QAI Laboratories, Ltd.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition, 59828-59829 [2020-20953]

Download as PDF 59828 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 185 / Wednesday, September 23, 2020 / Notices MSHA Patricia Silvey, Deputy Assistant Secretary OASAM Geoffrey Kenyon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget OSHA Galen Blanton, Regional Administrator, Boston OSHA Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary SOL Kate O’Scannlain, Solicitor of Labor VETS Ivan Denton, Director, National Programs WHD Patrice Torres, Associate Director, Administrative Operations Rotating Membership—Appointment Expires on 09/30/23 ETA Debra Carr, Deputy Administrator, Office of Job Corps OLMS Andrew Auerbach, Deputy Director VETS John Lowry, Assistant Secretary FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Demeatric Gamble, Chief, Division of Executive Resources, Room N2453, U.S. Department of Labor, Frances Perkins Building, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210, telephone: (202) 693–7694. Signed at Washington, DC, on the 18th day of September 2020. Bryan Slater, Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management. [FR Doc. 2020–21028 Filed 9–22–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–04–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2013–0017] QAI Laboratories, Ltd.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition 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 QAI Laboratories, Ltd., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). SUMMARY: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on September 23, 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, phone: (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, phone: (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: DATES: I. Notice of Final Decision OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of QAI Laboratories, Ltd. (QAI), as a NRTL. QAI’s expansion covers the addition of one test standard to the scope of recognition. OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets the 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. QAI submitted an application, dated November 8, 2017 (OSHA–2013–0017– 0015), to expand their scope of recognition to include one additional test standard. 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 this application. OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing QAI’s expansion application in the Federal Register on February 26, 2020 (85 FR 11108). The agency requested comments by March 12, 2020, but it received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of QAI’s scope of recognition. To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to QAI’s application, go to www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Docket No. OSHA– 2013–0017 contains all materials in the record concerning QAI’s recognition. II. Final Decision and Order OSHA staff examined QAI’s expansion application, the capability to meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent information. Based on a review of this evidence, OSHA finds that QAI meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of the scope of recognition, subject to the conditions listed below. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant the expansion of QAI’s scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of QAI’s scope of recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance to the test standards listed below in Table 1. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES TABLE 1—APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARD FOR INCLUSION IN QAI’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION Test standard Test standard title AAMI ES60601–1 .. Medical Electrical Equipment—Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance (with amendments). OSHA’s recognition of any NRTL for a particular test standard is limited to VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Sep 22, 2020 Jkt 250001 equipment or materials for which OSHA standards require third-party testing and PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 certification before using them in the workplace. Consequently, if a test E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 185 / Wednesday, September 23, 2020 / Notices standard also covers any products for which OSHA does not require such testing and certification, a NRTL’s scope of recognition does not include these products. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may approve the test standards listed above as American National Standards. However, for convenience, the designation of the standards-developing organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation may be used. Under the NRTL Program’s policy (see OSHA Instruction CPL 1–0.3, Appendix C, paragraph XIV), any NRTL recognized for a particular test standard may use either the proprietary version of the test standard or the ANSI version of that standard. Contact ANSI to determine whether a test standard is currently ANSI-approved. A. Conditions In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, QAI must abide by the following conditions of the recognition: 1. QAI must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major change in the operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the change(s); 2. QAI must meet all the terms of the recognition and comply with all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and 3. QAI must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, including all previously published conditions on QAI’s scope of recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition. Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the scope of recognition of QAI, subject to the conditions specified above. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES III. Authority and Signature Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, 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 September 17, 2020. Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2020–20953 Filed 9–22–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Sep 22, 2020 Jkt 250001 NATIONAL SECURITY COMMISSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [Docket No.: 09–2020–01] Solicitation of Written Comments by the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. ACTION: Request for comments. AGENCY: The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (‘‘the Commission) is publishing this notice to request comments from smalland medium-sized AI firms to help the Commission understand different views on working with the federal government. Responses will assist in identifying critical areas for improvement and recommended changes in the government’s approach to technology procurement and support for commercial innovation. DATES: Comment Date: The Commission requests comments from qualified parties on or before October 23, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. 09–2020–01, by one of the following methods: • Email: inquiry@nscai.gov. Please include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Mail: National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence, Attn: RFI COMMENT—Docket No. 09– 2020–01, 2530 Crystal Drive, Box 45, Arlington, VA 22202. • Fax: +1–571–778–5049. Please include the docket number on the fax cover page. Due to the ongoing COVID–19 coronavirus pandemic, email is the Commission’s primary method of receiving public comment. All submissions received must include the docket number. If the Commission cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, the Commission may not be able to consider your comment. Late comments will be considered as time permits. Please note, any comments received by the Commission may be treated as public documents, be published on the Commission’s website, or be included with its reports and/or recommendations. Based on the inputs from responders, the Commission may select particular responders for follow up conversations with the Commission’s special project on public private partnerships. Submitters should be aware that the Commission is subject to the Freedom of Information Act and will transfer official records, including SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 59829 comments received, to the National Archives and Records Administration upon termination of the Commission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general inquiries, submission process questions, or any additional information about this request for comments, please contact Tara Rigler by email at inquiry@ nscai.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Sec. 1051, Public Law 115– 232, 132 Stat. 1636, 1962–65 (2018), Congress directed the Commission to consider public-private partnerships relative to the competitiveness of the United States in AI, machine learning, and other associated technologies. In accordance with this direction, the Commission established a special project on public-private partnerships. The Commission has engaged stakeholders from across industry, academia, government, and civil society with the following objectives: (1) Assess the relationship between the National Security Innovation Base (NSIB) and the United States Government; and (2) Identify options for improving cooperation between the NSIB and the United States Government to increase the well-being of our citizens, strengthen the nation’s entrepreneurial ecosystems, and protect the nation’s security. This research has informed the Commission’s approach from the outset and is reflected in one of the seven consensus principles outlined in the Interim Report, which states: ‘‘Private sector leaders and government officials must build a shared sense of responsibility for the welfare and security of the American people.’’ In addition, these engagements have also influenced recommendations in the Commission’s First and Second Quarter memorandums. The Commission’s Interim Report, as well as the First and Second Quarter recommendations, can be found on the Commission’s website at https://www.nscai.gov/reports. Moving towards its final report, due in March 2021, the Commission now seeks input from small- and medium-sized AI firms on methods and means by which the Government should engage with the private sector and bolster commercial AI innovation. Instructions Respondents may choose to comment on one or all of the topic areas listed below. Please note that only comments received from firms that meet the small E:\FR\FM\23SEN1.SGM 23SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2013-0017]


