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 Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration [Docket No. OSHA-2007-0042]
 AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
 ACTION: Notice.
 SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the applications of TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc., for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the applications.
 DATES: Submit comments, information, and documents in response to this notice, or requests for an extension of ( print page 31732)time to make a submission, on or before June 30, 2021.
 ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted as follows: *Electronically:* You may submit comments, including attachments, electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov,* the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. *Docket:* To read or download comments or other material in the docket, go to *http://www.regulations.gov*. Documents in the docket are listed in the *http://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 for assistance in locating docket submissions. *Instructions:* All submissions must include the agency name and the OSHA docket number for this **Federal Register** notice (OSHA-2007-0042). 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. For further information on submitting comments, see the “Public Participation” heading in the section of this notice titled **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION**. *Extension of comment period:* Submit requests for an extension of the comment period on or before June 30, 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; 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, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone: (202) 693-1999; 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; phone: (202) 693-2110 or email: *robinson.kevin@dol.gov*.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Notice of the Application for Expansion OSHA is providing notice that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. (TUVRNA) is applying for an expansion of current recognition as a NRTL. TUVRNA requests the addition of eleven 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 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 TUVRNA, which details the NRTL's scope of recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA website at *http://www.osha.gov/​dts/​otpca/​nrtl/​index.html*. TUVRNA currently has eight facilities (sites) recognized by OSHA for product testing and certification, with the headquarters located at: TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc., 12 Commerce Road, Newtown, Connecticut 06470. A complete list of TUVRNA sites recognized by OSHA is available at *https://www.osha.gov/​dts/​otpca/​nrtl/​tuv.html*. II. General Background on the Application TUVRNA submitted an application, dated February 6, 2019 (OSHA-2007-0042-0050), to expand their recognition to include the addition of nine test standards. TUVRNA submitted a second application, dated September 27, 2019 (OSHA-2007-0042-0051), to expand their recognition to include the addition of five test standards. The first application was amended on May 3, 2021, to remove three standards from the original expansion request for nine standards. 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 TUVRNA's applications for expansion of the scope of recognition under the NRTL Program. Table 1—Proposed List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in TUVRNA's NRTL Scope of Recognition
Test standard
Test standard titleUL 60745-2-3
Particular Requirements for Grinders, Polishers and Disk-Type Sanders.UL 60745-2-13
Particular Requirements for Chain Saws.UL 60745-2-15
Particular Requirements for Hedge Trimmers.UL 2594
Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.UL 61800-5-1
Adjustable Speed Electrical Power Drive Systems—Part 5-1: Safety Requirements—Electrical, Thermal and Energy.UL 3703
Standard for Solar Trackers.UL 943B
Appliance Leakage—Current Interrupters.UL 962A
Standard for Furniture Power Distribution Units.UL 1059
Standard for Terminal Blocks.UL 1449
Standard for Surge Protective Devices.( print page 31733)UL 60730-2-9
Standard for Automatic Electrical Controls—Part 2-9: Particular Requirements for Temperatures Sensing Controls.
 III. Preliminary Finding on the Applications TUVRNA submitted acceptable applications for expansion of the scope of recognition. OSHA's review of the application files indicates that TUVRNA can meet the requirements prescribed by 29 CFR 1910.7 for expanding recognition to include the addition of these eleven test standards for NRTL testing and certification. This preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary approval of TUVRNA's applications. OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether TUVRNA 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 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 *https://www.regulations.gov* under Docket No. OSHA-2007-0042. 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 TUVRNA's applications for expansion of the scope of recognition. The Assistant Secretary will make the final decision on granting the applications. 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**. Authority and Signature James S. Frederick, Acting 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. 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 June 8, 2021. James S. Frederick, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.


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