Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles; Corrections, 62187-62189 [E8-24712]

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 203 (Monday, October 20, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 62187-62189]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-24712]



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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 1610


Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles; Corrections

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Correcting amendments.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published in the 
Federal Register of March 25, 2008, a final rule amending its 
flammability standard for general wearing apparel, the Standard for the 
Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610. The published rule 
contained some incorrect typographical symbols and other inadvertent 
errors. This document corrects those symbols and errors.

DATES: Effective on October 20, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Toro, Directorate for Compliance 
and Field Operations, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East 
West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4408; telephone (301) 504-7586; 
e-mail mtoro@cpsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 
published in the Federal Register of March 25, 2008, (73 FR 15636) an 
amendment to the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 
CFR Part 1610. As published, the rule contained some incorrect 
typographical symbols and inadvertent technical errors in the text and 
drawings. This document corrects those symbols and errors.

 List of Subjects in 16 CFR part 1610

    Clothing, Consumer protection, Flammable materials, Incorporation 
by reference, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Textiles, 
Warranties.

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Accordingly, 16 CFR part 1610 is corrected by making the following 
correcting amendments:

PART 1610--STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CLOTHING TEXTILES

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1. The authority citation for part 1610 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 1191-1204.


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2. Revise the last sentence of paragraph (a)(1)(vii) of Sec.  1610.5 to 
read as follows:


Sec.  1610.5  Test apparatus and materials.

    (a) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (vii) * * * The weight shall be 30g  5g (1.16 oz. 
 0.18 oz).
* * * * *

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3. Amend Sec.  1610.6 as follows:
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a. In paragraph (a)(3)(v) remove the word ``dessicant'' and add, in its 
place ``desiccant''.
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b. Revise paragraph (b)(1)(ii) to read as follows:


Sec.  1610.6  Test procedure.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) Laundering procedure. The sample, after being subjected to the 
dry cleaning procedure, shall be washed and dried one time in 
accordance with sections 8.2.2, 8.2.3 and 8.3.1(A) of AATCC Test Method 
124-2006 ``Appearance of Fabrics after Repeated Home Laundering'' 
(incorporated by reference at Sec.  1610.6(b)(1)(B)(iii)). Washing 
shall be performed in accordance with sections 8.2.2 and 8.2.3 of AATCC 
Test Method 124-2006 using AATCC 1993 Standard Reference Detergent, 
powder and wash water temperature (IV) (120[deg]  5 [deg]F; 
49[deg]  3 [deg]C) specified in Table II of that method, 
and the water level, agitator speed, washing time, spin speed and final 
spin cycle specified for ``Normal/Cotton Sturdy'' in Table III of that 
method. A maximum wash load shall be 8 pounds (3.63 kg) and may consist 
of any combination of test samples and dummy pieces. Drying shall be 
performed in accordance with section 8.3.1(A) of that test method, 
Tumble Dry, using the exhaust temperature (150[deg]  10 
[deg]F; 66[deg]  5 [deg]C) and cool down time of 10 minutes 
specified in the ``Durable Press'' conditions of Table IV.
* * * * *

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3. Revise Figure 6 to Part 1610 as follows:

Figure 6 to Part 1610 An Example of a Typical Igniter

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20OC08.001


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4. Revise Figure 9 to Part 1610 as follows:

Figure 9 to Part 1610 An Example of a Typical Brushing Device Template
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20OC08.002


    Dated: October 10, 2008.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. E8-24712 Filed 10-17-08; 8:45 am]
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