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Petitioner: Mountain Coal Company,
L.L.C., 5174 Highway 133, Somerset,
Colorado (ZIP 81434).
Mine: West Elk Mine, MSHA ID No.
05–03672, located in Gunnison County,
Colorado.
Regulation Affected: 30 CFR 75.500(d)
(Permissible electric equipment).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard, 30 CFR 75.500(d), as it relates
to the use of an alternative method of
respirable dust protection at the West
Elk Mine in Colorado. Specifically, the
petitioner is applying to utilize the
battery-powered 3M Versaflo TR–800
Respirator for longwall miners in or
inby the last open crosscut at the West
Elk Mine in Colorado.
The petitioner states that:
(a) The current 3M Airstream
Powered Air Purifying Respirator
(PAPR), mining Headgear-Mounted
model, is approved by MSHA but has
been discontinued by the manufacturer,
3M. The 3M Airstream model allows for
constantly filtered air to flow, reducing
exposure to respirable dust.
(b) There are no other MSHAapproved PAPRs.
(c) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR is
intrinsically safe and certified under
ANSI/UL 60079–11 standard for
hazardous locations.
(d) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR
allows for increased movement in tight
spaces, while protecting against dust
contamination. It is easy to use. It, has
interchangeable components for specific
applications, audible and visual alarms
for restricted flow, a multi speed
blower, and long run battery times. It
charges quickly.
The petitioner proposes the following
alternative method:
(a) The petitioner will use the 3M
Versaflo TR–800 PAPR in or inby the
last open crosscut to protect miners
from exposure to respirable dust during
regular longwall mining operations.
(b) When not in operation, batteries
for the PAPR will be charged on the
surface or underground in intake air and
not within 150 feet of a worked out area.
(c) Batteries will be inspected and
changed at the surface or underground
in intake air.
(d) Battery charging products used
will be the 3M TR–641N or the 3M 4station battery charger TR–644N.
(e) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 will
exclusively use the 3M TR–830 battery
pack.
(f) Before beginning use, miners will
be trained on how to safely use, care for,
and inspect 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR
units per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
(g) The 3M Versaflo TR-will be
assessed for physical damage and
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integrity of the unit’s case before each
use.
(h) The product will not be used if a
methane level is found to be at or above
1.0 percent. If methane levels are higher
than 1.0 percent, the equipment will
immediately be de-energized and
withdrawn from affected areas.
(i) The product will not be used in
continuous miner sections alongside
proximity detection systems.
The petitioner asserts that the
alternate method proposed will at all
times guarantee no less than the same
measure of protection afforded the
miners under the mandatory standard.
Docket Number: M–2021–009–C.
Petitioner: Mountain Coal Company,
L.L.C., 5174 Highway 133, Somerset,
Colorado (ZIP 81434).
Mine: West Elk Mine, MSHA ID No.
05–03672, located in Gunnison County,
Colorado.
Regulation Affected: Regulation
Affected: 30 CFR 75.1002(a) (Installation
of electric equipment and conductors;
permissibility).
Modification Request: The petitioner
requests a modification of the existing
standard, 30 CFR 75.1002(a), as it relates
to the use of an alternative method of
respirable dust protection for longwall
miners at the West Elk mine in
Colorado. Specifically, the petitioner is
applying to utilize the battery-powered
3M Versaflo TR–800 Respirator within
150 feet of pillar workings or longwall
faces.
The petitioner states that:
(a) The current 3M Airstream
Powered Air Purifying Respirator
(PAPR), mining Headgear-Mounted
model, is approved by MSHA but has
been discontinued by the manufacturer,
3M. The 3M Airstream model allows for
constantly filtered air to flow, reducing
exposure to respirable dust.
(b) There are no other MSHAapproved PAPRs.
(c) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR is
intrinsically safe and certified under
ANSI/UL 60079–11 standard for
hazardous locations.
(d) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR
allows for increased movement in tight
spaces, while protecting against dust
contamination. It is easy to use. It, has
interchangeable components for specific
applications, audible and visual alarms
for restricted flow, a multi speed
blower, and long run battery times. It
charges quickly.
The petitioner proposes the following
alternative method:
(a) The petitioner will use the 3M
Versaflo TR–800 PAPR in or inby the
last open crosscut to protect miners
from exposure to respirable dust during
regular longwall mining operations.
