Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements for Carpets and Rugs, 55698-55699 [2018-24318]

Download as PDF 55698 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 216 / Wednesday, November 7, 2018 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should be directed to Michael Lameier, Habitat Conservation Division, Pacific Islands Regional Office, 1845 Wasp Blvd., Building 176, Honolulu, HI 96818, (808) 725 5085, michael.lameier@noaa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract This request is for a new collection of information. The aim of the study is to understand the effectiveness of the capacity development efforts of the Pacific Islands Managed and Protected Area Community, as known as PIMPAC. The survey will assess to what extent PIMPAC has developed human and organizational capacities to enhance protected area management in the Pacific island region. Results of the survey are expected to help guide and improve the effectiveness of capacity development activities by PIMPAC for protected area management in the next ten years. II. Methods of Collection The survey will be conducted using in-person, one on one interviews and phone interviews. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques 17:46 Nov 06, 2018 Jkt 247001 Dated: November 1, 2018. Sarah Brabson, NOAA PRA Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–24276 Filed 11–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [Docket No. CPSC–2012–0030] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements for Carpets and Rugs Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces a submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of approval for a collection of information related to the CPSC’s Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs and the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (OMB No. 3041–0017). CPSC previously published a notice announcing the agency’s intent to seek an extension of approval of this collection of information. CPSC received no comments in response to that notice. DATES: Written comments on this request for extension of approval for information collection requirements should be submitted by December 7, 2018. SUMMARY: III. Data OMB Control Number: 0648–xxxx. Form Number(s): None. Type of Review: Regular submission (request for a new information collection). Affected Public: Individuals or households, not-for-profit institutions; state, local, and federal government. Estimated Number of Respondents: 80. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes per survey and 1 hour per interview. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0 in record keeping/reporting. VerDate Sep<11>2014 or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Submit comments about this request by email: OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov or fax: 202– 395–6881. Comments by mail should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the CPSC, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. In addition, written comments that are sent to OMB also should be submitted electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, under Docket No. CPSC–2012–0030. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bretford Griffin, Consumer Product ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504–7037, or by email to: bgriffin@ cpsc.gov. 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: Out of 215 domestic manufacturers, approximately half, or 108 manufacturers, elect to issue a guaranty of compliance with the FFA. Additionally, of the approximately 6,000 firms that import carpets and rugs, approximately 1,500 elect to issue guaranties of compliance. Staff estimates that the average firm issuing a continuing guarantee under the FFA is required to conduct, at most, 200 tests per year, although the actual number of tests required by a given firm may vary from one to 200, depending upon the number of carpet styles and the annual production volume. To estimate burden, we selected the midpoint, 100 tests per year. Estimated Time per Response: 2.5 hours to conduct each test, and to establish and maintain test records. Total Estimated Annual Burden: The time required to conduct each test is estimated to be 2.5 hours, including the time required to establish and maintain the test records. We estimate the total annualized cost/burden to respondents could be as many as 160,800 tests per year (1,608 firms × 100 tests), at 2.5 hours per test, or 402,000 hours. Total Estimated Annual Cost to Respondents: The total annualized costs to all respondents for the hour burden for collection of information is estimated to be as high as $27,830,460, using a mean hourly employer cost-perhour-worked of $69.23 (Bureau of Labor Statistics: Total compensation rates for management, professional, and related occupations in private goods-producing industries, March 2018) (402,000 hours × $69.23). 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 to reduce the flammability of carpets and rugs. The standards’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\07NON1.SGM 07NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 216 / Wednesday, November 7, 2018 / Notices provisions include requirements for testing and recordkeeping for manufacturers and importers who furnish guaranties subject to the carpet and rug flammability standards. Separate from the guaranties, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) established product certification requirements for applicable consumer product safety standards and rules. 15 U.S.C. 2063(g). Alberta E. Mills, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2018–24318 Filed 11–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [Docket No. CPSC–2012–0024] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notification Requirements for Coal and Wood Burning Appliances Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces a submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of approval for a collection of information related to the CPSC’s Standard for Coal and Wood Burning Appliances—Notification of Performance and Technical Data (OMB No. 3041–0040). CPSC previously published a notice announcing the agency’s intent to seek this extension. CPSC received no comments in response to that notice. DATES: Written comments on this request for extension of approval for information collection requirements should be submitted by December 7, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit comments about this request by email: OIRA_ submission@omb.eop.gov or fax: 202– 395–6881. Comments by mail should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the CPSC, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. In addition, written comments that are sent to OMB also should be submitted electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov, under Docket No. CPSC–2012–0024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bretford Griffin, Consumer Product amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Nov 06, 2018 Jkt 247001 Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504–7037, or by email to: bgriffin@ cpsc.gov. CPSC seeks to renew the following currently approved collection of information: Title: Notification Requirements for Coal and Wood Burning Appliances. OMB Number: 3041–0040. Type of Review: Renewal of collection. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of coal and wood burning appliances. Estimated Number of Respondents: An estimated five submissions annually. Estimated Time per Response: Three hours per submission and 30 minutes for collecting and mailing the information to the CPSC. Total Estimated Annual Burden: 17.5 hours (5 submissions × 3.5 hours). Total Estimated Annual Cost to Respondents: $1,212, based on an average total hourly employee compensation rate of $69.23 for management, professional, and related occupations (Bureau of Labor Statistics: Total compensation rates for management, professional, and related occupations in private goods-producing industries, March 2018) (17.5 hours × $69.23). General Description of Collection: 16 CFR part 1406, Coal and Wood Burning Appliances—Notification of Performance and Technical Data requires that manufacturers and importers provide consumers with written notification regarding certain technical and performance information related to safety on each coal and wood burning appliance. Manufacturers are also required to provide to the CPSC a copy of the notification to consumers and an explanation of all clearance distances contained in the notification. For existing models, all known manufacturers have complied with the requirements. Accordingly, there is no new burden associated with the requirements of 16 CFR part 1406, except in cases where existing models are changed, or new models are introduced. Less than five submissions are estimated annually from new stove models coming into the market, or new firms entering the market. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Alberta E. Mills, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2018–24319 Filed 11–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 55699 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Department of the Air Force, Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Board of Visitors (BoV) of the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) will take place. SUMMARY: Wednesday November 28, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: Capitol Visitor Center, SVC–201, Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Anderson, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at (703) 693–9575 (Voice), 703– 693–4244 (Facsimile), daniel.l.anderson55.civ@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is SAF/MRM, 1660 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330–1660. Website: https:// www.usafa.edu/about/bov/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to review morale and discipline, social climate, athletics, diversity, curriculum and other matters relating to the USAFA. Meeting Accessibility: Open to the public subject to the availability of space. Registration of members of the public who wish to attend the meeting will begin upon publication of this meeting notice and end three business days (23 November) prior to the start of the meeting. All members of the public must contact Lt. Col. Caltagirone at the phone number or email listed below in the section titled Seating is limited and is on a first-to-arrive basis. Attendees will be asked to provide their name, title, affiliation, and contact information to include email address and daytime telephone number to the point of contact (POC) listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 7, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55698-55699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24318]


