling (29 CFR 1926.251). Steel Erection Standard (29 CFR part 1926, subpart R) Underground Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926.800) Voluntary Protection Program Information ....................... In accordance with 5 CFR 1320.5(b), an agency cannot conduct, sponsor, or require a response to a collection of information unless the collection displays a valid OMB control number and the agency informs respondents that they need not respond to the collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. Authority and Signature mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority for this notice is 44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq. and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912). Signed at Washington, DC, on March 11, 2015. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket Number: OSHA–2015–0001] Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), DOL. ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee. AGENCY: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health requests nominations for membership on the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC). SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2015–06001 Filed 3–16–15; 8:45 am] Nominations for WPAC must be submitted (postmarked, sent, transmitted, or received) by May 18, 2015. BILLING CODE 4510–26–P ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Mar 16, 2015 DATES: You may submit nominations for WPAC, identified by the OSHA Docket No. OSHA–2015– 0001, by any of the following methods: Electronically: Nominations, including attachments, may be Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 submitted electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making electronic submissions. Facsimile: If your nomination and supporting materials, including attachments, do not exceed 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger or courier service: Submit your nominations and supporting materials to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA–2015–0001, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N–2625, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2350 (OSHA’s TTY number is (877) 889–5627). Deliveries (hand, express mail, messenger and courier service) are accepted during the Department of Labor’s and Docket Office’s normal business hours, 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t. Instructions: All nominations and supporting materials for WPAC must include the Agency name and docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2015–0001). Because of security-related procedures, submitting nominations by regular mail may result in a significant delay in their E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 51 / Tuesday, March 17, 2015 / Notices receipt. Please contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about security procedures for submitting nominations by hand delivery, express delivery, and messenger or courier service. For additional information on submitting nominations see the ‘‘Public Participation—Submission of Nominations and Access to Docket’’ heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Submissions in response to this Federal Register notice, including personal information provided, are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and dates of birth. Docket: To read or download submissions or other material in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at the address above. All documents in the docket are listed in the https:// www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through that Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection at the OSHA Docket Office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Rosa, OSHA, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N– 4618, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC., 20210; telephone (202) 693–2199; email address osha.dwpp@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health invites interested individuals to submit nominations for membership on WPAC. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Background The WPAC advises the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (the Assistant Secretary) on ways to improve the fairness, efficiency, and transparency of OSHA’s whistleblower investigations. WPAC is a continuing advisory body and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and its implementing regulations (see ‘‘Authority and Signature’’ section). WPAC Membership WPAC is comprised of 12 members, whom the Secretary appoints to staggered terms, not to exceed 2 years. OSHA is seeking to fill six positions on WPAC that will become vacant on VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Mar 16, 2015 Jkt 235001 December 1, 2015. The composition of WPAC and categories of new members to be appointed to new two-year terms are as follows: • Two management representatives who are or represent employers or employer associations in industries covered by one or more of the whistleblower laws; • Two labor representatives who are or represent workers or worker advocacy organizations in industries covered by one or more of the whistleblower laws; • One member who represents the State OSH Plan states; and • One public representative from a college, university, non-partisan think tank, or other entity who has extensive knowledge and expertise on whistleblower statutes and issues. If a vacancy occurs before a term expires, the Secretary may appoint a new member who represents the same interest as the predecessor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The committee meets at least two times a year. Nomination Requirements Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership. If an individual or organization nominates more than one person, each person must be named. Submissions of nominations must include the following information for each nominee: 1. The nominee’s name, contact information and current occupation or position (required); 2. The nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae, including prior membership on WPAC and other relevant organizations, associations and committees (required); 3. Category of membership (management, labor, state plan, or academic/extensive whistleblower knowledge) the nominee is qualified to represent (required); 4. A summary of the nominee’s background, experience and qualifications that address the nominee’s suitability to serve on WPAC (required); 5. Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that indicate the nominee’s knowledge, experience and expertise in whistleblower protections (optional); and 6. A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to regularly attend and participate in WPAC meetings, and has no apparent conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on WPAC (required). PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13895 Nominations that do not contain all required information will not be considered. Membership Selection WPAC members will be selected on the basis of their experience, knowledge, and competence in the field of whistleblower protection. The information received through this nomination process, in addition to other relevant sources of information, will assist the Secretary in appointing members to serve on WPAC. In selecting WPAC members, the Secretary will consider individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified individuals. The Department encourages the nomination of individuals with diverse viewpoints, perspectives and experiences to the WPAC, including individuals with disabilities and individuals of all races, genders, ages, and sexual orientations. Before candidates are appointed, the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) conducts a basic background check using publically available, internetbased sources. Instructions for Submitting Nominations Interested individuals