Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment Request-Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements for Carpets and Rugs, 45509 [2015-18654]

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Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘CPSC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of information collection requirements for manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs under the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 1630) and the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 1631). The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of this collection of information from the Office of Management and Budget (‘‘OMB’’). SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary must receive comments not later than September 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC–2012– 0030, by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. The Commission does not accept comments submitted by electronic mail (email), except through www.regulations.gov. The Commission encourages you to submit electronic Lhorne on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:54 Jul 29, 2015 Jkt 235001 comments by using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, as described above. Written Submissions: Submit written submissions by mail/hand delivery/ courier to: Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 820, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504–7923. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal information provided, to: https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information that you do not want to be available to the public. If furnished at all, such information should be submitted in writing. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to: https:// www.regulations.gov, and insert the docket number CPSC–2012–0030, into the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert H. Squibb, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504–7815, or by email to: rsquibb@ cpsc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CPSC seeks to renew the following currently approved collection of information: Title: Safety Standard for the Flammability of Carpets and Rugs and Standard for the Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs. OMB Number: 3041–0017. Type of Review: Renewal of collection. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs. Estimated Number of Respondents: 120 firms issue guarantees of compliance under the carpet and rug flammability standards. The actual number of tests performed to affirm the guarantees of compliance may vary from one to 200, depending on the number of carpet styles and annual production volume. To estimate a burden, a midpoint of 100 tests per year per firm is used. Estimated Time per Response: 2.5 hours to conduct each test, and to establish and maintain test records. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 30,000 hours (120 firms × 100 tests × 2.5 hours). General Description of Collection: The Standard for the Surface Flammability PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45509 of Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 1630) and the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 1631) establish requirements for testing and recordkeeping for manufacturers and importers who furnish guaranties subject to the carpet flammability standards. 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: July 27, 2015. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CPSC-2012-0030]


Proposed Extension of Approval of Information Collection; Comment 
Request--Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements for Carpets and Rugs

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 (``CPSC'' or 
``Commission'') requests comments on a proposed extension of approval 
of information collection requirements for manufacturers and importers 
of carpets and rugs under the Standard for the Surface Flammability of 
Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 1630) and the Standard for the Surface 
Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 1631). The 
Commission will consider all comments received in response to this 
notice before requesting an extension of this collection of information 
from the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'').

DATES: The Office of the Secretary must receive comments not later than 
September 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC-2012-
0030, by any of the following methods:
    Electronic Submissions: Submit electronic comments to the Federal 
eRulemaking Portal at: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments. The Commission does not accept 
comments submitted by electronic mail (email), except through 
www.regulations.gov. The Commission encourages you to submit electronic 
comments by using the Federal eRulemaking Portal, as described above.
    Written Submissions: Submit written submissions by mail/hand 
delivery/courier to: Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Room 820, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; 
telephone (301) 504-7923.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name 
and docket number for this notice. All comments received may be posted 
without change, including any personal identifiers, contact 
information, or other personal information provided, to: https://www.regulations.gov. Do not submit confidential business information, 
trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information 
that you do not want to be available to the public. If furnished at 
all, such information should be submitted in writing.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to: https://www.regulations.gov, and insert the 
docket number CPSC-2012-0030, into the ``Search'' box, and follow the 
prompts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert H. Squibb, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 
504-7815, or by email to: rsquibb@cpsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  CPSC seeks to renew the following currently 
approved collection of information:
    Title: Safety Standard for the Flammability of Carpets and Rugs and 
Standard for the Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs.
    OMB Number: 3041-0017.
    Type of Review: Renewal of collection.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 120 firms issue guarantees of 
compliance under the carpet and rug flammability standards. The actual 
number of tests performed to affirm the guarantees of compliance may 
vary from one to 200, depending on the number of carpet styles and 
annual production volume. To estimate a burden, a midpoint of 100 tests 
per year per firm is used.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.5 hours to conduct each test, and to 
establish and maintain test records.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: 30,000 hours (120 firms x 100 tests 
x 2.5 hours).
    General Description of Collection: The Standard for the Surface 
Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 1630) and the Standard 
for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (16 CFR part 
1631) establish requirements for testing and recordkeeping for 
manufacturers and importers who furnish guaranties subject to the 
carpet flammability standards.

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: July 27, 2015.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 2015-18654 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am]
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