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(b) When not in operation, batteries
for the PAPR will be charged on the
surface or underground in intake air and
not within 150 feet of a worked out area.
(c) Batteries will be inspected and
changed at the surface or underground
in intake air.
(d) Battery charging products used
will be the 3M TR–641N or the 3M 4station battery charger TR–644N.
(e) The 3M Versaflo TR–800 will
exclusively use the 3M TR–830 battery
pack.
(f) Before beginning use, miners will
be trained on how to safely use, care for,
and inspect 3M Versaflo TR–800 PAPR
units per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
(g) The 3M Versaflo TR-will be
assessed for physical damage and
integrity of the unit’s case before each
use.
(h) The product will not be used if a
methane level is found to be at or above
1.0 percent. If methane levels are higher
than 1.0 percent, the equipment will
immediately be de-energized and
withdrawn from affected areas.
(i) The product will not be used in
continuous miner sections alongside
proximity detection systems.
The petitioner asserts that the
alternate method proposed will at all
times guarantee no less than the same
measure of protection afforded the
miners under the mandatory standard.
Song-ae Aromie Noe,
Acting Deputy Director, Office of Standards,
Regulations, and Variances.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
[Docket No. OSHA–2009–0025]
UL LLC: 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 UL LLC as
a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA
announces the final decision to add
eight test standards to the NRTL
Program’s list of appropriate test
standards.
SUMMARY:
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The expansion of the scope of
recognition becomes effective on May
24, 2021.
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, phone: (202) 693–2110 or
email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
I. Notice of Final Decision
OSHA hereby gives notice of the
expansion of the scope of recognition of
UL LLC (UL) as a NRTL. UL’s expansion
covers the addition of fourteen test
standards to the NRTL scope of
recognition, eight of which OSHA will
add to the NRTL Program’s List of
Appropriate Test Standards.
OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies
that the organization meets the
requirements specified in 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 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 a preliminary
finding. 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, including UL, which details
the NRTL’s scope of recognition. These
pages are available from the OSHA
website at https://www.osha.gov/dts/
otpca/nrtl/.
UL submitted three applications to
OSHA to expand their recognition as a
NRTL. The first application was
received on May 31, 2019 (OSHA–2009–
0025–0032), the second application was
received on July 2, 2019 (OSHA–2009–
0025–0033), and the third application
was received on April 15, 2020 (OSHA–
2009–0025–0034). The expansion
applications would add fourteen
additional test standards to UL’s NRTL
recognition. OSHA staff performed a
detailed analysis of the application
packets and reviewed other pertinent
information. OSHA did not perform any
on-site reviews in relation to these
applications.
OSHA published the preliminary
notice announcing UL’s expansion
applications in the Federal Register on
February 23, 2021 (86 FR 10998). The
agency requested comments by March
10, 2021, but it received no comments
in response to this notice. OSHA is now
proceeding with this final notice to
grant expansion of UL’s scope of
recognition and modification to the
NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate
Test Standards.
To obtain or review copies of all
public documents pertaining to UL’s
application, go to https://
www.regulations.gov or contact the
Docket Office, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, U.S. Department
of Labor. Docket No. OSHA–2009–0025
contains all materials in the record
concerning UL’s recognition. Please
note: Due to the COVID–19 pandemic,
the Docket Office is closed to the public
at this time but can be contacted at (202)
693–2350.
II. Final Decision and Order
OSHA staff examined UL’s expansion
applications, its capability to meet the
requirements of the test standards, and
other pertinent information. Based on
its review of this evidence, OSHA finds
that UL meets the requirements of 29
CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its
recognition, subject to the limitations
and conditions listed in this notice.
OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with
this final notice to grant UL’s scope of
recognition. OSHA limits the expansion
of UL’s recognition to testing and
certification of products for
demonstration of conformance to the
test standards listed below in Table 1.
TABLE 1—LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN UL’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION
Test standard
Test standard title
UL 6141 ...............
UL 2524 ...............
UL 61010–2–020
Standard for Wind Turbines Permitting Entry of Personnel.
In-Building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems.
Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–020: Particular Requirements for Laboratory
Centrifuges.
Standard for Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–81: Particular Requirements for Automatic and Semi-Automatic Laboratory Equipment for Analysis and Other Purposes.
Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–101: Particular Requirements for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical Equipment.
Standard for Energy Storage Systems and Equipment.
Flatiron and Appliance Plugs.
Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures For Use With Photovoltaic (PV)
Systems.
Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar General Purposes—Part 1: General Requirements.
Fuseholders—Part 19: Photovoltaic Fuseholders.
Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: General Requirements.
Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular Requirements for Protection Devices for
Use in Charging Systems.
LED Sign and Sign Refrofit Kits.
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances—Safety—Part 2–89: Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Compressor.
UL 61010–2–81 ...
UL 61010–2–101
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UL 9540 ...............
* UL 498C .............
* UL 489B .............
* UL
* UL
* UL
* UL
60320–1 .......
4248–19 .......
2231–1 .........
2231–2 .........
* UL 879A .............
* UL 60335–2–89
* Represents the standards that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards.
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In this notice, OSHA also announces
the final decision to add eight new test
standards to the NRTL Program’s List of
Appropriate Test Standards. Table 2
below lists the standards that are new to
the NRTL Program. OSHA has
determined that these test standards are
appropriate test standards and will add
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them to the NRTL Program’s List of
Appropriate Test Standards.
TABLE 2—STANDARDS OSHA IS ADDING TO THE NRTL PROGRAM’S LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS
Test standard
Test standard title
UL 498C ...............
UL 489B ...............
Flatiron and Appliance Plugs.
Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures For Use With Photovoltaic (PV)
Systems.
Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar General Purposes—Part 1: General Requirements.
Fuseholders—Part 19: Photovoltaic Fuseholders.
Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: General Requirements.
Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular Requirements for Protection Devices for
Use in Charging Systems.
LED Sign and Sign Refrofit Kits.
Household and Similar Electrical Appliances—Safety—Part 2–89: Particular Requirements for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant Unit or Compressor.
UL
UL
UL
UL
60320–1 .........
4248–19 .........
2231–1 ...........
2231–2 ...........
UL 879A ...............
UL 60335–2–89 ...
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
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
standard listed above as an American
National Standard. However, for
convenience, we may use the
designation of the standards-developing
organization for the standard as opposed
to the ANSI designation. 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.
UL’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 UL, subject to the
limitations and conditions specified
above. OSHA also adds eight standards
to the NRTL Program’s List of
Appropriate Test Standards.
III. Authority and Signature
James S. Frederick, Acting 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.
8–2020 (85 FR 58393, September 18,
2020) and 29 CFR 1910.7.
Signed at Washington, DC, on May 13,
2021.
James S. Frederick,
Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health.
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A. Conditions
In addition to those conditions
already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, UL
must abide by the following conditions
of the recognition:
1. UL must inform OSHA as soon as
possible, in writing, of any change of
ownership, facilities, or key personnel,
and of any major change in its
operations as a NRTL, and provide
details of the change(s);
2. UL must meet all the terms of its
recognition and comply with all OSHA
policies pertaining to this recognition;
and
3. UL must continue to meet the
requirements for recognition, including
all previously published conditions on
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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
SUMMARY:
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America, Inc., as a Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Additionally, OSHA announces the
addition of five test standards to the
NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate
Test Standards.
DATES: The expansion of the scope of
recognition becomes effective on May
24, 2021.
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).
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 five test standards to the
scope of recognition. Additionally,
OSHA announces the addition of five
test standards to the NRTL Program’s
List of Appropriate Test Standards.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. OSHA-2009-0025]
UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the
NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards
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 UL LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the final decision to
add eight test standards to the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test
standards.
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DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on
May 24, 2021.
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: [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 or email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Notice of Final Decision
OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of
recognition of UL LLC (UL) as a NRTL. UL's expansion covers the
addition of fourteen test standards to the NRTL scope of recognition,
eight of which OSHA will add to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate
Test Standards.
OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets
the requirements specified in 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
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 a preliminary finding. 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,
including UL, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These
pages are available from the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/.
UL submitted three applications to OSHA to expand their recognition
as a NRTL. The first application was received on May 31, 2019 (OSHA-
2009-0025-0032), the second application was received on July 2, 2019
(OSHA-2009-0025-0033), and the third application was received on April
15, 2020 (OSHA-2009-0025-0034). The expansion applications would add
fourteen additional test standards to UL's NRTL recognition. OSHA staff
performed a detailed analysis of the application packets and reviewed
other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews
in relation to these applications.
OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing UL's expansion
applications in the Federal Register on February 23, 2021 (86 FR
10998). The agency requested comments by March 10, 2021, but it
received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA is now proceeding
with this final notice to grant expansion of UL's scope of recognition
and modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test
Standards.
To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to
UL's application, go to https://www.regulations.gov or contact the
Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor. Docket No. OSHA-2009-0025 contains all materials
in the record concerning UL's recognition. Please note: Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Docket Office is closed to the public at this
time but can be contacted at (202) 693-2350.
II. Final Decision and Order
OSHA staff examined UL's expansion applications, its capability to
meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent
information. Based on its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that UL
meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its
recognition, subject to the limitations and conditions listed in this
notice. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant
UL's scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of UL's
recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration
of conformance to the test standards listed below in Table 1.
Table 1--List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in UL's NRTL
Scope of Recognition
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Test standard Test standard title
------------------------------------------------------------------------
UL 6141................... Standard for Wind Turbines Permitting Entry
of Personnel.
UL 2524................... In-Building 2-Way Emergency Radio
Communication Enhancement Systems.
UL 61010-2-020............ Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-020:
Particular Requirements for Laboratory
Centrifuges.
UL 61010-2-81............. Standard for Safety Requirements for
Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-81:
Particular Requirements for Automatic and
Semi-Automatic Laboratory Equipment for
Analysis and Other Purposes.
UL 61010-2-101............ Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
for Measurement, Control and Laboratory
Use--Part 2-101: Particular Requirements
for In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Medical
Equipment.
UL 9540................... Standard for Energy Storage Systems and
Equipment.
* UL 498C................. Flatiron and Appliance Plugs.
* UL 489B................. Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case
Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
For Use With Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
* UL 60320-1.............. Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar
General Purposes--Part 1: General
Requirements.
* UL 4248-19.............. Fuseholders--Part 19: Photovoltaic
Fuseholders.
* UL 2231-1............... Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: General
Requirements.
* UL 2231-2............... Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular
Requirements for Protection Devices for Use
in Charging Systems.
* UL 879A................. LED Sign and Sign Refrofit Kits.
* UL 60335-2-89........... Household and Similar Electrical Appliances--
Safety--Part 2-89: Particular Requirements
for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances
with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant
Unit or Compressor.
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* Represents the standards that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program's
List of Appropriate Test Standards.
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In this notice, OSHA also announces the final decision to add eight
new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test
Standards. Table 2 below lists the standards that are new to the NRTL
Program. OSHA has determined that these test standards are appropriate
test standards and will add them to the NRTL Program's List of
Appropriate Test Standards.
Table 2--Standards OSHA Is Adding to the NRTL Program's List of
Appropriate Test Standards
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Test standard Test standard title
------------------------------------------------------------------------
UL 498C................... Flatiron and Appliance Plugs.
UL 489B................... Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case
Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
For Use With Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
UL 60320-1................ Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar
General Purposes--Part 1: General
Requirements.
UL 4248-19................ Fuseholders--Part 19: Photovoltaic
Fuseholders.
UL 2231-1................. Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: General
Requirements.
UL 2231-2................. Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular
Requirements for Protection Devices for Use
in Charging Systems.
UL 879A................... LED Sign and Sign Refrofit Kits.
UL 60335-2-89............. Household and Similar Electrical Appliances--
Safety--Part 2-89: Particular Requirements
for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances
with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant
Unit or Compressor.
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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 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 standard listed above as an American National Standard. However,
for convenience, we may use the designation of the standards-developing
organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation. 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,
UL must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:
1. UL must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any
change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major
change in its operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the
change(s);
2. UL must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
3. UL must continue to meet the requirements for recognition,
including all previously published conditions on UL'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 UL, subject to the limitations and conditions
specified above. OSHA also adds eight standards to the NRTL Program's
List of Appropriate Test Standards.
III. Authority and Signature
James S. Frederick, Acting 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. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393, September 18, 2020)
and 29 CFR 1910.7.
Signed at Washington, DC, on May 13, 2021.
James S. Frederick,
Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2021-10872 Filed 5-21-21; 8:45 am]
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