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Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs: Requirements for Accreditation of Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to specific CPSC regulations relating to full-size and non-full-size baby cribs. The Commission is issuing this notice of requirements pursuant to section 14(a)(3)(B)(vi) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) (15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(3)(B)(vi)).
Revocation of Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') requires the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are to be ``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards or more stringent than the voluntary standard if the Commission concludes that more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. The Commission is issuing this rule to revoke its existing regulations pertaining to full-size and non-full-size cribs because, elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Commission is issuing consumer product safety standards for cribs that will further reduce the risk of injury associated with these products under section 104 of the CPSIA. The new consumer product safety standards for cribs will include the requirements that have been in 16 CFR parts 1508 and 1509 for full-size and non-full-size cribs. To eliminate duplication, the Commission is removing 16 CFR parts 1508 and 1509 entirely.
Safety Standards for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; Final Rule
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC,'' ``Commission,'' or ``we'') to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards are to be ``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards or more stringent than the voluntary standard if the Commission concludes that more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. The Commission is issuing safety standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs in response to the direction under section 104(b) of the CPSIA.\1\ Section 104(c) of the CPSIA specifies that the crib standards will cover used as well as new cribs. The crib standards will apply to anyone who manufactures, distributes, or contracts to sell a crib; to child care facilities, family child care homes, and others holding themselves out to be knowledgeable about cribs; to anyone who leases, sublets, or otherwise places a crib in the stream of commerce; and to owners and operators of places of public accommodation affecting commerce.
Consumer Product Safety Act: Notice of Commission Action Lifting Stay of Enforcement of Certification Requirements for Certain Non-Children's Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission,'' ``CPSC,'' or ``we'') is announcing its decision to lift its stay of enforcement of certain certification provisions of section 14 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (``CPSA''), as amended by section 102(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA''). The Commission is taking this action with respect to non-children's products subject to CPSC regulations pertaining to vinyl plastic film, carpets and rugs, and clothing textiles.
Extension of the Date by Which Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Must Be Tested and Certified
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that the Commission has extended, by 60 days, the date by which manufacturers (including importers) of youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) must submit sufficient samples of such products to a third party conformity assessment body approved by the Commission for testing and, based on such testing, issue a certificate that the products manufactured after the deadline comply with certain CPSC regulations relating to ATVs. The extension is granted because there are an insufficient number of third party conformity assessment bodies accredited by the Commission to permit testing and certification under the original schedule.\1\
Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission,'' ``CPSC,'' or ``we'') is issuing a final rule that would establish a Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database (``Database''). Section 212 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') amended the Consumer Product Safety Act (``CPSA'') to require the Commission to establish and maintain a publicly available, searchable database on the safety of consumer products, and other products or substances regulated by the Commission. The final rule interprets various statutory requirements pertaining to the information to be included in the Database and also establishes provisions regarding submitting reports of harm; providing notice of reports of harm to manufacturers; publishing reports of harm and manufacturer comments in the Database; and dealing with confidential and materially inaccurate information.
Winter Bee, 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).\1\ Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with Winter Bee, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $200,000.00, to be suspended except for $40,000.00, to be paid over a period of 20 months as specified in the Order.
Jake's Fireworks, Inc., Far East Imports, Inc., Wholesale Fireworks Enterprises LLC, Pacific Northwest Fireworks, 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 Jake's Fireworks, Inc., Far East Imports, Inc., Wholesale Fireworks Enterprises LLC, Pacific Northwest Fireworks, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $100,000.00.
Notice of Meeting of Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel on Phthalates and Phthalate Substitutes
The Commission announces the third meeting of the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) on phthalates and phthalate substitutes. The Commission appointed this CHAP to study the effects on children's health of all phthalates and phthalate alternatives as used in children's toys and child care articles, pursuant to section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) (Pub. L. 110- 314).
