Notice of Availability: CPSC Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules, 65173-65174 [2015-26695]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 206 / Monday, October 26, 2015 / Proposed Rules asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS equipment or that DOE should address in the NOPR. DOE welcomes all interested parties to submit in writing by December 10, 2015 comments, data, and other information on matters addressed in the TSD and on other matters relevant to consideration of energy conservation standards for pool heaters. After the closing of the comment period, DOE will consider all timelysubmitted comments and additional information obtained from interested parties, as well as information obtained through further analyses. Afterward, DOE will publish either a determination that standards for electric pool heaters need not be established or a NOPR proposing to establish those standards. 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Issued in Washington, DC, on October 15, 2015. Kathleen B. Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. 2015–27203 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 16 CFR Chapter II [Docket No. CPSC–2015–0030] Notice of Availability: CPSC Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘Commission,’’ or ‘‘CPSC’’) has approved a document titled, ‘‘Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules.’’ CPSC seeks comments on this plan. DATES: Submit comments by December 28, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC–2015– 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 65173 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 document. 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–2015–0030, into the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia K. Adair, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850–3213; telephone: (301) 987–2238; email: padair@cpsc.gov. The Commission has approved a Plan for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules (‘‘Plan’’) that sets forth a method for identifying and reconsidering certain rules that are obsolete, unnecessary, unjustified, excessively burdensome, counterproductive, or ineffective, or that otherwise would benefit from modification. The Plan’s review processes are intended to facilitate the identification of rules that warrant repeal or modification, including those that could benefit from strengthening, complementing, or modernizing. The Plan is consistent with Executive Orders 13579,1 13563 2 and 13610.3 The Plan is available on the Commission’s Web site at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Global/ Regulations-Laws-and-Standards/ Rulemaking/Draftrulereviewplan September2015Final.pdf. Please submit comments as directed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1 76 FR 41587 (July 11, 2011). The President. Executive Order 13579 of July 11, 2011. Regulation and Independent Regulatory Agencies. 2 76 FR 3821 (January 18, 2011). The President. Executive Order 13563 of January 18, 2011. Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review. 3 77 FR 28469 (May 10, 2012). The President. Executive Order 13610 of May 10, 2012. Identifying and Reducing Regulatory Burdens. E:\FR\FM\26OCP1.SGM 26OCP1 65174 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 206 / Monday, October 26, 2015 / Proposed Rules Dated: October 15, 2015. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–26695 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 16 CFR Ch. II [Docket No. CPSC–2015–0022] Petition Requesting Rulemaking on Products Containing Organohalogen Flame Retardants; Notice of Extension of Comment Period; Notice of Opportunity for Oral Presentation of Comments U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Extension of comment period and notice of opportunity for oral presentation of comments. AGENCY: The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘CPSC’’) on August 19, 2015 published a notice that the Commission received a petition for rulemaking under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (‘‘FHSA’’) regarding additive organohalogen flame retardants. The notice invited the public to submit written comments concerning the petition by October 19, 2015. The Commission has received two requests to extend the comment period. In response to these requests, the Commission is extending the comment period to January 19, 2016. Additionally, the Commission announces that there will be an opportunity for interested persons to present oral comments on the petition. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published August 19, 2015 (80 FR 50238), is extended. Submit comments by January 19, 2016. The meeting for interested persons to present oral comments on the petition will begin at 10 a.m., December 9, 2015, at 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814. Requests to make oral presentations and the written text of any oral presentations must be received by the Office of the Secretary not later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 2, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC–2015– 0022, 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. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:00 Oct 23, 2015 Jkt 238001 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 proposed rulemaking. 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–2015–0022, into the ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts. A copy of the petition is available at https://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. CPSC–2015–0022, Supporting and Related Materials. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the procedure to make an oral presentation, contact Rockelle Hammond, Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; telephone (301) 504–7923. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background On July 1, 2015, the Commission received a petition requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking under the FHSA to declare several categories of products containing additive organohalogen flame retardants to be ‘‘banned hazardous substances.’’ The petition was filed by Earthjustice and the Consumer Federation of America, which are joined by American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Women’s Association, Consumers Union, Green Science Policy Institute, International Association of Fire Fighters, Kids in Danger, Philip Landrigan, M.D., M.P.H., League of United Latin American Citizens, Learning Disabilities Association of America, and Worksafe. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 B. Extension of Comment Period On August 19, 2015, the Commission issued a notice that the Commission received the petition, and in the document, invited submission of written comments concerning the petition. 80 FR 50238. The Commission has received two requests to extend the comment period 90 days, due to the breadth and complexity of issues raised in the petition. The Commission has considered the requests and is extending the comment period until January 19, 2016. C. Opportunity for Oral Presentation of Comments The Commission is providing a forum for oral presentations concerning the petition regarding additive organohalogen flame retardants. See the information under the headings DATES and ADDRESSES at the beginning of this document for information on making requests to give oral presentations at the meeting. Participants should limit their presentations to approximately 10 minutes, exclusive of any periods of questioning by the Commissioners or CPSC staff. To prevent duplicative presentations, groups will be directed to designate a spokesperson. The Commission reserves the right to limit the time further for any presentation and impose restrictions to avoid excessive duplication of presentations. Dated: October 15, 2015. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–26694 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 25 [IB Docket No. 06–123; DA 15–1147] Supplemental Comments Sought on Proposed 17/24 GHz Reverse Band BSS Ground Path Operations Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: In this document, the International Bureau of the Commission invites interested parties to provide any supplemental information or comments concerning the Commission’s proposed ground-path interference rules for 17/24 GHz Reverse Band BroadcastingSatellite Service (BSS) operations. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26OCP1.SGM 26OCP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 206 (Monday, October 26, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 65173-65174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-26695]


