[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2647-2650]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00623]


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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 thirteen test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate 
Test Standards.

DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on 
January 16, 2024.

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 (202) 693-1999 
or email [email protected].
    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; telephone 
(202) 693-1911 or email [email protected].

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 thirty-five test standards 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-

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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 NRTLs or applicant 
organizations for initial recognition, as well as for expansion or 
renewal of 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 that NRTL's scope of 
recognition. These pages are available from the OSHA website at https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html.
    UL submitted two applications, one dated December 24, 2021 (OSHA-
2009-0025-0053), and a second dated May 5, 2023 (OSHA-2009-0025-0054). 
The first application was amended on July 19, 2022, to remove two 
standards from the original request (OSHA-2009-0025-0055). In total, 
the expansion applications, as amended, requested the addition of 
thirty-seven test standards to the scope of recognition. OSHA staff 
performed a detailed analysis of the application packets and other 
pertinent information. OSHA did not perform any on-site reviews in 
relation to these applications. OSHA determined that two of the 
standards included in the amended expansion application, UL 80079-36 
and 80079-37, are not appropriate test standards and therefore did not 
propose they be included in UL's NRTL Scope of Recognition or in the 
NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards. This expansion 
announced by this notice includes the remaining thirty-five standards.
    OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing UL's expansion 
applications in the Federal Register on October 27, 2023 (88 FR 73874). 
The agency requested comments by November 13, 2023, but it received no 
comments in response to this notice.
    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to 
the UL applications, 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. Contact the OSHA Docket 
Office at (202) 693-2350 (TTY (877) 889-5627) for assistance in 
locating docket submissions.

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 expanded 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--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 62841-1............................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 1: General
                                         Requirements.
UL 62841-2-1..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-1: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hand-Held
                                         Drills and Impact Drills.
UL 62841-2-2..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-2: Particular
                                         Requirements For Hand-Held
                                         Screwdrivers and Impact
                                         Wrenches.
UL 62841-2-3 *........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-3: Particular
                                         Requirements For Hand-Held
                                         Grinders, Disc-Type Polishers
                                         And Disc-Type Sanders.
UL 62841-2-4..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-4: Particular
                                         Requirements For Hand-Held
                                         Sanders And Polishers Other.
UL 62841-2-5..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-5: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hand-Held
                                         Circular Saws.
UL 62841-2-8..........................  Safety Requirements for
                                         Particular Requirements for
                                         Hand-Held Shears and Nibblers.
UL 62841-2-9..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-9: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hand-Held
                                         Tappers and Threaders.
UL 62841-2-10.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety Part 2-10: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hand-Held
                                         Mixers.
UL 62841-2-11.........................  Safety Requirements for
                                         Particular Requirements for
                                         Hand-Held Reciprocating Saws.
UL 62841-2-14.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-14: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hand-Held
                                         Planers.
UL 62841-2-17.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-17: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hand-Held
                                         Routers.
UL 62841-2-21.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety Part 2-21: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hand-Held
                                         Drain Cleaners.
UL 62841-3-1..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-1: Particular
                                         Requirements For Transportable
                                         Table Saws.
UL 62841-3-4..........................  Safety Requirements for
                                         Particular Requirements for
                                         Transportable Bench Grinders.
UL 62841-3-6..........................  Safety Requirements for
                                         Particular Requirements for
                                         Transportable Diamond Drills
                                         with Liquid System.
UL 62841-3-7 *........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-7: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Wall Saws.
UL 62841-3-9..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-9: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Mitre Saws.
UL 62841-3-10.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-10: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Cut-Off Machines.
UL 62841-3-12 *.......................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-12: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Threading Machines.

