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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP07-41-000]

Wyoming Interstate Company, Ltd.; Notice of Proposed Changes in
FERC Gas Tariff

November 2, 2006.
    Take notice that on October 31, 2006, Wyoming Interstate Company,
Ltd. (WIC) tendered for filing as part of its FERC Gas Tariff, Second
Revised Volume No 2, Sixteenth Revised Sheet No. 4C, the following
tariff sheet proposed to be effective December 1, 2006.
    WIC states that copies of its filing have been sent to all firm
customers, interruptible customers, and affected state commissions.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing must
file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be
considered by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to
be taken, but will not serve to make protestants parties to the
proceeding. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).
Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on
or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible online at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call

(866) 208-3676 (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2012-0040; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-121-AD;
Amendment 39-17108; AD 2012-13-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; all Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and
F4-600R series airplanes, and Model 300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted
by reports of an inoperative fire shut-off valve (FSOV) as a result of
damage due to over-length of the bonding lead. This AD requires a one-
time detailed inspection for length of the FSOV bonding leads and for
contact or chafing of the wires, and corrective actions, if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct contact or chafing of
wires and bonding leads which, if not detected could be a source of
sparks in the wing trailing edge, and could lead to an uncontrolled
engine fire.

DATES: This AD becomes effective August 14, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 14,
2012.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-
2125; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on February 6, 2012 (77
FR 5728). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:

    During a scheduled maintenance check, one operator reported
inoperative FSOV [fire shut-off valve]. Investigations showed damage
at wire located between engine 2 Hydraulic FSOV and wing rear spar,
in the zones 575/675, and at bonding lead, located between wing Rib
7A and Rib 8 below Hydraulic Pressure Lines.
    Similar inspections on different aeroplanes have shown that one
of the causes of damage, is the contact between bonding lead and the
harness, due to over length of the bonding lead.
    As the affected wire is not powered during normal operation, no
defect had been detected. The defect was detected when a test was
performed on the FSOV during maintenance check by the operator.
    This condition, in the scope of published FAA SFAR88 and JAA
Internal Policy INT/POL/25/12, is considered to be a potential
source of sparks in the wing trailing edge area and if not detected,
could lead to an uncontrolled engine fire.
    For the reasons stated above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time
[detailed] inspection of the wires [for contact or chafing] located
between LH/RH engines Hydraulic FSOV and wing rear spar in the zones
575/675, and the bonding lead [for length] that is located between
Rib 7A and Rib 8 below Hydraulic Pressure Lines, and corrective
actions [repair wires or replace bonding leads] depending on
findings.

You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comment received.

Request To Extend the Compliance Time

    UPS Airlines requested that we extend the compliance time from 30
to 40 months after the effective date of the AD. The commenter stated
the extension is a better fit within the operator's heavy maintenance
program because the extended compliance time is more conducive to
schedule-required aircraft ground time, labor, and parts acquisition.
The commenter stated that the compliance time is too restrictive.
    We do not agree with the commenter's request to extend the
compliance time. In developing the proposed compliance time, we
determined that the compliance time of 4,500 flight hours or 30 months
after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs first, is
appropriate when considering the safety implications, the average
utilization rate of the affected fleet, the practical aspects of an
orderly inspection of the fleet during heavy maintenance checks, and
the availability of required replacement parts. In addition, our
compliance time corresponds with the compliance time of the parallel AD
issued by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). We have not changed
the AD in this regard.

Explanation of Change to AD

    We have changed paragraph (i) of this AD to include a compliance
time of ``before further flight'' for the wire repair. This compliance
time was required by EASA AD 2011-0084, dated May 24, 2011, and was
inadvertently omitted from the NPRM (77 FR 5728, February 6, 2012).

