CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 

16 CFR Ch. II 

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda 

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 

SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission publishes its semiannual regulatory flexibility agenda. In 

addition, this document includes an agenda of regulatory actions the Commission expects to be under 

development or review by the agency during the next year. This document meets the requirements of the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866. 

DATES: The Commission welcomes comments on each subject area of the agenda, particularly from 

small businesses, small organizations, and other small entities. Written comments concerning the agenda 

should be received in the Office of the Secretary by December 22, 2010. 

ADDRESSES: Comments on the regulatory flexibility agenda should be captioned “Regulatory Flexibility 

Agenda” and be e-mailed to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or filed by fax to (301) 504-0127. Comments may also 

be mailed or delivered to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 502, 

4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on the agenda in general, contact 

Barbara E. Little, Office of the General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East-West 

Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408; blittle@cpsc.gov. For further information regarding a particular 

item on the agenda, consult the individual listed in the column headed "Contact" for that particular item. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 to 612) contains 

several provisions intended to reduce unnecessary and disproportionate regulatory requirements on small 

businesses, small governmental organizations, and other small entities. Section 602 of the RFA (5 U.S.C. 

602) requires each agency to publish twice each year a regulatory flexibility agenda containing a brief 

description of the subject area of any rule expected to be proposed or promulgated that is likely to have a 

"significant economic impact" on a "substantial number" of small entities. The agency must also provide a 

summary of the nature of the rule, and a schedule for acting on each rule for which the agency has issued 

a notice of proposed rulemaking. 

 The regulatory flexibility agenda is also required to contain the name and address of the agency 

official knowledgeable about the items listed. Further, agencies are required to provide notice of their 

agendas to small entities and to solicit their comments by direct notification, or by inclusion in publications 

likely to be obtained by such entities. 

 Additionally, Executive Order 12866 requires each agency to publish twice each year a regulatory 

agenda of regulations under development or review during the next year, and states that such an agenda 

may be combined with the agenda published in accordance with the RFA. The regulatory flexibility 

agenda lists the regulatory activities expected to be under development or review during the next 12 

months. It includes all such activities, whether or not they may have a significant economic impact on a 

substantial number of small entities. This agenda also includes regulatory activities that appeared in the 

April 2010 agenda that have been completed by the Commission prior to publication of this agenda. 

 The agenda contains a brief description and summary of each regulatory activity, including the 

objectives and legal basis for each; an approximate schedule of target dates, subject to revision, for the 

development or completion of each activity; and the name and telephone number of a knowledgeable 

agency official concerning particular items on the agenda. All agency contacts have the same address: 

Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408. 

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 Beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the Internet became the basic means for disseminating the Unified 

Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will be available online at www.reginfo.gov, in a format that offers 

users a greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from the Agenda database. 

 Because publication in the Federal Register is mandated for the regulatory flexibility agendas 

required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 602), the Commission’s printed agenda entries include 

only: 

(1) Rules that are in the Agency’s regulatory flexibility agenda, in accordance with the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act, because they are likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 

small entities; and 

(2) Any rules that the Agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

 Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain information required by the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act’s Agenda requirements. Additional information on these entries is available in the Unified 

Agenda published on the Internet. 

Dated: September 9, 2010.

NAME: Todd A. Stevenson, 

Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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The 51 Regulatory Agendas

Consumer Product Safety Commission - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Portable Bed Rails 3041-AB91

Petition CP 04-1/HP 04-1 Requesting Mandatory Fire Safety Standards for Candles and Candle Accessories 3041-AC22

Standard for Infant Swings 3041-AC90

Standard for Play Yards 3041-AC92

Certificates of Compliance 3041-AC94

Bicycle Regulation Amendments 3041-AC95

Requirements for Commission Acceptance of Third Party Conformity Assessment Body 3041-AC97

Third-Party Accreditation for Phthalates 3041-AC98

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Children's Sleepwear 3041-AD01

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Toys 3041-AD05

Consumer Product Safety Commission - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Options To Address Crib Safety Hazards 3041-AC57

Testing, Certification, and Labeling of Certain Consumer Products 3041-AC71

Audit Requirements for Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies 3041-AC76

 Drawstrings 3041-AC79

 Bassinets 3041-AC81

Toddler Beds 3041-AC82

Hair Dryers 3041-AC83

Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database 3041-AC84

Conditions and Requirements for Testing Component Parts of Consumer Products 3041-AC86

Revocation of Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs 3041-AC88

Consumer Product Safety Commission - Long-term Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Flammability Standard for Upholstered Furniture 3041-AB35

Petition CP 03-1/HP 03-1 Requesting a Standard for Bunk Bed Corner Posts 3041-AC10

Mandatory Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters 3041-AC25

Open-Flame Ignition of Bedclothes 3041-AC26

Possible Revocation or Amendment of Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Cigarette

Ignition) 3041-AC27

All-Terrain Vehicles 3041-AC28

Regulatory Options for Table Saws 3041-AC31

Fireworks Devices 3041-AC35

Portable Generators 3041-AC36

Definition of "Children's Toy" and "Child Care Article" 3041-AC72

Voluntary Recall Notices

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3041-AC73

Tracking Labels 3041-AC74

Recreational Off-Road Vehicles 3041-AC78

Corded Window Covering Products 3041-AC80

Standard for Bedside Sleepers 3041-AC91

Amendment of Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Cigarette Ignition)--Standard Reference

Material Ignition Source 3041-AC93

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Children's Wearing Apparel 3041-AD03

Public Accommodations Facility Interpretation 3041-AD06

Consumer Product Safety Commission - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Amendment of Safety Regulations for Cribs 3041-AB67

Third Party Accreditation for Baby Bouncers and Walker-Jumpers (Stationary Activity Centers) 3041-AC49

Standard for Infant Walkers 3041-AC59

Standard for Bath Seats 3041-AC60

Interpretation of "Children's Product" 3041-AC75

Revocation of Regulation Banning Certain Baby-Walkers 3041-AC77

Public Accommodations Facility 3041-AC85

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Infant Walkers 3041-AC89

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Interpretation of Unblockable Drain 3041-AC96

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Youth Carpets and Rugs 3041-AC99

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Youth Mattresses, Mattress Pads, and/or Mattress Sets 3041-AD00

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Vinyl Plastic Film 3041-AD02

Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Youth All Terrain Vehicles 3041-AD04

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AB91

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Title: Portable Bed Rails

Abstract: A portable bed rail is a device intended to be installed on an adult bed to prevent a child from falling out of the bed.

