Inorganic Arsenic Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements, 12738-12740 [2022-04708]

Download as PDF 12738 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 44 / Monday, March 7, 2022 / Notices TABLE 1—LIST OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN UL’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION—Continued Test standard Test standard title UL 121201 ............. Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Standard for Explosive Atmospheres—Part 28: Protection of Equipment and Transmission Systems Using Optical Radiation. UL 60079–28 ......... * Represents the standards that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards In this notice, OSHA also announces the final decision to add two 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 UL 122701 ............. UL 248–19 ............. Test standard title Requirements for Process Sealing Between Electrical Systems and Flammable or Combustible Process Fluids. Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses—Part 19: Photovoltaic Fuses. 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. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Mar 04, 2022 Jkt 256001 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 two standards to the NRTL Program’s List of Appropriate Test Standards. III. Authority and Signature James S. Frederick, Deputy 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 February 28, 2022. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2022–04711 Filed 3–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2011–0186] Inorganic Arsenic Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) Requirements Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard. SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by May 6, 2022. ADDRESSES: Electronically: You may submit comments and attachments electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting comments. Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are listed in the https:// www.regulations.gov index; however, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through the website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection DATES: E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 44 / Monday, March 7, 2022 / Notices through the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for assistance in locating docket submissions. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and OSHA docket number (OSHA–2011–0186) for the Information Collection Request (ICR). OSHA will place all comments and requests to speak, including personal information, in the public docket, which may be available online. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and birthdates. For further information on submitting comments, see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading in the section of this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seleda Perryman or Theda Kenney, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone (202) 693–2222. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES I. Background The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA–95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA’s estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA 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 accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also requires that OSHA obtain such information with minimum burden upon employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of efforts in obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657). The information collection requirements in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard provide protection for workers from the adverse health effects associated with exposure to inorganic arsenic. The Inorganic Arsenic Standard requires employers to: Monitor workers’ exposure to inorganic arsenic, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Mar 04, 2022 Jkt 256001 notify workers of exposure-monitoring results; establish, implement, and update at least annually a written compliance program to reduce exposures to or below the permissible exposure limit by means of engineering and work practice controls; notify anyone who cleans protective clothing or equipment of the potentially harmful effects of inorganic arsenic exposure; develop, update, and maintain a housekeeping and maintenance plan; monitor worker health by providing medical surveillance; post warning signs, and apply labels to shipping and storage containers of inorganic arsenic; develop and maintain worker exposure monitoring and medical records; and provide workers with information about their exposures and the health effects of exposure to inorganic arsenic. II. Special Issues for Comment OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues: • Whether the proposed information collection requirements are necessary for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, including whether the information is useful; • The accuracy of OSHA’s estimate of the burden (time and costs) of the information collection requirements, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • The quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and • Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply. For example, by using automated or other technological information collection and transmission techniques. III. Proposed Actions OSHA is requesting that OMB extend its approval of the information collection requirements contained in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard (29 CFR 1910.1018). The agency is proposing an adjustment increase of 32 burden hours, from 10,389 hours to 10,430 hours. The increase in burden is due to an error in the calculations and a change in rounding of the burden hours and cost. The numbers are not rounded until the totals. The number of workers being monitored and receiving medical exams remains the same. The total capital cost remains the same $1,120,896. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Title: Inorganic Arsenic Standard (29 CFR 1910.1018). OMB Number: 1218–0104. Affected Public: Business or other forprofits. Number of Respondents: 889. Frequency of Response: On occasion; quarterly; semi-annually; annually. PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 12739 Total Responses: 17,451. Average Time per response: Varies. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,430. Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $1,120,896. IV. Public Participation—Submission of Comments on This Notice and Internet Access to Comments and Submissions You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: (1) Electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile; or (3) by hard copy. Please note: While OSHA’s Docket Office is continuing to accept and process submissions by hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service, all comments, attachments, and other material must identify the agency name and the OSHA docket number for this ICR (Docket No. OSHA–2011–0186). You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments by your name, date, and docket number so the agency can attach them to your comments. Due to security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a significant delay in the receipt of comments. Comments and submissions are posted without change at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as social security numbers and dates of birth. Although all submissions are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or download through this website. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket Office. Information on using the https:// www.regulations.gov website to submit comments and access the docket is available at the website’s ‘‘User Tips’’ link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350, (TTY (877) 889–5627) for information about materials not available through the website, and for assistance in using the internet to locate docket submissions. V. Authority and Signature James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice. The authority E:\FR\FM\07MRN1.SGM 07MRN1 12740 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 44 / Monday, March 7, 2022 / Notices for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 et seq.) and Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 1–2012 (77 FR 3912). Signed at Washington, DC, on February 25, 2022. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2022–04708 Filed 3–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Advisory Committee for Engineering; Notice of Meeting In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92– 463, as amended), the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces the following meeting: Name and Committee Code: Advisory Committee for Engineering #1170. Date and Time: April 6, 2022: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; April 7, 2022: 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Place: National Science Foundation, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 | Virtual. Type of Meeting: Open. Contact Person: Evette Rollins, erollins@nsf.gov; 703–292–8300; NSF 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314. The forthcoming virtual meeting information and an updated agenda will be posted at https://www.nsf.gov/eng/ advisory.jsp. Purpose of Meeting: To provide advice, recommendations and counsel on major goals and policies pertaining to engineering programs and activities. Agenda Directorate for Engineering Report NSF Budget Update NSF Strategic Plan ENG Strategic Planning Reports from Advisory Committee Liaisons khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Thursday, April 7, 2022 • Diversity in Engineering: Current Data Trends • Panel and Discussion on Diversity in Engineering • Preparation for Discussion with the Director’s Office • Prospective from the Director’s Office • Strategic Recommendations for ENG Dated: March 1, 2022. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–04700 Filed 3–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:50 Mar 04, 2022 Committee Management Renewals The NSF management officials having responsibility for three advisory committees listed below have determined that renewing these groups for another two years is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon the Director, National Science Foundation (NSF), by 42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq. This determination follows consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. Committees: Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education, #9487 Proposal Review Panel for Industrial Innovations and Partnerships, #28164 Proposal Review Panel for Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities #34558 Effective date for renewal is March 2, 2022. For more information, please contact Crystal Robinson, NSF, at (703) 292–8687. Dated: March 2, 2022. Crystal Robinson, Committee Management Officer. Jkt 256001 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Notice of Application of Emergency Provision Under the Antarctic Conservation Act National Science Foundation. Notice. AGENCY: The Office of Polar Programs, National Science Foundation, is giving notice that an emergency relating to considerations of human health and safety caused hazardous waste to be stored at McMurdo Station for more than 15 months. Hazardous waste in the form of batteries, biomedical waste, laboratory chemical waste, gas cylinders, hazardous debris, glycol, PCBs, petroleum-based compounds, solvents/ paints/adhesives, radioactive material, and fuel contaminated soils and materials, with an aggregate of approximately 22,140 lbs. net weight, was, consistent with waste management best practices, segregated, packaged, and stored in a secured location for removal from the station. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Polly A. Penhale, Senior Advisor, Environment at 703–292–7420. PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4703 (Authority: 45 CFR 671.17) Erika N. Davis, Program Specialist, Office of Polar Programs. [FR Doc. 2022–04779 Filed 3–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7555–01–P NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Sensor Concepts and Applications Incorporated Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: License renewal application; opportunity to request a hearing and to petition for leave to intervene. AGENCY: BILLING CODE 7555–01–P ACTION: The waste was to be removed in February 2022, at the end of the 2021–2022 season. In January 2022, the annual cargo vessel sustained electrical damage on its voyage to Antarctica, and had to return to port in California for repairs. Due to this delay, the ship arrived to McMurdo Station later than anticipated, and the ice pier at McMurdo cracked during the off-load and on-load of material. This crack posed a serious safety concern for human life and the vessel, making further waste removal operations impossible. The removal of the remaining hazardous waste is a priority for removal during the January– February 2023 time period. 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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2011-0186]


