Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH); Notice of Meeting, 37287-37288 [2023-12152]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2023 / Notices headquarters located at: Nemko North America, Inc., 303 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 1H2 Canada. A complete list of NNA’s scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/ nationally-recognized-testinglaboratory-program/ccl. II. General Background on the Application NNA submitted an application on October 14, 2020 (OSHA–2013–0016– 0019), to expand the recognition to include ten additional test standards. This application was revised on January 18, 2022, to remove two standards from the original request. This expansion covers the remaining eight standards. 37287 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. Table 1, below, lists the appropriate test standards found in NNA’s application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. TABLE 1—PROPOSED APPROPRIATE TESTS STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN NNA’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION Test standard Test standard title UL 61010–2–010 ....... Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–010: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for the Heating of Materials. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–020: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Centrifuges. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–091: Particular Requirements for Cabinet X-Ray Systems. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–030: Particular Requirements for Equipment Having Testing or Measuring Circuits. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 031: Safety Requirements for Hand-Held and Hand-Manipulated Probe Assemblies for Electrical Test and Measurement. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–051: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Equipment for Mixing and Stirring. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use—Part 2–081: 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. UL 61010–2–020 ....... UL 61010–2–091 ....... UL 61010–2–030 ....... UL 61010–031 ........... UL 61010–2–051 ....... UL 61010–2–081 ....... UL 61010–2–101 ....... lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 III. Preliminary Findings on the Application NNA submitted an acceptable application for expansion of the scope of recognition. OSHA’s review of the application file, and pertinent documentation, indicates that NNA has met the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding the recognition to include the addition of the eight test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed in Table 1. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of NNA’s application. IV. Public Participation OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether NNA meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of recognition as a NRTL. Comments should consist of pertinent written documents and exhibits. Commenters needing more time to comment must submit a request in writing, stating the reasons for the request by the due date for comments. OSHA will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester justifies a longer time period. OSHA may deny a request for an extension if it is not adequately justified. To review copies of the exhibits identified in this notice, as well as comments submitted to the docket, contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:01 Jun 06, 2023 Jkt 259001 Department of Labor. These materials also are generally available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA–2013–0016 (for further information, see the ‘‘Docket’’ heading in the section of this notice titled ADDRESSES). OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a timely manner. After addressing the issues raised by these comments, staff will make a recommendation to the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on whether to grant NNA’s application for expansion of the scope of recognition. The Assistant Secretary will make the final decision on granting the application. In making this decision, the Assistant Secretary may undertake other proceedings prescribed in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. OSHA will publish a public notice of the final decision in the Federal Register. V. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Signed at Washington, DC, on May 26, 2023. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2023–12153 Filed 6–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2023–0012] Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH); Notice of Meeting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice of FACOSH meeting. AGENCY: The Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (FACOSH) will meet July 13, 2023. DATES: FACOSH will meet from 1 p.m.– 4 p.m. EST, July 13, 2023, virtually via WebEx. ADDRESSES: Submission of comments and requests to speak: Submit comments and requests to speak at the FACOSH meeting by June 23, 2023, identified by the docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA– SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 37288 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2023 / Notices 2023–0012), using the following method: Electronically: Comments and requests to speak, including attachments, must be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Requests for special accommodations: Submit requests for special accommodations for this FACOSH meeting by June 23, 2023, to Ms. Mikki Holmes, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone: (202) 693–2491; email: holmes.mikki@dol.gov. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the OSHA docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA–2023–0012). OSHA will place 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. Docket: To read or download documents in the public docket for this FACOSH meeting, go to www.regulations.gov. All documents in the public docket are listed in the index; however, some documents (e.g., copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download through 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 (TTY (877) 889–5627) for assistance in locating docket submissions. Participation in the FACOSH meeting: Members of the public may attend the FACOSH meeting by going to the website: https://usdolee.webex.com/ usdolee/j.php?MTID= m0aa4b3e67abdc8faa 0067d34b4896b0c. However, any participation by the public will be in listen-only mode. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications; telephone: (202) 693– 1999; email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. General information: Ms. Mikki Holmes, Director, OSHA Office of Federal Agency Programs; telephone (202) 693–2122; email: ofap@dol.gov. Copies of this Federal Register document: Electronic copies of this Federal Register document are available at https://www.regulations.gov. This document, as well as news releases and other relevant information are also available on the OSHA web page at https://www.osha.gov. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Jun 06, 2023 Jkt 259001 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR I. Background FACOSH is authorized to advise the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) on all matters relating to the occupational safety and health of Federal employees (Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, Executive Orders 12196 and 13511). This includes providing advice on how to reduce and keep to a minimum the number of injuries and illnesses in the Federal workforce and how to encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective occupational safety and health programs in each Federal agency. II. Meeting Information FACOSH Meeting FACOSH will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., EST, Thursday, July 13, 2023. The meeting is open to the public. Meeting agenda: The tentative agenda for this meeting includes: • OSHA’s Warehouse Initiative. • Update from FACOSH’s Subcommittee on identification of best practices and lessons learned. Member and public attendance at the FACOSH meeting will be virtual only. The public can listen in to the FACOSH meeting at: https://usdolee.webex.com/ usdolee/j.php?MTID= m0aa4b3e67abdc8faa 0067d34b4896b0c. In addition, meeting information will be posted to Office of Federal Agency’s website at: https:// www.osha.gov/advisorycommittee/ facosh. Authority and Signature James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice under the authority granted by section 19 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 10), Executive Order 12196 and 13511, Secretary of Labor’s Order 8– 2020 (85 FR 58393, 9/18/2020), 29 CFR part 1960 (Basic Program Elements of for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs), and 41 CFR part 102–3. Signed at Washington, DC, on May 30, 2023. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2023–12152 Filed 6–6–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs [OMB Control No. 1240–0016] Proposed Extension of Information Collection; Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement (CA–1032) Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees’ Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation, (OWCP/DFELHWC) Labor. ACTION: Request for public comments. AGENCY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: 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 on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, OWCP/ DFELHWC is soliciting comments on the information collection for the Request for Information on Earnings, Dual Benefits, Dependents and Third Party Settlement (CA–1032). DATES: All comments must be received on or before August 7, 2023. ADDRESSES: You may submit comment as follows. Please note that late, untimely filed comments will not be considered. Written/Paper Submissions: Submit written/paper submissions in the following way: • Mail/Hand Delivery: Mail or visit DOL–OWCP/DFELHWC, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees’ Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Room S–3323, Washington, DC 20210. • OWCP/DFELHWC will post your comment as well as any attachments, except for information submitted and marked as confidential, in the docket at https://www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anjanette Suggs, Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, Division of Federal Employees’ Longshore, and Harbor Workers’ Compensation, OWCP/ DFELHWC, at suggs.anjanette@dol.gov @dol.gov (email); (202) 354–9660. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07JNN1.SGM 07JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37287-37288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12152]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2023-0012]


Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health 
(FACOSH); Notice of Meeting

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

ACTION: Notice of FACOSH meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and 
Health (FACOSH) will meet July 13, 2023.

DATES: FACOSH will meet from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. EST, July 13, 2023, 
virtually via WebEx.

ADDRESSES: 
    Submission of comments and requests to speak: Submit comments and 
requests to speak at the FACOSH meeting by June 23, 2023, identified by 
the docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-

[[Page 37288]]

2023-0012), using the following method:
    Electronically: Comments and requests to speak, including 
attachments, must be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov, 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for 
submitting comments.
    Requests for special accommodations: Submit requests for special 
accommodations for this FACOSH meeting by June 23, 2023, to Ms. Mikki 
Holmes, Directorate of Enforcement Programs, OSHA, U.S. Department of 
Labor; telephone: (202) 693-2491; email: [email protected].
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the 
OSHA docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-
2023-0012). OSHA will place 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.
    Docket: To read or download documents in the public docket for this 
FACOSH meeting, go to www.regulations.gov. All documents in the public 
docket are listed in the index; however, some documents (e.g., 
copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download 
through 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 (TTY (877) 889-5627) 
for assistance in locating docket submissions.
    Participation in the FACOSH meeting: Members of the public may 
attend the FACOSH meeting by going to the website: https://usdolee.webex.com/usdolee/j.php?MTID=m0aa4b3e67abdc8faa0067d34b4896b0c. 
However, any participation by the public will be in listen-only mode.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    Press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of 
Communications; telephone: (202) 693-1999; email: 
[email protected].
    General information: Ms. Mikki Holmes, Director, OSHA Office of 
Federal Agency Programs; telephone (202) 693-2122; email: [email protected].
    Copies of this Federal Register document: Electronic copies of this 
Federal Register document are available at https://www.regulations.gov. 
This document, as well as news releases and other relevant information 
are also available on the OSHA web page at https://www.osha.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    FACOSH is authorized to advise the Secretary of Labor (Secretary) 
on all matters relating to the occupational safety and health of 
Federal employees (Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 
U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, Executive Orders 12196 and 13511). This 
includes providing advice on how to reduce and keep to a minimum the 
number of injuries and illnesses in the Federal workforce and how to 
encourage the establishment and maintenance of effective occupational 
safety and health programs in each Federal agency.

II. Meeting Information

FACOSH Meeting

    FACOSH will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., EST, Thursday, July 
13, 2023. The meeting is open to the public.
    Meeting agenda: The tentative agenda for this meeting includes:
     OSHA's Warehouse Initiative.
     Update from FACOSH's Subcommittee on identification of 
best practices and lessons learned.
    Member and public attendance at the FACOSH meeting will be virtual 
only. The public can listen in to the FACOSH meeting at: https://usdolee.webex.com/usdolee/j.php?MTID=m0aa4b3e67abdc8faa0067d34b4896b0c. 
In addition, meeting information will be posted to Office of Federal 
Agency's website at: https://www.osha.gov/advisorycommittee/facosh.

Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, directed the preparation of this notice 
under the authority granted by section 19 of the Occupational Safety 
and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 668), 5 U.S.C. 7902, the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 10), Executive Order 12196 and 13511, 
Secretary of Labor's Order 8-2020 (85 FR 58393, 9/18/2020), 29 CFR part 
1960 (Basic Program Elements of for Federal Employee Occupational 
Safety and Health Programs), and 41 CFR part 102-3.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on May 30, 2023.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2023-12152 Filed 6-6-23; 8:45 am]
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