Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request-Baby Bouncers, Walker-Jumpers, and Baby-Walkers, 17638-17639 [E9-8713]

Download as PDF 17638 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 72 / Thursday, April 16, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES products subject to the carpet flammability standards. The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from the OMB. DATES: The Office of the Secretary must receive comments not later than June 15, 2009. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be captioned ‘‘Carpets and Rugs; Paperwork Reduction Act,’’ and sent by e-mail to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. Comments may also be sent by facsimile to (301) 504–0127, or by mail to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the proposed collection of information call or write Linda Glatz, Division of Policy and Planning, Office of Information Technology and Technology Services, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: (301) 504–7671 or by e-mail to lglatz@cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. The Standards Carpets and rugs that have one dimension greater than six feet, a surface area greater than 24 square feet, and are manufactured for sale in or imported into the United States are subject to the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR Part 1630). Carpets and rugs that have no dimension greater than six feet and a surface area not greater than 24 square feet are subject to the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR Part 1631). Both of these standards were issued under the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) (15 U.S.C. 1191 et seq.). Both standards require that products subject to their provisions must pass a flammability test that measures resistance to a small, timed ignition source. Small carpets and rugs that do not pass the flammability test comply with the standard for small carpets and rugs if they are permanently labeled with the statement that they fail the standard and should not be used near sources of ignition. Section 8 of the FFA (15 U.S.C 1197) provides that a person who receives a guaranty in good faith that a product complies with an applicable flammability standard is not subject to criminal prosecution for a violation of the FFA resulting from the sale of any product covered by the guaranty. Section 8 of the FFA requires that a guaranty must be based on ‘‘reasonable VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:47 Apr 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 and representative’’ tests. Many manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs issue guaranties that the products they produce or import comply with the applicable standard. Regulations implementing the carpet flammability standards prescribe requirements for testing and recordkeeping by firms that issue guaranties. See 16 CFR Part 1630, Subpart B, and 16 CFR Part 1631, Subpart B. The Commission uses the information compiled and maintained by firms that issue these guaranties to help protect the public from risks of injury or death associated with carpet fires. More specifically, the information helps the Commission arrange corrective actions if any products covered by a guaranty fail to comply with the applicable standard in a manner that creates a substantial risk of injury or death to the public. The Commission also uses this information to determine whether the requisite testing was performed to support the guaranties. The OMB approved the collection of information in the regulations under control number 3041–0017. OMB’s most recent extension of approval expires on June 30, 2009. The Commission now proposes to request an extension of approval for the collection of information in the regulations. B. Estimated Burden The Commission staff estimates that the enforcement rules result in an industry expenditure of a total of 30,000 hours for testing and recordkeeping. The Commission staff estimates that 120 firms are subject to the information collection requirements because the firms have elected to issue a guaranty of compliance with the FFA. The number of tests that a firm issuing a guaranty of compliance would be required to perform each year varies, depending upon the number of carpet styles and the annual volume of production. The staff estimates that the average firm issuing a continuing guaranty under the FFA is required to conduct a maximum of 200 tests per year. The actual number of tests required by a given firm may vary from 1 to 200, depending upon the number of carpet styles and the annual production volume. For purposes of estimating the burden, the staff used the midpoint, 100 tests per year. The time required to conduct each test is estimated by the staff to be 21⁄2 hours plus the time required to establish and maintain the test record. The total annualized burden to respondents may be up to 12,000 tests per year at 2.5 hours per test or 30,000 hours. The estimated annualized cost to PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 respondents may be up to $1,646,400, based on an hourly wage of $54.88 (Bureau of Labor Statistics: All workers, goods-producing industries, management, professional and related, September 2008) × 30,000 hours. The estimated annual cost of the information and collection requirements to the Federal Government is approximately $42,000. This sum includes three staff months expended for examination of the records required to be maintained. C. Request for Comments The Commission solicits written comments from all interested persons about the proposed collection of information. The Commission specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics: —Whether the collection of information described above is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission’s functions, including whether the information would have practical utility; —Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of information is accurate; —Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected could be enhanced; and —Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Dated: April 10, 2009. