[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 98 (Monday, May 24, 2021)]
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[Pages 27899-27901]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2009-0025]

UL LLC: Grant of Expansion of Recognition and Modification to the
NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand
the scope of recognition for UL LLC as a Nationally Recognized Testing
Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA announces the final decision to
add eight test standards to the NRTL Program's list of appropriate test
standards.

DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on
May 24, 2021.

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:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    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<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of Final Decision

    OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of
recognition of UL LLC (UL) as a NRTL. UL's expansion covers the
addition of fourteen test standards to the NRTL scope of recognition,
eight of which OSHA will add to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate
Test Standards.
    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 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
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 UL, 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.
    UL submitted three applications to OSHA to expand their recognition
as a NRTL. The first application was received on May 31, 2019 (OSHA-
2009-0025-0032), the second application was received on July 2, 2019
(OSHA-2009-0025-0033), and the third application was received on April
15, 2020 (OSHA-2009-0025-0034). The expansion applications would add
fourteen additional test standards to UL's NRTL 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.
    OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing UL's expansion
applications in the Federal Register on February 23, 2021 (86 FR
10998). The agency requested comments by March 10, 2021, but it
received no comments in response to this notice. OSHA is now proceeding
with this final notice to grant expansion of UL's scope of recognition
and modification to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test
Standards.
    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to
UL's application, go to http://www.regulations.gov or contact the
Docket Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Department of Labor. Docket No. OSHA-2009-0025 contains all materials
in the record concerning UL's recognition. Please note: Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Docket Office is closed to the public at this
time but can be contacted at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

II. Final Decision and Order

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

 Table 1--List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in UL's NRTL
                          Scope of Recognition
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       Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 6141...................  Standard for Wind Turbines Permitting Entry
                             of Personnel.
UL 2524...................  In-Building 2-Way Emergency Radio
                             Communication Enhancement Systems.
UL 61010-2-020............  Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
                             Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-020:
                             Particular Requirements for Laboratory
                             Centrifuges.
UL 61010-2-81.............  Standard for Safety Requirements for
                             Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
                             Control and Laboratory Use--Part 2-81:
                             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 9540...................  Standard for Energy Storage Systems and
                             Equipment.
* UL 498C.................  Flatiron and Appliance Plugs.
* UL 489B.................  Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case
                             Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
                             For Use With Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
* UL 60320-1..............  Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar
                             General Purposes--Part 1: General
                             Requirements.
* UL 4248-19..............  Fuseholders--Part 19: Photovoltaic
                             Fuseholders.
* UL 2231-1...............  Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
                             Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: General
                             Requirements.
* UL 2231-2...............  Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
                             Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular
                             Requirements for Protection Devices for Use
                             in Charging Systems.
* UL 879A.................  LED Sign and Sign Refrofit Kits.
* UL 60335-2-89...........  Household and Similar Electrical Appliances--
                             Safety--Part 2-89: Particular Requirements
                             for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances
                             with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant
                             Unit or Compressor.
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* Represents the standards that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program's
  List of Appropriate Test Standards.

    In this notice, OSHA also announces the final decision to add eight
new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test
Standards. Table 2 below lists the standards that are new to the NRTL
Program. OSHA has determined that these test standards are appropriate
test standards and will add them to the NRTL Program's List of
Appropriate Test Standards.

     Table 2--Standards OSHA Is Adding to the NRTL Program's List of
                       Appropriate Test Standards
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       Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 498C...................  Flatiron and Appliance Plugs.
UL 489B...................  Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case
                             Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures
                             For Use With Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
UL 60320-1................  Appliance Couplers for Household and Similar
                             General Purposes--Part 1: General
                             Requirements.
UL 4248-19................  Fuseholders--Part 19: Photovoltaic
                             Fuseholders.
UL 2231-1.................  Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
                             Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: General
                             Requirements.
UL 2231-2.................  Personnel Protection Systems for Electric
                             Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits: Particular
                             Requirements for Protection Devices for Use
                             in Charging Systems.
UL 879A...................  LED Sign and Sign Refrofit Kits.
UL 60335-2-89.............  Household and Similar Electrical Appliances--
                             Safety--Part 2-89: Particular Requirements
                             for Commercial Refrigerating Appliances
                             with an Incorporated or Remote Refrigerant
                             Unit or Compressor.
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    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.
    The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may approve the
test standard listed above as an American National Standard. However,
for convenience, we may use the designation of the standards-developing
organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation. Under
the NRTL Program's policy (see OSHA Instruction CPL 1-0.3, Appendix C,
paragraph XIV), any NRTL recognized for a particular test standard may
use either the proprietary version of the test standard or the ANSI
version of that standard. Contact ANSI to determine whether a test
standard is currently ANSI-approved.

