SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition, 61472-61474 [2015-25850]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 61472 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Notices as well as enhance the quality of life in accordance with the Indian SelfDetermination Act and Education Assistance Act. The Council also provides guidance to the Secretary on how to make DOL discretionary funding and other special initiatives more accessible to federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The charter is required to be renewed every two years. The charter expired on September 9, 2015. The NAETC recommendations and accomplishments have and continue to assist ETA and the Secretary in making policy decisions that impact Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian communities Summary of Revisions: The charter is being renewed to reference updates from the Workforce Investment Act to WIOA, and the following changes: Clarification that the Council’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) accepts reports on behalf of the Secretary; an increase in estimated annual operating costs and estimated staff years from a half of a full-time employee (FTE) to one FTE; a definitive range in the number of members; a clarification that the Council consult with the DFO to confirm the Department’s approval for the Council to create a subcommittee or workgroup; and language outlining the use of proxy voting. All revisions are self-explanatory and/or provide clarification of existing procedures, with the exception of the proxy voting. The ‘‘Objectives and Scope of Activity’’ section includes language that specifies the Council’s purpose, focus, and mission; section 5 clarifies that the DFO will accept reports on behalf of the Secretary; section 7 increased the estimated annual operating costs for the Council and increases the estimated staff years from .5 FTE to 1 FTE. Section 12 added ‘‘Voting’’ to the title of this section and includes language that provides a definitive range in the number of members and additional language that outlines the use of proxy voting. Changes to the language reads: ‘‘If a member is unable to attend a meeting, he or she may notify the DFO in writing and request the DFO’s approval to permit another member of the same tribe, organization, or entity to vote on behalf of such member on all matters coming before the Council during that particular meeting. Notice of a proxy’s attendance must be given at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. A record of the notification and approval will be kept, and written notice includes email notification. Proxies will be counted when VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:23 Oct 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 calculating whether a quorum is present at the Council meeting.’’ This change provides a process for ensuring a balanced Council in the event a Council member is unable to attend a meeting. The member will notify the DFO and request that another member of the same tribe, organization or entity be permitted to vote in their place; but only on the matters before the Council during that particular meeting. This will also ensure that in the event a member is unable to attend a scheduled Council meeting, a balanced membership is maintained for voting purposes. This is the first time that the Department has incorporated the use of proxy/alternate voting on advisory committees, and although it is intended to address the issue of a balanced membership, it is alternatively emphasized that it is important that the members who have been vetted and approved to serve on the Council attend the meetings if they are available and able to participate in person or via teleconference. Proxies should only be used on exceptional occasions. Members are also required to provide notice in writing 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting so that the Agency can ensure a balance will be maintained and that there are no conflicts of interest presented by the proxy. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Athena Brown, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Room S–4209, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693–3737, (this is not a toll-free number). Portia Wu, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Employment and Training Administration. [FR Doc. 2015–25899 Filed 10–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040] SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of SGS North America, Inc. for expansion of its scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00139 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and presents the Agency’s preliminary finding to grant the application. Additionally, OSHA proposes incorporating one new test standard to the NRTL Program’s list of appropriate test standards. DATES: Submit comments, information, and documents in response to this notice, or requests for an extension of time to make a submission, on or before October 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods: 1. Electronically: Submit comments and attachments electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for making electronic submissions. 2. Facsimile: If submissions, including attachments, are not longer than 10 pages, commenters may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. 3. Regular or express mail, hand delivery, or messenger (courier) service: Submit comments, requests, and any attachments to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040, Technical Data Center, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–2625, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–2350 (TTY number: (877) 889–5627). Note that security procedures may result in significant delays in receiving comments and other written materials by regular mail. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about security procedures concerning delivery of materials by express mail, hand delivery, or messenger service. The hours of operation for the OSHA Docket Office are 8:15 a.m.–4:45 p.m., e.t. 4. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and the OSHA docket number OSHA–2006–0040. OSHA places comments and other materials, including any personal information, in the public docket without revision, and these materials will be available online at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the Agency cautions commenters about submitting statements they do not want made available to the public, or submitting comments that contain personal information (either about themselves or others) such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, and medical data. 5. 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, E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Notices some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through the Web site. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection at the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in locating docket submissions. 6. Extension of comment period: Submit requests for an extension of the comment period on or before October 28, 2015 to the Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–3655, Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to (202) 693–1644. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is available from the following sources: Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–3647, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N–3655, Washington, DC 20210; phone: (202) 693–2110 or email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of the Application for Expansion The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is providing notice that SGS North America, Inc. (SGS), is applying for expansion of its current recognition as an NRTL. SGS requests the addition of five (5) recognized testing and certification sites, and fourteen (14) additional test standards to its NRTL scope of recognition. OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization meets the requirements specified in Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 1910.7 (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. Recognition enables employers to use products approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification. The Agency processes applications by an NRTL for initial recognition and for an 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. 