[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65828-65829]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23723]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
[Docket No. OSHA-2022-0002]
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health
(NACOSH): Notice of Meetings
AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice of NACOSH meetings.
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SUMMARY: The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and
Health (NACOSH) Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Work Group will meet
December 13, 2022, by WebEx. The NACOSH full committee will meet on
January 10, 2023, by WebEx.
DATES:
NACOSH Work Group meeting: The NACOSH Heat Injury and Illness
Prevention Work Group (Heat Work Group) will meet from 2:00 p.m. to
4:00 p.m., ET, December 13, 2022.
NACOSH meeting: NACOSH will meet from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., ET,
January 10, 2023.
ADDRESSES:
Submission of comments and requests to speak: Submit comments and
requests to speak at the NACOSH full committee meeting by January 3,
2023, identified by the docket number for this Federal Register notice
(Docket No. OSHA-2022-0002), using the following method:
Electronically: Comments and request to speak, including
attachments, must be submitted electronically at www.regulations.gov,
the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the online instructions for
submitting comments.
Requests for special accommodations: Submit requests for special
accommodations, including translation services for this NACOSH
workgroup meeting by December 6, 2022, and the committee meeting by
January 3, 2023, to Ms. Christie Garner, Directorate of
Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone:
(202) 693-2246; email: garner.christie@dol.gov.
Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the
OSHA docket number for this Federal Register notice (Docket No. OSHA-
2022-0002). OSHA will place comments and requests to speak, including
personal information, in the public docket, which may be available
online. Therefore, OSHA cautions interested parties about submitting
personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates.
Docket: To read or download documents in the public docket for this
NACOSH meeting, go to www.regulations.gov. All documents in the public
docket are listed in the index; however, some documents (e.g.,
copyrighted material) are not publicly available to read or download
through www.regulations.gov. All submissions, including copyrighted
material, are available for inspection through the OSHA Docket Office.
Contact the OSHA Docket Office at (202) 693-2350 (TTY (877) 889-5627)
for assistance in locating docket submissions.
Participation in the NACOSH Heat Work Group meeting: Members of the
public may attend the NACOSH Heat Work Group meeting. However, any
participation by the public will be in listen-only mode. OSHA is not
receiving public comments or requests to speak at the Heat Work Group
meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For press inquiries: Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of
Communications, U.S. Department of Labor; telephone: (202) 693-1999;
email: meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
For general information about NACOSH: Ms. Lisa Long, Acting Deputy
Director, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department
of Labor; telephone: (202) 693-2409; email: long.lisa@dol.gov.
Telecommunication requirements: For additional information about
the telecommunication requirements for the meeting, please contact Ms.
Christie Garner, Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S.
Department of Labor; telephone: (202) 693-2246; email:
garner.christie@dol.gov.
For copies of this Federal Register Notice: Electronic copies of
this Federal Register notice are available at www.regulations.gov. This
notice, as well as news releases and other relevant information, are
also available at OSHA's web page at https://www.osha.gov/advisorycommittee/nacosh.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
NACOSH was established by Section 7(a) of the Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 651, 656) to advise,
consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary of Labor and
the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to the
administration of the OSH Act. NACOSH is a continuing advisory
committee of indefinite duration.
NACOSH operates in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2), its implementing regulations (41 CFR part
102-3), and OSHA's regulations on NACOSH (29 CFR 1912.5 and 29 CFR part
1912a).
The establishment of subcommittees and subgroups, such as the
NACOSH Heat Work Group, is contemplated by both the FACA's implementing
regulations and OSHA's regulations on NACOSH (see, e.g., 41 CFR 102-
3.135; 29 CFR 1912a.13). The Heat Work Group operates in accordance
with the FACA and these regulations.
II. Meeting Information
Public attendance at both meetings will be virtual only. Meeting
information will be posted in the Docket (Docket No. OSHA-2022-0002)
and on the NACOSH web page, https://www.osha.gov/advisorycommittee/nacosh, prior to the meetings.
NACOSH Heat Work Group Meeting
The NACOSH Heat Illness and Injury Prevention Work Group (Heat Work
Group) will meet from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., ET on December 13, 2022.
The meeting is open to the public.
NACOSH Meeting
NACOSH will meet from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., ET, Tuesday, January
10, 2023. The meeting is open to the public.
Meeting agenda: The tentative agenda for this meeting includes:
OSHA update,
NACOSH membership update,
Report from Heat Work Group, and
Follow-up discussion on OSHA's Whistleblower Protection
Program.
Authority and Signature
James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, authorized the preparation of this
notice under the authority granted by 29 U.S.C. 655(b)(1) and 656(b), 5
U.S.C. App. 2, 29 CFR parts 1912 and 1912a, and Secretary of Labor's
Order No. 8-2020 (85 FR 58393).
Signed at Washington, DC, on October 26, 2022.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2022-23723 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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