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3426, on January 21, 2020, but the 

collection was postponed so the BLS 

could collect the Business Response 

Survey (BRS). The initial collection 

under the QBS will be a follow-up to the 

BRS, conducted in 2020, which 

captured information about changes to 

businesses operations, employment and 

workforce flexibilities, and benefits that 

occurred as a result of the onset of the 

Coronavirus pandemic. The BRS was a 

one-time collection which provided 

critical information on the U.S. business 

response to the Coronavirus pandemic 

to help provide policy makers and data 

users with additional information to 

help inform decisions. This follow-up 

survey to the BRS, under the QBS 

collection, will collect information on 

how establishments are coping with the 

transition from the height of the 

pandemic into a period of economic 

recovery. 

II. Method of Collection 

The BLS will use the Annual Refiling 

Survey (ARS) as a platform for 

conducting the QBS. Each year, the BLS 

Quarterly Census of Employment and 

Wages (QCEW) Program conducts the 

ARS by reaching out to approximately 

1.2 million establishments requesting 

verification of their main business 

activity, and their mailing and physical 

location addresses. The fully web-based 

ARS allows for an accelerated timeframe 

for collection and provides a low-cost 

platform for conducting the quick, short 

surveys of the QBS. The QBSs 

accompanying the ARS will have little 

data collection overhead, leveraging the 

respondent contact process undertaken 

as part of the production ARS. QBS 

Respondents already logged into the 

ARS secure website will be directed to 

a QBS and asked to answer a limited 

number of additional survey questions 

after completing the ARS. 

II. Current Action 

Office of Management and Budget 

clearance is being sought for the QCEW 

Business Supplement (QBS). 

The QBS, based on the ARS data 

collection platform, will allow BLS to 

leverage the multitude of information 

already known about the sample units 

to allow for targeted sampling. It also 

will permit BLS to target only the units 

meeting the specific set of 

characteristics desired allowing BLS to 

delve into specific areas of economic 

interest without burdening 

establishments which do not meet the 

specific targeted features. 

The QBS is designed to encourage a 

fast response and minimize respondent 

burden on the public by limiting the 

number of questions on each survey and 

by asking questions that respondents 

should be able to answer without 

research or referring to records. In this 

manner, BLS can provide information 

that is needed quickly and is not 

collected elsewhere. 

The QBS is designed to incorporate 

new questionnaires as the need for data 

arises, as frequently as twice a year. The 

BLS plans to conduct multiple small 

surveys under the QBS clearance. The 

initial survey will focus on how 

establishments are coping with the 

current status of the Coronavirus 

pandemic and the transition period that 

they are currently experiencing. 

Questions will cover a range of 

establishment topics including changes 

in telework, paid sick leave, demand for 

products and services, changes in 

products or services ordered, rehiring 

activities, recruitment activities, 

mandated closures, and government 

assistance. 

III. Desired Focus of Comments 

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is 

particularly interested in comments 

that: 

• Evaluate whether the proposed 

collection of information is necessary 

for the proper performance of the 

functions of the agency, including 

whether the information will have 

practical utility. 

• Evaluate the accuracy of the 

agency’s estimate of the burden of the 

proposed collection of information, 

including the validity of the 

methodology and assumptions used. 

• Enhance the quality, utility, and 

clarity of the information to be 

collected. 

• Minimize the burden of the 

collection of information on those who 

are to respond, including through the 

use of appropriate automated, 

electronic, mechanical, or other 

technological collection techniques or 

other forms of information technology, 

e.g., permitting electronic submissions 

of responses. 

Title of Collection: QCEW Business 

Supplement. 

OMB Number: 1220–NEW. 

Type of Review: New Collection. 

Agency: Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Affected Public: Businesses or other 

for-profit institutions, not-for-profit 

institutions, and farms. 

Total Respondents: 150,000. 

Frequency: One time. 

Total Responses: 150,000. 

Average Time per Response: 10 

minutes. 

Estimated Total Burden Hours: 25,000 

hours. 

Comments submitted in response to 

this notice will be summarized and/or 

included in the request for Office of 

Management and Budget approval of the 

information collection request; they also 

will become a matter of public record. 

Signed at Washington, DC, January 28, 

2021. 

Mark Staniorski, 

Chief, Division of Management Systems. 

[FR Doc. 2021–02208 Filed 2–2–21; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4510–24–P 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration 

[Docket No. OSHA–2020–0002] 

National Advisory Committee on 

Occupational Safety and Health 

(NACOSH); Notice of Membership 

Appointments 

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA), Labor. 

ACTION: Notice of NACOSH membership 

appointments. 

SUMMARY: On January 14, 2020, the 

Secretary of Labor appointed four 

members to serve on NACOSH. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

For press inquiries: Mr. Francis 

Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of 

Communications, U.S. Department of 

Labor; telephone (202) 693–1999, TTY 

(877–889–5627); email 

meilinger.francis2@dol.gov. 

For general information: Ms. Amy 

Agro Wangdahl, Director, OSHA Office 

of Maritime and Agriculture, Directorate 

of Standards and Guidance, U.S. 

Department of Labor; telephone (202) 

693–2066, TTY (877–889–5627); email 

wangdahl.amy@dol.gov. 

For copies of this Federal Register 

Notice: Electronic copies of this Federal 

Register notice are available at http://

www.regulations.gov. This notice, as 

well as news releases and other relevant 

information, are also available at 

OSHA’s web page at www.osha.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background 

The Occupational Safety and Health 

Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651, 

656) established NACOSH to advise, 

consult with and make 

recommendations to the Secretary of 

Labor and the Secretary of Health and 

Human Services (HHS) on matters 

relating to the administration of the 

OSH Act. NACOSH is a continuing 

advisory committee of indefinite 

duration. 