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, including SGS, which details the NRTL’s scope of recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA Web site at https://www.osha.gov/ dts/otpca/nrtl/. Each NRTL’s scope of recognition has three elements: (1) The type of products the NRTL may test, with each type specified by its applicable test standard; (2) the recognized site(s) that has/have the technical capability to perform the product testing and productcertification activities for test standards within the NRTL’s scope; and (3) the supplemental program(s) that the NRTL may use. Each of these elements allows the NRTL to rely on other parties to perform activities necessary for product testing and certification. SGS currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: SGS North America, Inc., 620 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee, Georgia 30024. A complete list of SGS sites recognized by OSHA is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ sgs.html. II. General Background on the Application SGS submitted an application, dated October 1, 2014 (OSHA–2006–0040, 61473 Exhibit 15–1 SGS Expansion Application), to expand its recognition to include the addition of five recognized testing and certification sites located at: SGS–CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch, 198 Kezhu Road, Scientech Park Guangzhou Economic & Technology Development District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, 510663; SGS–CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. Shunde Branch, 198 Kezhu Road, Scientech Park Building 1, European Industrial Park, No. 1, Shunde South Road, Wusha, Daliang, Shunde District, Foshan, Guangdong, China; SGS–CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd Ningbo Branch, 1–5/F., West of Building 4, Lingyun Industry Park, No. 1177, Lingyun Road, Ningbo National Hi-Tech Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China; SGS–CSTC Standards Services Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Branch, No. 1 Workshop, M–10, Middle Section, Science & Technology Park, Nan Shan District, Shenzhen, China 518057; SGS– CSTC Standards Technical Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., No 588 West Jindu Road, Xinqiao Town, Songjiang District 201612, Shanghai, China. SGS’s application also requested the addition of fourteen additional test standards to its scope of recognition. OSHA staff performed an on-site review of SGS’s testing facilities on June 15, 2015 at SGS Shanghai, June 18, 2015 at SGS Ningbo, June 22, 2015 at SGS Shenzhen, June 24, 2015 at the two SGS Guangdong locations (Guangzhou and Shunde) in which the assessors found some nonconformances with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7. SGS addressed these issues sufficiently, and OSHA staff preliminarily determined that OSHA should grant the application. Table 1 below lists the appropriate test standards found in SGS’s application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. One of these test standards, UL 60335–2–24, is new to the NRTL Program, and OSHA preliminarily determined that it is an ‘‘appropriate test standard’’ within the meaning of 29 CFR 1910.7(c). mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES TABLE 1—PROPOSED LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN SGS’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION Test standard UL UL UL UL UL UL 60745–2–18 .................. 60745–2–19 .................. 60745–2–20 .................. 60745–2–21 .................. 60745–2–22 .................. 60950–1 ........................ VerDate Sep<11>2014 Test standard title Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools—Safety—Part 2–18: Particular Requirements Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools—Safety—Part 2–19: Particular Requirements Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools—Safety—Part 2–20: Particular Requirements Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools—Safety—Part 2–21: Particular Requirements Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools—Safety—Part 2–22: Particular Requirements Information Technology Equipment Safety—Part 1: General Requirements. 21:23 Oct 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 for for for for for Strapping Tools. Jointers. Band Saws. Drain Cleaners. Cut-Off Machines. 61474 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 197 / Tuesday, October 13, 2015 / Notices TABLE 1—PROPOSED LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN SGS’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION—Continued Test standard Test standard title UL 60950–22 ...................... UL 60335–2–24 * ................ Information Technology Equipment Safety—Part 22: Equipment to be Installed Outdoors. Safety Requirements for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Refrigerating Appliances, Ice-Cream Appliances, and Ice-Makers. Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-Conditioners and Dehumidifiers. Standard for Safety of Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Particular Requirements for Electric Irons. Standard for Safety for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances, Part 2: Shaver, Hair Clipper and Similar Appliances. Uninterruptable Power Systems. Vehicle Battery Adapters. Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters. UL 60335–2–40 .................. UL 60335–2–3 .................... UL 60335–2–8 .................... UL 1778 .............................. UL 2089 .............................. UL 1993 .............................. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES * Test standard new to the NRTL Program. III. Preliminary Finding on the Application 1. SGS submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its scope of recognition. OSHA’s review of the application file and its detailed on-site assessments indicate that SGS can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition to include the addition of five sites and these fourteen test standards for NRTL testing and certification. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of SGS’s application. 2. The UL 60335–2–24 standard is an appropriate test standard, and OSHA proposes to include this test standard in the NRTL Program’s list of appropriate test standards. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether SGS meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition as an NRTL. OSHA also seeks comments as to whether or not the UL 60335–2–24 test standard is an appropriate test standard under the NRTL Program. Comments should consist of pertinent written documents and exhibits. Commenters needing more time to comment must submit a request in writing, stating the reasons for the request. Commenters must submit the written request for an extension by the due date for comments. OSHA will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester justifies a longer period. OSHA may deny a request for an extension if it is not adequately justified. To obtain or review copies of the exhibits identified in this notice, as well as comments submitted to the docket, contact the Docket Office, Room N–2625, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at the above address. These materials also are available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:23 Oct 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a timely manner and, after addressing the issues raised by these comments, will recommend to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health whether to grant SGS’s application for expansion of its scope of recognition. The Assistant Secretary will make the final decision on granting the application. In making this decision, the Assistant Secretary may undertake other proceedings prescribed in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. OSHA will incorporate into its informational Web pages the modifications OSHA decides to make to its current list of NRTL test standards, as well as any changes to an NRTL’s scope of recognition. Access to these Web pages is available at https:// www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ index.html. OSHA will publish a public notice of this final decision in the Federal Register. 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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2006-0040]