Such bed rails may be constructed in a manner that alows children to become entrapped between the portable bed rail and the

bed. This entrapment can result in serious injury or death. In October 2000, the Commission issued an advance notice of

proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) addressing this issue. In 2001, staff sent a briefing package to the Commission recommending

the Commission publish a NPRM for the development of a safety standard. In October 2001, the Commission voted to direct the

staff to prepare a NPRM. During this same time, ASTM balloted a revision to the voluntary standard that was consistent with the

CPSC staff's draft proposed standard and the NPRM was put on hold. Subsequently staff evaluated the adequacy of, and

conformance to, the revised standard. Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires

the Commission to issue consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed

to assess the effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act,

promulgate consumer product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stringent than

the voluntary standard if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury

associated with the product. The CPSIA requires that, not later than August 14, 2009, the Commission begin rulemaking for at

least two categories of durable infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. The

Commission will propose a consumer product safety standard for bed rails as part of this series of standards for durable infant

and toddler products. The proposed standard is expected to be based on ASTM F 2085 Standard Consumer Product Safety

Specification for Bed Rails, with possible changes or additions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1261, Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, PL 110-

314, sec 104(b)(1)(A)

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 06/28/2000 

Commission Decision 09/21/2000 

ANPRM 10/03/2000 65 FR 58968 

ANPRM Comment Period End 12/04/2000 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 10/01/2001 

Commission Decision 10/30/2001 

Staff Began Evaluating Conformance to Voluntary Standard 10/01/2005 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2011 

Commission Decision 03/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Rohit Khanna 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7546 

E-Mail: rkhanna@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC22

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Title: Petition CP 04-1/HP 04-1 Requesting Mandatory Fire Safety Standards for Candles and Candle Accessories

Abstract: The National Association of State Fire Marshals requested that the Commission issue mandatory safety standards

for candles and candle accessories such as candleholders. The request was docketed as a petition for rulemaking on March 10,

2004. A notice requesting comment on the petition was published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2004. The comment period

closed on June 7, 2004. On July 10, 2006, CPSC staff sent a briefing package to the Commission for consideration and

recommended that the Commission defer action on the petition. On July 19, 2006, the Commission voted 3-0 to defer the

petition and directed the staff to provide updates on the progress of voluntary standards activities. Staff provided a status report

to the Commissioners on June 6, 2007. Commission staff will evaluate the adequacy of and conformance to the relevant

voluntary standards and prepare a briefing package for Commission consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553(e), Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 2051, Consumer Product Safety Act; 15 USC 1261,

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Petition Docketed 03/10/2004 

Notice 04/06/2004 69 FR 18059 

Comment Period End 06/07/2004 

Commission Voted to Defer Action 07/19/2006 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 07/10/2006 

Staff Sent Update on Progress of Voluntary Standards Activities to

Commissioners 06/06/2007 

Update on Progress of Voluntary Standards Activities to

Commissioners 12/00/2010 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Allyson Tenney 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7567 

E-Mail: atenney@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC90

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Title: Standard for Infant Swings

Abstract: Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Commission to issue

consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed to assess the

effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate consumer

product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stringent than the voluntary standard

if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product.

The CPSIA requires that not later than August 14, 2009, the Commission begin rulemaking for at least two categories of durable

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. The Commission will propose a

consumer product safety standard for infant swings as part of this series of standards for durable infant and toddler products.

The proposed standard is expected to be based on ASTM F 2088-09, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant

Swings, with possible changes or additions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 02/00/2011 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Celestine T. Kiss 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7739 

E-Mail: ckiss@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC92

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Title: Standard for Play Yards

Abstract: Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Commission to issue

consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed to assess the

effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate consumer

product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stringent than the voluntary standard

if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product.

The CPSIA requires that not later than August 14, 2009, the Commission begin rulemaking for at least two categories of durable

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. The Commission will propose a

consumer product safety standard for play yards as part of this series of standards for durable infant and toddler products. The

proposed standard is expected to be based on ASTM F 406-10 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby

Cribs/Play Yards, with possible changes or additions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: Statutory deadline of August 14, 2011 to commence rulemaking.

 Action Source Description Date

Other Statutory To Commence Rulemaking 08/14/2011 

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 08/00/2011 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 08/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Gregory K. Rea 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Laboratory Sciences 10901 Darnestown Road

Gaithersburg , MD 20878 

Phone: 301 424-6421 Extension: 132 

E-Mail: grea@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC94

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Title: Certificates of Compliance

Abstract: Section 3 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) amended section 14(a)(1) of the Consumer

Product Safety Act (CPSA) to require manufacturers and private labelers of certain products to issue certificates declaring that

their products being imported or distributed in commerce have been tested and are in compliance with all safety rules under the

CPSA or similar rules, bans, standards, or regulations under any other Act enforced by the Consumer Product Safety

Commission (CPSC). Pursuant to amendments made to section 14(a)(4) of the CPSA, the Commission may designate who

must issue the certificate if there is more than one manufacturer or more than one private labeler. The rule may exempt all

other manufacturers of such product or all other private labelers of the product (as the case may be) from the requirement

under section 14(a)(1), (2), or (3) of the CPSA to issue a certificate with respect to such product. On November 18, 2008, the

Commission published a Final Rule in the Federal Register (73 FR 68328) limiting the parties who must issue certificates of

testing to the importer and, in the case of domestically produced products, the U.S. manufacturer. The rule, now codified at 16

CFR part 1110, permits the use of electronic certificates and specifies the requirements that electronic certificates must meet.

The rule establishes obligations on importers, describing the timing of availability of certificates. The rule defines how certificates

could be made available to meet a statutory requirement that they accompany each product or product shipment and be

furnished to each distributor or retailer of the product. The rule did not place obligations on private labelers. The Commission is

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considering proposing an amendment to the regulations to clarify which parties must issue a certificate and to make the rule

consistent with laws administered by Customs and Border Protection (Customs).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1110 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 3; 15 USC 2063

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Jeremy Baskin 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7580 

E-Mail: jbaskin@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC95

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Title: Bicycle Regulation Amendments

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires third party testing for certain

children’s products. Bicycles would be tested in accordance with 16 CFR part 1512. On April 1, 2010, the Bicycle Product

Suppliers Association (BPSA) petitioned the Commission for an extension of the stay of enforcement as it relates to 16 CFR

part 1512, the CPSC safety regulations for bicycles. The BPSA contended that laboratory capacity was still inadequate. It also

asserted that 16 CFR part 1512 is ‘‘out of date in many respects,’’ and urged the Commission to revise the regulation. In a letter

dated June 4, 2010, the BPSA outlined specific requirements in 16 CFR part 1512 that are problematic for certification. The

CPSC staff is currently reviewing 16 CFR part 1512 in consideration of potential recommendations for revising the regulation to

address requirements that may conflict with testing and certification.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1512 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1261 and 1262, Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 10/13/2010 

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

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be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Vincent Amodeo 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences

Washington , DC 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7570 

E-Mail: vamodeo@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC97

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Title: Requirements for Commission Acceptance of Third Party Conformity Assessment Body

Abstract: Section 14(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), as added by the Consumer Product Safety

Improvement Act of 2008, requires the Commission to publish requirements for third party conformity assessment bodies to

assess conformity with a children’s product safety rule, and to maintain on its website an up-to-date list of Commission

accepted third party conformity assessment bodies. Section 14(e) of the CPSA provides that the Commission may withdraw or

suspend its acceptance of a third party conformity assessment body. The Commission will be considering a rule that would

codify the requirements and procedures that a third party conformance body must meet for becoming a Commission accepted

third party conformity assessment body, would address how a third party conformity assessment body may voluntarily

discontinue participation in the Commission’s children’s product assessment program, and would describe the grounds and

procedures for withdrawal or suspension of Commission acceptance of a third party conformity assessment body.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1112 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2063

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 01/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Randy Butturini 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC98

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Title: Third-Party Accreditation for Phthalates

Abstract: Section 108 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), requires the Commission to publish notice of requirements for the accreditation of third party conformity

assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with the phthalate concentration limits in children’s toys and child care

articles for di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), dibutyl phthalate (DBP), or benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP); and for the phthalate

concentration limits in a children’s toy that can be placed in a child’s mouth or child care article for diisononyl phthalate (DINP),

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diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP), or di-n-octyl phthalate (DnOP). The Commission will initiate a rulemaking to establish the

requirements for third party conformity assessment bodies to meet in order for their accreditation to test for phthalate content to

be accepted by the Commission.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 01/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Randy Butturini 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD01

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Children's Sleepwear

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), mandates that third party testing be conducted for certain children’s products. Section 3(a)(2) of the

Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) defines a children's product as "a consumer product designed or intended primarliy for

children 12 years of age or younger." Section 102 of the CPSIA also directs the Commission to publish a notice of requirements

for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with such children’s product

safety rules. The Commission will initiate a rulemaking to establish the requirements that third party conformity assessment

bodies must meet for Commission acceptance of accreditation for testing pursuant to 16 CFR part 1615 Standard for the

Flammability of Children’s Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X (FF 3-71) and part 1616 Standard for the Flammability of Children’s

Sleepwear: Sizes 7 Through 14 (FF 5-74). These regulations set minimum standards for flammability of children’s sleepwear

under the Flammable Fabrics Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 108

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

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be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia K. Adair 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7536 

E-Mail: padair@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD05

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Toys

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), mandates that third party testing be conducted for certain children’s products. Section 102 also directs

the Commission to publish a notice of requirements for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories)

to assess conformity with such children’s product safety rules. The Commission will initiate a rulemaking to establish the

requirements that third party conformity assessment bodies must meet for Commission acceptance of accreditation for testing

according to ASTM F963, Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Richard McCallion 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 10901 Darnestown Road

Gaithersburg , MD 20878 

Phone: 301 424-6421 Extension: 121 

E-Mail: rmccallion@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC57

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Title: Options To Address Crib Safety Hazards

Abstract: Section 104(b)(1)(A) requires the Commission to consult with representatives of consumer groups, juvenile product

manufacturers, and independent child product engineers and experts to examine and assess the effectiveness of any voluntary

consumer product safety standards for full size and non-full size cribs. An Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM)

that would start the process was published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2008. On July 14, 2010, the Commission

voted to approve publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. The NPRM was published in

the Federal Regiser on July 23, 2010, and the comment period closes October 6, 2010.

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Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, PL 110-314, sec 104(b)(1)(A)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Draft ANPRM to Commission 11/05/2008 

Commission Decision on ANPRM 11/14/2008 

ANPRM Published in the Federal Register 11/25/2008 73 FR 71570 

ANPRM Comment Period End 01/26/2009 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/30/2010 

Commission Decision 07/14/2010 

NPRM 07/23/2010 75 FR 43308 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/06/2010 

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7577 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC71

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Title: Testing, Certification, and Labeling of Certain Consumer Products

Abstract: Section 102(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314 (Aug. 14,

2008), requires the Commission to initiate by regulation, no later than 15 months after the date of enactment: (1) A program by

which a manufacturer or private labeler may label a consumer product as complying with the certification requirements of

section 102(a) of the CPSIA; (2) protocols and standards (i) for ensuring that a children's product tested for compliance with an

applicable children's product safety rule is subject to testing periodically and when there has been a material change in the

product's design or manufacturing process, including the sourcing of component parts; (ii) for the testing of random samples to

ensure continued compliance; (iii) for verifying that a children's product tested by a conformity assessment body complies with

applicable children's product safety rules; and (iv) for safeguarding against the exercise of undue influence on a third-party

conformity assessment body by a manufacturer or private labeler. In May 2010, the Commission published a Notice of

Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. The proposed rule defined a reasonable testing program for nonchildren's products subject to a rule, ban, standard, or regulation enforced by the Commission and additional third-party testing

requirement for children's products.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: 

 Action Source Description Date

NPRM Statutory 11/14/2009 

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: Section 102(d) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to engage in rulemaking to establish requirements pertaining to the testing,

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certification, and labeling of certain consumer products. CPSC also has elected to issue regulations regarding a "reasonable

testing program" under section 102(a) of the CPSIA to establish the elements of such a program.

Legal Basis: Section 102(b) of the CPSIA requires the Commission to initiate by regulation: (1) A program by which a

manufacturer or private labeler may label a consumer product as complying with the certification requirements of section 102(a)

of the CPSIA; (2) protocols and standards (i) for ensuring that a children’s product tested for compliance with an applicable

children’s product safety rule is subject to testing periodically and when there has been a material change in the product’s

design or manufacturing process, including the sourcing of component parts; (ii) for the testing of random samples to ensure

continued compliance; (iii) for verifying that a children’s product tested by a conformity assessment body complies with

applicable children’s product safety rules; and (iv) for safeguarding against the exercise of undue influence on a third-party

conformity assessment body by a manufacturer or private labeler. Section 102(a) of the CPSIA requires manufacturers of

certain products to certify, based on a test of each product or upon a reasonable testing program, that such product comports

with all rules, bans, standards, or regulations applicable to the product under laws enforced by CPSC. Section 3 of the CPSIA

authorizes the Commission to issue regulations, as necessary, to implement the CPSIA and the amendments made by the

CPSIA.

Alternatives: The preamble to the proposed rule invited comment on alternatives such as: (1) Establishing different

compliance or reporting requirements that take into account the resources available to small businesses; (2) clarifying,

consolidating, or simplifying compliance and reporting requirements for small entities; (3) using performance rather than design

standards; and (4) exempting small entities to the extent statutorily permissible under section 14 of the CPSA. However, the

proposal would give firms considerable discretion to determine the precise nature of their testing programs (including the

number of samples to be tested and testing frequency). As for exemptions, the statute does not appear to give the Commission

the authority to exempt firms from the testing or certification requirements, so it may not be possible to exempt firms within

section 14 of the CPSA.

Costs and Benefits: The congressional mandate to issue this regulation does not require the Consumer Product Safety

Commission to do a cost/benefit analysis for this regulation. Therefore, a cost/benefit analysis is not available for this regulatory

action.

Risks: Congress determined a need for testing, and in the case of children’s products, third-party testing to ensure

compliance with the Agency’s standards. The Agency’s standards address unreasonable risks of injury associated with

consumer products; testing and certification to these standards provide an extra assurance that the consumer products are free

from those unreasonable risks of injury; and through such testing programs, encourage manufacturers to address possible risks

in the early stages of product manufacture. Given the breadth of the risks of injury the Agency’s standards address and the

number of products that are subject to testing or third-party testing, it is not possible to provide an analysis of the magnitude of

the risk this regulatory action addresses.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to the Commission 04/01/2010 

Commission Decision 05/05/2010 

NPRM 05/20/2010 75 FR 28336 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/03/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 01/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Agency Contact: Randy Butturini 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC76

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Title: Audit Requirements for Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies

Abstract: Section 14(d)(1) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), as added by the Consumer Product Safety

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Improvement Act of 2008, requires the Commission to establish "requirements for the periodic audit of third party conformity

assessment bodies as a condition for the continuing accreditation of such conformity assessment bodies" under section

14(a)(3)(C) of the CPSA. On July 31, 2009, the Commission voted unanimously to issue a proposed rule with changes for

publication in the Federal Register. The proposal was published in the Federal Register on August 13 2009, and the comment

period closed on October 13, 2009. The proposed rule would establish requirements for the periodic audit of third party

conformity assessment bodies as a condition for their continuing accreditation.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1112 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 07/27/2009 

Commission Decision 07/31/2009 

NPRM 08/13/2009 74 FR 40784 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/2009 

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Randy Butturini 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC79

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Title: Drawstrings

Abstract: The Commission is considering a rule specifying that drawstrings for certain sizes of children's outerwear shall be

deemed a substantial product hazard under 15 USC 2064(a)(2) if they do not meet the requirements of ASTM F 1816-97,

Standard Safety Specification for Drawstrings on Children's Upper Outerwear. Such a rule is authorized by 15 USC 2064(j) in

cases where readily observable product characteristics are addressed by voluntary standards that have been effective in

reducing the risk from such characteristics and there is substantial compliance with such standards. On May 17 2010, the

Commission published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. The comment period closed on

August 2, 2010. Staff will send a Final Rule (FR) briefing package to the Commission in February 2011.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2064(j), Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 04/21/2010 

Commission Decision 05/05/2010 

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NPRM 05/17/2010 75 FR 27497 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Harleigh Ewell 

Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7683 

E-Mail: hewell@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC81

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Title: Bassinets

Abstract: Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Commission to issue

consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed to assess the

effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate consumer

product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stingent than the voluntary standard

if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product.

