### CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

16 CFR Ch. II

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTI O N: Semiannu al reg ulatory agenda.

SUMMARY: In this do cument, 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 Commi ssion welcomes comments on each subject area of the agenda, particularly from small businesses, small organizations, and other sma ll entities. Written comments concerning the agenda should be received in the Office of the Secretary by December 22, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the regul a tory 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 Secretar y, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For fu rther info rmation 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.g ov. 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 Re gulato ry Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 to 612) contains several provisions intended to reduce unnecessar y 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 ac ting on each rule for which the agency has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking. The regulatory flexibility agenda is also requir ed to contai n the name an d address of the agency official knowledgeable about the items listed. Furthe r, 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 ea ch agen cy to publish twi ce 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 accor dance 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 Commi ssion prior to publication of this agenda. The agenda contains a brief description and summary of each regulatory activity, including the objec tives an d legal basis for each; an approximate sche dule 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 Ea st-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408.

### Beginning with the fall 2007 edition, the Internet became the basic means for disseminating the Unified Agenda. The complete Unified Agenda will be available on line 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 Federa l Register i s 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 fl exibility agenda, in accordan ce with the Regulatory Flexibility Act, because they are likely to have a significant econ omic impact on a substantial number of small entities; and (2) Any rules that the Agency has identified for per iod i c review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Printing of these entries is limited to fields that contain inform atio n required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act’s Agenda requirements. Additional inform ation on these entries is available in the Unified Agenda published on the Internet.

Dated: Sept embe r 9, 201 0.

NAME: Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.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 Notices3041-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)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 12/00/2010Regulatory 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

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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 isconsidering 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 otherwisebe 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),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 otherwisebe 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.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 ofProposed 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,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 SafetyImprovement 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 05/05/2010NPRM 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 CommissionDirectorate 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,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 29156NPRM 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.govConsumer 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 CiteStaff 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 CiteStaff 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 otherwisebe 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 flammabilitystandard 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 ActionMajor: 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: UndeterminedRequired: 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)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 3Legal 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

View Related DocumentsTitle: 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 55495Commission 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.govConsumer 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 )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 CommissionDirectorate 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 (RIN3041-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: NoInternational 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.govConsumer 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: NoCFR 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 KumagaiProject 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

View Related DocumentsTitle: 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 54031Staff 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.govConsumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD00

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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 forCommission 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: NoInternational 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