may submit nominations and supplemental materials using one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. All nominations, attachments and other materials must identify the docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2015–0001). To submit nominations through https:// www.regulations.gov, search for the docket (OSHA–2015–0001), open the docket, click on the button that states ‘‘Comment Now’’, and follow the instructions. You may supplement electronic nominations by uploading document files electronically. If, instead, you wish to submit additional materials in reference to an electronic or FAX submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see ADDRESSES section). The additional material must clearly identify your electronic or FAX submission by name and docket number (Docket No. OSHA– 2015–0001), so that the materials can be attached to your submission. Because of security-related procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of nominations. For information about security procedures concerning the delivery of materials by hand, express delivery, messenger or courier service, please contact the OSHA Docket Office (see ADDRESSES section). E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1 13896 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 51 / Tuesday, March 17, 2015 / Notices All submissions in response to this Federal Register notice are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information, such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Guidance on submitting nominations and materials in response to this Federal Register notice is available at https://www.regulations.gov and from the OSHA Docket Office. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Access to Docket and Other Materials To read or download nominations and additional materials submitted in response to this Federal Register notice, go to Docket No. OSHA–2015–0001 at https://www.regulations.gov. All submissions are listed in the index of that docket. However, some documents (e.g., copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download through that Web page. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection at the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about materials not available through https:// www.regulations.gov and for assistance in using the internet to locate submissions. Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at https:// www.regulations.gov. This document, as well as news releases and other relevant information, also is available at the Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Program’s Web page at https:// www.whistleblowers.gov. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR part 102–3), chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Management Series 3 (Mar. 17, 2008), Secretary of Labor’s Order 1– 2012 (Jan. 18, 2012), 77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012), and the Secretary of Labor’s authority to administer the whistleblower provisions found in section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. 660(c); the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, 49 U.S.C. 31105; the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, 15 U.S.C. 2651; the International Safe Container Act, 46 U.S.C. 80507; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-9(i); the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1367; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2622; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. 6971; the VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Mar 16, 2015 Jkt 235001 Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7622; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9610; the Energy Reorganization Act, 42 U.S.C. 5851; the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century, 49 U.S.C. 42121; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. 1514A; the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act, 49 U.S.C. 60129; the Federal Railroad Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. 20109; the National Transit Systems Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 1142; the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 2087; the Affordable Care Act, 29 U.S.C. 218C; the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C.A. 5567; the Seaman’s Protection Act, 46 U.S.C. 2114; the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, 21 U.S.C. 399d; and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, 49 U.S.C. 30171. Signed at Washington, DC, on March 11, 2015. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2015–06000 Filed 3–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). Office of the Secretary Notice. The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sponsored information collection request (ICR) revision titled, ‘‘Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations,’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval for use in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives on or before April 16, 2015. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free of charge from the RegInfo.gov Web site at https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=201501-1218-003 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 This ICR seeks approval under the PRA for revisions to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Osh Act) Variance Regulations information collection. The OSH Act allows a covered employer to apply for four (4) different types of variances from the requirements of OSH Act standards. An employer submits a variance application that specifies an alternative means of complying with the requirements of applicable standards to the Agency. The OSHA has developed an information collection for four different optional-use forms (Forms OSHA–5–30–1, OSHA–5–30–2, OSHA– 5–30–3, and OSHA–5–30–4) that employers might use as templates in applying for variances. While use of the forms is optional, employers are required to submit an application that includes all elements specified in regulations 29 CFR part 1905 in order to receive consideration for a variance. This information collection has been classified as a revision, because the OSHA is including Web-based variance application forms in this submission. OSH Act sections 2(b)(9), 6, 8(c), and 16 authorize this information collection. See 29 U.S.C. 651(b)(9), 655, 657(c), and 665. This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations ACTION: (this link will only become active on the day following publication of this notice) or by contacting Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202– 693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or sending an email to DOL_ PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. Submit comments about this request by mail or courier to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for DOL–OSHA, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503; by Fax: 202– 395–5806 (this is not a toll-free number); or by email: OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov. Commenters are encouraged, but not required, to send a courtesy copy of any comments by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor-OASAM, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Attn: Departmental Information Compliance Management Program, Room N1301, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; or by email: DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Michel Smyth by telephone at 202–693–4129, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or sending an email to DOL_PRA_ PUBLIC@dol.gov. E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 17, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13894-13896]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06000]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket Number: OSHA-2015-0001]


Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee

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

ACTION: Request for nominations to serve on the Whistleblower 
Protection Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and 
Health requests nominations for membership on the Whistleblower 
Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC).

DATES: Nominations for WPAC must be submitted (postmarked, sent, 
transmitted, or received) by May 18, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit nominations for WPAC, identified by the OSHA 
Docket No. OSHA-2015-0001, by any of the following methods:
    Electronically: Nominations, including attachments, may be 
submitted electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the 
Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making 
electronic submissions.
    Facsimile: If your nomination and supporting materials, including 
attachments, do not exceed 10 pages, you may fax them to the OSHA 
Docket Office at (202) 693-1648.
    Mail, hand delivery, express mail, messenger or courier service: 
Submit your nominations and supporting materials to the OSHA Docket 
Office, Docket No. OSHA-2015-0001, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-
2625, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone 
(202) 693-2350 (OSHA's TTY number is (877) 889-5627). Deliveries (hand, 
express mail, messenger and courier service) are accepted during the 
Department of Labor's and Docket Office's normal business hours, 8:15 
a.m.-4:45 p.m., e.t.
    Instructions: All nominations and supporting materials for WPAC 
must include the Agency name and docket number for this Federal 
Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2015-0001). Because of security-
related procedures, submitting nominations by regular mail may result 
in a significant delay in their

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receipt. Please contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about 
security procedures for submitting nominations by hand delivery, 
express delivery, and messenger or courier service. For additional 
information on submitting nominations see the ``Public Participation--
Submission of Nominations and Access to Docket'' heading in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
    Submissions in response to this Federal Register notice, including 
personal information provided, are posted without change at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about 
submitting personal information such as social security numbers and 
dates of birth.
    Docket: To read or download submissions or other material in the 
docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov or the OSHA Docket Office at 
the address above. All documents in the docket are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., 
copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download 
through that Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, 
are available for inspection at the OSHA Docket Office.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Rosa, OSHA, Directorate of 
Whistleblower Protection Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-
4618, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC., 20210; telephone 
(202) 693-2199; email address osha.dwpp@dol.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health invites interested individuals to submit 
nominations for membership on WPAC.

Background

    The WPAC advises the Secretary of Labor (the Secretary) and the 
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health (the 
Assistant Secretary) on ways to improve the fairness, efficiency, and 
transparency of OSHA's whistleblower investigations. WPAC is a 
continuing advisory body and operates in compliance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and its implementing 
regulations (see ``Authority and Signature'' section).

WPAC Membership

    WPAC is comprised of 12 members, whom the Secretary appoints to 
staggered terms, not to exceed 2 years. OSHA is seeking to fill six 
positions on WPAC that will become vacant on December 1, 2015. The 
composition of WPAC and categories of new members to be appointed to 
new two-year terms are as follows:
     Two management representatives who are or represent 
employers or employer associations in industries covered by one or more 
of the whistleblower laws;
     Two labor representatives who are or represent workers or 
worker advocacy organizations in industries covered by one or more of 
the whistleblower laws;
     One member who represents the State OSH Plan states; and
     One public representative from a college, university, non-
partisan think tank, or other entity who has extensive knowledge and 
expertise on whistleblower statutes and issues.
    If a vacancy occurs before a term expires, the Secretary may 
appoint a new member who represents the same interest as the 
predecessor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The 
committee meets at least two times a year.

Nomination Requirements

    Any individual or organization may nominate one or more qualified 
persons for membership. If an individual or organization nominates more 
than one person, each person must be named. Submissions of nominations 
must include the following information for each nominee:
    1. The nominee's name, contact information and current occupation 
or position (required);
    2. The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, including prior 
membership on WPAC and other relevant organizations, associations and 
committees (required);
    3. Category of membership (management, labor, state plan, or 
academic/extensive whistleblower knowledge) the nominee is qualified to 
represent (required);
    4. A summary of the nominee's background, experience and 
qualifications that address the nominee's suitability to serve on WPAC 
(required);
    5. Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that 
indicate the nominee's knowledge, experience and expertise in 
whistleblower protections (optional); and
    6. A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is 
willing to regularly attend and participate in WPAC meetings, and has 
no apparent conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on 
WPAC (required).
    Nominations that do not contain all required information will not 
be considered.

