Fiscal Year 2005 Program for Systematic Review of Commission Regulations; Request for Comments and Information, 18338-18339 [05-7105]

Download as PDF 18338 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 68 / Monday, April 11, 2005 / Proposed Rules airports within the area would not be affected. Class E airspace designations for airspace areas extending upward from 700 ft or more above the surface are published in Paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9M, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E airspace designation listed in this document would be published subsequently in the Order. The FAA has determined that this proposed regulation only involves an established body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. Therefore, the proposed regulation–(1) is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under executive Order 12866; (2) is not a significant rule’’ under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979; and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that would only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this proposed rule would not have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulation Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71 Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration purposes to amend 14 CFR Part 71 as follows: PART 71 [AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for 14 CFR Part 71 continues to read as follows: Authority: U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854; 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959– 1963 Comp., p. 389. § 71.1 [Amended] 2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9M, dated August 30, 2004, and effective September 16, 2004, is proposed to be amended as follows: Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth * * * * * AEA NY E5 Newburgh, NY (Revised) That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within an area bounded by a line beginning at lat. 41°23′15″ N., long. 74°43′13″ W., to lat. 41°47′24″ N., long. 75°03′06″ W., to lat. 41°53′35″ N., long. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:24 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 74°51′10″ W., to lat. 41°54′08″ N., long. 73°30′07″ W., to lat. 41°38′33″ N., long. 73°26′39″ W., to lat. 41°21′22″ N., long. 73°44′39″ W., to lat. 41°26′08″ N., long. 73°52′54″ W., to the point of beginning, excluding that portion that coincides with Danbury, CT Class E airspace area. * * * * * Issued in Jamaica, New York, on March 28, 2005. John G. McCartney, Acting Area Director, Eastern Terminal Operations. [FR Doc. 05–7189 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–M CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 16 CFR Chapter II Fiscal Year 2005 Program for Systematic Review of Commission Regulations; Request for Comments and Information Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of systematic review of current regulations. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces its fiscal year 2005 program for systematic review of its current substantive regulations to ensure, to the maximum practical extent, consistency among them and with respect to accomplishing program goals. In fiscal year 2005, the following six regulations will be evaluated: safety standard for cigarette lighters, 16 CFR part 1210; safety standard for multi-purpose lighters, 16 CFR part 1212; requirements for bicycles, 16 CFR part 1512; standards for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs, 16 CFR parts 1630 and 1631; and child-resistant packaging requirements for controlled drugs, 16 CFR 1700.14(a)(4). The primary purpose of the review is to assess the degree to which the regulations under review remain consistent with the Commission’s program policies. In addition, each regulation will be examined with respect to the extent that it is current and relevant to CPSC program goals. Attention will also be given to whether the regulations can be streamlined, if possible, to minimize regulatory burdens, especially on small entities. To the degree consistent with other Commission priorities and subject to the availability of personnel and fiscal resources, specific regulatory or other projects may be undertaken in response to the results of the review. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The Commission solicits written comments from interested persons concerning the designated regulations’ currentness and consistency with Commission policies and goals, and suggestions for streamlining where appropriate. In so doing, commenters are requested to specifically address how their suggestions for change could be accomplished within the various statutory frameworks for Commission action under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 2051– 2084, Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), 15 U.S.C. 1261–1278, Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA), 15 U.S.C. 1191–1204; and Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), 15 U.S.C. 1471– 1476. DATES: Comments and submissions in response to this notice must be received by June 10, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments and other submissions should be captioned ‘‘Fiscal Year 2005 Regulatory Review Project’’ and be submitted by e-mail to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or by facsimile to (301) 504–0127. Comments may also be submitted by mail to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, or delivered to that office, Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Heh, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207; telephone (301) 504–7646; e-mail sheh@cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. The Review Program The President’s Office of Management and Budget has designed the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) to provide a consistent approach to rating programs across the Federal government. A description of the PART process and associated program evaluation materials is available online at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ budintegration/ part_assessing2004.html. Based on an evaluation of the Commission’s regulatory programs using the PART, the recommendation was made that CPSC develop a plan to systematically review its current regulations to ensure consistency among them in accomplishing program goals. In FY 2004, the Commission conducted a pilot review program as the initial step in implementing that recommendation. The notice announcing the pilot program appeared in the Federal Register on January 28, 2004. 