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E9–8714 Filed 4–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request—Baby Bouncers, WalkerJumpers, and Baby-Walkers AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) requests comments on a proposed extension of approval, for a period of three years from the date of approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), of information collection requirements for manufacturers and importers of children’s articles known E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 72 / Thursday, April 16, 2009 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES as baby-bouncers, walker-jumpers, or baby-walkers. The collection of information consists of requirements that manufacturers and importers of these products must make, keep and maintain records of inspections, testing, sales, and distributions consistent with the provisions of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, 15 U.S.C. 1261, 1262, and 16 CFR Part 1500. The CPSC will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting approval of this collection of information from OMB. DATES: The Office of the Secretary must receive written comments not later than June 15, 2009. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be captioned ‘‘Baby-Bouncers’’ and sent by e-mail to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. Comments may also be sent by facsimile to (301) 504–0127, or by mail to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the proposed collection of information call or write Linda Glatz, Division of Policy and Planning, Office of Information Technology and Technology Services, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone: (301) 504–7671 or by e-mail to lglatz@cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations issued under provisions of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261, 1262), codified at 16 CFR Part 1500, establish safety requirements for products called ‘‘babybouncers,’’ ‘‘walker-jumpers,’’ or ‘‘babywalkers.’’ A. Requirements for Baby-Bouncers, Walker-Jumpers, and Baby Walkers One CPSC regulation bans any product known as a baby-bouncer, walker-jumper, baby-walker or similar article if it is designed in such a way that exposed parts present hazards of amputations, crushing, lacerations, fractures, hematomas, bruises or other injuries to children’s fingers, toes, or other parts of the body. 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6). A second CPSC regulation establishes criteria for exempting baby-bouncers, walker-jumpers, and baby-walkers from the banning rule under specified conditions. 16 CFR 1500.86(a)(4). The exemption regulation requires certain labeling on these products and their packaging to identify the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor and the model number of the product. Additionally, the exemption VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:47 Apr 15, 2009 Jkt 217001 regulation requires that records must be established and maintained for three years relating to testing, inspection, sales, and distributions of these products. The regulation does not specify a particular form or format for the records. Manufacturers and importers may rely on records kept in the ordinary course of business to satisfy the recordkeeping requirements if those records contain the required information. If a manufacturer or importer distributes products that violate the banning rule, the records required by section 1500.86(a)(4) can be used by the manufacturer or importer and the CPSC (i) to identify specific models of products that fail to comply with applicable requirements, and (ii) to notify distributors and retailers if the products are subject to recall. The OMB approved the collection of information requirements in the regulations under control number 3041– 0019. OMB’s most recent extension of approval expires on June 30, 2009. The CPSC now proposes to request an extension of approval without change for the collection of information requirements. B. Estimated Burden The CPSC staff estimates that about 34 firms are subject to the testing and recordkeeping requirements of the regulations. Firms are expected to test on the average two new models per year per firm. The CPSC staff estimates further that the burden imposed by the regulations on each of these firms is approximately 1 hour per year on the recordkeeping requirements and 30 minutes or less per model on the label requirements. Thus, the annual burden imposed by the regulations on all manufacturers and importers is approximately 68 hours on recordkeeping (34 firms × 2 hours) and 34 hours on labeling (34 firms × 1 hour) for a total annual burden of 102 hours per year. The CPSC staff estimates that the hourly wage for the time required to perform the required testing and recordkeeping is approximately $54.88 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, All workers, goods-producing industries, management, professional and related September 2008), and the hourly wage for the time required to maintain the labeling requirements is approximately $27.14 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, All workers, goods-producing industries, sales and office September 2008). The annualized total cost to the industry is estimated to be $4,654.60 (68 hours × $54.88 plus 34 hours × $27.14). PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 17639 The Commission will expend approximately two days of professional staff time reviewing records required to be maintained by the regulations for baby-bouncers, walker-jumpers, and baby-walkers. The annual cost to the Federal government of the collection of information in these regulations is estimated to be $1,277.51. C. Request for Comments The Commission solicits written comments from all interested persons about the proposed collection of information. The Commission specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics: —Whether the collection of information described above is necessary for the proper performance of the Commission’s functions, including whether the information would have practical utility; —Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of information is accurate; —Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected could be enhanced; and —Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological collection techniques, or other forms of information technology. Dated: April 10, 2009. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E9–8713 Filed 4–15–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Announcement of Office of Management and Budget Approval; Children’s Products Containing Lead; Procedures and Requirements for Commission Determination or Exclusion AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) is announcing that a collection of information entitled Children’s Products Containing Lead; Procedures and Requirements for Commission Determination or Exclusion has been approved by the Office of Management and budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. E:\FR\FM\16APN1.SGM 16APN1

