[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 47913]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15670]


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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 Membership Appointments

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

ACTION: Notice of NACOSH membership appointments.

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SUMMARY: On June 30, 2023, the Acting Secretary of Labor appointed six 
members to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational 
Safety and Health (NACOSH).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For press inquiries: Mr. Francis 
Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, U.S. Department of 
Labor; telephone (202) 693-1999, (TTY (877) 889-5627); email 
meilinger.francis2@dol.gov.
    For general information: Ms. Lisa Long, Acting Deputy Director, 
Directorate of Standards and Guidance, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor; 
telephone (202) 693-2049; email long.lisa@dol.gov.
    For copies of this Federal Register Notice: Electronic copies of 
this Federal Register notice are available at http://www.regulations.gov. This notice, as well as news releases and other 
relevant information, are also available at OSHA's web page at 
www.osha.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) (29 U.S.C. 
651, 656) established NACOSH to advise, consult with, and make 
recommendations to the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services (HHS) 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 advisory committees and NACOSH (29 
CFR parts 1912 and 1912a).
    NACOSH is comprised of 12 members: four public representatives, two 
management representatives, two labor representatives, two occupational 
safety professional representatives, and two occupational health 
professional representatives (29 CFR 1912a.2). The Secretary of Labor 
appoints all of these members. However, the Secretary of HHS designates 
four of the representatives: two of the four public representatives and 
the two occupational health professional representatives. NACOSH 
members serve staggered two-year terms, unless the member becomes 
unable to serve, resigns, ceases to be qualified to serve, or is 
removed by the Secretary.
    On January 3, 2023, OSHA published a request for nominations for 
two NACOSH HHS positions that would expire on June 16, 2023, and four 
NACOSH OSHA positions that would expire on July 31, 2023 (88 FR 119). 
Specifically, OSHA requested nominations for:
     Two (2) public representatives (one for OSHA, one for 
HHS);
     One (1) management representative (OSHA);
     One (1) labor representative (OSHA);
     One (1) occupational safety professional representative 
(OSHA); and
     One (1) occupational health professional representative 
(HHS).
    OSHA handled the nominations consistent with the process identified 
in the FRN.
    The Acting Secretary of Labor proceeded with the appointment of 
individuals to six positions on June 30, 2023.

II. Appointment of Committee Members

    OSHA received nominations of highly qualified individuals in 
response to the agency's request for nominations (88 FR 119, January 3, 
2023). The Secretary appointed NACOSH members based on their experience 
and competence in the field of occupational safety and health (29 CFR 
1912a.2). The NACOSH members that the Acting Secretary appointed on 
August 1, 2023, with terms expiring on August 1, 2025 are:

Public Representative

     Jay Withrow, Virginia Department of Labor and Industry 
(OSHA).
     Michael Larranaga, REM Risk Consultants (HHS).

Management Representative

     Andrew Perkins, Alabama Power Company (OSHA).

Labor Representative

     Jessica Garcia, UFCW (OSHA).

Occupational Safety Representative

     Ray Ruiz, American Equity Underwriters (OSHA).

Occupational Health Representative

     Suzanne Teran, UC Berkeley (HHS).
    
    Authority and Signature:
    James S. Frederick, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for 
Occupational Safety and Health, directed 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, and 29 CFR parts 1912 and 1912a.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on July 18, 2023.
James S. Frederick,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
[FR Doc. 2023-15670 Filed 7-24-23; 8:45 am]
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