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UL 62841-3-13.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety Part 3-13: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Drills.
UL 62841-3-14 *.......................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-14: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Drain Cleaners.
UL 62841-3-1000 *.....................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-1000: Particular
                                         Requirements For Transportable
                                         Laser Engravers.
UL 62841-4-1..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 4-1: Particular
                                         Requirements for Chain Saws.
UL 62841-4-2..........................  Standard for Electric Motor-
                                         Operated Hand-Held Tools,
                                         Transportable Tools and Lawn
                                         And Garden Machinery--Safety--
                                         Part 4-2: Particular
                                         Requirements for Hedge
                                         Trimmers.
UL 62841-4-4 *........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 4-4: Particular
                                         Requirements For Lawn Trimmers,
                                         Lawn Edge Trimmers, Grass
                                         Trimmers, Brush Cutters And
                                         Brush Saws.
UL 62841-4-1000 *.....................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 4-1000: Particular
                                         Requirements For Utility
                                         Machines.
UL 60745-2-23.........................  Hand-Held Motor-Operated
                                         Electric Tools--Safety--Part 2-
                                         23: Particular Requirements for
                                         Die Grinders and Small Rotary
                                         Tools.
UL 60079-33 *.........................  Explosive Atmospheres--Part 33:
                                         Equipment Protection by Special
                                         Protection ``s``
UL 2610 *.............................  Commercial Premises Security
                                         Alarm Units and Systems.
UL 428A *.............................  Electrically Operated Valves for
                                         Gasoline and Gasoline/Ethanol
                                         Blends with Nominal Ethanol
                                         Concentrations Up to 85 Percent
                                         (E0-E85).
UL 428B *.............................  Electrically Operated Valves for
                                         Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel Fuel,
                                         Diesel/Biodiesel Blends with
                                         Nominal Biodiesel
                                         Concentrations Up To 20 Percent
                                         (B20), Kerosene, and Fuel Oil.
UL 3100 *.............................  ANSI/CAN/UL Automated Mobile
                                         Platforms (AMPs).
UL 2743...............................  Standard for Portable Power
                                         Packs.
UL 8400 *.............................  Virtual Reality, Augmented
                                         Reality and Mixed Reality
                                         Technology Equipment.
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* Represents the standards that OSHA will add to the NRTL Program's List
  of Appropriate Test. Standards.

    In this notice, OSHA also announces the final decision to add 
thirteen 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 Will Add to the NRTL Program's List of
                       Appropriate Test Standards
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             Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 62841-2-3..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 2-3: Particular
                                         Requirements For Hand-Held
                                         Grinders, Disc-Type Polishers
                                         And Disc-Type Sanders.
UL 62841-3-7..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-7: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Wall Saws.
UL 62841-3-12.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-12: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Threading Machines.
UL 62841-3-14.........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-14: Particular
                                         Requirements for Transportable
                                         Drain Cleaners.
UL 62841-3-1000.......................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 3-1000: Particular
                                         Requirements For Transportable
                                         Laser Engravers.
UL 62841-4-1000.......................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         and Lawn and Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 4-1000: Particular
                                         Requirements For Utility
                                         Machines.
UL 62841-4-4..........................  Electric Motor-Operated Hand-
                                         Held Tools, Transportable Tools
                                         And Lawn And Garden Machinery--
                                         Safety--Part 4-4: Particular
                                         Requirements for Lawn Trimmers,
                                         Lawn Edge Timmers, Grass
                                         Trimmers, Brush Cutters And
                                         Brush Saws.
UL 60079-33...........................  Explosive Atmospheres--Part 33:
                                         Equipment Protection by Special
                                         Protection ``s''.
UL 2610...............................  Commercial Premises Security
                                         Alarm Units and Systems.
UL 428A...............................  Electrically Operated Vales for
                                         Gasoline and Gasoline/Ethanol
                                         Blends with Nominal Ethanol
                                         Concentrations Up to 85 Percent
                                         (E0-E85).
UL 428B...............................  Electrically Operated Valves for
                                         Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel Fuel,
                                         Diesel/Biodiesel Blends with
                                         Nominal Biodiesel
                                         Concentrations Up To 20 Percent
                                         (B20), Kerosene, and Fuel Oil.
UL 3100...............................  ANSI/CAN/UL Automated Mobile
                                         Platforms (AMPs).
UL 8400...............................  Virtual Reality, Augmented
                                         Reality and Mixed Reality
                                         Technology Equipment.
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    The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may approve the 
test standards listed above as American National Standards. 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 01-00-004, Chapter 
2, Section VIII), 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:

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    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 as a NRTL, subject to the limitations and 
conditions specified above.

III. Authority and Signature

    James S. Frederick, 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. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393, 
Sept. 18, 2020), and 29 CFR 1910.7.

    Signed at Washington, DC.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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