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OSHA has expanded its recognition of UL LLC, allowing UL to include an additional test site in Uiwang, South Korea, as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This decision follows an application from UL and an on-site review conducted by OSHA that addressed any nonconformances. The expansion means UL can now perform product testing and certification at the new site, with conditions that require UL to notify OSHA of any significant changes to its operations. This expansion is effective from December 27, 2024.

OSHA has announced that TUV Rheinland of North America, Inc. is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) to include an additional testing site in Taiwan. This recognition shows that TUV Rheinland meets the standards for safety testing and certification of certain products. OSHA is seeking public comments on this preliminary approval and will make a final decision after considering all feedback. Comments must be submitted by January 14, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, has officially expanded the recognition of Applied Research Laboratories of South Florida, LLC (ARL) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion allows ARL to cover two additional test standards, enabling them to perform independent safety testing and certification for specific products. ARL must comply with OSHA conditions and report any significant changes in operations or personnel. The decision is effective as of January 15, 2021, following a thorough review process and a public comment period that yielded no responses.

OSHA has announced that Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, Inc. is applying to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow Bureau Veritas to add two new testing sites in Taiwan and China, as well as twenty-one additional test standards to their scope of recognition. The application has been reviewed and OSHA has made a preliminary finding supporting the expansion. The public is invited to comment on whether Bureau Veritas meets the necessary requirements before a final decision is made.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is correcting a previous rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 11, 2021. The rule required electronic filing and automatic acceptance of electronic service for representatives in proceedings before the Administrative Review Board, except with special permission. However, there was an error in the rule as it did not include instructions to revise two section headings in the Code of Federal Regulations, despite providing the new text for these sections. This correction adds the missing instructions to ensure the headings are revised as intended.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the applications of MET Laboratories, Inc., for expanding their recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion would allow MET to include four additional test standards in their scope. OSHA is also proposing to add two new test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. The public is invited to submit comments about these expansions and proposals by February 5, 2021.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to extend a rule approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This rule involves requirements for construction sites to post emergency phone numbers and specify maximum floor load limits to ensure safety. OSHA aims to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of these requirements on businesses, especially concerning the paperwork involved. The comment period runs until January 31, 2025, and interested parties can submit their feedback electronically or by other means outlined in the notice.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is inviting public comments on its proposal to continue the approval of information collection requirements related to commercial diving operations. The aim is to ensure these requirements remain beneficial for both employers and employees by reducing paperwork and improving safety. OSHA is particularly seeking feedback on the necessity and efficiency of these information collections, as well as ways to make them less burdensome for employers. The deadline for submitting comments is March 7, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval of certain information collection requirements, which support state involvement in developing and enforcing safety and health standards. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, OSHA wants feedback on the necessity and clarity of these requirements and on ways to minimize the reporting burden. They aim to adjust the required burden hours for certain states, noting an increase from 11,055 to 11,370 hours. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

OSHA has expanded the recognition scope of DEKRA Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), effective January 23, 2025. This expansion includes six additional test standards that DEKRA is now authorized to use for testing and certifying products to meet OSHA safety standards. As part of the recognition, DEKRA must comply with specific conditions, including notifying OSHA of any major changes in its operations. The decision was made after DEKRA's application was thoroughly reviewed, and no public comments were received on the proposal.