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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CPSC-2012-0030]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; 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, the 
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announces a submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting an extension of 
approval for a collection of information related to the CPSC's Standard 
for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs and the Standard for 
the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (OMB No. 3041-0017). 
CPSC previously published a notice announcing the agency's intent to 
seek an extension of approval of this collection of information. CPSC 
received no comments in response to that notice.

DATES: Written comments on this request for extension of approval for 
information collection requirements should be submitted by December 7, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments about this request by email: 
[email protected] or fax: 202-395-6881. Comments by mail 
should be sent to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, 
Attn: OMB Desk Officer for the CPSC, Office of Management and Budget, 
Room 10235, 725 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20503. In addition, 
written comments that are sent to OMB also should be submitted 
electronically at https://www.regulations.gov, under Docket No. CPSC-
2012-0030.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bretford Griffin, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 
504-7037, or by email to: [email protected].

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: Out of 215 domestic manufacturers, 
approximately half, or 108 manufacturers, elect to issue a guaranty of 
compliance with the FFA. Additionally, of the approximately 6,000 firms 
that import carpets and rugs, approximately 1,500 elect to issue 
guaranties of compliance. Staff estimates that the average firm issuing 
a continuing guarantee under the FFA is required to conduct, at most, 
200 tests per year, although the actual number of tests required by a 
given firm may vary from one to 200, depending upon the number of 
carpet styles and the annual production volume. To estimate burden, we 
selected the midpoint, 100 tests per year.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.5 hours to conduct each test, and to 
establish and maintain test records.
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: The time required to conduct each 
test is estimated to be 2.5 hours, including the time required to 
establish and maintain the test records. We estimate the total 
annualized cost/burden to respondents could be as many as 160,800 tests 
per year (1,608 firms x 100 tests), at 2.5 hours per test, or 402,000 
hours.
    Total Estimated Annual Cost to Respondents: The total annualized 
costs to all respondents for the hour burden for collection of 
information is estimated to be as high as $27,830,460, using a mean 
hourly employer cost-per-hour-worked of $69.23 (Bureau of Labor 
Statistics: Total compensation rates for management, professional, and 
related occupations in private goods-producing industries, March 2018) 
(402,000 hours x $69.23).
    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 to reduce the flammability of carpets and 
rugs. The standards'

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provisions include requirements for testing and recordkeeping for 
manufacturers and importers who furnish guaranties subject to the 
carpet and rug flammability standards. Separate from the guaranties, 
the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) established 
product certification requirements for applicable consumer product 
safety standards and rules. 15 U.S.C. 2063(g).

Alberta E. Mills,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 2018-24318 Filed 11-6-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6355-01-P
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