The CPSIA requires that not later than August 14, 2009, the Commission begin rulemaking for at least two categories of durable

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. On March 24, 2010, the Commission

voted to approve publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April

28, 2010, and the comment period ended on July 12, 2010. The comment period was later reopened until September 10, 2010.

The proposed standard is based on ASTM F 2194, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bassinets and Cradles, with

some changes and additions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 03/10/2010 

Commission Decision 03/24/2010 

NPRM 04/28/2010 75 FR 22303 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/12/2010 

Extended Comment Period End 09/10/2010 75 FR 42017 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7577 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC82

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Title: Toddler Beds

Abstract: Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Commission to issue

consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed to assess the

effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate consumer

product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stringent than the voluntary standard

if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product.

The CPSIA requires that not later than August 14, 2008, the Commission begin rulemaking for at least two categories of durable

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. On March 17, 2010, the Commission

voted to approve publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April

28, 2010, and the comment period ended July 12, 2010. The proposed standard is based on ASTM F 1821-09 Standard

Consumer Product Safety Specification for Toddler Beds, with some changes and additions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 03/03/2010 

Commission Decision 03/17/2010 

NPRM 04/28/2010 75 FR 22291 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/12/2010 

Commission Decision 02/00/2011 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Celestine T. Kiss 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7739 

E-Mail: ckiss@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC83

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Title: Hair Dryers

Abstract: The Commission is considering a rule specifying that hand held hair dryers shall be deemed a substantial product

hazard under 15 USC 2064(a)(2) if they do not have immersion protection meeting the requirements of section 5 of UL 859,

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Standard for Household Electric Personal Grooming Appliances. Such a rule is authorized by 15 USC 2064(j) in cases where

readily observable product characteristics are addressed by voluntary standards that have been effective in reducing the risk

from such characteristics and there is substantial compliance with such standards. The rule, if proposed, would address the risk

of electrocution when hand held hair dryers are immersed in bath tubs or come into contact with wet surfaces. The Commission

published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on May 17, 2010. The comment period ended

August 2, 2010. Staff will send a Final Rule (FR) briefing package to the Commission in February 2011.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2064(j), Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 04/21/2010 

Commission Decision 05/05/2010 

NPRM 05/17/2010 75 FR 94 

Comment Period End 08/02/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Pollitzer 

Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7634 

E-Mail: ppollitzer@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC84

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Title: Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database

Abstract: Section 212 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, (August 14,

2008) amended the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) to create a new section 6A. Section 6A of the CPSA requires 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, which is accessible to the public through the Commission’s web site. The

Commission has initiated a rulemaking to codify its interpretation of the statutory requirements for both the content and

procedural aspects of such a public database. A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) was published in the Federal Register

on May 24, 2010, and the comment period ended on July 23, 2010.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1102 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 212

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 03/31/2010 

Commission Decision 04/15/2010 

NPRM 05/24/2010 75 FR 29156 

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NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 10/14/2010 

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mary Kelsey James 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Technology Services 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7213 

E-Mail: mjames@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC86

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Title: Conditions and Requirements for Testing Component Parts of Consumer Products

Abstract: The Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering a rule to specify the conditions and requirements for

testing of component parts of consumer products. The testing would demonstrate, in whole or in part, compliance of a consumer

product with all applicable rules, bans, standards, and regulations: to support a general conformity certificate or a certificate for a

children’s product pursuant to section 14(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA); as part of a reasonable testing

program pursuant to section 14(a) of the CPSA; and/or as part of the standards and protocols for continued testing of children’s

products pursuant to section 14(d)(2) of the CPSA.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 04/01/2010 

Commission Decision 05/05/2010 

NPRM 05/20/2010 75 FR 28208 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/03/2010 

Commission Decision 12/00/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Randy Butturini 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

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Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC88

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Title: Revocation of Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs

Abstract: Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Consumer Product

Safety Commission (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 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 standards 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.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1508 and 1509 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2051, Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/30/2010 

Commission Briefing 07/07/2010 

Commission Decision 07/14/2010 

NPRM 07/23/2010 75 FR 43107 

Comment Period End 10/06/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7577 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AB35

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Title: Flammability Standard for Upholstered Furniture

Abstract: On October 23, 2003, the Commission issued an ANPRM to address the risk of fire associated with cigarette and

small open flame ignitions of upholstered furniture. The Commission published an NPRM in March 2008 and received public

comments. The Commission's proposed rule would require that upholstered furniture have cigarette-resistant fabrics or

cigarette- and open flame-resistant barriers. The proposed rule would not require FR chemicals in fabrics or fillings.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1634 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1193, Flammable Fabrics Act; 5 USC 801

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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Staff Sends Final Rule Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

ANPRM 06/15/1994 59 FR 30735 

Commission Hearing May 5 & 6, 1998 on Possible Toxicity of Flame

Retardant Chemicals 03/17/1998 63 FR 13017 

Meeting Notice 03/20/2002 67 FR 12916 

Notice of September 24 Public Meeting 08/27/2003 68 FR 51564 

ANPRM 10/23/2003 68 FR 60629 

ANPRM Comment Period End 12/22/2003 

Staff Held Public Meeting 10/28/2004 

Staff Held Public Meeting 05/18/2005 

Staff Sent Status Report to Commission 01/31/2006 

Staff Sent Status Report to Commission 11/03/2006 

Staff Sent Status Report to Commission 12/28/2006 

Commission Voted to Direct Staff to Prepare Draft NPRM 12/27/2007 

Staff Sent Options Package to Commission 12/22/2007 

Staff Sent Draft NPRM to Commission 01/22/2008 

Commission Decision to Publish NPRM 02/01/2008 

NPRM 03/04/2008 73 FR 11702 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/19/2008 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Dale R. Ray 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Economic Analysis 4330 East-West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7704 

E-Mail: dray@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC10

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Title: Petition CP 03-1/HP 03-1 Requesting a Standard for Bunk Bed Corner Posts

Abstract: A petition from the Danny Foundation requests that the Commission establish a standard to address an alleged

hazard of strangulation posed by bunk bed corner posts. The petitioner asserts that, due to the height of bunk beds, corner

posts on bunk beds pose a substantial risk to children when the children's clothing, bedding, or other items become caught on

the corner posts. On November 8, 2002, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register to solicit comments on the

petition from all interested persons. The comment period closed on January 7, 2003. On April 13, 2004, the staff sent a briefing

package to the Commission on this issue. On July 30, 2004, the Commission voted to defer action on the petition while the staff

continued to work with the ASTM International bunk bed subcommittee on this issue. A revised voluntary standard for bunk beds

was published in October 2004 that incorporates warning language about hangings associated with bunk beds and attaching

items to the bed. CPSC staff worked with the subcommittee to develop requirements beyond labeling to address strangulation

hazards with vertical protrusions. A revised standard was approved on July 15, 2007. Staff will evaluate the adequacy of and

conformance to the revised standard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553(e), Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 1262(j), Federal Hazardous Substances Act; 15