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the
AD with the change described previously--and minor editorial changes.
We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 5728, February 6, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 5728, February 6, 2012).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect 125 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 8 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $85,000, or $680 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $50, for a cost of
$135 per product. We have no way of determining the number of products
that may need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on

the States, on the relationship between the national government and the
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the NPRM (77 FR 5728, February 6,
2012), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new AD:

2012-13-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-17108. Docket No. FAA-2012-0040;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-121-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 14,
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(2) and (c)(3) of this AD; certificated in any category; all
certificated models; all serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-
103, and B4-203 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R,
B4-622R, F4-605R, and F4-622 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24: Electrical
Power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of an inoperative fire shut-off
valve (FSOV) as a result of damage due to over-length of the bonding
lead. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct contact or
chafing of wires and bonding leads which, if not detected, could be
a source of sparks in the wing trailing edge, and could lead to an
uncontrolled engine fire.

(f) Compliance

    You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.

(g) Inspection of the FSOV Bonding Leads

    Within 4,500 flight hours or 30 months after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a one-time detailed
inspection for length of the FSOV bonding leads, and for contact or
chafing of the wires located on left hand (LH) side and right-hand
(RH) side of the wing rear spar, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300-24-0106, dated July 9, 2010 (for Model A300 series airplanes);
or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-6108, dated July 9,
2010 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes).

(h) Corrective Action for FSOV Bonding Leads

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
the length of the bonding lead(s) is more than 80 mm (3.15 inches),
before further flight, replace the bonding lead(s) with a new
bonding lead having a length equal to 80 mm (3.15 inches), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300-24-0106, dated July 9, 2010 (for Model A300
series airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-
6108, dated July 9, 2010 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes).

(i) Repair of the Wires of the LH and RH Sides

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
contact(s) or chafing(s) of the wires is found, repair the wires,
before further flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-0106,
dated July 9, 2010 (for Model A300 series airplanes); or Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-6108, dated July 9, 2010 (for
Model A300-600 series airplanes).

(j) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any
bonding lead longer than 80 mm (3.15 inches), located between LH/RH
engine hydraulic FSOV and wing rear spar in the zones 575/675 on any
airplane.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International
Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone 425-
227-2125; fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.

(l) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2011-0084, dated May 24, 2011, and the
service information identified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of
this AD, for related information.
    (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-0106, dated July
9, 2010.
    (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-6108, dated July
9, 2010.

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service
information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-0106, excluding
Appendix 01, and including Appendix 2, dated July 9, 2010.
    (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-24-6108, excluding
Appendix 01 and including Appendix 2, dated July 9, 2010.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS--EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the

availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at an NARA facility, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 21, 2012.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-82301; File No. SR-BatsBZX-2017-30]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Bats BZX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To
Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To
Permit the Listing and Trading of Managed Portfolio Shares; and To List
and Trade Shares of the Following Under Proposed Rule 14.11(k):
ClearBridge Appreciation ETF, ClearBridge Large Cap ETF, ClearBridge
MidCap Growth ETF, ClearBridge Select ETF, and ClearBridge All Cap
Value ETF