69 FR 4095. Based on the success of the pilot E:\FR\FM\11APP1.SGM 11APP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 68 / Monday, April 11, 2005 / Proposed Rules 4. Controlled Substances program, the Commission is now announcing the continuation of the program for fiscal year 2005. A summary of each of the regulations being reviewed in fiscal year 2005 is provided below. The full text of the regulations may be accessed at: https:// www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/ waisidx_03/16cfrv2_03.html. The Commission is reviewing the regulation at 16 CFR 1700.14(a)(4) that requires child-resistant packaging for oral drugs subject to the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C. 801, et seq. (controlled drugs). The regulation was promulgated under authority of the PPPA in 1972, 37 FR 8433 (April 27, 1972). 1. Safety Standards for Cigarette Lighters and Multi-Purpose Lighters C. Solicitation of Comments and Information The safety standards for cigarette lighters and multi-purpose lighters appear at 16 CFR parts 1210 and 1212. These rules were promulgated, respectively, in 1993 (cigarette lighters, 58 FR 37584) and 1999 (multi-purpose lighters, 64 FR 71872). Both safety standards set child-resistance requirements for lighters, designed to impede their successful operation by children under age five. Both regulations were issued under the authority of the CPSA. For the purposes of this regulatory review, both safety standards have two pertinent parts. Subpart A establishes the basic requirements for child resistance, including detailed child-test protocols. Subpart B outlines various certification, labeling, and recordkeeping requirements. The Commission invites interested persons to submit comments on each of the regulations being reviewed in the fiscal year 2005 program. In particular, commenters are asked to address: 1. Whether the regulation is consistent with CPSC program goals. 2. Whether the regulation is consistent with other CPSC regulations. 3. Whether the regulation is current with respect to technology, economic, or market conditions, and other mandatory or voluntary standards. 4. Whether the regulation can be streamlined to minimize regulatory burdens, particularly any such burdens on small entities. For each regulation being reviewed, please provide any specific recommendations for change(s), if viewed as necessary, a justification for the recommended change(s), and, with respect to each suggested change, a statement of the way in which the change can be accomplished within the statutory framework of the CPSA, FHSA, FFA, or PPPA, as applicable. Comments and other submissions should be captioned ‘‘Fiscal Year 2005 Regulatory Review Project’’ and emailed to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or faxed to (301) 504–0127. Comments or other submissions may also be mailed to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, or delivered to that office, Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. All comments and other submissions must be received by June 10, 2005. B. The Regulations Undergoing Review 2. Requirements for Bicycles The requirements for bicycles appear at 16 CFR part 1512. 43 FR 60034 (December 22, 1978). The regulation includes a number of mechanical and other requirements intended to reduce the risk of injury from bicycles. Part 1512 was promulgated under authority of the FHSA. 3. Standards for Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs The standards for surface flammability of carpets and rugs appear at 16 FR parts 1630 and 1631. They were codified at those locations in 1975. 40 FR 59931 and 59935 (December 30, 1975). The standards were originally issued in 1970 by the Department of Commerce. The standards establish minimum standards for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs when exposed to a standard small source of ignition, a burning methenamine tablet, under prescribed conditions. Cleaning methods are also prescribed in the standards for various carpet and rug types to help assure permanence of any flame retardant treatments. The standards were issued under authority of the FFA. VerDate jul<14>2003 16:24 Apr 08, 2005 Jkt 205001 Dated: April 4, 2005. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 05–7105 Filed 4–8–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 18339 CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 1214 Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments and Information Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Cigarette lighters may present an unreasonable risk of injury due to mechanical malfunction of some lighters. In November 2001, the Commission received a petition from the Lighter Association, Inc. asking the Commission to adopt the voluntary ‘‘Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters’’ (ASTM F– 400) as a mandatory standard under the Consumer Product Safety Act (‘‘CPSA’’). On November 30, 2004 the Commission voted to grant the petition. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (‘‘ANPR’’) initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the CPSA. One result of the proceeding could be issuance of a rule requiring that cigarette lighters meet certain safety requirements. The Commission solicits written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with the mechanical malfunction of cigarette lighters, the regulatory alternatives discussed in this notice, other possible ways to address these risks, and the economic impacts of the various regulatory alternatives. The Commission also invites interested persons to submit an existing standard, or a statement of intent to modify or develop a voluntary standard, to address the risk of injury described in this notice. DATES: Written comments and submissions in response to this notice must be received by June 10, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments should be emailed to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. Comments should be captioned ‘‘ANPR for Cigarette Lighters.’’ Comments may also be mailed, preferably in five copies, to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207–0001, or delivered to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland; telephone (301) 504–0800. Comments also may be filed by telefacsimile to (301) 504–0127. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rohit Khanna, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, Consumer Product Safety Commission, E:\FR\FM\11APP1.SGM 11APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 68 (Monday, April 11, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 18338-18339]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-7105]


