Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Standard for Cigarette Lighters, 60661-60662 [2022-21668]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 193 / Thursday, October 6, 2022 / Notices or test methods. Examples of revised information include changes in the website URL, name of the laboratory, and name of laboratory point of contact. The total burden, therefore, is 329.5 hours, which we round up to 330 hours. We estimate that hourly compensation for the time required for recordkeeping is $36.59 per hour (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ‘‘Employer Costs for Employee Compensation (ECEC),’’ Table 4: Total compensation for private industry workers in sales and office occupations within goods-producing industries, June 2022, public news release url: www.bls.gov/news.release/ archives/ecec_09202022.pdf). The total cost burden to the respondents is approximately $12,075 ($36.59 × 330 hours = $12,074.70). General Description of Collection: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires third party testing to be conducted by a third party conformity assessment body for any children’s product that is subject to a children’s product safety rule, before importing for consumption or warehousing or distributing in commerce. The CPSIA allows accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies to be conducted either by the Commission, or by an independent accreditation organization designated by the Commission. In addition, the CPSIA requires that the Commission maintain on its website an up-to-date list of entities that have been accredited to assess conformity with children’s product safety rules. With the exception of firewalled third party conformity assessment bodies, which must be approved by Commission order as stated in 16 CFR 1112.13(b), the Commission has chosen to accept the accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies that meet accreditation requirements of an independent accreditation organization. 16 CFR 1112.13(a). To assess a third party conformity assessment bodies’ qualifications for acceptance by CPSC, information related to location, accreditation, and ownership must be collected from third party conformity assessment bodies. The CPSC uses an online collection form, CPSC Form 223, to gather information from third party conformity assessment bodies voluntarily seeking acceptance by CPSC. The information collected relates to location, accreditation, and ownership. Commission staff uses this information to assess: • A third party conformity assessment body’s status as an independent third party conformity assessment body, a government-owned VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Oct 05, 2022 Jkt 259001 or government-controlled conformity assessment body, or a firewalled conformity assessment body; • Qualifications for acceptance by CPSC to test for compliance to specified children’s product safety rules; and • Eligibility for acceptance on the CPSC website. Part 1112 requires the collection of information in CPSC Form 223: • Upon initial application by the third party conformity assessment body for acceptance by CPSC; • Whenever there is a change to accreditation or ownership information; and • At least every 2 years as part of a regular audit process. Request for Comments CPSC solicits written comments from all interested persons about the proposed collection of information. CPSC specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics: • Whether the collection of information described is necessary for the proper performance of CPSC’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. Alberta E. Mills, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2022–21726 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [Docket No. CPSC–2009–0044] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Standard for Cigarette Lighters U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission), announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 60661 of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval for a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of disposable and novelty cigarette lighters. This collection of information consists of testing and recordkeeping requirements in regulations implementing the Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters, approved previously under OMB Control No. 3041–0116. On July 25, 2022, CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the agency’s intent to seek this extension. CPSC received no comments in response to that notice. Therefore, by publication of this notice, the Commission announces that CPSC has submitted to the OMB a request for extension of approval of this collection of information. DATES: Written comments on this request for extension of approval of information collection requirements should be submitted by November 7, 2022. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to: www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. In addition, written comments that are sent to OMB also should be submitted electronically at: https://www.regulations.gov, under Docket No. CPSC–2009–0044. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Gillham, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504–7991, or by email to: cgillham@ cpsc.gov. ADDRESSES: On July 25, 2022, CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the agency’s intent to seek an extension for this information collection. 87 FR 44106. CPSC received no comments in response to that notice. Accordingly, CPSC seeks to renew the following currently approved collection of information: Title: Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters. OMB Number: 3041–0116. Type of Review: Renewal of collection. