Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, 16662-16663 [2020-06146]

Download as PDF 16662 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 57 / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 / Notices TA–W No. Subject firm Location 94,810A ........... 94,783 ............. 94,783A ........... Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC .......................... Sitel Operating Corporation ......................................... Sitel Operating Corporation ......................................... Brunswick, GA ............ Albuquerque, NM ........ Caribou, ME ................ The following revised determinations on reconsideration, certifying eligibility to apply for TAA, have been issued. The 5/13/2018 5/3/2018 5/3/2018 Reason(s) Worker Group Clarification. Worker Group Clarification. Worker Group Clarification. Articles or Services from a Foreign Country Path) of the Trade Act have been met. TA–W No. Subject firm Location 95,054A .......... Goodman Company, L.P ............................................. Fayetteville, TN ............................................................ I hereby certify that the aforementioned determinations were issued during the period of February 1, 2020 through February 29, 2020. These determinations are available on the Department’s website https:// www.doleta.gov/tradeact/petitioners/taa_ search_form.cfm under the searchable listing determinations or by calling the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance toll free at 888– 365–6822. Signed at Washington, DC, this 10th day of March 2020. Hope D. Kinglock, Certifying Officer, Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance. [FR Doc. 2020–06091 Filed 3–23–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–FN–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Office of the Secretary Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Occupational Noise Exposure Standard Notice of availability; request for comments. ACTION: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited. DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives on or before April 23, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open SUMMARY: lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES requirements of Section 222(a)(2)(B) (Shift in Production or Services to a Foreign Country Path or Acquisition of Impact date VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 23, 2020 Jkt 250001 for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Department, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) the accuracy of the agency’s estimates of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Licari by telephone at 202– 693–8073, TTY 202–693–8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by email at DOL_PRA_PUBLIC@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes information collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of the OSH Act or for developing information regarding the causes and prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and incidents (see 29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires OSHA to obtain such information with minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of effort in obtaining said information (see 29 U.S.C. 657). The collection of information specified in the Noise Standard (29 CFR 1910.95) protects workers from suffering material hearing impairment. The collection of information contained in the Noise Standard includes conducting noise monitoring; notifying workers when they are exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Impact date 8/7/2018 (dBa); providing workers with initial and annual audiograms; notifying workers of a loss in hearing based on comparing audiograms; maintaining records of workplace noise exposure and workers’ audiograms; and allowing workers access to materials and records required by the Standard. For additional substantive information about this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2019 (84 FR 64349). This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and the public is generally not required to respond to an information collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6. DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review. Agency: DOL–OSHA. Title of Collection: Occupational Noise Exposure Standard. OMB Control Number: 1218–0048. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits. Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 215,624. Total Estimated Number of Responses: 22,630,728. Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 2,240,636 hours. Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $34,812,006. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D). E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1 16663 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 57 / Tuesday, March 24, 2020 / Notices Dated: March 18, 2020. Frederick Licari, Departmental Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–06146 Filed 3–23–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040] SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for SGS North America, Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the addition of three test standards to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards. DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on March 24, 2020. 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; 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; 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). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: I. Notice of Final Decision OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of SGS of North America, Inc. (SGS), as a NRTL. SGS’s expansion covers the addition of twelve test standards to its scope of recognition. Additionally, OSHA announces the addition of three test standards to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards. OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:34 Mar 23, 2020 Jkt 250001 requirements specified by 29 CFR 1910.7. Recognition is an acknowledgment that the organization can perform independent safety testing and certification of the specific products covered within the scope of recognition and is not a delegation or grant of government authority. As a result of recognition, employers may use products properly approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require testing and certification of the products. The agency processes applications by a NRTL for initial recognition, or for 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 a preliminary finding and, in the second notice, the agency provides the 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 that details the scope of recognition. These pages are available from the agency’s website at https:// www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ index.html. SGS submitted two applications, one dated February 14, 2018 (OSHA–2006– 0040–0049), another dated October 2, 2018 (OSHA–2006–0050), which was revised on March 9, 2019 (OSHA–2006– 0040–0051), to expand its scope of recognition to include the addition of twelve test standards. OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the application packet and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews in relation to these applications. OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing SGS’s expansion application and proposed addition to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards in the Federal Register on November 5, 2019 (84 FR 59649). The agency requested comments by November 20, 2019, but it received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of SGS’s scope of recognition. To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to SGS’s applications, go to https:// www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N–3653, Washington, DC 20210. Docket No. OSHA–2006–0040 contains PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 all materials in the record concerning SGS’s recognition. II. Final Decision and Order OSHA staff examined SGS’s expansion applications, the capability to meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent information. Based on a review of this evidence, OSHA finds that SGS meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of the recognition, subject to the specified limitation and conditions listed. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of SGS’s scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of SGS’s scope of recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance to the test standard listed in Table 1. TABLE 1—LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN SGS’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION Test standard Test standard title UL 22 ............. Standard for Amusement and Gaming Machines. Electric Waste Disposers. Standard for Electric Scales. Standard for Electric Oil Heaters. Standard for Electric Clocks. Robots and Robotic Equipment. In-Building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems. Gas-Fired Outdoor Infrared Patio Heaters. Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances. Outdoor Cooking Specialty Gas Appliances. American National Standard/ CSA Standard for GasFired Construction Heaters. Household Cooking Gas Appliances. UL 430 ........... UL 466 ........... UL 574 ........... UL 826 ........... UL 1740 ......... UL 2524 ......... ANSI Z83.26 .. ANSI Z21.58 .. ANSI Z21.89 .. ANSI Z83.7 .... ANSI Z21.1 .... In this notice, OSHA also announces the addition of three new test standards to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards. Table 2, below, lists the test standards that are new to the NRTL Program. OSHA has determined that these test standards are appropriate test standards and will include it in the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards. E:\FR\FM\24MRN1.SGM 24MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 24, 2020)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Office of the Secretary