SGS North America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of SGS North 
America, Inc. for expansion of its scope of recognition as a Nationally 
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the Agency's 
preliminary finding to grant the application. Additionally, OSHA 
proposes incorporating one new test standard to the NRTL Program's list 
of appropriate test standards.

DATES: Submit comments, information, and documents in response to this 
notice, or requests for an extension of time to make a submission, on 
or before October 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of the following methods:
    1. Electronically: Submit comments and attachments electronically 
at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. 
Follow the instructions online for making electronic submissions.
    2. Facsimile: If submissions, including attachments, are not longer 
than 10 pages, commenters may fax them to the OSHA Docket Office at 
(202) 693-1648.
    3. Regular or express mail, hand delivery, or messenger (courier) 
service: Submit comments, requests, and any attachments to the OSHA 
Docket Office, Docket No. OSHA-2006-0040, Technical Data Center, U.S. 
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-2625, 
Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-2350 (TTY number: (877) 889-
5627). Note that security procedures may result in significant delays 
in receiving comments and other written materials by regular mail. 
Contact the OSHA Docket Office for information about security 
procedures concerning delivery of materials by express mail, hand 
delivery, or messenger service. The hours of operation for the OSHA 
Docket Office are 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., e.t.
    4. Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and 
the OSHA docket number OSHA-2006-0040. OSHA places comments and other 
materials, including any personal information, in the public docket 
without revision, and these materials will be available online at 
https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, the Agency cautions commenters 
about submitting statements they do not want made available to the 
public, or submitting comments that contain personal information 
(either about themselves or others) such as Social Security numbers, 
birth dates, and medical data.
    5. 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,