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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter II


Fiscal Year 2005 Program for Systematic Review of Commission 
Regulations; Request for Comments and Information

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Notice of systematic review of current regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) 
announces its fiscal year 2005 program for systematic review of its 
current substantive regulations to ensure, to the maximum practical 
extent, consistency among them and with respect to accomplishing 
program goals. In fiscal year 2005, the following six regulations will 
be evaluated: safety standard for cigarette lighters, 16 CFR part 1210; 
safety standard for multi-purpose lighters, 16 CFR part 1212; 
requirements for bicycles, 16 CFR part 1512; standards for the surface 
flammability of carpets and rugs, 16 CFR parts 1630 and 1631; and 
child-resistant packaging requirements for controlled drugs, 16 CFR 
1700.14(a)(4).
    The primary purpose of the review is to assess the degree to which 
the regulations under review remain consistent with the Commission's 
program policies. In addition, each regulation will be examined with 
respect to the extent that it is current and relevant to CPSC program 
goals. Attention will also be given to whether the regulations can be 
streamlined, if possible, to minimize regulatory burdens, especially on 
small entities. To the degree consistent with other Commission 
priorities and subject to the availability of personnel and fiscal 
resources, specific regulatory or other projects may be undertaken in 
response to the results of the review.
    The Commission solicits written comments from interested persons 
concerning the designated regulations' currentness and consistency with 
Commission policies and goals, and suggestions for streamlining where 
appropriate. In so doing, commenters are requested to specifically 
address how their suggestions for change could be accomplished within 
the various statutory frameworks for Commission action under the 
Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 2051-2084, Federal 
Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), 15 U.S.C. 1261-1278, Flammable Fabrics 
Act (FFA), 15 U.S.C. 1191-1204; and Poison Prevention Packaging Act 
(PPPA), 15 U.S.C. 1471-1476.

DATES: Comments and submissions in response to this notice must be 
received by June 10, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments and other submissions should be captioned ``Fiscal 
Year 2005 Regulatory Review Project'' and be submitted by e-mail to 
cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or by facsimile to (301) 504-0127. Comments may also 
be submitted by mail to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, or delivered to that office, 
Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Heh, Office of Hazard 
Identification and Reduction, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 
Washington, DC 20207; telephone (301) 504-7646; e-mail sheh@cpsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. The Review Program

    The President's Office of Management and Budget has designed the 
Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) to provide a consistent approach 
to rating programs across the Federal government. A description of the 
PART process and associated program evaluation materials is available 
online at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budintegration/part_
assessing2004.html.
    Based on an evaluation of the Commission's regulatory programs 
using the PART, the recommendation was made that CPSC develop a plan to 
systematically review its current regulations to ensure consistency 
among them in accomplishing program goals. In FY 2004, the Commission 
conducted a pilot review program as the initial step in implementing 
that recommendation. The notice announcing the pilot program appeared 
in the Federal Register on January 28, 2004. 69 FR 4095. Based on the 
success of the pilot

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program, the Commission is now announcing the continuation of the 
program for fiscal year 2005.

