Consumer Product Safety Commission 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Youth All-Terrain Vehicles: 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 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger pursuant to 16 CFR part 1420, the CPSC regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) relating to ATVs. 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)).
Petition Requesting Regulations Restricting Cadmium in Children's Products
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission'' or ``CPSC'') has received a petition requesting standards restricting cadmium in children's products, especially toy metal jewelry. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Durable Nursery Products Exposure Survey
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 a draft survey regarding ownership and use characteristics of durable infant or toddler products.
Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats; Correction
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of June 4, 2010 (75 FR 31691). The document established a standard for infant bath seats by incorporating by reference ASTM F 1967-08a with certain changes. The Commission is correcting an error that left in an introductory phrase in one provision concerning the stability requirements that should have been omitted from the standard.
Safety Standard for Infant Walkers; Correction
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of June 21, 2010 (75 FR 35266). The document established a standard for infant walkers. The Commission is correcting a typographical error in one provision and correcting another provision concerning warning statements on walkers with parking brakes.
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Mattresses, Mattress Pads, and/or Mattress Sets: 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 the CPSC regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act relating to mattresses, mattress pads, and/or mattress sets. The Commission is issuing this notice of requirements pursuant to the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Clothing Textiles: 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 CPSC regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act relating to clothing textiles. The Commission is issuing this notice of requirements pursuant to the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
Correction to Internal Citation of “Extremely Flammable Solid” and “Flammable Solid”
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC,'' ``Commission,'' or ``we'') is amending its regulations concerning exemptions for small packages, minor hazards, and special circumstances to correct internal citations to the definitions of ``extremely flammable solid'' and ``flammable solid'' in our regulations.
Children's Products Containing Lead; Technological Feasibility of 100 ppm for Lead Content; Request for Comments and Information
Section 101(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (``CPSIA'') provides that, as of August 11, 2011, children's products may not contain more than 100 parts per million (``ppm'') of lead, unless the Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission''), determines that it is not technologically feasible, after notice and a hearing and after analyzing the public health protections associated with substantially reducing lead in children's products. The reduction can be for a product or product category. This notice requests comment and information on the technological feasibility of meeting the 100 ppm lead content limit for children's products.
Safety Standards for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs; Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
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 proposing 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) 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, 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.
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 United States 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 proposing 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 proposing 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 consumer product safety standard for cribs would include the requirements that are currently found at 16 CFR parts 1508 and 1509 for full-size and non- full-size cribs. To eliminate duplication, the Commission is proposing to remove 16 CFR parts 1508 and 1509 entirely.
Full-Size and Non-Full Size Baby Cribs: Withdrawal of Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission'') is terminating a proceeding for the possible amendment of the Commission's standards for full-size cribs, codified at 16 CFR part 1508, and for non-full-size cribs, codified at 16 CFR part 1509 which the Commission began with publication of an advance notice of proposed rulemaking on December 16, 1996, 61 FR 65997. On August 14, 2008, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') was enacted. Section 104(b) of the CPSIA requires the Commission to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products, which are to be ``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards (or more stringent requirements if they would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product). Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Commission is proposing safety standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs in response to section 104(b) of the CPSIA. The crib standards the Commission is proposing include
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Carpets and Rugs: 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 the CPSC regulations relating to carpets and rugs. The Commission is issuing this notice of requirements pursuant to the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Vinyl Plastic Film: 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 the CPSC regulations under the Flammable Fabrics Act relating to vinyl plastic film. The Commission is issuing this notice of requirements pursuant to the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is reopening the comment period for its proposed rule on the Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles. The reopened comment period will expire on September 10, 2010.
Commission Agenda and Priorities; Notice of Hearing
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission'') will conduct a public hearing to receive views from all interested parties about its agenda and priorities for Commission attention during fiscal year 2012, which begins October 1, 2011. Participation by members of the public is invited. Written comments and oral presentations concerning the Commission's agenda and priorities for fiscal year 2012 will become part of the public record.
Petition Requesting Revision of Bunk Bed Standard To Incorporate Requirements for Head and Neck Entrapment Testing in Spaces Created by Side Structures, Including Ladders
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission,'' ``CPSC,'' or ``we'') received a petition requesting the Commission to initiate a rulemaking to revise the Commission's regulations regarding bunk beds, codified under both the Consumer Product Safety Act (``CPSA'') and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (``FHSA'') at 16 CFR 1213, 1500, and 1513 (the ``Bunk Bed Standard''), to incorporate requirements for head and neck entrapment testing in spaces created by side structures that are provided with a bunk bed, including ladders. The Commission invites written comments concerning this petition to initiate a rulemaking to revise the Bunk Bed Standard.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs
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, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a proposed collection of information on recordkeeping requirements under the safety regulations for full-size baby cribs.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Requirements for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
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, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a proposed collection of information on recordkeeping requirements under the safety regulations for non-full-size baby cribs.
Change in Times for Meeting of Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel on Phthalates and Phthalate Substitutes and Correction of E-mail Address
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is announcing time changes to the second 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.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Safety Standard for Infant Walkers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) 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 burden estimates for the marking and instructional literature requirements in the Safety Standard for Infant walkers.
Revocation of Regulations Banning Certain Baby-Walkers
In this document, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (``CPSC'' or ``Commission'') is revoking its existing regulations pertaining to baby-walkers because those regulations are being replaced by a new and more comprehensive safety standard applicable to baby- walkers. The new standard is being added by the Commission in a separate document published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register.
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Infant Walkers: 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 infant walkers. 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)).
Safety Standard for Infant Walkers: Final Rule
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') requires the United States 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 a safety standard for infant walkers in response to the direction under section 104(b) of the CPSIA.\1\
Consumer Product Safety Act: Notice of Commission Action on the Stay of Enforcement of Testing and Certification Requirements
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is extending its stay of enforcement of certain testing and certification provisions of section 14 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) as amended by section 102 of the Consumer Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The Commission is extending the stay for products under 16 CFR part 1512 (bicycles) until August 14, 2010, with two exceptions. First, the Commission is extending the stay related to 16 CFR 1512.16 (reflectors) until November 14, 2010. Second, bicycles with non-quill- type stems are excluded from certifying compliance to 16 CFR 1512.6(a) (handlebar stem insertion mark) until further notice.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Consumer Focus Groups
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, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on a proposed collection of information from persons who may participate in Consumer Focus Groups.
Third Party Testing for Certain Children's Products; Infant Bath Seats: Requirements for Accreditation of Third Party Conformity
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 infant bath seats. 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)).
Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats: Final Rule
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (``CPSIA'') requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission,'' ``CPSC,'' ``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. We are issuing a safety standard for infant bath seats in response to the direction under section 104(b) of the CPSIA.
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