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In this notice, OSHA, part of the Department of Labor, announces that CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). OSHA has made a preliminary finding in favor of this application. They are also proposing to add four new testing standards to their list of suitable test standards, asking for public comments on this proposal. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by March 10, 2021.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is asking for public feedback on its plan to continue collecting information required by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Standard for Shipyard Employment. This proposal aims to extend the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) approval for these paperwork requirements. They are particularly interested in comments on the necessity and usefulness of this information, ways to reduce the burden on employers, and the accuracy of the estimated time and costs involved. Comments must be submitted by April 29, 2025, and can be sent electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its proposal to renew the information collection requirements under the Temporary Labor Camp Standard. This renewal is part of efforts to ensure data collected is useful and efficiently formatted while minimizing the burden on businesses. An increase in reported cases has resulted in more workers living in contractor-provided housing, prompting OSHA to request a change in burden hours from 48 to 238. Comments can be submitted electronically via the Federal eRulemaking Portal until March 3, 2025.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on proposed changes to the Consumer Expenditure Surveys, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed changes include updating interview questions and testing a new self-administered online diary. This online diary, accessible on the internet, will help gather data on consumer spending habits while minimizing the burden on respondents. Comments from the public will help assess the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the Consumer Expenditure Surveys.

OSHA has expanded the recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding two new test standards to Intertek's existing scope. Recognition means that OSHA acknowledges Intertek's ability to independently test and certify specific products for safety. The expanded recognition is effective from December 30, 2024, and Intertek must continue to comply with all relevant OSHA requirements.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval of information collection related to state occupational safety standards as part of the OSHA Strategic Partnership Program for Worker Safety and Health. This extension would increase the total burden hours due to a rise in the number of participating employers. Public feedback is requested on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection requirements. Comments must be submitted by March 11, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or fax.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), part of the U.S. Department of Labor, is asking for public comments on its proposed extension of the "International Training Application" form. This request is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and make information collection easier for respondents. The BLS seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this information collection, and on methods to reduce the burden on those responding. This initiative is part of BLS's ongoing international training efforts, which involve seminars for statisticians and economists from around the world.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that the CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. has applied to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). The expansion would add one test standard to their scope of recognition. OSHA has made a preliminary finding supporting this application and invites public comments regarding whether CSA meets relevant requirements. Comments are due by January 15, 2025, and the final decision will be published in the Federal Register.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an exemption allowing the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund to sell a 19.25-acre property in Las Vegas to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for cash. This decision was based on the finding that the sale to UBC would result in significantly higher net proceeds for the Pension Fund compared to selling the property to a third party. Following public input, the Department removed a proposed revenue-sharing condition but kept a "Clawback Condition" ensuring that if UBC resells the property within ten years for a profit, any excess proceeds must be given to the Pension Fund. The exemption ensures that the sale benefits the Pension Fund and its participants.

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.