B. The Regulations Undergoing Review

    A summary of each of the regulations being reviewed in fiscal year 
2005 is provided below. The full text of the regulations may be 
accessed at: https://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfrv2_
03.html.

1. Safety Standards for Cigarette Lighters and Multi-Purpose Lighters

    The safety standards for cigarette lighters and multi-purpose 
lighters appear at 16 CFR parts 1210 and 1212. These rules were 
promulgated, respectively, in 1993 (cigarette lighters, 58 FR 37584) 
and 1999 (multi-purpose lighters, 64 FR 71872). Both safety standards 
set child-resistance requirements for lighters, designed to impede 
their successful operation by children under age five. Both regulations 
were issued under the authority of the CPSA.
    For the purposes of this regulatory review, both safety standards 
have two pertinent parts. Subpart A establishes the basic requirements 
for child resistance, including detailed child-test protocols. Subpart 
B outlines various certification, labeling, and recordkeeping 
requirements.

2. Requirements for Bicycles

    The requirements for bicycles appear at 16 CFR part 1512. 43 FR 
60034 (December 22, 1978). The regulation includes a number of 
mechanical and other requirements intended to reduce the risk of injury 
from bicycles. Part 1512 was promulgated under authority of the FHSA.

3. Standards for Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs

    The standards for surface flammability of carpets and rugs appear 
at 16 FR parts 1630 and 1631. They were codified at those locations in 
1975. 40 FR 59931 and 59935 (December 30, 1975). The standards were 
originally issued in 1970 by the Department of Commerce. The standards 
establish minimum standards for the surface flammability of carpets and 
rugs when exposed to a standard small source of ignition, a burning 
methenamine tablet, under prescribed conditions. Cleaning methods are 
also prescribed in the standards for various carpet and rug types to 
help assure permanence of any flame retardant treatments. The standards 
were issued under authority of the FFA.

4. Controlled Substances

    The Commission is reviewing the regulation at 16 CFR 1700.14(a)(4) 
that requires child-resistant packaging for oral drugs subject to the 
Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, 21 U.S.C. 801, et 
seq. (controlled drugs). The regulation was promulgated under authority 
of the PPPA in 1972, 37 FR 8433 (April 27, 1972).

C. Solicitation of Comments and Information

    The Commission invites interested persons to submit comments on 
each of the regulations being reviewed in the fiscal year 2005 program. 
In particular, commenters are asked to address:
    1. Whether the regulation is consistent with CPSC program goals.
    2. Whether the regulation is consistent with other CPSC 
regulations.
    3. Whether the regulation is current with respect to technology, 
economic, or market conditions, and other mandatory or voluntary 
standards.
    4. Whether the regulation can be streamlined to minimize regulatory 
burdens, particularly any such burdens on small entities.
    For each regulation being reviewed, please provide any specific 
recommendations for change(s), if viewed as necessary, a justification 
for the recommended change(s), and, with respect to each suggested 
change, a statement of the way in which the change can be accomplished 
within the statutory framework of the CPSA, FHSA, FFA, or PPPA, as 
applicable.
    Comments and other submissions should be captioned ``Fiscal Year 
2005 Regulatory Review Project'' and e-mailed to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or 
faxed to (301) 504-0127. Comments or other submissions may also be 
mailed to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Washington, DC 20207, or delivered to that office, Room 
502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. All comments and 
other submissions must be received by June 10, 2005.

    Dated: April 4, 2005.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 05-7105 Filed 4-8-05; 8:45 am]
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