Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition, 74300-74301 [2024-20685]

Download as PDF 74300 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2024 / Notices TABLE 1—APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN TUVRNA’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION Test standard UL 2743 ................. UL 60320–1 ........... Test standard title Portable Power Packs. Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar General Purposes—Part 1: General Requirements. 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 recognition: 1. TUVRNA 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. TUVRNA must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and 3. TUVRNA must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, including all previously published conditions on TUVRNA’s scope of recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition. OSHA hereby expands the scope of recognition of TUVRNA, subject to the limitations and conditions specified above. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 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 September 5, 2024. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2024–20689 Filed 9–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:43 Sep 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA–2009–0026] Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc., for expansion of the recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency’s preliminary finding to grant the application. DATES: Submit comments, information, and documents in response to this notice, or requests for an extension of time to make a submission, on or before September 27, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted as follows: Electronically: You may submit comments, including attachments, electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency’s name and the docket number for this rulemaking (Docket No. OSHA–2009–0026). All comments, including any personal information you provide, are placed in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https:// www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about submitting information they do not want made available to the public, or submitting materials that contain personal information (either about themselves or others), such as Social Security numbers and birthdates. Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket (including this Federal Register notice) 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. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. Extension of comment period: Submit requests for an extension of the comment period on or before September 27, 2024 to the Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N–3653, Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to (202) 693–1644. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is available from the following sources: Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, phone: (202) 693– 1999 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, phone: (202) 693–1911 or email: robinson.kevin@ dol.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of the Application for Expansion OSHA is providing notice that Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc. (BVCPS), is applying for expansion of the current recognition as a NRTL. BVCPS requests the addition of seven test standards to the NRTL scope of recognition. OSHA’s 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 E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 177 / Thursday, September 12, 2024 / Notices 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 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 a 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 BVCPS which details the NRTL’s scope of recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/ dts/otpca/nrtl/. BVCPS currently has three facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with the headquarters located at: Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc., One Distribution Center, Suite #1, Littleton, Massachusetts 01460. A complete list of BVCPS’s scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/ nationally-recognized-testinglaboratory-program/csl. 74301 II. General Background on the Application BVCPS submitted an application to OSHA for expansion of the NRTL scope of recognition on November 2, 2023 (OSHA–2009–0026–0089), requesting the addition of seven standards to the NRTL scope of recognition. OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the application packet and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform an on-site review related to this application. Table 1, below, lists the appropriate test standards found in BVCPS’s application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. TABLE 1—PROPOSED APPROPRIATE TEST STANDARDS FOR INCLUSION IN BVCPS’S NRTL SCOPE OF RECOGNITION Test standard Test standard title UL 61010–2–020 ....... Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use—Part 2–020: Particular Requirements for Laboratory Centrifuges. 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. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use—Part 2–201: Particular Requirements for Control Equipment. Panelboards. Reference Standard for Service Equipment. UL 61010–2–051 ....... UL 61010–2–081 ....... UL 61010–2–101 ....... UL 61010–2–201 ....... UL 67 ......................... UL 869A .................... ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 III. Preliminary Findings on the Application BVCPS submitted an acceptable application for expansion of the scope of recognition. OSHA’s review of the application files and pertinent documentation indicates that BVCPS has met the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding the recognition to include the addition of the seven test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed in Table 1. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of BVCPS’s application. OSHA seeks comment on this preliminary determination. IV. Public Participation OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether BVCPS 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:43 Sep 11, 2024 Jkt 262001 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. Department of Labor. These materials also are generally available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA–2009–0026 (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 BVCPS’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 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 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. Signed at Washington, DC, on September 5, 2024. James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2024–20685 Filed 9–11–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4510–26–P E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2009-0026]


Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc.: Application for 
Expansion of Recognition

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of Bureau 
Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc., for expansion of the 
recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and 
presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application.

DATES: Submit comments, information, and documents in response to this 
notice, or requests for an extension of time to make a submission, on 
or before September 27, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted as follows:
    Electronically: You may submit comments, including attachments, 
electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency's name and 
the docket number for this rulemaking (Docket No. OSHA-2009-0026). All 
comments, including any personal information you provide, are placed in 
the public docket without change and may be made available online at 
https://www.regulations.gov. Therefore, OSHA cautions commenters about 
submitting information they do not want made available to the public, 
or submitting materials that contain personal information (either about 
themselves or others), such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.
    Docket: To read or download comments or other material in the 
docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov. Documents in the docket 
(including this Federal Register notice) 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 through the OSHA Docket Office. Contact the OSHA Docket 
Office at (202) 693-2350 (TTY (877) 889-5627) for assistance in 
locating docket submissions.
    Extension of comment period: Submit requests for an extension of 
the comment period on or before September 27, 2024 to the Office of 
Technical Programs and Coordination Activities, Directorate of 
Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational Safety and 
Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution 
Avenue NW, Room N-3653, Washington, DC 20210, or by fax to (202) 693-
1644.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is 
available from the following sources:
    Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office 
of Communications, phone: (202) 693-1999 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, phone: (202) 693-1911 or email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of the Application for Expansion

    OSHA is providing notice that Bureau Veritas Consumer Product 
Services Inc. (BVCPS), is applying for expansion of the current 
recognition as a NRTL. BVCPS requests the addition of seven test 
standards to the NRTL scope of recognition.
    OSHA's 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

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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 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 a 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 BVCPS which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These 
pages are available from the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/.
    BVCPS currently has three facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for 
product testing and certification, with the headquarters located at: 
Bureau Veritas Consumer Product Services Inc., One Distribution Center, 
Suite #1, Littleton, Massachusetts 01460. A complete list of BVCPS's 
scope of recognition is available at https://www.osha.gov/nationally-recognized-testing-laboratory-program/csl.

II. General Background on the Application

    BVCPS submitted an application to OSHA for expansion of the NRTL 
scope of recognition on November 2, 2023 (OSHA-2009-0026-0089), 
requesting the addition of seven standards to the NRTL scope of 
recognition. OSHA staff performed a detailed analysis of the 
application packet and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did 
not perform an on-site review related to this application.
    Table 1, below, lists the appropriate test standards found in 
BVCPS's application for expansion for testing and certification of 
products under the NRTL Program.

  Table 1--Proposed Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in BVCPS's
                        NRTL Scope of Recognition
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        Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 61010-2-020..............  Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
                               Control, and Laboratory Use--Part 2-020:
                               Particular Requirements for Laboratory
                               Centrifuges.
UL 61010-2-051..............  Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
                               Control, and Laboratory Use--Part 2-051:
                               Particular Requirements for Laboratory
                               Equipment for Mixing and Stirring.
UL 61010-2-081..............  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.
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 61010-2-201..............  Safety Requirements for Electrical
                               Equipment for Measurement, Control, and
                               Laboratory Use--Part 2-201: Particular
                               Requirements for Control Equipment.
UL 67.......................  Panelboards.
UL 869A.....................  Reference Standard for Service Equipment.
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III. Preliminary Findings on the Application

    BVCPS submitted an acceptable application for expansion of the 
scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application files and 
pertinent documentation indicates that BVCPS has met the requirements 
prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding the recognition to include 
the addition of the seven test standards for NRTL testing and 
certification listed in Table 1. This preliminary finding does not 
constitute an interim or temporary approval of BVCPS's application.
    OSHA seeks comment on this preliminary determination.

IV. Public Participation

    OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether BVCPS 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. Department of 
Labor. These materials also are generally available online at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. OSHA-2009-0026 (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 BVCPS'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.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on September 5, 2024.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2024-20685 Filed 9-11-24; 8:45 am]
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