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of cigarette lighters. Estimated Number of Respondents: In 2021, 30 firms submitted information to the CPSC on 143 lighter models. There SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 60662 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 193 / Thursday, October 6, 2022 / Notices were 4 new lighter models and 139 lighters that were comparable to models previously tested (‘‘comparison lighters’’). Estimated Time per Response: The burden associated with the standard includes the time and cost spent testing and maintaining the test records, either by the firm or by outside contractors. If the firm elects to use an outside contractor, the cost of testing per model is estimated to be about $25,000 on average. If 4 new lighter models are introduced each year and tested by outside contractors, the annual cost would be about $100,000. If tests instead are conducted in-house, testing new lighter models is expected to take about 90 hours per model. The total testing time for the 4 models would be 360 hours (90 hours × 4 models). Recordkeeping consists of two separate components: recordkeeping for new lighter models, and recordkeeping for comparison lighters. New Lighter Models—The time burden for recordkeeping for new lighter models is estimated at 20 hours per model. The total time for recordkeeping is estimated to be 80 hours (20 hours × 4 models). Comparison Lighters—Firms may also submit comparison lighters to demonstrate compliance with the standard. In 2021, 139 comparison lighters were reported to the CPSC. Although firms bear no testing costs for comparison lighters, the burden hours for recordkeeping have been estimated at 3 hours per model. Thus, an estimated 417 hours (139 models × 3 hours) is estimated for recordkeeping for comparison lighters. Reporting Requirements— Approximately 1 hour will be required for firms to submit forms to CPSC per model, for a total annual reporting burden on 143 hours (143 models × 1 hour). Total Estimated Annual Burden: The annual total number of hours could be as high as 1000 hours (360 testing + 497 recordkeeping hours + 143 reporting hours) per year. If some firms elect to outsource testing of new models, there may be fewer burden hours. The CPSC estimates the total cost for firms to test, and prepare, maintain, and submit records to the CPSC in compliance with the lighter regulation would be in the range of $47,859 to $122,515, depending upon whether the testing is done inhouse or through outsourcing. General Description of Collection: In 1993, the CPSC issued the Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters (16 CFR part 1210) under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) to eliminate or reduce risks of VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:46 Oct 05, 2022 Jkt 259001 death and burn injury from fires accidentally started by children playing with cigarette lighters. The standard requires certain test protocols, as well as recordkeeping and reporting requirements. 16 CFR part 1210, subpart B. In addition, section 14(a) of the CPSA (15 U.S.C. 2063(a)) requires manufacturers, importers, and private labelers of a consumer product subject to a consumer product safety standard to issue a certificate stating that the product complies with all applicable consumer product safety standards. Section 14(a) of the CPSA also requires that the certificate of compliance must be based on a test of each product or upon a reasonable testing program. Alberta E. Mills, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2022–21668 Filed 10–5–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy (USMA) Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of committee meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place. DATES: The meeting will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, Time 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting must first obtain a pass to enter the installation. To obtain a pass, members of the public will need to go to the Visitor Control Center and show their government issued ID (e.g. driver’s license) and be vetted by the security guards at that location. Allow an hour for the process. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held in the Haig Room, Jefferson Hall, 758 Cullum Road, West Point, New York 10996. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Deadra K. Ghostlaw, the Designated Federal Officer for the committee, in writing at: Secretary of the General Staff, ATTN: Deadra K. Ghostlaw, 646 Swift Road, West Point, NY 10996; by email at: deadra.ghostlaw@westpoint.edu or BoV@westpoint.edu; or by telephone at (845) 938–4200. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The committee meeting is being held under SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 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 102–3.150. The USMA Board of Visitors (BoV) provides independent advice and recommendations to the President of the United States on matters related to morale, discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and any other matters relating to the Academy that the Board decides to consider. Purpose of the Meeting: This is the 2022 Annual Meeting of the USMA BoV. Members of the Board will be provided updates on Academy issues. Agenda: Introduction; Board Business— Approve Minutes from July 2022 meeting, Set Date for Spring 2023 meeting in DC, Core Curriculum Review, Chairman: Topics of Specific Interest; Line of Effort (LOE) 1: Developing Leaders of Character; LOE 2: Culture of Character growth; LOE 3: Building Diverse and Effective Winning Teams; LOE 5: Strengthening Partnerships; Closing Remarks. Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first to arrive basis. Attendees are requested to submit their name, affiliation, and daytime phone number seven business days prior to the meeting to Mrs. Ghostlaw, via electronic mail, the preferred mode of submission, at the address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140d, the committee is not obligated to allow a member of the public to speak or otherwise address the committee during the meeting, and members of the public attending the committee meeting will not be permitted to present questions from the floor or speak to any issue under consideration by the committee. Because the committee meeting will be held in a Federal Government facility on a military post, security screening is required. A government photo ID is required to enter post. In order to enter the installation, members of the public must first go to the Visitor Control Center in the Visitor Center and go through a background check before being allowed access to the installation. Members of the public then need to enter post and park in Buffalo Soldier Field parking lot. Members of the public who have proper DoD ID can ride the north-bound Central Post Area (CPA) shuttle bus to Thayer Road, get off at the Thayer Road Extension, and walk up the E:\FR\FM\06OCN1.SGM 06OCN1

