2020-18833. SGS North America, Inc.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards  

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    AGENCY:

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

    ACTION:

    Notice.

    SUMMARY:

    In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand Start Printed Page 53022the scope of recognition for SGS North America, Inc., as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the addition of four test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

    DATES:

    The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on August 27, 2020.

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    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; telephone: (202) 693-2110; email: robinson.kevin@dol.gov. OSHA's web page includes information about the NRTL Program (see http://www.osha.gov/​dts/​otpca/​nrtl/​index.html).

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    I. Notice of Final Decision

    OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of recognition of SGS of North America, Inc. (SGS), as a NRTL. SGS's expansion covers the addition of twenty test standards to the scope of recognition. Additionally, OSHA announces the addition of four test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

    OSHA recognition of a NRTL signifies that the organization meets the requirements specified by 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 and is not a delegation or grant of government authority. As a result of recognition, employers may use products properly approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require testing and certification of the products.

    The agency processes applications by a NRTL for initial recognition, or for 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 and, 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 that details the scope of recognition. These pages are available from the agency's website at http://www.osha.gov/​dts/​otpca/​nrtl/​index.html.

    SGS submitted four applications to OSHA to expand recognition as a NRTL to include twenty additional test standards. The first application was submitted to OSHA on February 14, 2018 (OSHA-2006-0040-0051). The second and third applications were submitted to OSHA on April 18, 2018 (OSHA-2006-0040-0052) and (OSHA-2006-0040-0053). The fourth application (which was a revision to the first application) was submitted to OSHA on July 18, 2019 (OSHA-2006-0040-0054), to expand the scope of recognition to include the addition of twenty test standards. 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 these applications.

    OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing SGS's expansion application and proposed addition to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards in the Federal Register on March 5, 2020 (85 FR 12942). The agency requested comments by March 20, 2020, but it received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of SGS's scope of recognition.

    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to SGS's applications, go to http://www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-3653, Washington, DC 20210. Docket No. OSHA-2006-0040 contains all materials in the record concerning SGS's recognition.

    II. Final Decision and Order

    OSHA staff examined SGS's expansion applications, the capability to meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent information. Based on a review of this evidence, OSHA finds that SGS meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of the recognition, subject to the specified limitation and conditions listed. OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant expansion of SGS's scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of SGS's scope of recognition to testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance to the test standard listed in Table 1.

    Table 1—List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in SGS's NRTL Scope of Recognition

    Test standardTest standard title
    UL 773ANonindustrial Photoelectric Switches for Lighting Control.
    UL 1241Junction Boxes for Swimming Pool Lighting Fixtures.
    UL 1977Component Connectors for Use in Data, Signal, Control and Power Applications.
    UL 1994Low-Level Path Marking and Lighting Systems.
    UL 1776Standard for High-Pressure Cleaning Machines.
    UL 141Garment Finishing Machines.
    UL 283Air Fresheners and Deodorizers.
    UL 399Drinking Water Coolers.
    UL 474Dehumidifiers.
    UL 484Room Air Conditioners.
    UL 778Motor-Operated Water Pumps.
    UL 1030Sheathed Heating Elements.
    UL 1042Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment.
    UL 1081Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters and Chlorinators.
    UL 2202Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment.
    UL 2594Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.
    UL 62841-2-8 *Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Shears and Nibblers.
    UL 62841-2-11 *Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Reciprocating Saws.
    UL 62841-3-4 *Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Bench Grinders.
    UL 62841-3-6 *Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Diamond Drills with Liquid System.

    In this notice, OSHA also announces the addition of four new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. Table 2, below, lists the test standards that are new to the NRTL Program. OSHA has determined that these test standards are appropriate test standards and will include it in the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.Start Printed Page 53023

    Table 2—Test Standards OSHA Is Adding to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

    Test standardTest standard title
    UL 62841-2-8Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Shears and Nibblers.
    UL 62841-2-11Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Hand-Held Reciprocating Saws.
    UL 62841-3-4Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Bench Grinders.
    UL 62841-3-6Safety Requirements for Particular Requirements for Transportable Diamond Drills with Liquid System.

    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

    In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7, SGS must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:

    1. SGS must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major change in the operations as a NRTL, and provide details of the change(s);

    2. SGS must meet all the terms of the recognition and comply with all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and

    3. SGS must continue to meet the requirements for recognition, including all previously published conditions on SGS's scope of recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition.

    Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the scope of recognition of SGS, subject to the limitation and conditions specified above. OSHA also adds four new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.

    III. Authority and Signature

    Loren Sweatt, Principal 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. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25, 2012), and 29 CFR 1910.7.

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    Signed at Washington, DC, on August 21, 2020.

    Loren Sweatt,

    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-18833 Filed 8-26-20; 8:45 am]

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