Inorganic Arsenic Standard; Extension of the Office of Management 
and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information Collection (Paperwork) 
Requirements

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

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: OSHA solicits public comments concerning its proposal to 
extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the 
information collection requirements specified in the Inorganic Arsenic 
Standard.

DATES: Comments must be submitted (postmarked, sent, or received) by 
May 6, 2022.

ADDRESSES: 
    Electronically: You may submit comments and attachments 
electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions online for submitting 
comments.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the 
docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket are 
listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index; however, some 
information (e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to 
read or download through the website. All submissions, including 
copyrighted material, are available for inspection

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through the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office for 
assistance in locating docket submissions.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and OSHA 
docket number (OSHA-2011-0186) for the Information Collection Request 
(ICR). OSHA will place all comments and requests to speak, including 
personal information, in the public docket, which may be available 
online. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting 
personal information such as social security numbers and birthdates. 
For further information on submitting comments, see the ``Public 
Participation'' heading in the section of this notice titled 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Seleda Perryman or Theda Kenney, 
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor; 
telephone (202) 693-2222.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce 
paperwork and respondent (i.e., employer) burden, conducts a 
preclearance consultation program to provide the public with an 
opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing information 
collection requirements in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (PRA-95) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). This program ensures that 
information is in the desired format, reporting burden (time and costs) 
is minimal, collection instruments are clearly understood, and OSHA's 
estimate of the information collection burden is accurate. The 
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA 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 accidents (29 U.S.C. 657). The OSH Act also 
requires that OSHA obtain such information with minimum burden upon 
employers, especially those operating small businesses, and to reduce 
to the maximum extent feasible unnecessary duplication of efforts in 
obtaining information (29 U.S.C. 657).
    The information collection requirements in the Inorganic Arsenic 
Standard provide protection for workers from the adverse health effects 
associated with exposure to inorganic arsenic. The Inorganic Arsenic 
Standard requires employers to: Monitor workers' exposure to inorganic 
arsenic, and notify workers of exposure-monitoring results; establish, 
implement, and update at least annually a written compliance program to 
reduce exposures to or below the permissible exposure limit by means of 
engineering and work practice controls; notify anyone who cleans 
protective clothing or equipment of the potentially harmful effects of 
inorganic arsenic exposure; develop, update, and maintain a 
housekeeping and maintenance plan; monitor worker health by providing 
medical surveillance; post warning signs, and apply labels to shipping 
and storage containers of inorganic arsenic; develop and maintain 
worker exposure monitoring and medical records; and provide workers 
with information about their exposures and the health effects of 
exposure to inorganic arsenic.

II. Special Issues for Comment

    OSHA has a particular interest in comments on the following issues:
     Whether the proposed information collection requirements 
are necessary for the proper performance of the agency's functions, 
including whether the information is useful;
     The accuracy of OSHA's estimate of the burden (time and 
costs) of the information collection requirements, including the 
validity of the methodology and assumptions used;
     The quality, utility, and clarity of the information 
collected; and
     Ways to minimize the burden on employers who must comply. 
For example, by using automated or other technological information 
collection and transmission techniques.

III. Proposed Actions

    OSHA is requesting that OMB extend its approval of the information 
collection requirements contained in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard (29 
CFR 1910.1018). The agency is proposing an adjustment increase of 32 
burden hours, from 10,389 hours to 10,430 hours. The increase in burden 
is due to an error in the calculations and a change in rounding of the 
burden hours and cost. The numbers are not rounded until the totals. 
The number of workers being monitored and receiving medical exams 
remains the same. The total capital cost remains the same $1,120,896.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Title: Inorganic Arsenic Standard (29 CFR 1910.1018).
    OMB Number: 1218-0104.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profits.
    Number of Respondents: 889.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion; quarterly; semi-annually; 
annually.
    Total Responses: 17,451.
    Average Time per response: Varies.
    Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,430.
    Estimated Cost (Operation and Maintenance): $1,120,896.

IV. Public Participation--Submission of Comments on This Notice and 
Internet Access to Comments and Submissions

    You may submit comments in response to this document as follows: 
(1) Electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, which is the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal; (2) by facsimile; or (3) by hard copy. Please note: 
While OSHA's Docket Office is continuing to accept and process 
submissions by hand, express mail, messenger, and courier service, all 
comments, attachments, and other material must identify the agency name 
and the OSHA docket number for this ICR (Docket No. OSHA-2011-0186). 
You may supplement electronic submissions by uploading document files 
electronically. If you wish to mail additional materials in reference 
to an electronic or facsimile submission, you must submit them to the 
OSHA Docket Office (see the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). 
The additional materials must clearly identify your electronic comments 
by your name, date, and docket number so the agency can attach them to 
your comments.
    Due to security procedures, the use of regular mail may cause a 
significant delay in the receipt of comments. Comments and submissions 
are posted without change at https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, 
OSHA cautions commenters about submitting personal information such as 
social security numbers and dates of birth. Although all submissions 
are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index, some information 
(e.g., copyrighted material) is not publicly available to read or 
download through this website. All submissions, including copyrighted 
material, are available for inspection and copying at the OSHA Docket 
Office. Information on using the https://www.regulations.gov website to 
submit comments and access the docket is available at the website's 
``User Tips'' link. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350, 
(TTY (877) 889-5627) for information about materials not available 
through the website, and for assistance in using the internet to locate 
docket submissions.

V. Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this 
notice. The authority

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for this notice is the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3506 
et seq.) and Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912).

    Signed at Washington, DC, on February 25, 2022.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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