A. Conditions

    In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7,
UL must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:
    1. UL 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. UL must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
    3. UL must continue to meet the requirements for recognition,
including all previously published conditions on UL'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 UL, subject to the limitations and conditions
specified above. OSHA also adds eight standards to the NRTL Program's
List of Appropriate Test Standards.

III. 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 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 May 13, 2021.
James S. Frederick,
Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2430-2431]
[FR Doc No: 2011-663]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-63659; File No. SR-DTC-2010-17]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; the Depository Trust Company;
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change
Relating to Fee Revisions

January 6, 2011.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act''),\1\ notice is hereby given that on December 28, 2010, The
Depository Trust Company (``DTC'') filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (``Commission'') the proposed rule change as
described in Items I and II, which Items have been prepared primarily
by DTC. DTC filed the proposed rule change pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \2\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \3\ thereunder so
that the proposal was effective upon filing with the Commission. The
Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the
proposed rule change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A)(ii).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The purpose of this filing is to revise the fees for certain
services provided by DTC.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, DTC included statements
concerning the purpose of and basis for the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. DTC has prepared summaries, set forth in sections A, B,
and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to revise the fees for
certain services provided by DTC. DTC will increase fees associated
with Custody and Asset Servicing, Deposits, Underwriting and Dividend,
Book-Entry Delivery, and MMI services in order to realign fees with
costs incurred in providing these services and to scale the fees to
reflect processing complexity, with the objective of fee simplification
and transparency.
    DTC will also introduce fees for new capabilities in Asset
Services, including a fee to recover costs associated with excluding
Treasury Shares of a company from dividend processing.
    In addition, DTC will implement or increase certain disincentive
fees to discourage behavior that keeps the industry from achieving peak
efficiency, including fee increases in Asset Services reject and
exception processing relating to Underwriting and Withdrawal
activities.
    DTC states that the proposed fee revisions are consistent with
DTC's overall pricing philosophy of aligning service fees with
underlying costs,

discouraging manual and exception processing, and encouraging
immobilization and dematerialization of securities. Information on
specific fee changes is included as Exhibit 5 to DTC's proposed rule
filing, which can be viewed at DTC's Web site (http://www.dtcc.com/legal/rule_filings/dtc/2010.php). The effective date for these fee
adjustments is January 3, 2011.
    DTC states that this rule filing is consistent with the
requirements of Section 17A of the Act \4\ and the rules and
regulations thereunder because it clarifies and updates DTC's fee
schedule. As such, it provides for the equitable allocation of fees
among its Participants.
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    DTC does not believe that the proposed rule change will have any
impact or impose any burden on competition.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    DTC has not solicited or received written comments relating to the
proposed rule change. DTC will notify the Commission of any comments it
receives.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    The foregoing rule change has become effective pursuant to Section
19(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Act \5\ and Rule 19b-4(f)(2) \6\ because the
proposed rule change establishes or changes a due, fee, or other charge
applicable only to a member. At any time within 60 days of the filing
of the proposed rule change, the Commission summarily may temporarily
suspend such rule change if it appears to the Commission that such
action is necessary or appropriate in the public interest, for the
protection of investors, or otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of
the Act.
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    \6\ Supra note 3.
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IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml) or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File No. SR-DTC-2010-17 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F
Street, NE., Washington, DC, 20549-1090.
All submissions should refer to File No. SR-DTC-2010-17. This file
number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To
help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently,
please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on
the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all
written statements with respect to the proposed rule change that are
filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to
the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other
than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the
provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for Web site viewing and
printing in the Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington DC 20549, on official business days between the hours of 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. Copies of such filings also will be available for
inspection and copying at DTC's principal office and on DTC's Web site
at http://www.dtcc.com/legal/rule_filings/dtc/2010.php. All comments
received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit
personal identifying information from submissions.
    You should submit only information that you wish to make available
publicly. All submission should refer to File No. SR-DTC-2010-17 and
should be submitted on or before February 3, 2011.

    For the Commission by the Division of Trading and Markets
pursuant to delegated authority.\7\
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    \7\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(12).
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Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary.
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