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Occupational Noise Exposure Standard

ACTION: Notice of availability; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Occupational 
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-sponsored information 
collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

DATES: The OMB will consider all written comments that agency receives 
on or before April 23, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
    Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information 
is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the 
Department, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (2) if the information will be processed and used in a timely 
manner; (3) the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden and 
cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the 
methodology and assumptions used; (4) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (5) ways to 
minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are 
to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Frederick Licari by telephone at 202-
693-8073, TTY 202-693-8064, (these are not toll-free numbers) or by 
email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 
1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) authorizes information 
collection by employers as necessary or appropriate for enforcement of 
the OSH Act or for developing information regarding the causes and 
prevention of occupational injuries, illnesses, and incidents (see 29 
U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires OSHA to obtain such information 
with minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small 
businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary 
duplication of effort in obtaining said information (see 29 U.S.C. 
657). The collection of information specified in the Noise Standard (29 
CFR 1910.95) protects workers from suffering material hearing 
impairment. The collection of information contained in the Noise 
Standard includes conducting noise monitoring; notifying workers when 
they are exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 
decibels (dBa); providing workers with initial and annual audiograms; 
notifying workers of a loss in hearing based on comparing audiograms; 
maintaining records of workplace noise exposure and workers' 
audiograms; and allowing workers access to materials and records 
required by the Standard. For additional substantive information about 
this ICR, see the related notice published in the Federal Register on 
November 21, 2019 (84 FR 64349).
    This information collection is subject to the PRA. A Federal agency 
generally cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information, and 
the public is generally not required to respond to an information 
collection, unless the OMB approves it and displays a currently valid 
OMB Control Number. In addition, notwithstanding any other provisions 
of law, no person shall generally be subject to penalty for failing to 
comply with a collection of information that does not display a valid 
OMB Control Number. See 5 CFR 1320.5(a) and 1320.6.
    DOL seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for 
three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than 
three (3) years without renewal. The DOL notes that information 
collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive 
a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.
    Agency: DOL-OSHA.
    Title of Collection: Occupational Noise Exposure Standard.
    OMB Control Number: 1218-0048.
    Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses or other for-profits.
    Total Estimated Number of Respondents: 215,624.
    Total Estimated Number of Responses: 22,630,728.
    Total Estimated Annual Time Burden: 2,240,636 hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Other Costs Burden: $34,812,006.
    Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3507(a)(1)(D).


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    Dated: March 18, 2020.
Frederick Licari,
Departmental Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-06146 Filed 3-23-20; 8:45 am]
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