Consumer Product Safety Commission July 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Substantial Product Hazard Reports
Section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2064(b), requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products to report potential product hazards to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. On May 26, 2006, the Commission solicited comments on proposed revisions to its interpretative rule advising manufacturers, distributors, and retailers how to comply with the requirements of section 15(b). The proposed revisions identified additional factors the Commission and staff consider when assessing whether a product is defective or not. The proposed revisions also clarified that compliance with voluntary or mandatory product safety standards may be considered by the Commission in making certain determinations under section 15. After considering public comments, the Commission issues the accompanying final rule.\1\
Tiffany and Company, a Corporation, Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order
It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with Tiffany and Company, a corporation, containing a civil penalty of $262,500.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request-Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters
In the Federal Register of April 26, 2006 (71 FR 24651), the Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35) to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information in the Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters (16 CFR part 1210). One comment from the American Academy of Pediatrics was received in support of the continued testing and data collection. By publication of this notice, the Commission announces that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval of that collection of information without change for three years from the date of approval. The Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters requires disposable and novelty lighters to be manufactured with a mechanism to resist operation by children younger than five years of age. Certification regulations implementing the standard require manufacturers and importers to submit to the Commission a description of each model of lighter, results of prototype qualification tests for compliance with the standard, and a physical specimen of the lighter before the introduction of each model of lighter in commerce. The Commission uses the records of testing and other information required by the certification regulations to determine that disposable and novelty lighters have been tested and certified for compliance with the standard by the manufacturer or importer. The Commission also uses this information to obtain corrective actions if disposable or novelty lighters fail to comply with the standard in a manner that creates a substantial risk of injury to the public.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request-Safety Standard for Omnidirectional Citizens Band Base Station Antennas
In the Federal Register of April 26, 2006, (71 FR 24651), the Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information required in the Safety Standard for Omnidirectional Citizens Band Base Station (16 CFR part 1204). No comments were received in response to that notice. By publication of this notice, the Commission announces that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for extension of approval of that collection of information, without change, for three years from the date of approval. The Safety Standard for Omnidirectional Citizens Band Base Station Antennas establishes performance requirements for omnidirectional citizens band base station antennas to reduce unreasonable risks of death and injury which may result if an antenna contacts overhead power lines while being erected or removed from its site. Certification regulations implementing the standard require manufacturers, importers, and private labelers of antennas subject to the standard to test antennas for compliance with the standard, and to maintain records of that testing. The records of testing and other information required by the certification regulations allow the Commission to determine that antennas subject to the standard comply with its requirements. This information would also enable the Commission to obtain corrective actions if omnidirectional citizens band base station antennas failed to comply with the standard in a manner which creates a substantial risk of injury to the public.
Family Dollar, Inc., a Corporation, Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order
It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with Family Dollar, a corporation, containing a civil penalty of $100,000.
Civil Penalty Factors
Sections 20(b) and (c) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2069(b), (c), require certain factors to be considered in assessing and compromising penalties. A new interpretative rule is proposed that identifies and explains other factors that may be considered by the Commission and staff in evaluating the appropriateness and amount of a civil penalty.\1\
Amendment to Fireworks Safety Standards; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments and Information
The Commission is considering whether there may be a need to update and strengthen its regulation of fireworks devices. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (``FHSA''). The Commission is soliciting written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with fireworks that do not comply with the current fireworks device regulations, the regulatory options discussed in this notice, other possible ways to address these risks, and the economic impacts of the various regulatory alternatives. The Commission also invites interested persons to submit an existing standard, or a statement of intent to modify or develop a voluntary standard, to address the risk of injury described in this notice.\1\
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Clothing Textiles, Vinyl Plastic Film
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of clothing, and textiles and related materials intended for use in clothing. This collection of information is required in regulations implementing the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles (16 CFR part 1610) and the Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic Film (16 CFR part 1611). These regulations establish requirements for testing and recordkeeping for manufacturers and importers who furnish guaranties for products subject to the flammability standards for clothing textiles and vinyl plastic film. The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting an extension of approval of this collection of information from the Office of Management and Budget.
Commission Involvement in Voluntary Standards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is revising its regulations governing the Commission's involvement in voluntary standards activities. The revisions more accurately reflect current Commission practices and strengthen oversight of staff involvement in standards making activities. The revisions also codify existing procedures for internet disclosure and public comment regarding standards activities in which Commission staff is actively involved.\1\
OMB Approval Under the Paperwork Reduction Act; Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets
This document announces the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the Commission's collection of information requirements contained in the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets, 16 CFR part 1633, under OMB Control No. 3041- 0133.
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