Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition, 29951-29952 [2023-09762]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 9, 2023 / Notices this final notice to grant UL’s expanded scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of UL’s recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance to the test standard listed below in Table 1. 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 TABLE 1—APPROPRIATE TEST STAND- of the recognition: 1. UL must inform OSHA as soon as ARD FOR INCLUSION IN UL’S NRTL possible, in writing, of any change of SCOPE OF RECOGNITION ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major change in its Test Test standard title standard operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the change(s); * UL 2525 Standard for Two-Way Emer2. UL must meet all the terms of its gency Communications Sysrecognition and comply with all OSHA tems for Rescue Assistance. policies pertaining to this recognition; * Represents the standard that OSHA is and adding to the NRTL Program’s List of Appro3. UL must continue to meet the priate Test Standards requirements for recognition, including all previously published conditions on In this notice, OSHA also announces UL’s scope of recognition, in all areas the final decision to add one new test for which it has recognition. standard to the NRTL Program’s List of Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR Appropriate Test Standards. Table 2 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the scope below lists the standard that is new to of recognition of UL as a NRTL, subject the NRTL Program. OSHA has to the limitations and conditions determined that this test standard is an specified above. appropriate test standard and will add it to the NRTL Program’s List of III. Authority and Signature Appropriate Test Standards. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant TABLE 2—STANDARD OSHA IS ADD- Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the ING TO THE NRTL PROGRAM’S LIST preparation of this notice. Accordingly, OF APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS the agency is issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C. 657(g)(2), Test Test standard title Secretary of Labor’s Order No. 8–2020 standard (85 FR 58393, Sept. 18, 2020), and 29 CFR 1910.7. UL 2525 ... Standard for Two-Way Emer- ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 gency Communications Systems for Rescue Assistance. 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 standards listed above as American National Standards. 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 01–00–004, Chapter 2, Section VIII), 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:27 May 08, 2023 Jkt 259001 Signed at Washington, DC, on May 2, 2023. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2023–09761 Filed 5–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2007–0039] Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on May 9, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is available from the following sources: Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29951 Communications, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone (202) 693–1999 or 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) 693–2300 or email robinson.kevin@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of Final Decision OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA) as a NRTL. ITSNA’s expansion covers the addition of two test standards to the NRTL scope of recognition. 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. Each NRTL’s scope of recognition includes (1) the type of products the NRTL may test, with each type specified by the applicable test standard; and (2) the recognized site(s) that has/have the technical capability to perform the product-testing and productcertification activities for test standards within the NRTL’s scope. Recognition is not a delegation or grant of government authority; however, recognition enables employers to use products approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and certification. The agency processes an application by a NRTL for initial recognition and for an expansion or renewal of this recognition, following requirements in Appendix A, 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 the 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 ITSNA, which details the NRTL’s scope of recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/dts/ otpca/nrtl/. ITSNA submitted an application, dated February 15, 2021 (OSHA–2007– 0039–0038), to expand the recognition to include two additional test standards. E:\FR\FM\09MYN1.SGM 09MYN1 29952 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 9, 2023 / Notices 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 ITSNA’s expansion application in the Federal Register on March 15, 2023 (88 FR 16035). The agency requested comments by March 30, 2023, but it received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA is now proceeding with this final grant of expansion of ITSNA’s NRTL recognition. Docket No. OSHA–2007–0039 contains all materials in the record concerning ITSNA’s recognition. To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to ITSNA’s expansion application, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. All submissions, including copyrighted material, are available for inspection through the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–2350 for assistance in locating docket submissions. II. Final Decision and Order OSHA staff examined ITSNA’s expansion application, its capability to meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent information. Based on its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that ITSNA 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 ITSNA’s expanded scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of ITSNA’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 ITSNA’S NRTL SCOPE OF REC- 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. A. Conditions Recognition is contingent on continued compliance with 29 CFR 1910.7, including, but not limited to, abiding by the following conditions of the recognition: 1. ITSNA 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. ITSNA must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and 3. ITSNA must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, including all previously published conditions on ITSNA’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 ITSNA as a NRTL, subject to the limitations and conditions specified above. III. Authority and Signature James S. Frederick, 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. 8–2020 (85 FR 58393, Sept. 18, 2020), and 29 CFR 1910.7. Signed at Washington, DC, on May 2, 2023. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2023–09762 Filed 5–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P OGNITION DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Test standard Test standard title UL 61730–1 ... Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification—Part 1: Requirements for Construction. Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety Qualification—Part 2: Requirements for Testing. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 UL 61730–2 ... 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:27 May 08, 2023 Jkt 259001 Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Description of Coal Mine Work and Other Employment (CM–913) OMB Control Number: 1240–0035. ACTION: Request for public comments. The Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection request (ICR) titled, ‘‘Description of Coal Mine Work and Other Employment’’. This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). DATES: Consideration will be given to all written comments received by July 10, 2023. ADDRESSES: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentation; including a description of the likely respondents, proposed frequency of response, and estimated total burden may be obtained free by contacting Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202– 354–9660 or by email at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. Submit written comments about, or requests for a copy of, this ICR by mail or courier to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Program, Division of Coal Mine Workers’ Compensation, Room S3323, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20210; by email: suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Anjanette Suggs by telephone at 202–354–9660 or by email at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The DOL, as part of continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information before submitting them to the OMB for final approval. This program helps to ensure requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements can be properly assessed. The Black Lung Benefits Act, 30 U.S.C. 901 et seq., provides for the payment of benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled by black lung disease arising out of coal mine employment, and their dependents and survivors. 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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2007-0039]


Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of 
Recognition

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

ACTION: Notice.

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DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on 
May 9, 2023.

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 
or 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; telephone 
(202) 693-2300 or email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Notice of Final Decision

    OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of 
recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. (ITSNA) as a NRTL. 
ITSNA's expansion covers the addition of two test standards to the NRTL 
scope of recognition.
    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. Each NRTL's scope of recognition includes (1) the 
type of products the NRTL may test, with each type specified by the 
applicable test standard; and (2) the recognized site(s) that has/have 
the technical capability to perform the product-testing and product-
certification activities for test standards within the NRTL's scope. 
Recognition is not a delegation or grant of government authority; 
however, recognition enables employers to use products approved by the 
NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require product testing and 
certification.
    The agency processes an application by a NRTL for initial 
recognition and for an expansion or renewal of this recognition, 
following requirements in Appendix A, 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 the 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 ITSNA, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These 
pages are available from the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/.
    ITSNA submitted an application, dated February 15, 2021 (OSHA-2007-
0039-0038), to expand the recognition to include two additional test 
standards.

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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 ITSNA's expansion 
application in the Federal Register on March 15, 2023 (88 FR 16035). 
The agency requested comments by March 30, 2023, but it received no 
comments in response to this notice. OSHA is now proceeding with this 
final grant of expansion of ITSNA's NRTL recognition.
    Docket No. OSHA-2007-0039 contains all materials in the record 
concerning ITSNA's recognition. To obtain or review copies of all 
public documents pertaining to ITSNA's expansion application, go to 
https://www.regulations.gov. All submissions, including copyrighted 
material, are available for inspection through the OSHA Docket Office. 
Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350 for assistance in 
locating docket submissions.

II. Final Decision and Order

    OSHA staff examined ITSNA's expansion application, its capability 
to meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent 
information. Based on its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that 
ITSNA 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 
ITSNA's expanded scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of 
ITSNA'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 ITSNA's
                        NRTL Scope of Recognition
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             Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 61730-1.............................  Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety
                                          Qualification--Part 1:
                                          Requirements for Construction.
UL 61730-2.............................  Photovoltaic (PV) Module Safety
                                          Qualification--Part 2:
                                          Requirements for Testing.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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.

A. Conditions

    Recognition is contingent on continued compliance with 29 CFR 
1910.7, including, but not limited to, abiding by the following 
conditions of the recognition:
    1. ITSNA 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. ITSNA must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with 
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
    3. ITSNA must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, 
including all previously published conditions on ITSNA'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 ITSNA as a NRTL, subject to the limitations and 
conditions specified above.

III. Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, 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. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393, 
Sept. 18, 2020), and 29 CFR 1910.7.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on May 2, 2023.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2023-09762 Filed 5-8-23; 8:45 am]
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