USC 2058(i), Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Staff Begins Evaluating Conformance to Voluntary Standard 00/00/0000 

Petition Docketed 10/23/2002 

Notice 11/08/2002 67 FR 68107 

Comment Period End 01/07/2003 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 04/13/2004 

Commission Voted To Defer Action 07/30/2004 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7577 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC25

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Title: Mandatory Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters

Abstract: In November 2001, a petition from the Lighter Association, Inc. requested that the Commission issue a rule to

adopt an ASTM International voluntary safety standard for cigarette lighters. In November 2004, the Commission voted to grant

the petition and initiate a rulemaking proceeding. An advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was published in April

2005 and the comment period closed on June 10, 2005. Staff completed monitoring conformance of lighters with the voluntary

standard, and sent a status report to the Commission for consideration in October 2006. On January 23, 2008, staff provided a

review of applicable law, decision factors, and pertinent information to assist the Commission in considering whether to formally

rely upon the voluntary standard for cigarette lighters. The Commission did not agree on this approach.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553(e), Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 2051, Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Staff Sent Draft ANPRM to Commission 03/25/2005 

Commission Decision 03/31/2005 

ANPRM 04/11/2005 70 FR 18339 

ANPRM Comment Period End 06/10/2005 

Staff Began Monitoring of Conformance with Voluntary Standard 10/01/2005 

Staff Completed Monitoring of Conformance with Voluntary Standard 05/15/2006 

Staff Sent Status Report to Commission 10/10/2006 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 01/23/2008 

Commission Decision 02/01/2008 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

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be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Rohit Khanna 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7546 

E-Mail: rkhanna@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC26

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Title: Open-Flame Ignition of Bedclothes

Abstract: On January 13, 2005, the Commission published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin a

proceeding for development of a flammability standard to address risks of death, injury, and property damage from fires

associated with open-flame ignition of bedclothes. Bedclothes are a major contributor to mattress ignition. Commission staff

reviewed research indicating that mattresses and bedclothes operate together as a system in fires involving mattresses.

Research has suggested that improved flammability performance of some bedclothes can reduce the fire hazard. The

Commission staff has reviewed public comments received on the ANPRM and is considering how information that is being

derived from implementation of the new open flame mattress standard impacts bedclothes flammability. Staff will prepare a

decision package for Commission consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1640 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1193, Flammable Fabrics Act; 5 USC 801

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

ANPRM 01/13/2005 70 FR 2514 

ANPRM Comment Period End 03/14/2005 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Allyson Tenney 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7567 

E-Mail: atenney@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC27

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Title: Possible Revocation or Amendment of Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Cigarette

Ignition)

Abstract: The Commission published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in the Federal Register on June

23, 2005, requesting comments on a rulemaking proceeding that could result in revoking or amending its existing flammability

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standard that includes a test for cigarette ignition of mattresses and mattress pads (16 CFR part 1632). On January 13, 2005,

the Commission issued a proposed flammability standard for mattresses and mattress and foundation sets that prescribes an

open flame ignition test. Some commenters to that rulemaking stated that they believe that once the new mattress standard is in

effect the cigarette ignition test currently required in 16 CFR 1632 will not be necessary and conducting both tests will be

burdensome for industry. The Commission issued an ANPRM to begin consideration of whether the existing mattress standard

should be revoked or amended. A research project examining the criteria for self-sustained smoldering began in late 2006 and

is ongoing. The results from this research project will help staff respond to issues raised in the public comments.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1632 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1193, Flammable Fabrics Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Research Project Completed 00/00/0000 

ANPRM 06/23/2005 70 FR 36357 

ANPRM Comment Period End 08/22/2005 

Research Project Began 09/30/2006 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Campbell 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7584 

E-Mail: jcampbell@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC28

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Title: All-Terrain Vehicles

Abstract: On October 14, 2005, the Commission published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning

all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Issuance of the ANPRM initiated a rulemaking proceeding under the Consumer Product Safety Act

(CPSA) and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). After reviewing the regulatory alternatives and the comments

submitted in response to the ANPRM, the staff developed a May 31, 2006 briefing package recommending that the Commission

issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would formally ban three-wheeled ATVs and mandate performance, training,

labeling, and information requirements for four-wheeled ATVs. Other non-regulatory activities also were recommended, including

the launch of an ATV safety Web site and a two-phase information and education effort. A Commission briefing was held on

June 15, 2006. On July 12, 2006, the Commission voted to approve publication of the draft NPRM with changes in the Federal

Register. The NPRM was published on August 10, 2006, with a comment closing date of October 24, 2006. Seven ATV

manufacturers and distributors requested a 60-day extension of the comment period. The Commission granted their request,

and the comment closing date was extended to December 26, 2006. Staff conducted research as directed by the Commission in

its vote on July 12, 2006. On February 13, 2008, staff sent a report to the Commissioners summarizing the status of the staff's

research activities. A second status report summarizing completion of the staff's research activities will be incorporated into the

FY 2011 briefing package. Section 232 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) states that the

Commission must issue a final rule in its ongoing ATV rulemaking proceeding. Section 232 of the CPSIA made the voluntary

standard for four-wheeled ATVs (ANSI/SVIA 1-2007) a mandatory consumer product safety standard. The effective date of the

mandatory standard was April 13, 2009. Section 232 of the CPSIA also prohibits the importation of new three-wheeled ATVs

into the United States or their distribution in U.S. commerce during the pendency of the Commission's ATV proceeding.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

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Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1307; 16 CFR 1410; 16 CFR 1500; 16 CFR 1515 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of

Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2051 Consumer Product Safety Act; 15 USC 1261, Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Staff Sends Draft ANPRM to Commission 09/15/2005 

Commission Decision 10/05/2005 

ANPRM 10/14/2005 70 FR 60031 

ANPRM Comment Period Closed 12/13/2005 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 05/31/2006 

Commission Decision 07/12/2006 

NPRM 08/10/2006 71 FR 45903 

NPRM Comment Period Extended 10/20/2006 71 FR 61923 

NPRM Comment Period Closed 10/24/2006 

NPRM Extended Comment Period Closed 12/26/2006 

Staff Sent Status Report to Commissioners 02/13/2008 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Elizabeth W. Leland 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Economic Analysis 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7706 

E-Mail: eleland@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC31

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Title: Regulatory Options for Table Saws

Abstract: On July 11, 2006, the Commission voted 2-1 to grant a petition requesting that the Commission issue a rule

prescribing performance standards for a system to reduce or prevent injuries from contacting the blade of a table saw. The

Commission also directed the staff to prepare an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) initiating a rulemaking

proceeding under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) to identify the product and the risk of injury associated with table

saw blade contact injuries, summarize regulatory alternatives, and invite comments from the public. A draft advance notice of

proposed rulemaking will be prepared for Commission consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553(e), Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 2051, Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends ANPRM to Commission 00/00/0000 

Commission Decision 07/11/2006 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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Required: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Caroleene Paul 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7540 

E-Mail: cpaul@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC35

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Title: Fireworks Devices

Abstract: The staff prepared a draft advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning fireworks devices

requesting comments on whether there is a need for the agency to update and strengthen its regulation of fireworks devices

and sent it to the Commission for consideration on June 26, 2006. On June 30, 2006, the Commission voted 3-0 to issue an

ANPRM. The ANPRM was issued on July 12, 2006. The comment period on the ANPRM closed on September 11, 2006.

