Consumer Product Safety Commission June 2009 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Notice of Stay of Enforcement Pertaining to Bicycles and Related Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing its decision to stay enforcement of section 101 (a) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') with regard to certain parts of bicycles, jogger strollers, and bicycle trailers designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. The Commission is staying enforcement of the specified lead level as it pertains to certain parts of these products, specifically components made with metal alloys, including steel containing up to 0.35 percent lead, aluminum with up to 0.4 percent lead, and copper with up to 4.0 percent lead.
Requirements for Consumer Registration of Durable Infant or Toddler Products
Section 104(d) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission'') to promulgate a final consumer product safety rule requiring each manufacturer of a durable infant or toddler product to: Provide with each product a postage-paid consumer registration form; keep records of consumers who register such products with the manufacturer; and permanently place the manufacturer name and contact information, model name and number, and the date of manufacture on each such product. The Commission is proposing requirements that would fulfill this statutory direction.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request-Flammability Standards for Carpets and Rugs
In the Federal Register of April 16, 2009 (74 FR 17637), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), to announce the CPSC's intention to seek extension of approval of collections of information in regulations implementing two flammability standards for carpets and rugs. The regulations are codified at 16 CFR Parts 1630 and 1631, and prescribe requirements for testing and recordkeeping by persons and firms issuing guaranties of products subject to the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs and the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request-Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements Under the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets
In the Federal Register of April 16, 2009 (74 FR 17636), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), to announce the CPSC's intention to seek extension of approval of collections of information in the in the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets, 16 CFR part 1633. The standard prescribes a test to minimize or delay flashover when a mattress is ignited. The standard also requires manufacturers to test specimens of each of their mattress prototypes before mattresses based on that prototype may be introduced into commerce.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request-Flammability Standards for Children's Sleepwear
In the Federal Register of April 16, 2009, 74 FR 17636, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) to announce the CPSC's intention to seek extension of approval of collections of information in the flammability standards for children's sleepwear and implementing regulations.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request-Requirements for Baby-Bouncers, Walker-Jumpers, and Baby-Walkers
In the Federal Register of April 16, 2009 (74 FR 17638), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) to announce the CPSC's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information in the requirements for baby-bouncers, walker-jumpers, and baby-walkers in regulations codified at 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6) and 1500.86(a)(4).
Mattel, Inc. and Fisher-Price, 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 Mattel, Inc. and Fisher-Price, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $2,300,000.00.
Labeling Amendment of Blasting Caps
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is issuing a final rule to supplement the current definition of ``blasting cap'' in its regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The final rule simply uses the term ``detonator'' in addition to the term ``blasting cap'' to reflect the current usage of those terms in the explosives industry.
Commission Agenda, Priorities and Strategic Plan; Request for Comments
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) is developing its agenda and priorities for Commission attention during fiscal year 2011, which begins October 1, 2010, and considering revisions to its current strategic plan, pursuant to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). The Commission seeks written comments concerning the Commission's agenda and priorities for fiscal year 2011 and revisions to the strategic plan.
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