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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

[Docket No. CPSC-2009-0044]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB 
Review; Comment Request; Standard for Cigarette Lighters

AGENCY: U.S. 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 or Commission), announces that 
the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 
(OMB) a request for extension of approval for a collection of 
information from manufacturers and importers of disposable and novelty 
cigarette lighters. This collection of information consists of testing 
and recordkeeping requirements in regulations implementing the Safety 
Standard for Cigarette Lighters, approved previously under OMB Control 
No. 3041-0116. On July 25, 2022, CPSC published a notice in the Federal 
Register announcing the agency's intent to seek this extension. CPSC 
received no comments in response to that notice. Therefore, by 
publication of this notice, the Commission announces that CPSC has 
submitted to the OMB a request for extension of approval of this 
collection of information.

DATES: Written comments on this request for extension of approval of 
information collection requirements should be submitted by November 7, 
2022.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to: www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function. In 
addition, written comments that are sent to OMB also should be 
submitted electronically at: https://www.regulations.gov, under Docket 
No. CPSC-2009-0044.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Gillham, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 
504-7991, or by email to: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 25, 2022, CPSC published a notice in 
the Federal Register announcing the agency's intent to seek an 
extension for this information collection. 87 FR 44106. CPSC received 
no comments in response to that notice. Accordingly, CPSC seeks to 
renew the following currently approved collection of information:
    Title: Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters.
    OMB Number: 3041-0116.
    Type of Review: Renewal of collection.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of cigarette lighters.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: In 2021, 30 firms submitted 
information to the CPSC on 143 lighter models. There

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were 4 new lighter models and 139 lighters that were comparable to 
models previously tested (``comparison lighters'').
    Estimated Time per Response: The burden associated with the 
standard includes the time and cost spent testing and maintaining the 
test records, either by the firm or by outside contractors. If the firm 
elects to use an outside contractor, the cost of testing per model is 
estimated to be about $25,000 on average. If 4 new lighter models are 
introduced each year and tested by outside contractors, the annual cost 
would be about $100,000. If tests instead are conducted in-house, 
testing new lighter models is expected to take about 90 hours per 
model. The total testing time for the 4 models would be 360 hours (90 
hours x 4 models). Recordkeeping consists of two separate components: 
recordkeeping for new lighter models, and recordkeeping for comparison 
lighters.
    New Lighter Models--The time burden for recordkeeping for new 
lighter models is estimated at 20 hours per model. The total time for 
recordkeeping is estimated to be 80 hours (20 hours x 4 models).
    Comparison Lighters--Firms may also submit comparison lighters to 
demonstrate compliance with the standard. In 2021, 139 comparison 
lighters were reported to the CPSC. Although firms bear no testing 
costs for comparison lighters, the burden hours for recordkeeping have 
been estimated at 3 hours per model. Thus, an estimated 417 hours (139 
models x 3 hours) is estimated for recordkeeping for comparison 
lighters.
    Reporting Requirements--Approximately 1 hour will be required for 
firms to submit forms to CPSC per model, for a total annual reporting 
burden on 143 hours (143 models x 1 hour).
    Total Estimated Annual Burden: The annual total number of hours 
could be as high as 1000 hours (360 testing + 497 recordkeeping hours + 
143 reporting hours) per year. If some firms elect to outsource testing 
of new models, there may be fewer burden hours. The CPSC estimates the 
total cost for firms to test, and prepare, maintain, and submit records 
to the CPSC in compliance with the lighter regulation would be in the 
range of $47,859 to $122,515, depending upon whether the testing is 
done in-house or through outsourcing.
    General Description of Collection: In 1993, the CPSC issued the 
Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters (16 CFR part 1210) under the 
Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.) to 
eliminate or reduce risks of death and burn injury from fires 
accidentally started by children playing with cigarette lighters. The 
standard requires certain test protocols, as well as recordkeeping and 
reporting requirements. 16 CFR part 1210, subpart B. In addition, 
section 14(a) of the CPSA (15 U.S.C. 2063(a)) requires manufacturers, 
importers, and private labelers of a consumer product subject to a 
consumer product safety standard to issue a certificate stating that 
the product complies with all applicable consumer product safety 
standards. Section 14(a) of the CPSA also requires that the certificate 
of compliance must be based on a test of each product or upon a 
reasonable testing program.

Alberta E. Mills,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 2022-21668 Filed 10-5-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6355-01-P

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