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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION


Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment 
Request--Baby Bouncers, Walker-Jumpers, and Baby-Walkers

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) 
requests comments on a proposed extension of approval, for a period of 
three years from the date of approval by the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), of information collection requirements for manufacturers 
and importers of children's articles known

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as baby-bouncers, walker-jumpers, or baby-walkers. The collection of 
information consists of requirements that manufacturers and importers 
of these products must make, keep and maintain records of inspections, 
testing, sales, and distributions consistent with the provisions of the 
Federal Hazardous Substances Act, 15 U.S.C. 1261, 1262, and 16 CFR Part 
1500.
    The CPSC will consider all comments received in response to this 
notice before requesting approval of this collection of information 
from OMB.

DATES: The Office of the Secretary must receive written comments not 
later than June 15, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be captioned ``Baby-Bouncers'' and 
sent by e-mail to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. Comments may also be sent by 
facsimile to (301) 504-0127, or by mail to the Office of the Secretary, 
Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, 
Maryland 20814. cpsc-os@cpsc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the proposed 
collection of information call or write Linda Glatz, Division of Policy 
and Planning, Office of Information Technology and Technology Services, 
Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, 
MD 20814; telephone: (301) 504-7671 or by e-mail to lglatz@cpsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations issued under provisions of the 
Federal Hazardous Substances Act (15 U.S.C. 1261, 1262), codified at 16 
CFR Part 1500, establish safety requirements for products called 
``baby-bouncers,'' ``walker-jumpers,'' or ``baby-walkers.''

A. Requirements for Baby-Bouncers, Walker-Jumpers, and Baby Walkers

    One CPSC regulation bans any product known as a baby-bouncer, 
walker-jumper, baby-walker or similar article if it is designed in such 
a way that exposed parts present hazards of amputations, crushing, 
lacerations, fractures, hematomas, bruises or other injuries to 
children's fingers, toes, or other parts of the body. 16 CFR 
1500.18(a)(6).
    A second CPSC regulation establishes criteria for exempting baby-
bouncers, walker-jumpers, and baby-walkers from the banning rule under 
specified conditions. 16 CFR 1500.86(a)(4). The exemption regulation 
requires certain labeling on these products and their packaging to 
identify the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor and 
the model number of the product. Additionally, the exemption regulation 
requires that records must be established and maintained for three 
years relating to testing, inspection, sales, and distributions of 
these products. The regulation does not specify a particular form or 
format for the records. Manufacturers and importers may rely on records 
kept in the ordinary course of business to satisfy the recordkeeping 
requirements if those records contain the required information.
    If a manufacturer or importer distributes products that violate the 
banning rule, the records required by section 1500.86(a)(4) can be used 
by the manufacturer or importer and the CPSC (i) to identify specific 
models of products that fail to comply with applicable requirements, 
and (ii) to notify distributors and retailers if the products are 
subject to recall.
    The OMB approved the collection of information requirements in the 
regulations under control number 3041-0019. OMB's most recent extension 
of approval expires on June 30, 2009. The CPSC now proposes to request 
an extension of approval without change for the collection of 
information requirements.

B. Estimated Burden

    The CPSC staff estimates that about 34 firms are subject to the 
testing and recordkeeping requirements of the regulations. Firms are 
expected to test on the average two new models per year per firm. The 
CPSC staff estimates further that the burden imposed by the regulations 
on each of these firms is approximately 1 hour per year on the 
recordkeeping requirements and 30 minutes or less per model on the 
label requirements. Thus, the annual burden imposed by the regulations 
on all manufacturers and importers is approximately 68 hours on 
recordkeeping (34 firms x 2 hours) and 34 hours on labeling (34 firms x 
1 hour) for a total annual burden of 102 hours per year.
    The CPSC staff estimates that the hourly wage for the time required 
to perform the required testing and recordkeeping is approximately 
$54.88 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, All workers, goods-producing 
industries, management, professional and related September 2008), and 
the hourly wage for the time required to maintain the labeling 
requirements is approximately $27.14 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, All 
workers, goods-producing industries, sales and office September 2008). 
The annualized total cost to the industry is estimated to be $4,654.60 
(68 hours x $54.88 plus 34 hours x $27.14).
    The Commission will expend approximately two days of professional 
staff time reviewing records required to be maintained by the 
regulations for baby-bouncers, walker-jumpers, and baby-walkers. The 
annual cost to the Federal government of the collection of information 
in these regulations is estimated to be $1,277.51.

C. Request for Comments

    The Commission solicits written comments from all interested 
persons about the proposed collection of information. The Commission 
specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics:
--Whether the collection of information described above is necessary 
for the proper performance of the Commission's functions, including 
whether the information would have practical utility;
--Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of 
information is accurate;
--Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected could be enhanced; and
--Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be 
minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological 
collection techniques, or other forms of information technology.

    Dated: April 10, 2009.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
 [FR Doc. E9-8713 Filed 4-15-09; 8:45 am]
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