NACOSH operates in accordance with 

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(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its 

implementing regulations (41 CFR part 

102–3), and OSHA’s regulations on 

NACOSH (29 CFR part 1912a). 

NACOSH is comprised of 12 

members: Four public representatives, 

two management representatives, two 

labor representatives, two occupational 

safety professional representatives, and 

two occupational health professional 

representatives (29 CFR 1912a.2). The 

Secretary of Labor appoints all of these 

members. However, the Secretary of 

HHS designates four of the 

representatives: Two of the four public 

representatives and the two 

occupational health professional 

representatives. The terms of six 

NACOSH of the twelve members 

expired on July 31, 2020, and the 

remaining six NACOSH members’ terms 

will expire on July 31, 2021. 

On February 26, 2020, OSHA 

published a request for nominations for 

the six NACOSH positions that would 

expire on July 31, 2020. Specifically, 

OSHA requested nominations for: 

• Two public representatives (one to 

be designated by the Secretary of HHS); 

• One management representative; 

• One labor representative; 

• One occupational safety 

professional representative; and 

• One occupational health 

professional representative (to be 

designated by the Secretary of HHS). 

After the nomination period closed, 

OSHA provided HHS with all 

nominations and supporting materials 

for the two vacancies in the membership 

categories which the Secretary of HHS 

designates. HHS has indicated that the 

Secretary of HHS will designate two 

NACOSH members to fill the vacant 

positions at a later date. In the 

meantime, the Secretary of Labor 

proceeded with the appointment of 

individuals to the remaining four 

positions. 

NACOSH members serve staggered 

terms, unless the member becomes 

unable to serve, resigns, ceases to be 

qualified to serve, or is removed by the 

Secretary. Accordingly, the Secretary 

has appointed four members to a twoyear term. If a vacancy occurs before a 

term expires, the Secretary may appoint 

a new member who represents the same 

interest as the predecessor to serve the 

remainder of the unexpired term. The 

Committee must meet at least two times 

a year (29 U.S.C. 656(a)(2)). 

II. Appointment of Committee Members 

OSHA received nominations of highly 

qualified individuals in response to the 

agency’s request for nominations (85 FR 

11111, February 26, 2020). The 

Secretary appointed NACOSH members 

on the basis of their experience and 

competence in the field of occupational 

safety and health (29 CFR 1912a.2). The 

newly appointed NACOSH members 

are: 

Public Representative 

• Leanne Cobb, Palm Beach County 

Board of County Commissioners 

Labor Representative 

• Rebecca Reindel, AFL–CIO 

Management Representative 

• Amy K. Harper, National Safety 

Council 

Safety Representative 

• Kathleen Dobson, Alberici 

Constructors, Inc. 

Authority and Signature 

Amanda L. Edens, Deputy Assistant 

Secretary of Labor for Occupational 

Safety and Health, directed the 

preparation of this notice under the 

authority granted by 5 U.S.C. App. 2; 29 

U.S.C. 656; 29 CFR part 1912a; 41 CFR 

part 102–3; and Secretary of Labor’s 

Order No. 8–2020 (85 FR 58393, 

September 18, 2020). 

Signed at Washington, DC, on January 28, 

2021. 

Amanda L. Edens, 

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 

Occupational Safety and Health. 

[FR Doc. 2021–02212 Filed 2–2–21; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4510–26–P 

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 

Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration 

[Docket No. OSHA–2007–0043] 

TUV SUD America, Inc.: Application for 

Expansion of Recognition. 

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health 

Administration (OSHA), Labor. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA 

announces the application of TUV SUD 

America, Inc. (TUVAM) 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 

February 18, 2021. 

ADDRESSES: Submit comments by any of 

the following methods: 

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. 

Facsimile: If your comments, 

including attachments, are not longer 

than 10 pages, you may fax them to the 

OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693–1648. 

Mail, hand delivery, express mail, 

messenger, or courier service: When 

using this method, you must submit a 

copy of your comments and attachments 

to the OSHA Docket Office, Docket No. 

OSHA–2007–0043 Occupational Safety 

and Health Administration, U.S. 

Department of Labor, Room N–3653, 

200 Constitution Avenue NW, 

Washington, DC 20210. Deliveries, 

(hand, express mail, messenger, and 

courier service) are accepted during the 

Docket Office’s normal business hours, 

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., ET. Please note: 

While OSHA’s docket office is 

continuing to accept and process 

submissions by regular mail, due to the 

COVID–19 pandemic, the Docket Office 

is closed to the public and not able to 

receive submissions to the rulemaking 

record by express delivery, hand 

delivery, and messenger service. 

Instructions: All submissions must 

include the agency name and OSHA 

docket number (OSHA–2007–0043). All 

comments, including any personal 

information you provide, such as social 

security numbers and date of births, are 

placed in the public docket without 

change, and may be made available 

online at https://www.regulations.gov. 

For further information on submitting 

comments, see the ‘‘Public 

Participation’’ heading in the section of 

this notice titled SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION. 

Docket: To read or download 

comments or other material in the 

docket, go to https://

www.regulations.gov or the OSHA 

Docket Office at the above address. All 

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 and copying through the 

OSHA Docket Office. 

Extension of comment period: Submit 

requests for an extension of the 

comment period on or before February 

18, 2021 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 


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