QAI Laboratories, Ltd.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand 
the scope of recognition for QAI Laboratories, Ltd., as a Nationally 
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on 
September 23, 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, phone: (202) 693-1999; email: 
[email protected].
    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, phone: 
(202) 693-2110; email: [email protected]. OSHA's web page includes 
information about the NRTL Program (see https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Notice of Final Decision

    OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of 
recognition of QAI Laboratories, Ltd. (QAI), as a NRTL. QAI's expansion 
covers the addition of one test standard to the scope of recognition.
    OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets 
the 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/.
    QAI submitted an application, dated November 8, 2017 (OSHA-2013-
0017-0015), to expand their scope of recognition to include one 
additional test standard. 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 this application. 
OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing QAI's expansion 
application in the Federal Register on February 26, 2020 (85 FR 11108). 
The agency requested comments by March 12, 2020, but it received no 
comments in response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this 
final notice to grant expansion of QAI's scope of recognition.
    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to 
QAI's application, go to www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket 
Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Docket No. OSHA-
2013-0017 contains all materials in the record concerning QAI's 
recognition.

II. Final Decision and Order

    OSHA staff examined QAI's expansion application, the capability to 
meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent 
information. Based on a review of this evidence, OSHA finds that QAI 
meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of the scope of 
recognition, subject to the conditions listed below. OSHA, therefore, 
is proceeding with this final notice to grant the expansion of QAI's 
scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of QAI's scope of 
recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration 
of conformance to the test standards listed below in Table 1.

 Table 1--Appropriate Test Standard for Inclusion in QAI's NRTL Scope of
                               Recognition
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       Test standard                     Test standard title
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AAMI ES60601-1.............  Medical Electrical Equipment--Part 1:
                              General Requirements for Basic Safety and
                              Essential Performance (with amendments).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    OSHA's recognition of any NRTL for a particular test standard is 
limited to equipment or materials for which OSHA standards require 
third-party testing and certification before using them in the 
workplace. Consequently, if a test

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standard also covers any products for which OSHA does not require such 
testing and certification, a NRTL's scope of recognition does not 
include these products.
    The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may approve the 
test standards listed above as American National Standards. However, 
for convenience, the designation of the standards-developing 
organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation may be 
used. Under the NRTL Program's policy (see OSHA Instruction CPL 1-0.3, 
Appendix C, paragraph XIV), any NRTL recognized for a particular test 
standard may use either the proprietary version of the test standard or 
the ANSI version of that standard. Contact ANSI to determine whether a 
test standard is currently ANSI-approved.

A. Conditions

    In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, 
QAI must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:
    1. QAI must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any 
change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major 
change in the operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the 
change(s);
    2. QAI must meet all the terms of the recognition and comply with 
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
    3. QAI must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, 
including all previously published conditions on QAI's scope of 
recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition.
    Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the 
scope of recognition of QAI, subject to the conditions specified above.

III. Authority and Signature

    Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, 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 September 17, 2020.
Loren Sweatt,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety 
and Health.
[FR Doc. 2020-20953 Filed 9-22-20; 8:45 am]
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