Commission staff is considering the impact of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 on this rulemaking

activity.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1500; 16 CFR 1507 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1261, Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Staff Sent Draft ANPRM to Commission 06/26/2006 

Commission Decision 06/30/2006 

ANPRM 07/12/2006 71 FR 39249 

ANPRM Comment Period End 09/11/2006 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Demar Granados 

Compliance Officer

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Compliance 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7596 

E-Mail: dgranadas@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC36

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Title: Portable Generators

Abstract: On December 5, 2006, the Commission voted 2-0 to issue an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM)

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under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) concerning portable generators. The ANPRM discusses regulatory options that

could reduce portable generator-related deaths and injuries, particularly those related to carbon monoxide poisoning. The

ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on December 12, 2006. Staff reviewed public comments and is conducting

technical activities. In FY 2006, staff awarded a contract to develop a prototype generator engine with reduced CO in the

exhaust. Also in FY 2006, staff entered into an interagency agreement (IAG) with the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) to conduct tests with a generator, in both off-the-shelf and prototype configurations, operating in an attached

garage to measure how CO moves from the garage into the rest of the house. The results from these tests will be used by staff

to evaluate the efficacy of the prototype in creating survivable conditions for occupants in the house. Under this IAG, NIST will

also model the CO infiltration from the garage into various styles of homes and under different ambient conditions. In FY 2009,

staff entered into a second IAG with NIST with the goal of developing CO emission performance requirements for a possible

proposed regulation with criteria based on health effects. Because performance standards must be technology independent, this

activity has been separated from the technology demonstration work being conducted under the first IAG which is intended to

demonstrate the feasibility of a possible proposed rule. In 2010, staff plans to prepare a preliminary report with health effects

analyses based on NIST's test results, as well as a summary of the prototype development and durability test program. These

and other staff activities on the portable generator project will be used in the development of a briefing package for Commission

consideration as to whether to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2051, Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff to Send NPRM Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Staff Sent ANPRM to Commission 06/29/2006 

Staff Sent Supplemental Material to Commission 10/12/2006 

Staff Briefed Commission 10/26/2006 

Commission Decision 10/26/2006 

Staff Sent Draft ANPRM to Commission 11/21/2006 

ANPRM Published 12/12/2006 71 FR 74472 

ANPRM Comment Period End 02/12/2007 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Janet L. Buyer 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7542 Extension: 1413 

E-Mail: jbuyer@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC72

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Title: Definition of "Children's Toy" and "Child Care Article"

Abstract: On February 12, 2009, the Commission issued guidance in draft form on the meaning of "children's toy" and "child

care article" as used in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314 (August 14,

2008). The Commission is considering issuing a rule based on this guidance.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 3

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Jonathan Midgett 

Engineering Psychologist

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7692 

E-Mail: jmidgett@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC73

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Title: Voluntary Recall Notices

Abstract: The Commission is considering establishing guidelines by rule setting a class of uniform information to be included

in voluntary recall notices.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Mary House 

Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-6810 

E-Mail: mhouse@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC74

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Title: Tracking Labels

Abstract: Section 103 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314 (August 14,

2008), mandates "distinguishing marks" on all children's products and their packaging to enable the manufacturer and the

ultimate purchaser to ascertain certain source and product information. On July 20, 2009, the Commission posted a statement

of policy on its website regarding the interpretation and enforcement of section 103(a) of the CPSIA. The Commission is

considering issuing a rule based on this guidance.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 103

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Notice of Inquiry 02/26/2009 74 FR 8781 

Notice of Availability of Policy 08/19/2009 74 FR 41868 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia M. Pollitzer 

Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7634 

E-Mail: ppollitzer@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC78

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Title: Recreational Off-Road Vehicles

Abstract: The Commission is considering whether ROVs present an unreasonable risk of injury that should be regulated.

ROVs are motorized vehicles having four or more low pressure tires designed for off-road use and intended by the manufacturer

primarily for recreational use by one or more persons. The salient characteristics of a ROV include a steering wheel for steering

control, foot controls for throttle and braking, bench or bucket seats, roll over protective structure, and a maximum speed greater

than 30 mph. On October 21, 2009, the Commission voted to publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) in

the Federal Register. The ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 28, 2009 and the comment period ended

December 28, 2009. The Commission received two letters requesting an extension of the comment period. The Commission

extended the comment period until March 15, 2010. Staff is conducting testing and evaluation programs, which may be used to

develop performance requirements addressing vehicle stability, vehicle handling, and occupant protection.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2051 Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 10/07/2009 

Commission Meeting 10/14/2009 

ANPRM 10/28/2009 74 FR 55495 

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Commission Decision 10/21/2009 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended 12/22/2009 74 FR 67987 

ANPRM Comment Period End 12/28/2009 

ANPRM Comment Period Extended End 03/15/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Caroleene Paul 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7540 

E-Mail: cpaul@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC80

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Title: Corded Window Covering Products

Abstract: The Commission currently addresses the risk of injury associated with certain corded window covering products by

recall and is considering whether to propose a rule to address this hazard. Strangulations can occur with certain corded window

covering products when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind

or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. With certain roll-up blinds, strangulations can occur if the

lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places

his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Mary House 

Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-6810 

E-Mail: mhouse@cpsc.gov

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Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC91

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Title: Standard for Bedside Sleepers

Abstract: Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Commission to issue

consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed to assess the

effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate consumer

product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stringent than the voluntary standard

if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product.

The CPSIA requires that not later than August 14, 2009, the Commission begin rulemaking for at least two categories of durable

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. The Commission will propose a

consumer product safety standard for bedside sleepers to address the risks of occupant retention, structural integrity and

product installation, deficiency of consumer education regarding product use, suffocation, strangulation, tip over, and collapse.

The proposed standard is expected to be based on a new ASTM Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bedside Sleepers,

with possible changes or additions.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 02/00/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Douglas A. Lee 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7569 

E-Mail: dlee@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC93

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Title: Amendment of Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Cigarette Ignition)--Standard Reference

Material Ignition Source

Abstract: The Commission is considering a possible amendment to the existing flammability standard for cigarette ignition

resistance of mattress and mattress pads (16 CFR 1632) to incorporate a new Standard Reference Material (SRM) cigarette as

the ignition source in the performance tests of the standard. This activity is related to the Commission’s 2005 Advance Notice of

Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) and research project to amend or revoke the standard, but is a separate initiative to provide a

replacement for a specified standard test cigarette that went out of production in 2008. Manufacturers and testing organizations

(including CPSC) use such standard test materials to establish compliance for mattresses subject to 16 CFR 1632. The new

SRM cigarette would have the approximate ignition strength of the original standard test cigarette; the possible proposed

amendment would not affect the level of safety provided by the standard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1632 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

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Legal Authority: 15 USC 1193, Flammable Fabrics Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 00/00/0000 

Related ANPRM 06/23/2005 70 FR 36357 

Comment Period End 08/02/2005 

NIST Technical Note 1627 Posted on CPSC Website 07/06/2009 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 10/13/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia K. Adair 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7536 

E-Mail: padair@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD03

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Children's Wearing Apparel

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), mandates that third party testing be conducted for certain children’s products. Section 3(a)(2) of the

Consumer Product Safety Act defines a children's product as a "consumer product designed or intended primarily for children 12

years of age or younger." Section 102 of the CPSIA also directs the Commission to publish a notice of requirements for

accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with such children’s product safety

rules. Although clothing textiles are often used in nonchildren's wearing apparel, some clothing textiles are designed or intended

primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. The Commission initiated a rulemaking to establish the requirements that third

party conformity assessment bodies must meet for Commission acceptance of accreditation to test the flammability of clothing

textiles and textile fabrics intended for children’s wearing apparel pursuant to 16 CFR part 1610 Standard for the Flammability of

