[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 26, 2018)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2009-0026]

Curtis-Straus LLC: Application for Expansion of Recognition

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces the application of Curtis-
Straus LLC 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 January 10, 2019.

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-2009-0026,
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.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and OSHA
docket number (OSHA-2009-0026). All comments, including any personal
information you provide, 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 at the
OSHA Docket Office.
    Extension of comment period: Submit requests for an extension of
the comment period on or before January 10, 2019 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
Avenue NW, Room N-3653, Washington, DC 20210, 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:<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 the Application for Expansion

    OSHA is providing notice that Curtis-Straus LLC (CSL), is applying
for expansion of recognition as a NRTL. CSL requests the addition of
one test standard 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 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 CSL, 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.
    CSL currently has one facility (site) recognized by OSHA for
product testing and certification, with headquarters located at:
Curtis-Straus LLC, One Distribution Circle, Suite #1, Littleton, MA
01460. A complete list of CSL's scope of recognition is available at
https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/csl.html.

II. General Background on the Application

    CSL submitted an application, dated January 2, 2018 (OSHA-2009-
0026-0079), to expand 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.
    Table 1 lists the appropriate test standard found in CSL's
application to expand for testing and certification of products under
the NRTL Program.

 Table 1--Proposed List Appropriate Test Standard for Inclusion in CSL's
                        NRTL Scope of Recognition
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               Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 962....................................  Household and Commercial
                                             Furnishings.
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III. Preliminary Findings on the Application

    CSL submitted an acceptable application for expansion of the scope
of recognition. OSHA's review of the application file, and pertinent
documentation, indicates CSL can meet the requirements prescribed by 29
CFR 1910.7 for expanding recognition to include the addition of this
one test standard for NRTL testing and certification listed above. This
preliminary finding does not constitute an interim or temporary
approval of CSL's application.
    OSHA welcomes public comment as to whether CSL 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. Commenters must submit
the written request for an extension by the due date for comments. OSHA
will limit any extension to 10 days unless the requester justifies a
longer period. OSHA may deny a request for an extension if the request
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, Room N-2625, Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, at the above address. These
materials also are available online at http://www.regulations.gov under
Docket No. OSHA-2009-0026.
    OSHA staff will review all comments to the docket submitted in a
timely manner. After addressing the issues raised by these comments,
the agency will make a recommendation to the Assistant Secretary for
Occupational Safety and Health whether to grant CSL's application for
expansion of the scope of recognition. The Assistant Secretary will
make the final decision on granting the application. 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 its final decision in the
Federal Register.

IV. Authority and Signature

    Loren Sweatt, 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 December 18, 2018.
Loren Sweatt,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 21, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 58813]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25380]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

[DOT-OST-2018-0174]

Department of Transportation Advisory Committee on Human
Trafficking; Notice of Public Meeting

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary of Transportation, Department of
Transportation.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Department of
Transportation Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking.

DATES: The meeting will be held on December 6, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Individuals wishing for audio participation and any person requiring
accessibility accommodations should contact the Official listed in the
next section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Short, Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. Department of Transportation, at [email protected] or
(202) 366-8822. Also visit the ACHT internet website at https://www.transportation.gov/stophumantrafficking/acht.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    ACHT was created in accordance with Section 5 of the Combating
Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act (Pub. L. 115-99) to make
recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on actions the
Department can take to help combat human trafficking, and to develop
recommended best practices for States and State and local
transportation stakeholders in combatting human trafficking.

II. Agenda

    At the December 6, 2018, meeting, the agenda will cover the
following topics:

 Welcome and Introductions
 ACHT Overview and Requirements
 DOT's Counter-Trafficking Initiatives
 Public Participation
 Subcommittees, Next Steps, and Timeline

    A final agenda will be posted on the ACHT internet website at
https://www.transportation.gov/stophumantrafficking/acht at least one
week in advance of the meeting.

III. Public Participation

    The meeting will be open to the public on a first-come, first
served basis, as space is limited. Members of the public who wish to
attend in-person are asked to register, including name and affiliation,
to [email protected] by November 26, 2018. Individuals requesting
accessibility accommodations, such as sign language, interpretation, or
other ancillary aids, may do so via email at: [email protected] by
November 26, 2018.
    There will be 30 minutes allotted for oral comments from members of
the public joining the meeting. To accommodate as many speakers as
possible, the time for public comments may be limited. Individuals
wishing to reserve speaking time during the meeting must submit a
request at the time of registration, as well as the name, address, and
organizational affiliation of the proposed speaker. If the number of
registrants requesting to make statements is greater than can be
reasonably accommodated during the meeting, the Office of the Secretary
may conduct a lottery to determine the speakers. Speakers are requested
to submit a written copy of their prepared remarks by 5:00 p.m. EDT on
November 26, 2018, for inclusion in the meeting records and for
circulation to ACHT members. Written comments timely submitted from
those not selected to speak will nonetheless be accepted and considered
as part of the record.
    Persons who wish to submit written comments for consideration by
ACHT during the meeting must submit them no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on
November 26, 2018, to ensure transmission to ACHT prior to the meeting.
Comments received after that date and time will be distributed to the
members but may not be reviewed prior to the meeting.
    Copies of the meeting minutes will be available on the ACHT
internet website at https://www.transportation.gov/stophumantrafficking/acht.
* * * * *

    Dated: November 15, 2018.
Joel Szabat,
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Aviation and International Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Summary Notice No. PE-2009-48]

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received.

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SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief
from specified requirements of 14 CFR. The purpose of this notice is to
improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of
FAA's regulatory activities. Neither publication of this notice nor the
inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to
affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.

DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket
number involved and must be received on or before November 16, 2009.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA-2009-
0922 using any of the following methods:
     Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to the Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590.
     Fax: Fax comments to the Docket Management Facility at
202-493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Bring comments to the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Privacy: We will post all comments we receive, without change, to
http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. Using the search function of our docket Web site, anyone can
find and read the comments received into any of our dockets, including
the name of the individual sending the comment (or signing the comment
for an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78).
    Docket: To read background documents or comments received, go to
http://www.regulations.gov at any time or to the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katherine Haley, Office of Rulemaking,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, facsimile (202) 267-
5075; e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 21, 2009.
Pamela Hamilton-Powell,
Director, Office of Rulemaking.

Petition for Exemption

    Docket No.: FAA-2009-0922.
    Petitioner: Bombardier Aerospace.
    Section of 14 CFR Affected: Sections 25.1457(a)(6) and (d)(5);
91.609(i)(1); 121.359(j)(1); 125.227(i); 129.24; 135.151(g)(1) and
(g)(2); and related footnotes in App E of part 91, App M of part 121,
App E of part 125, and App F of part 135.
    Description of Relief Sought: Bombardier Aerospace seeks relief on
behalf of U.S. registered operators taking delivery of the Bombardier
Global and Challenger business jet, Q-Series turboprop, CRJ regional
jet airplanes manufactured between April 7, 2010 and April 7, 2012. The
relief sought would enable operation of these airplanes for a specific
time without the (1) datalink recording requirements, (2) increased
sampling rates of certain flight data recorder parameters, and (3)
cockpit voice recorder (CVR) independent power source required by the
sections listed above. Additionally, the relief sought would enable
Bombardier to offer controller pilot datalink communications capability
on Global Express XRS and Global 500 airplanes manufactured on or after
April 7, 2010.

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