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some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available 
to read or download through the Web site. All submissions, including 
copyrighted material, are available for inspection at the OSHA Docket 
Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in locating 
docket submissions.
    6. Extension of comment period: Submit requests for an extension of 
the comment period on or before October 28, 2015 to the Office of 
Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of 
Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution 
Avenue NW., Room N-3655, Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to (202) 693-
1644.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is 
available from the following sources:
    Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office 
of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue 
NW., Room N-3647, Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1999; 
email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
    General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson, 
Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, 
Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 
Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3655, Washington, DC 20210; phone: 
(202) 693-2110 or email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of the Application for Expansion

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is providing 
notice that SGS North America, Inc. (SGS), is applying for expansion of 
its current recognition as an NRTL. SGS requests the addition of five 
(5) recognized testing and certification sites, and fourteen (14) 
additional test standards to its NRTL scope of recognition.
    OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization meets 
the requirements specified in Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, 
Section 1910.7 (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. 
Recognition enables employers to use products approved by the NRTL to 
meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification.
    The Agency processes applications by an NRTL for initial 
recognition and for an 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. 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, 
including SGS, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These 
pages are available from the OSHA Web site at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/.
    Each NRTL's scope of recognition has three elements: (1) The type 
of products the NRTL may test, with each type specified by its 
applicable test standard; (2) the recognized site(s) that has/have the 
technical capability to perform the product testing and product-
certification activities for test standards within the NRTL's scope; 
and (3) the supplemental program(s) that the NRTL may use. Each of 
these elements allows the NRTL to rely on other parties to perform 
activities necessary for product testing and certification.
    SGS currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for 
product testing and certification, with its headquarters located at: 
SGS North America, Inc., 620 Old Peachtree Road, Suwanee, Georgia 
30024. A complete list of SGS sites recognized by OSHA is available at 
https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/sgs.html.

II. General Background on the Application

    SGS submitted an application, dated October 1, 2014 (OSHA-2006-
0040, Exhibit 15-1 SGS Expansion Application), to expand its 
recognition to include the addition of five recognized testing and 
certification sites located at: SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services 
Co., Ltd. Guangzhou Branch, 198 Kezhu Road, Scientech Park Guangzhou 
Economic & Technology Development District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 
China, 510663; SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. Shunde 
Branch, 198 Kezhu Road, Scientech Park Building 1, European Industrial 
Park, No. 1, Shunde South Road, Wusha, Daliang, Shunde District, 
Foshan, Guangdong, China; SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., 
Ltd Ningbo Branch, 1-5/F., West of Building 4, Lingyun Industry Park, 
No. 1177, Lingyun Road, Ningbo National Hi-Tech Zone, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 
China; SGS-CSTC Standards Services Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Branch, No. 1 
Workshop, M-10, Middle Section, Science & Technology Park, Nan Shan 
District, Shenzhen, China 518057; SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services 
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd., No 588 West Jindu Road, Xinqiao Town, Songjiang 
District 201612, Shanghai, China. SGS's application also requested the 
addition of fourteen additional test standards to its scope of 
recognition. OSHA staff performed an on-site review of SGS's testing 
facilities on June 15, 2015 at SGS Shanghai, June 18, 2015 at SGS 
Ningbo, June 22, 2015 at SGS Shenzhen, June 24, 2015 at the two SGS 
Guangdong locations (Guangzhou and Shunde) in which the assessors found 
some nonconformances with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7. SGS 
addressed these issues sufficiently, and OSHA staff preliminarily 
determined that OSHA should grant the application.
    Table 1 below lists the appropriate test standards found in SGS's 
application for expansion for testing and certification of products 
under the NRTL Program. One of these test standards, UL 60335-2-24, is 
new to the NRTL Program, and OSHA preliminarily determined that it is 
an ``appropriate test standard'' within the meaning of 29 CFR 
1910.7(c).