December 12, 2017.
    On June 1, 2017, Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'') filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Exchange
Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to: (1)
Adopt Rule 14.11(k) (Managed Portfolio Shares); and (2) list and trade
shares of the ClearBridge Appreciation ETF, ClearBridge Large Cap ETF,
ClearBridge MidCap Growth ETF, ClearBridge Select ETF, and ClearBridge
All Cap Value ETF under proposed Rule 14.11(k). The proposed rule
change was published for comment in the Federal Register on June 19,
2017.\3\ On July 28, 2017, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Exchange
Act,\4\ the Commission designated a longer period within which to
approve the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change,
or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the
proposed rule change.\5\ The Commission initially received four comment
letters on the proposed rule change.\6\ On September 13, 2017, the
Commission instituted proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the
Exchange Act \7\ to determine whether to approve or disapprove the
proposed rule change.\8\ The Commission subsequently received one
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 80911 (June 13,
2017), 82 FR 27925.
    \4\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \5\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81247, 82 FR 36031
(August 2, 2017). The Commission designated September 17, 2017, as
the date by which it shall approve or disapprove, or institute
proceedings to determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule
change.
    \6\ See Letter from Gary L. Gastineau, President, ETF
Consultants.com, Inc., to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission,
dated July 7, 2017; Letter from Todd J. Broms, Chief Executive
Officer, Broms & Company LLC, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary,
Commission, dated July 10, 2017; Letter from James J. Angel,
Associate Professor of Finance, Georgetown University, McDonough
School of Business, to the Commission, dated July 10, 2017; and
Letter from Terence W. Norman, Founder, Blue Tractor Group, LLC, to
Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission, dated August 1, 2017. The
comment letters are available on the Commission's website at:
https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-batsbzx-2017-30/batsbzx201730.htm.
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2)(B).
    \8\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 81599, 82 FR 43621
(September 18, 2017).
    \9\ See Letter from Terence W. Norman, Founder, Blue Tractor
Group, LLC, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission, dated
December 5, 2017. The comment letter is available on the
Commission's website at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-batsbzx-2017-30/batsbzx201730.htm.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \10\ provides that, after initiating
proceedings, the Commission shall issue an order approving or
disapproving the proposed rule change not later than 180 days after the
date of publication of notice of filing of the proposed rule change.
The Commission, however, may extend the period for issuing an order
approving or disapproving the proposed rule change by not more than 60
days if the Commission determines that a longer period is appropriate
and publishes the reasons for such determination. The proposed rule
change was published for notice and comment in the Federal Register on
June 19, 2017.\11\ December 16, 2017 is 180 days from that date, and
February 14, 2018 is an additional 60 days from that date.
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    \10\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \11\ See supra note 3 and accompanying text.
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period
within which to issue an order approving or disapproving the proposed
rule change so that it has sufficient time to consider the proposed
rule change and the issues raised in the comment letters that have been
submitted in connection therewith. Accordingly, the Commission,
pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\12\ designates February 14,
2018 as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or
disapprove the proposed rule change (File No. SR-BatsBZX-2017-30).
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    \12\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).
    \13\ 17 CFR 200.30-3(a)(57).

    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
pursuant to delegated authority.\13\
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2013-0017]

QAI Laboratories, Ltd.: Grant of Expansion of Recognition

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 QAI Laboratories, Ltd., as a Nationally
Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on
September 23, 2020.

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, phone:<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; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>OSHA's web page includes
information about the NRTL Program (see http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of Final Decision

    OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of
recognition of QAI Laboratories, Ltd. (QAI), as a NRTL. QAI's expansion
covers the addition of one test standard to the scope of recognition.
    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.
    QAI submitted an application, dated November 8, 2017 (OSHA-2013-
0017-0015), to expand their scope of recognition to include one
additional test standard. 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 this application.
OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing QAI's expansion
application in the Federal Register on February 26, 2020 (85 FR 11108).
The agency requested comments by March 12, 2020, but it received no
comments in response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this
final notice to grant expansion of QAI's scope of recognition.
    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to
QAI's application, go to www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket
Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Docket No. OSHA-
2013-0017 contains all materials in the record concerning QAI's
recognition.

II. Final Decision and Order

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

 Table 1--Appropriate Test Standard for Inclusion in QAI's NRTL Scope of
                               Recognition
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       Test standard                     Test standard title
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AAMI ES60601-1.............  Medical Electrical Equipment--Part 1:
                              General Requirements for Basic Safety and
                              Essential Performance (with amendments).
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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 standards listed above as American National Standards. However,
for convenience, the designation of the standards-developing
organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation may be
used. 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,
QAI must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:
    1. QAI 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. QAI must meet all the terms of the recognition and comply with
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
    3. QAI must continue to meet the requirements for recognition,
including all previously published conditions on QAI'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 QAI, subject to the conditions specified above.

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.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on September 17, 2020.
Loren Sweatt,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety
and Health.
[FR Doc. 2020-20953 Filed 9-22-20; 8:45 am]
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