Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) Charter Renewal, 24132 [2016-09490]

Download as PDF 24132 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 79 / Monday, April 25, 2016 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2016–0006] Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) Charter Renewal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Announcement of WPAC charter renewal. AGENCY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), and after consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of Labor is renewing the charter for the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC or the Committee). The Committee will better enable OSHA to perform its duties under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (the OSH Act) of 1970, and help to improve the fairness, efficiency, and transparency of OSHA’s whistleblower investigations. SUMMARY: asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Rosa, OSHA, Directorate of Whistleblower Protection Programs, Room N–4618, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693–2199; email osha.dwpp@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: WPAC operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR part 102–3), and OSHA’s regulations on advisory committees (29 CFR part 1912). Pursuant to Section 14 of FACA, WPAC’s charter must be renewed every two years. WPAC’s duties are solely advisory and consultative. WPAC advises, consults with, and makes recommendations to the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary on matters relating to whistleblower complaints filed under the whistleblower statutes that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces. The Committee is diverse and balanced, both in terms of categories of stakeholders (e.g., subject matter experts, labor, management, and state plans), and in the views and interests represented by the members. Authority to establish this Committee is at Section 11(c) of the OSH 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:02 Apr 22, 2016 Jkt 238001 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. 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. Authority and Signature David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 41 CFR part 102–3, chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Management Series 3 (Aug. 15, 2013), 77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012), and the Secretary of Labor’s authority to administer the whistleblower provisions found in 29 U.S.C. 660(c), 49 U.S.C. 31105, 15 U.S.C. 2651, 46 U.S.C. 80507, 42 U.S.C. 300j–9(i), 33 U.S.C. 1367, 15 U.S.C. 2622, 42 U.S.C. 6971, 42 U.S.C. 7622, 42 U.S.C. 9610, 42 U.S.C. 5851, 49 U.S.C. 42121, 18 U.S.C. 1514A, 49 U.S.C. 60129, 49 U.S.C. 20109, 6 U.S.C. 1142, 15 U.S.C. 2087, 29 U.S.C. 218c, 12 U.S.C. 5567, 46 U.S.C. 2114, 21 U.S.C. 399d, and 49 U.S.C. 30171. Signed at Washington, DC, on April 19, 2016. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2016–09490 Filed 4–22–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2010–0046] QPS Evaluation Services: Grant of Expansion of Recognition Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this notice, OSHA announces its final decision to expand the scope of recognition for QPS Evaluation Services Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on April 25, 2016. 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; telephone: (202) 693–2110; email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov. OSHA’s Web page includes information about the NRTL Program (see https:// www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ index.html). SUMMARY: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of Final Decision OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of QPS Evaluation Services Inc. (QPS) as an NRTL. QPS’s expansion covers the addition of one test standard to its scope of recognition. OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization meets the requirements specified by 29 CFR 1910.7. 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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2016-0006]


Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC) Charter 
Renewal

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

ACTION: Announcement of WPAC charter renewal.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), and after consultation with the General Services 
Administration, the Secretary of Labor is renewing the charter for the 
Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee (WPAC or the Committee). 
The Committee will better enable OSHA to perform its duties under the 
Occupational Safety and Health Act (the OSH Act) of 1970, and help to 
improve the fairness, efficiency, and transparency of OSHA's 
whistleblower investigations.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: WPAC operates in accordance with the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its 
implementing regulations (41 CFR part 102-3), and OSHA's regulations on 
advisory committees (29 CFR part 1912). Pursuant to Section 14 of FACA, 
WPAC's charter must be renewed every two years.
    WPAC's duties are solely advisory and consultative. WPAC advises, 
consults with, and makes recommendations to the Secretary and the 
Assistant Secretary on matters relating to whistleblower complaints 
filed under the whistleblower statutes that the Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration (OSHA) enforces. The Committee is diverse and 
balanced, both in terms of categories of stakeholders (e.g., subject 
matter experts, labor, management, and state plans), and in the views 
and interests represented by the members.
    Authority to establish this Committee is at Section 11(c) of the 
OSH 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. 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.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this 
notice under the authority granted by 5 U.S.C. App. 2, 41 CFR part 102-
3, chapter 1600 of Department of Labor Management Series 3 (Aug. 15, 
2013), 77 FR 3912 (Jan. 25, 2012), and the Secretary of Labor's 
authority to administer the whistleblower provisions found in 29 U.S.C. 
660(c), 49 U.S.C. 31105, 15 U.S.C. 2651, 46 U.S.C. 80507, 42 U.S.C. 
300j-9(i), 33 U.S.C. 1367, 15 U.S.C. 2622, 42 U.S.C. 6971, 42 U.S.C. 
7622, 42 U.S.C. 9610, 42 U.S.C. 5851, 49 U.S.C. 42121, 18 U.S.C. 1514A, 
49 U.S.C. 60129, 49 U.S.C. 20109, 6 U.S.C. 1142, 15 U.S.C. 2087, 29 
U.S.C. 218c, 12 U.S.C. 5567, 46 U.S.C. 2114, 21 U.S.C. 399d, and 49 
U.S.C. 30171.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on April 19, 2016.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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