  Table 1--Proposed List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in
                     SGS's NRTL Scope of Recognition
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               Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 60745-2-18.............................  Hand-Held Motor-Operated
                                             Electric Tools--Safety--
                                             Part 2-18: Particular
                                             Requirements for Strapping
                                             Tools.
UL 60745-2-19.............................  Hand-Held Motor-Operated
                                             Electric Tools--Safety--
                                             Part 2-19: Particular
                                             Requirements for Jointers.
UL 60745-2-20.............................  Hand-Held Motor-Operated
                                             Electric Tools--Safety--
                                             Part 2-20: Particular
                                             Requirements for Band Saws.
UL 60745-2-21.............................  Hand-Held Motor-Operated
                                             Electric Tools--Safety--
                                             Part 2-21: Particular
                                             Requirements for Drain
                                             Cleaners.
UL 60745-2-22.............................  Hand-Held Motor-Operated
                                             Electric Tools--Safety--
                                             Part 2-22: Particular
                                             Requirements for Cut-Off
                                             Machines.
UL 60950-1................................  Information Technology
                                             Equipment Safety--Part 1:
                                             General Requirements.

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UL 60950-22...............................  Information Technology
                                             Equipment Safety--Part 22:
                                             Equipment to be Installed
                                             Outdoors.
UL 60335-2-24 *...........................  Safety Requirements for
                                             Household and Similar
                                             Electrical Appliances, Part
                                             2: Refrigerating
                                             Appliances, Ice-Cream
                                             Appliances, and Ice-Makers.
UL 60335-2-40.............................  Safety of Household and
                                             Similar Electrical
                                             Appliances, Part 2:
                                             Particular Requirements for
                                             Electrical Heat Pumps, Air-
                                             Conditioners and
                                             Dehumidifiers.
UL 60335-2-3..............................  Standard for Safety of
                                             Household and Similar
                                             Electrical Appliances, Part
                                             2: Particular Requirements
                                             for Electric Irons.
UL 60335-2-8..............................  Standard for Safety for
                                             Household and Similar
                                             Electrical Appliances, Part
                                             2: Shaver, Hair Clipper and
                                             Similar Appliances.
UL 1778...................................  Uninterruptable Power
                                             Systems.
UL 2089...................................  Vehicle Battery Adapters.
UL 1993...................................  Self-Ballasted Lamps and
                                             Lamp Adapters.
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* Test standard new to the NRTL Program.

III. Preliminary Finding on the Application

    1. SGS submitted an acceptable application for expansion of its 
scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file and its 
detailed on-site assessments indicate that SGS can meet the 
requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding its recognition 
to include the addition of five sites and these fourteen test standards 
for NRTL testing and certification. This preliminary finding does not 
constitute an interim or temporary approval of SGS's application.
    2. The UL 60335-2-24 standard is an appropriate test standard, and 
OSHA proposes to include this test standard in the NRTL Program's list 
of appropriate test standards.
    OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether SGS meets the 
requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its recognition as an 
NRTL. OSHA also seeks comments as to whether or not the UL 60335-2-24 
test standard is an appropriate test standard under the NRTL Program. 
Comments should consist of pertinent written documents and exhibits. 
Commenters needing more time to comment must submit a request in 
writing, stating the reasons for the request. Commenters must submit 
the written request for an extension by the due date for comments. OSHA 
will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester justifies a 
longer period. OSHA may deny a request for an extension if it is not 
adequately justified. To obtain or review copies of the exhibits 
identified in this notice, as well as comments submitted to the docket, 
contact the Docket Office, Room N-2625, Occupational Safety and Health 
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at the above address. These 
materials also are available online at https://www.regulations.gov under 
Docket No. OSHA-2006-0040.
    OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a 
timely manner and, after addressing the issues raised by these 
comments, will recommend to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational 
Safety and Health whether to grant SGS's application for expansion of 
its scope of recognition. The Assistant Secretary will make the final 
decision on granting the application. In making this decision, the 
Assistant Secretary may undertake other proceedings prescribed in 
Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7.
    OSHA will incorporate into its informational Web pages the 
modifications OSHA decides to make to its current list of NRTL test 
standards, as well as any changes to an NRTL's scope of recognition. 
Access to these Web pages is available at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/.
    OSHA will publish a public notice of this final decision in the 
Federal Register.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20210, authorized the preparation of this notice. 
Accordingly, the Agency is issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 
657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 
2012), and 29 CFR 1910.7.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on October 6, 2015.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2015-25850 Filed 10-9-15; 8:45 am]
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