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Mattresses, Mattress Pads, and/or Mattress Sets: Revisions to Terms of Acceptance of Children's Product Certifications Based on Third Party Conformity Assessment Body Testing Prior to Commission's Acceptance of Accreditation
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC,'' ``Commission,'' or ``we'') is issuing a notice amending the terms under which it will accept certifications for children's products based on third party conformity assessment body (laboratory) testing to the flammability regulations at 16 CFR parts 1632 and/or 1633 that occurred before the Commission's acceptance of the accreditation of the third party conformity assessment body. We are taking this action in response to requests from certain mattress manufacturers to reduce unnecessary retesting of mattresses, mattress pads, and/or mattress sets that have already been tested and found to be in compliance with CPSC regulations.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Prize Competitions and Contests
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (``the PRA''), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the proposed collection of information for CPSC-sponsored prize competitions or contests.
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Children's Sleepwear, Sizes 0 Through 6X and 7 Through 14: Requirements for Accreditation of Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing of children's sleepwear pursuant to 16 CFR parts 1615 and 1616, the CPSC regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) relating to the flammability of children's sleepwear. The Commission is issuing this notice of requirements pursuant to section 14(a)(3)(B)(vi) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2063(a)(3)(B)(vi).
Notice of Teleconference of the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel on Phthalates and Phthalate Substitutes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing a teleconference of the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel (CHAP) on phthalates and phthalate substitutes. The Commission appointed this CHAP to study the effects on children's health of all phthalates and phthalate alternatives as used in children's toys and child care articles, pursuant to section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) (Pub. L. 110- 314). The CHAP will discuss possible risk assessment approaches for phthalates and phthalate substitutes.
Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is proposing to amend its standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads. The ignition source cigarette specified in the standard for use in the mattress standard's performance tests is no longer being produced. The Commission is proposing to amend the mattress standard to require a standard reference material cigarette, which was developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as the ignition source for testing to the mattress standard.
Requirements for Bicycles
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC,'' ``Commission,'' or ``we'') is proposing to amend its bicycle regulations. The proposed amendments would make minor changes to certain requirements to reflect the development of new technologies, designs, and features in bicycles and clarify that certain provisions or testing requirements do not apply to specific bicycles or bicycle parts. The proposal also would delete an outdated reference and correct typographical errors in the bicycle reflector performance test.
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Public Accommodation; Withdrawal of Proposed Rule
In the Federal Register of March 15, 2010, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') issued a proposed interpretive rule that would interpret the term ``public accommodations facility'' as used in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (``VGB Act'' or ``Act'') as ``an inn, hotel, motel, or other place of lodging, except for an establishment located within a building that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire and that is actually occupied by the proprietor of such establishment as the residence of such proprietor'' (75 FR 12167). The Commission is withdrawing the March 15, 2010 proposed interpretive rule and, elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, is issuing a new proposed interpretive rule with a 60-day comment period which would interpret ``public accommodations facility'' as ``an inn, hotel, motel, or other place of lodging, including but not limited to, rental units rented on a bi-weekly or weekly basis.''
Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Public Accommodation
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission'' or ``CPSC'') is proposing this interpretive rule to interpret the term ``public accommodations facility'' as used in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act.
Interpretation of “Children's Product”
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC,'' ``Commission,'' or ``we'') is issuing a final interpretative rule on the term ``children's product'' as used in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA''), Public Law 110-314. The final interpretative rule provides additional guidance on the factors that are considered when evaluating what is a children's product.\1\
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (``PRA'').
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Requirements for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (``PRA'').
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Consumer Focus Groups
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Pro-Pac Distributing Corp., 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 Pro-Pac Distributing Corp., containing a civil penalty of $125,000.00.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (``PRA'').
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (``PRA'').
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Safety Standard for Multi-Purpose Lighters
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (``PRA'').
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for Office of Management and Budget Review; Comment Request; Procedures for Export of Noncomplying Goods
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (``OMB'') for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (``PRA'').
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