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Nautilus, Inc., 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 Nautilus, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $950,000.00.
Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments and Information
Cigarette lighters may present an unreasonable risk of injury due to mechanical malfunction of some lighters. In November 2001, the Commission received a petition from the Lighter Association, Inc. asking the Commission to adopt the voluntary ``Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Lighters'' (ASTM F-400) as a mandatory standard under the Consumer Product Safety Act (``CPSA''). On November 30, 2004 the Commission voted to grant the petition. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the CPSA. One result of the proceeding could be issuance of a rule requiring that cigarette lighters meet certain safety requirements. The Commission solicits written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with the mechanical malfunction of cigarette lighters, the regulatory alternatives 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.
Fiscal Year 2005 Program for Systematic Review of Commission Regulations; Request for Comments and Information
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces its fiscal year 2005 program for systematic review of its current substantive regulations to ensure, to the maximum practical extent, consistency among them and with respect to accomplishing program goals. In fiscal year 2005, the following six regulations will be evaluated: safety standard for cigarette lighters, 16 CFR part 1210; safety standard for multi-purpose lighters, 16 CFR part 1212; requirements for bicycles, 16 CFR part 1512; standards for the surface flammability of carpets and rugs, 16 CFR parts 1630 and 1631; and child-resistant packaging requirements for controlled drugs, 16 CFR 1700.14(a)(4). The primary purpose of the review is to assess the degree to which the regulations under review remain consistent with the Commission's program policies. In addition, each regulation will be examined with respect to the extent that it is current and relevant to CPSC program goals. Attention will also be given to whether the regulations can be streamlined, if possible, to minimize regulatory burdens, especially on small entities. To the degree consistent with other Commission priorities and subject to the availability of personnel and fiscal resources, specific regulatory or other projects may be undertaken in response to the results of the review. The Commission solicits written comments from interested persons concerning the designated regulations' currentness and consistency with Commission policies and goals, and suggestions for streamlining where appropriate. In so doing, commenters are requested to specifically address how their suggestions for change could be accomplished within the various statutory frameworks for Commission action under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 2051-2084, Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), 15 U.S.C. 1261-1278, Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA), 15 U.S.C. 1191-1204; and Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), 15 U.S.C. 1471-1476.
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., 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 Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $1,200,000.00.
Grace Children's Products, Inc., a Corporation and Century Products, f/k/a Century Products Company, 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 118.20. Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with Graco Children's Products, Inc. a corporation and Century Products, f/ k/a Century Products Company, containing a civil penalty of $4,000,000.00.
Polaris Industries Inc.; Final Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order
The Commission has finally accepted a Settlement Agreement with Polaris Industries Inc. containing a civil penalty of $950,000.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request-Customer Satisfaction Surveys (Fast-Track Recall Survey, Ombudsman Survey, State Partner Survey, Hotline Survey, Web Site Survey, and Clearinghouse Survey)
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) (PRA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) requests comments on a proposed request for an extension of its PRA approval to conduct surveys to determine customers' level of satisfaction with existing services. The Commission will consider all comments received in response to this notice before requesting approval of this collection of information from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Public Meeting Concerning Petition Requesting Ban of All-Terrain Vehicles Sold for Use of Children Under 16 Years Old
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') will conduct a public meeting on March 22, 2005 to receive comments concerning Petition CP 02-4/HP-02-1, which requested that the Commission issue a rule banning adult-size four wheel all terrain vehicles (``ATVS'') sold for the use of children under 16 years old. The CPSC staff's briefing package recommends that the Commission deny the petition. The Commission invites oral presentations from members of the public with information or comments related to the petition or the staff's briefing package. The Commission will consider these presentations as it decides what action to take on the petition.
Public Meeting Concerning Proposed Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattresses and Mattress/Foundation Sets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') will conduct a public meeting on March 3, 2005 to receive oral comments concerning the Commission's notice of proposed rulemaking (``NPR'') proposing a standard to address open flame ignition of mattresses. 70 FR 2470. The Commission invites members of the public to make oral presentations concerning information or comments related to the proposed standard. The Commission will consider these presentations as it proceeds with the rulemaking and the possible issuance of a final rule.
Polaris Industries Inc., 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 Polaris Industries Inc., containing a civil penalty of $950,000.00.
Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattresses and Mattress/Foundation Sets; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Commission is proposing a flammability standard under the authority of the Flammable Fabrics Act that would address open flame ignition of mattresses and mattress and foundation sets (``mattresses/ sets''). The Commission currently has a flammability standard that addresses ignition of mattresses by cigarettes. However, that standard does not address mattress fires ignited by open flames. The proposed standard sets performance requirements based on research conducted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (``NIST''). Mattresses/sets that comply with the proposed requirements will generate a smaller size fire, thus reducing the possibility of flashover occurring. These improved mattresses should result in significant reductions in deaths and injuries associated with mattress fires. Due to the interaction of mattresses and bedclothes discussed herein, elsewhere in today's Federal Register the Commission is publishing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to begin rulemaking on bedclothes.
Standard To Address Open Flame Ignition of Bedclothes; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Commission is considering issuing a flammability standard that would address open flame ignition of bedclothes. (Commissioner Thomas H. Moore issued a statement, a copy of which is available from the Commission's Office of the Secretary or from the Commission's Web site, https://www.cpsc.gov.) Elsewhere in today's Federal Register, the Commission is proposing a flammability standard that addresses open flame ignition of mattresses/foundations. Research indicates that in mattress fires the mattress and bedclothes operate together as a system. Thus, the Commission believes that a flammability standard for bedclothes in addition to one for mattresses may be appropriate. The Commission invites comments concerning the risk of injury identified in this notice, the regulatory alternatives being considered, and other possible alternatives. The Commission also invites submission of any existing standard or statement of intention to modify or develop a voluntary standard to address small open flame ignition of bedclothes.
New ICM L.P., Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order
It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Flammable Fabrics Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1605.13. Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with New ICM L.P.
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