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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

16 CFR Chapter II

[Docket No. CPSC-2015-0030]


Notice of Availability: CPSC Plan for Retrospective Review of 
Existing Rules

AGENCY: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission,'' or 
``CPSC'') has approved a document titled, ``Plan for Retrospective 
Review of Existing Rules.'' CPSC seeks comments on this plan.

DATES: Submit comments by December 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. CPSC-2015-
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 document. 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-2015-0030, into the ``Search'' box, and follow the 
prompts.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia K. Adair, Directorate for 
Engineering Sciences, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 5 
Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850-3213; telephone: (301) 987-2238; 
email: padair@cpsc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission has approved a Plan for 
Retrospective Review of Existing Rules (``Plan'') that sets forth a 
method for identifying and reconsidering certain rules that are 
obsolete, unnecessary, unjustified, excessively burdensome, 
counterproductive, or ineffective, or that otherwise would benefit from 
modification. The Plan's review processes are intended to facilitate 
the identification of rules that warrant repeal or modification, 
including those that could benefit from strengthening, complementing, 
or modernizing. The Plan is consistent with Executive Orders 13579,\1\ 
13563 \2\ and 13610.\3\ The Plan is available on the Commission's Web 
site at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Global/Regulations-Laws-and-Standards/Rulemaking/DraftrulereviewplanSeptember2015Final.pdf. Please submit 
comments as directed in the ADDRESSES section of this document.
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    \1\ 76 FR 41587 (July 11, 2011). The President. Executive Order 
13579 of July 11, 2011. Regulation and Independent Regulatory 
Agencies.
    \2\ 76 FR 3821 (January 18, 2011). The President. Executive 
Order 13563 of January 18, 2011. Improving Regulation and Regulatory 
Review.
    \3\ 77 FR 28469 (May 10, 2012). The President. Executive Order 
13610 of May 10, 2012. Identifying and Reducing Regulatory Burdens.


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    Dated: October 15, 2015.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 2015-26695 Filed 10-23-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6355-01-P
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