Clothing Textiles. The standard provides a test to determine whether such clothing and fabrics exhibit “rapid and intense

burning” and are therefore highly flammable.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 00/00/0000 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia K. Adair 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7536 

E-Mail: padair@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD06

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Title: Public Accommodations Facility Interpretation

Abstract: The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Public Law 110-140, (VGB Act), imposes certain

requirements on public pools and spas. Public pools and spas are defined to include, in relevant part, pools or spas open

exclusively to patrons of a hotel or other "public accommodations facility." Section 1404(c)(2)(B)(iii) of the VGB Act. The term

"public accommodations facility" is not defined in the VGB Act. On August 4, 2010, the Commission voted (5-0) to withdraw a

proposed interpretive rule published on March 15, 2010 interpreting the term public accommodations facility. The Commission

also voted to redraft for publication in the Federal Register a new proposed interpretive rule. This new proposed interpretive rule

would interpret public accommodations facility to mean "an inn, hotel, motel, or other place of lodging, including, but not limited

to, rental units rented on a weekly or bi-weekly basis" and include a sixty day comment period.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-term Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1450 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-140

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Interpretative Rule to Commission 00/00/0000 

Staff Sends Draft Proposed Interpretive Rule to Commission 10/06/2010 

Commission Decision 10/14/2010 

NPRM 10/22/2010 75 FR 65263 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barbara E. Little 

Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7879 

E-Mail: blittle@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AB67

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Title: Amendment of Safety Regulations for Cribs

Abstract: On December 16, 1996, the Commission published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin

a proceeding that could result in amendment of the safety regulations for full-size and non-full-size cribs, 16 CFR parts 1508

and 1509. Among the regulatory alternatives under consideration is amendment of the regulations to add tests to assure that

slats will not disengage from the side panels of cribs. The Commission began this proceeding after considering information

about incidents in which crib slats disengaged from the side panels of cribs, creating a risk that children may become entrapped

between the remaining slats or fall out of the crib. At the urging of CPSC staff, in April 1999, the voluntary standard for cribs

designated, "Specification for Full Size Baby Cribs (ASTM F1169-99)," and published by ASTM International was revised to

include performance requirements for crib slats. CPSC staff is currently assessing the adequacy of and conformance with the

voluntary standard. This issue is being addressed as part of the rulemaking on Options to Address Crib Safety Hazards (RIN

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3041-AC 57).

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1508 and 1509 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553, Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 1261, Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Recommended Revisions to Voluntary Standard 09/30/1996 

ANPRM 12/16/1996 61 FR 65996 

ANPRM Comment Period End 02/14/1997 

Revisions to Voluntary Standard Approved 04/10/1999 

Voluntary Certification Program Begins 03/01/2000 

Staff Began Monitoring Adequacy of and Conformance with Revised

Voluntary Standard 03/27/2001 

ANPRM Withdrawn 07/23/2010 75 FR 43107 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Related RINs: Related to 3041-AC57

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7577 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC49

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Baby Bouncers and Walker-Jumpers (Stationary Activity Centers)

Abstract: Section 102(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), requires the Commission to publish notice of requirements for the accreditation of third party conformity

assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with the standard for baby bouncers and walker-jumpers (stationary

activity centers) by March 12, 2009. The Commission is considering whether to revoke 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6) and 1500.86(a)(4),

but will defer this action until the ASTM standards for bouncer and walker-jumpers (stationary activity centers) have been made

mandatory under section 104 of the CPSIA.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn--No Agency Action Contemplated During this Regulatory

Agenda Cycle 09/02/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Jonathan Midgett 

Engineering Psychologist

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7692 

E-Mail: jmidgett@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC59

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Title: Standard for Infant Walkers

Abstract: Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, (CPSIA) requires the Commission to issue

consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed to assess the

effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate consumer

product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stringent than the voluntary standard

if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product.

The CPSIA requires that not later than August 14, 2009, the Commission begin rulemaking for at least two categories of durable

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. The Commission started the

rulemakings under section 104 of the CPSIA for infant walkers (and bath seats). On August 20, 2009, the Commission voted

unanimously (5-0) to approve the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. The NPRM

was published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2009, and the comment period ended November 17, 2009. On May 26,

2010, the Commmission voted to approve publication of a final rule in the Federal Register. The final rule was published in the

Federal Register on June 21, 2010.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to the Commission 08/14/2009 

Commission Decision 08/20/2009 

NPRM 09/03/2009 74 FR 45703 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/17/2009 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to the Commission 05/05/2010 

Commission Decision 05/26/2010 

Final Rule 06/21/2010 75 FR 35266 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7577 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

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Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC60

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Title: Standard for Bath Seats

Abstract: Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Commission to issue

consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. The Commission is directed to assess the

effectiveness of applicable voluntary standards and, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate consumer

product safety standards that are substantially the same as the voluntary standard or more stringent than the voluntary standard

if the Commission determines that more stringent standards would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the product.

The CPSIA requires that not later than August 14, 2009, the Commission begin rulemaking for at least two categories of durable

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. The Commission started the

rulemakings under section 104 of the CPSIA for bath seats (and infant walkers). On August 20, 2009, the Commission voted

unanimously to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for bath seats. The NPRM was published in the Federal

Register on September 3, 2009, and the comment period ended November 17, 2009. On May 19, 2010, the Commission voted

to approve publication of a final rule. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2010.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1215 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, PL 110-314, sec 104, 122 Stat 3016, August 14,

2008

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Send Briefing Package to the Commission 08/14/2009 

Commission Decision 08/20/2009 

NPRM 09/03/2009 74 FR 45719 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/17/2009 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to the Commission 04/28/2010 

Commission Decision 05/19/2010 

Final Rule 06/04/2010 75 FR 31691 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7577 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC75

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Title: Interpretation of "Children's Product"

Abstract: The Commission is considering issuing a rule interpreting the meaning of "children's product" as used in the

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314 (August 14, 2008). On April 20, 2010, a

proposed interpretive rule regarding the interpretation of "children's product" was published in the Federal Register. (75 FR

20533). The comment period closed on June 21, 2010. Staff sent a briefing package for a final interpretive rule to the

Commission on August 25, 2010.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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CFR Citation: 16 CFR 120 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 3

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 03/17/2010 

Commission Decision on Proposed Interpretive Rule 03/31/2010 

Proposed Interpretive Rule Published in Federal Register 04/20/2010 75 FR 20533 

Comment Period End 06/21/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 08/25/2010 

Commission Decision 09/29/2010 

Final Interpretative Rule Published in Federal Register 10/14/2010 75 FR 63067 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Jonathan Midgett 

Engineering Psychologist

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7692 

E-Mail: jmidgett@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC77

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Title: Revocation of Regulation Banning Certain Baby-Walkers

Abstract: This rule revokes certain regulations pertaining to baby-walkers. CPSC is taking this action because the

regulations, which originally were issued in 1971, are outdated and do not provide the degree of safety that is provided by

currently manufactured baby walkers that comply with a more effective voluntary standard. On August 20, 2009, the

Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The NPRM was published in the

Federal Register on September 3, 2009, and the comment period ended November 2, 2009. On May 26, 2010, the Commission

voted to publish a final rule. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2010.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6); 16 CFR 1500.86(a) (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553, Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 1261, Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 08/14/2009 

Commission Decision 08/20/2009 

NPRM 09/03/2009 74 FR 45714 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/02/2009 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 05/05/2010 

Final Rule 06/21/2010 75 FR 35279 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Mark Kumagai 

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Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7532 

E-Mail: mkumagai@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC85

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Title: Public Accommodations Facility

