Infant Bath Seats: Termination of Rulemaking, 45723-45724 [E9-20947]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 170 / Thursday, September 3, 2009 / Proposed Rules 45723 Probe (see Fig. 4a) in all orientations into each opening. The probe should be inserted from the direction of the occupant seating surface. Gradually apply a force of 15 lbf (67 N) in the direction of the major axis of the probe within a period of 5s. Maintain this force for an additional 10s (see Fig. 5).’’ (9) Instead of section 7.7.2: ‘‘With the bath seat in each of the manufacturer’s recommended use position(s), insert the tapered end of the Bath Seat Shoulder Probe (see Fig. 6) in all orientations into each opening. The probe should be inserted from the direction of the occupant seating surface. Gradually apply a force of 15 lbf (67 N) in the direction of the major axis of the probe within a period of 5s. Maintain this force for an additional 10s (see Fig. 7). Release and apply a force of 10 lbf (44 N) to the top 1.0-in. (25-mm) perimeter of the probe in a direction vertically downward toward the seating surface over a period of 5s. Maintain this force for an additional 10s (see Fig. 8).’’ (10) Instead of Figure 4: Dated: August 25, 2009. Todd Stevenson, Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. E9–20948 Filed 9–2–09; 8:45 am] Hazardous Substances Act (‘‘FHSA’’) to reduce the unreasonable risk of injury associated with bath seats. On August 14, 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (‘‘CPSIA’’) was enacted. Section 104(b) of the CPSIA requires the Commission to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products, which are to be ‘‘substantially the same as’’ applicable voluntary standards (or more stringent requirements if they would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product). Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Commission is proposing a safety standard for infant bath seats in response to section 104(b) of the CPSIA. The rulemaking initiated under the FHSA is superseded by section 104(b) of the CPSIA. Accordingly, the Commission has terminated the infant bath seat rulemaking initiated under the FHSA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Edwards, Project Manager, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504–7577; pedwards@cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 1500 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS2 Infant Bath Seats: Termination of Rulemaking AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Termination of rulemaking. In the Federal Register of December 29, 2003 (68 FR 74878), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘Commission’’) published a notice of proposed rulemaking under the Federal SUMMARY: VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:26 Sep 02, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 A. The Product Infant bath seats are used in a tub or sink to support a seated infant while he or she is being bathed. They are marketed for use with infants from the time they can sit up unassisted (about 5 months) to the time they begin pulling themselves up to a standing position (about 10 months). B. Rulemaking Pursuant to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) In response to a petition from the Consumer Federation of America and others in 2000, in the Federal Register E:\FR\FM\03SEP2.SGM 03SEP2 EP03SE09.010</GPH> BILLING CODE 6355–01–P 45724 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 170 / Thursday, September 3, 2009 / Proposed Rules of August 1, 2001, the Commission published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (‘‘ANPR’’) (66 FR 39692) to begin a rulemaking proceeding concerning infant bath seats under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (‘‘FHSA’’). On December 29, 2003, the Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking (‘‘NPR’’) (68 FR 74878) proposing that bath seats meet specified requirements for stability, leg openings and labeling. C. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS2 The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (‘‘CPSIA’’, Pub. L. 110–314) was enacted on August 14, 2008. Section 104(b) of the CPSIA requires the Commission to promulgate consumer product safety standards for VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:26 Sep 02, 2009 Jkt 217001 durable infant or toddler products. These standards are to be ‘‘substantially the same as’’ applicable voluntary standards or more stringent than the voluntary standard if the Commission concludes that more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. Section 104(b)(2) of the CPSIA directs the Commission to begin rulemaking for two standards by August 14, 2009. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Commission is issuing a proposed rule that would establish a safety standard for bath seats that is substantially the same as a voluntary standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials and designated as ASTM F 1967–08a, ‘‘Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats,’’ PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 with some modifications to strengthen the ASTM standard. D. Termination of the FHSA Rulemaking The direction in section 104(b) of the CPSIA to the Commission to begin rulemaking for durable infant or toddler products, including bath seats, supersedes the bath seat rulemaking that the Commission began under the FHSA. Therefore, the Commission is terminating the FHSA bath seat proceeding that began on August 1, 2001 with the issuance of an ANPR. Dated: August 25, 2009. Todd Stevenson, Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 170 (Thursday, September 3, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 45723-45724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20947]


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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 1500


Infant Bath Seats: Termination of Rulemaking

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Termination of rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: In the Federal Register of December 29, 2003 (68 FR 74878), 
the Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission'') published a 
notice of proposed rulemaking under the Federal Hazardous Substances 
Act (``FHSA'') to reduce the unreasonable risk of injury associated 
with bath seats. On August 14, 2008, the Consumer Product Safety 
Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') was enacted. Section 104(b) of the 
CPSIA requires the Commission to promulgate consumer product safety 
standards for durable infant or toddler products, which are to be 
``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards (or more 
stringent requirements if they would further reduce the risk of injury 
associated with the product). Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal 
Register, the Commission is proposing a safety standard for infant bath 
seats in response to section 104(b) of the CPSIA. The rulemaking 
initiated under the FHSA is superseded by section 104(b) of the CPSIA. 
Accordingly, the Commission has terminated the infant bath seat 
rulemaking initiated under the FHSA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Edwards, Project Manager, 
Directorate for Engineering Sciences, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 
504-7577; pedwards@cpsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. The Product

    Infant bath seats are used in a tub or sink to support a seated 
infant while he or she is being bathed. They are marketed for use with 
infants from the time they can sit up unassisted (about 5 months) to 
the time they begin pulling themselves up to a standing position (about 
10 months).

B. Rulemaking Pursuant to the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA)

    In response to a petition from the Consumer Federation of America 
and others in 2000, in the Federal Register

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of August 1, 2001, the Commission published an advance notice of 
proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') (66 FR 39692) to begin a rulemaking 
proceeding concerning infant bath seats under the Federal Hazardous 
Substances Act (``FHSA''). On December 29, 2003, the Commission 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (``NPR'') (68 FR 74878) 
proposing that bath seats meet specified requirements for stability, 
leg openings and labeling.

C. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

    The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'', 
Pub. L. 110-314) was enacted on August 14, 2008. Section 104(b) of the 
CPSIA requires the Commission to promulgate consumer product safety 
standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are 
to be ``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards or 
more stringent than the voluntary standard if the Commission concludes 
that more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of 
injury associated with the product. Section 104(b)(2) of the CPSIA 
directs the Commission to begin rulemaking for two standards by August 
14, 2009. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the 
Commission is issuing a proposed rule that would establish a safety 
standard for bath seats that is substantially the same as a voluntary 
standard developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials 
and designated as ASTM F 1967-08a, ``Standard Consumer Safety 
Specification for Infant Bath Seats,'' with some modifications to 
strengthen the ASTM standard.

D. Termination of the FHSA Rulemaking

    The direction in section 104(b) of the CPSIA to the Commission to 
begin rulemaking for durable infant or toddler products, including bath 
seats, supersedes the bath seat rulemaking that the Commission began 
under the FHSA. Therefore, the Commission is terminating the FHSA bath 
seat proceeding that began on August 1, 2001 with the issuance of an 
ANPR.

    Dated: August 25, 2009.
Todd Stevenson,
Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-20947 Filed 9-2-09; 8:45 am]
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