Membership Selection

    WPAC members will be selected on the basis of their experience, 
knowledge, and competence in the field of whistleblower protection. The 
information received through this nomination process, in addition to 
other relevant sources of information, will assist the Secretary in 
appointing members to serve on WPAC. In selecting WPAC members, the 
Secretary will consider individuals nominated in response to this 
Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified individuals. The 
Department encourages the nomination of individuals with diverse 
viewpoints, perspectives and experiences to the WPAC, including 
individuals with disabilities and individuals of all races, genders, 
ages, and sexual orientations.
    Before candidates are appointed, the U.S. Department of Labor 
(Department) conducts a basic background check using publically 
available, internet-based sources.

Instructions for Submitting Nominations

    Interested individuals may submit nominations and supplemental 
materials using one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. All 
nominations, attachments and other materials must identify the docket 
number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-2015-0001). To 
submit nominations through https://www.regulations.gov, search for the 
docket (OSHA-2015-0001), open the docket, click on the button that 
states ``Comment Now'', and follow the instructions. You may supplement 
electronic nominations by uploading document files electronically. If, 
instead, you wish to submit additional materials in reference to an 
electronic or FAX submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket 
Office (see ADDRESSES section). The additional material must clearly 
identify your electronic or FAX submission by name and docket number 
(Docket No. OSHA-2015-0001), so that the materials can be attached to 
your submission.
    Because of security-related procedures, the use of regular mail may 
cause a significant delay in the receipt of nominations. For 
information about security procedures concerning the delivery of 
materials by hand, express delivery, messenger or courier service, 
please contact the OSHA Docket Office (see ADDRESSES section).

[[Page 13896]]

    All submissions in response to this Federal Register notice are 
posted without change at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA 
cautions interested parties about submitting personal information, such 
as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Guidance on submitting 
nominations and materials in response to this Federal Register notice 
is available at https://www.regulations.gov and from the OSHA Docket 
Office.

Access to Docket and Other Materials

    To read or download nominations and additional materials submitted 
in response to this Federal Register notice, go to Docket No. OSHA-
2015-0001 at https://www.regulations.gov. All submissions are listed in 
the index of that docket. However, some documents (e.g., copyrighted 
material) are not publicly available to read or download through that 
Web page. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are 
available for inspection at the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA 
Docket Office for information about materials not available through 
https://www.regulations.gov and for assistance in using the internet to 
locate submissions.
    Electronic copies of this Federal Register notice are available at 
https://www.regulations.gov. This document, as well as news releases and 
other relevant information, also is available at the Directorate of 
Whistleblower Protection Program's Web page at https://www.whistleblowers.gov.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice 
under the authority granted by the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 
CFR part 102-3), chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Management Series 
3 (Mar. 17, 2008), Secretary of Labor's Order 1-2012 (Jan. 18, 2012), 
77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012), and the Secretary of Labor's authority to 
administer the whistleblower provisions found in section 11(c) of the 
Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. 660(c); the Surface 
Transportation Assistance Act, 49 U.S.C. 31105; the Asbestos Hazard 
Emergency Response Act, 15 U.S.C. 2651; the International Safe 
Container Act, 46 U.S.C. 80507; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 
300j-9(i); the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S.C. 1367; the 
Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2622; the Solid Waste Disposal 
Act, 42 U.S.C. 6971; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7622; the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 
42 U.S.C. 9610; the Energy Reorganization Act, 42 U.S.C. 5851; the 
Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st 
Century, 49 U.S.C. 42121; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, 18 U.S.C. 1514A; the 
Pipeline Safety Improvement Act, 49 U.S.C. 60129; the Federal Railroad 
Safety Act, 49 U.S.C. 20109; the National Transit Systems Security Act, 
6 U.S.C. 1142; the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, 15 U.S.C. 
2087; the Affordable Care Act, 29 U.S.C. 218C; the Consumer Financial 
Protection Act of 2010, 12 U.S.C.A. 5567; the Seaman's Protection Act, 
46 U.S.C. 2114; the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, 21 U.S.C. 399d; 
and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, 49 U.S.C. 
30171.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on March 11, 2015.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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