Abstract: The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Public Law 110-140, (VGB Act), imposes certain

requirements on public pools and spas. Public pools and spas are defined to include, in relevant part, pools or spas open

exclusively to patrons of a hotel or other "public accommodations facility." Section 1404(c)(2)(B)(iii) of the VGB Act. The term

"public accommodations facility" is not defined in the VGB Act. On March 1, 2010, the Commission voted (4-1) to issue a

proposed interpretive rule interpreting "public accommodations facility" to mean "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." This proposed rule was published in the

Federal Register on March 15, 2010 (75 FR 12167). On August 4, 2010, the Commission voted (5-0) to withdraw the proposed

interpretive rule published on March 15, 2010. (The Commission also voted to redraft for publication in the Federal Register a

new proposed interpretive rule interpreting public accommodations facility to mean "an inn, hotel, motel, or other place of

lodging, including, but not limited to, rental units rented on a weekly or bi-weekly basis." This will be accomplished in a separate

rulemaking action.)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1450 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-140

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/02/2010 

Commission Decision 03/01/2010 

Proposed Interpretive Rule Published in Federal Register 03/15/2010 75 FR 12167 

Proposed Interpretive Rule Comment Period End 04/14/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 07/07/2010 

Commission Decision 08/04/2010 

Staff Sends Draft Notice of Withdrawal to Commission 10/06/2010 

Commission Decision 10/14/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barbara E. Little 

Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7879 

E-Mail: blittle@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC89

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Infant Walkers

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), directs the Commission to publish notice of requirements for accreditation of third party conformity

assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with the standard for infant walkers. The Commission initiated rulemaking

to establish the requirements that third party conformity assessment bodies must meet for Commission acceptance of

accreditation for testing pursuant to 16 CFR part 1216, Safety Standard for Infant Walkers.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 05/12/2010 

Commission Decision 05/26/2010 

Requirements Published in the Federal Register 06/21/2010 75 FR 35282 

Comment Period End 07/21/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Jonathan Midgett 

Engineering Psychologist

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7692 

E-Mail: jmidgett@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC96

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Title: Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; Interpretation of Unblockable Drain

Abstract: On October 21, 2009, the Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register (74 FR 54031) announcing that it

would be conducting a public hearing to receive views from all interested parties about draft guidance regarding unblockable

drains as used in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 U.SC. 8001 et seq. The Commission invited public

participation at this hearing. On November 4, 2009, the Commission conducted a public hearing on the staff's draft technical

guidance and heard presentations from nine individuals. On April 6, 2010, the Commission voted 3-2 to interpret the term

“unblockable drain” as used in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 8001 et seq., as follows:

unblockable drain includes a suction outlet defined as all components, including the sump and/or body, cover/grate, and

hardware such that its perforated (open) area cannot be shadowed by the area of the 18” x 23” Body Blocking Element of

ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 and that the rated flow through the remaining open area (beyond the shadowed portion) cannot

create a suction force in excess of the removal force values in Table 1 of that Standard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1450.2 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 8001 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice Regarding Commission Hearing November 4, 2009 on Draft

Guidance on Unblockable Drains 10/21/2009 74 FR 54031 

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Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/05/2010 

Notice Regarding Commission Hearing February 16, 2010 on

Interpretation of Unblockable Drains 02/12/2010 75 FR 8045 

Commission Decision 04/06/2010 

Final Interpretive Rule 04/27/2010 75 FR 21985 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Barbara E. Little 

Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7879 

E-Mail: blittle@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AC99

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Youth Carpets and Rugs

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), mandates that third party testing be conducted for certain children’s products. Section 3(a)(2) of the

Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) defines a children's product as "a consumer product designed or intended primarily for

children 12 years of age or younger." Section 102 of the CPSIA also directs the Commission to publish a notice of requirements

for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with such children’s product

safety rules. Although carpets and rugs are often for general use, some carpets and rugs are designed or intended primarily for

children 12 years of age or younger. The Commission initiated a rulemaking to establish the requirements that third party

conformity assessment bodies must meet for Commission acceptance of accreditation for testing pursuant to 16 CFR part 1630

Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs and part 1631 Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small

Carpets and Rugs. Youth carpets and rugs are defined as the products falling within the scope of 16 CFR parts 1630 and 1631

that are likely to be purchased for children 12 years old and younger.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 06/17/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/10/2010 

Requirements Published in the Federal Register 07/21/2010 75 FR 42315 

Comment Period End 08/20/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia K. Adair 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7536 

E-Mail: padair@cpsc.gov

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Youth Mattresses, Mattress Pads, and/or Mattress Sets

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), mandates that third party testing be conducted for certain children’s products. Section 3(a)(2) of the

Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) defines a children's product as "a consumer product designed or intended primarily for

children 12 years of age or younger." Section 102 of the CPSIA also directs the Commission to publish a notice of requirements

for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with such children’s product

safety rules. Although mattresses, mattress pads and/or mattress sets are often for general use, some mattresses, mattress

pads and/or mattress sets are designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. Examples of such

products include youth and crib size mattresses. The Commission initiated a rulemaking to establish the requirements that third

party conformity assessment bodies must meet for Commission acceptance of accreditation for testing of mattresses, mattress

pads, and/or mattress sets pursuant to 16 CFR parts 1632 Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF

4-72, amended) and/or 1633 Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattress Sets, which set minimum standards for

flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 07/28/2010 

Commission Decision 08/04/2010 

Requirements Published in the Federal Register 08/18/2010 75 FR 51020 

Comment Period End 09/17/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia K. Adair 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7536 

E-Mail: padair@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD02

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Vinyl Plastic Film

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), mandates that third party testing be conducted for certain children’s products. Section 3(a)(2) of the

Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) defines a children's product as "a consumer product designed or intended primarily for

children 12 years of age or younger." Section 102 of the CPSIA also directs the Commission to publish a notice of requirements

for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories) to assess conformity with such children’s product

safety rules. Although vinyl plastic film is used in nonchildren's wearing apparel and fabrics for nonchildren's wearing apparel,

some vinyl plastic film is used in clothing textiles designed or intended primarily for children 12 years of age or younger. The

Commission initiated a rulemaking to establish the requirements that third party conformity assessment bodies must meet for

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Commission acceptance of accreditation for testing pursuant to 16 CFR part 1611 Standard for the Flammability of Vinyl Plastic

Film, which sets a minimum standard for flammability of vinyl plastic film which are subject to the requirements of the

Flammable Fabrics Act.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 06/17/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/10/2010 

Requirements Published in the Federal Register 07/21/2010 75 FR 42311 

Comment Period End 08/20/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Patricia K. Adair 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences 4330 East West Highway

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7536 

E-Mail: padair@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD04

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Title: Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Youth All Terrain Vehicles

Abstract: Section 102 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.

3016 (August 14, 2008), mandates that third party testing be conducted for certain children’s products. Section 102 also directs

the Commission to publish a notice of requirements for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories)

to assess conformity with such children’s product safety rules. The Commission initiated a rulemaking to establish the

requirements that third party conformity assessment bodies must meet for Commission acceptance of accreditation for testing

pursuant to 16 CFR part 1420 Requirements for All Terrain Vehicles.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 08/04/2010 

Commission Decision 08/11/2010 

Requirements Published in the Federal Register 08/27/2010 75 FR 52616 

Comment Period End 09/27/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

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International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise

be of international interest.

Agency Contact: Richard McCallion 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction 10901 Darnestown Road

Gaithersburg , MD 20878 

Phone: 301 424-6421 Extension: 121 

E-Mail: rmccallion@cpsc.gov

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