Rules and Regulations. Notice
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Agency: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor
Action: Notice
Citation: FR Doc. 2021-03652 · Docket No. OSHA-2013-0030
Summary
In this notice, OSHA announces the application of IAPMO Ventures, LLC dba IAPMO EGS for expansion of 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 March 10, 2021.
Supplementary Information
I. Notice of the Application for Expansion OSHA is providing notice that IAPMO Ventures, LLC dba IAPMO EGS (IAPMO) is applying for an expansion of current recognition as a NRTL. IAPMO requests the addition of six 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 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 IAPMO, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA website at . IAPMO currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with the headquarters located at: IAPMO Ventures, LLC dba IAPMO EGS, 5001 East Philadelphia Street, Ontario, California 91761. A complete list of IAPMO's scope of recognition is available at . II. General Background on the Application IAPMO submitted two applications to OSHA to expand their NRTL recognition. The first application to add one standard to the NRTL scope of recognition was received on September 29, 2019 (OSHA-2010-0030-0014), and this application was amended on November 25, 2020 (OSHA-2010-0030-0015), to add five additional standards. The applications would add six additional test standards to the NRTL scope of 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. Table 1 lists the appropriate test standards found in IAPMO's application for expansion for testing and certification of products under the NRTL Program. Table 1—Proposed List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in IAPMO's NRTL Scope of Recognition Test standard Test standard title UL 197 Standard for Commercial Electric Cooking Appliances. UL 962 Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings. UL 676 Standard for Underwater Luminaires and Submersible Junction Boxes. UL 73 Standard for Safety Motor-Operated Appliances. UL 763 Standard for Commercial Safety for Motor-Operated Commercial Food Preparing Machines. UL 399 Drinking Water Coolers. III. Preliminary Findings on the Application IAPMO submitted acceptable applications for expansion of the scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application files, and pertinent documentation, indicate that IAPMO can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding the recognition to include the addition of the six test standards for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of IAPMO's applications. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether IAPMO meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of the 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. Commenters must submit the written request for an extension by the due date for comments. OSHA will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester justifies a longer period. OSHA may deny a request for an extension if the request is not adequately justified. To obtain or 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 available online at under Docket No. OSHA-2010-0030. OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a timely manner and, after addressing the issues raised by these comments, will make a recommendation to the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health whether to grant IAPMO'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 . IV. Authority and Signature Amanda L. Edens, 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 Section 29 U.S.C. 655(6)(d), Secretary of Labor's Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393; Sept. 18, 2020), and 29 CFR 1905.11. Signed at Washington, DC, on February 11, 2021. Amanda L. Edens, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. [FR Doc. 2021-03652 Filed 2-22-21; 8:45 am]