CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION 

16 CFR Ch. II 

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda 

AGENCY: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 

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

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

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

of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866. 

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

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

should be received in the Office of the Secretary by [INSERT DATE 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION IN 

THE FEDERAL REGISTER]. 

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

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

be mailed or delivered to the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 

502, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408. 

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

Mary T. Boyle, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East 

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

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

particular item. 

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

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

businesses, small governmental organizations, and other small entities. Section 602 of the RFA (5 U.S.C. 
602) requires each agency to publish, twice each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda containing a brief 

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

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

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

issued a notice of proposed rulemaking. 

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

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

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

publications likely to be obtained by such entities. 

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

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

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

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

next 12 months. It includes all such activities, whether or not they may have a significant economic 

impact on a substantial number of small entities. This agenda also includes regulatory activities that 

appeared in the April 2012 agenda and have been completed by the Commission prior to publication of 

this agenda. 

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

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

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

agency official concerning particular items on the agenda. 

 Beginning in fall 2007, the Internet became the basic means of disseminating the Unified Agenda. The 

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

greatly enhanced ability to obtain information from the Agenda database. 

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

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

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

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

number of small entities; and 

(2) Rules that the agency has identified for periodic review under section 610 of the Regulatory 

Flexibility Act. 

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

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

Agenda published on the Internet. 

DATED: October 19, 2012. 

NAME: Todd A. Stevenson, 

Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 48 Regulatory Agendas

Consumer Product Safety Commission - PreRule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Import Regulations Regarding Sampling, Examination, Reconditioning, and Refusal of Admission of Products Imported

Into the United States 3041-AD08

Petition CP 10-2/HP 10-1 Requesting a Change to the Bunk Bed Standard 3041-AD10

Petition for a Standard for Gas-Vented Fire Places 3041-AD11

Standard for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers 3041-AD15

Standard for Handheld Infant Carriers 3041-AD16

Standard for Carriages and Strollers 3041-AD17

Petition on Crib Bumpers 3041-AD23

Petition for Classification of "Bee Safe System" as an Anti-Entrapment System Under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool

and Spa Safety Act ("VGB Act") 3041-AD24

Petition to Amend Test Procedures for Glazing Materials in Architectural Products 3041-AD26

Consumer Product Safety Commission - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

All-Terrain Vehicles 3041-AC28

Recreational Off-Road Vehicles 3041-AC78

Standard for Bassinets 3041-AC81

Standard for Bedside Sleepers 3041-AC91

Certificates of Compliance 3041-AC94

Amendment to Safety Standard for Play Yards 3041-AD22

Children's Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Phthalates; Proposed Guidance on Inaccessible Component Parts 3041-AD25

Safety Standard for Magnet Sets 3041-AD27

Consumer Product Safety Commission - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Standard for Infant Swings 3041-AC90

Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies 3041-AC97

Products Containing Imidazolines Equivalent to 0.08 Milligrams or More 3041-AD18

Animal Testing Policy Associated With Cautionary Labeling for Hazardous Substances 3041-AD20

Toy Cap Requirements 3041-AD21

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

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

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
Regulatory Options for Table Saws 3041-AC31

Fireworks Devices 3041-AC35

Portable Generators 3041-AC36

Voluntary Recall Notices 3041-AC73

Tracking Labels 3041-AC74

Public Accommodations Facility Interpretation 3041-AD06

Petition for Non-See-Through Containers for Torch Fuel and Lamp Oil 3041-AD12

Testing and Labeling Pertaining to Product Certification Regarding Representative Samples for Periodic Testing of

Children's Products 3041-AD14

Firepots Used With Gel Fuel 3041-AD19

Consumer Product Safety Commission - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Portable Bed Rails 3041-AB91

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

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

Audit Requirements for Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies 3041-AC76

Corded Window Covering Products 3041-AC80

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

Standard for Play Yards 3041-AC92

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

Material Ignition Source 3041-AC93

Petition HP10-2 Requesting a Standard for Cadmium in Children's Jewelry 3041-AD07

Conditioning Imports on Recordkeeping and Inspection 3041-AD09

Unblockable Drain Interpretive Rule 3041-AD13

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD08

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Title: Import Regulations Regarding Sampling, Examination, Reconditioning, and Refusal of Admission of Products Imported

Into the United States

Abstract: Section 17 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) and section 14 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act

(FHSA) contain provisions relating to the sampling, examination, reconditioning, and refusal of admission of products imported

or offered for import into the United States. Current regulations governing the administration of imports are found at 16 CFR

1500.265 et seq. These regulations were promulgated in 1972 (38 FR 27012, Sept. 27, 1973, as amended at 57 FR 28605,

June 26, 1992) and do not reflect current operational reality. Staff is preparing a briefing package for Commission consideration

of a proposed rule that would replace the current regulations governing imports and contain a new part dedicated solely to

import procedures. The new part would provide direction for the sampling, examination, and detention of products; the

presentation of testimony and evidence by claimants to those products in order to resolve the detention; and the refusal of

admission of those shipments that are not in compliance. Also covered would be the conditional release of products under the

customs bond to bring them into compliance and processes for asserting liens against future imports made by importers,

owners, and consignees of noncompliant products that are destroyed at government expense. The new part would eliminate

certain outdated references contained in the current regulations.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1066 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 92-573; PL 86-613; PL 110-314; 15 USC 2063

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:
Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

Commission Decision 01/00/2013 

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: Carol J. Cave Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Import Surveillance, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7677 

E-Mail: ccave@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD10

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Title: Petition CP 10-2/HP 10-1 Requesting a Change to the Bunk Bed Standard

Abstract: Carol Pollack-Nelson of Independent Safety Consulting submitted a petition to the Commission on April 16, 2010,

requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking to revise existing regulations related to bunk beds. The petition was docketed

under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) as Petition CP 10-2 and under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA)

as Petition HP 10-1. The petition requests that the Commission revise its existing bunk bed standard, codified at 16 CFR parts

1213, 1500, and 1513, to incorporate requirements for head and neck entrapment testing in spaces created by side structures

that are provided with a bunk bed, including ladders. The petition was docketed on June 18, 2010. The Commission voted

unanimously on June 29, 2010 to approve publication of a notice in the Federal Register seeking comments on the petition. The

notice was published in the Federal Register on July 12, 2010. The comment period closed on September 10, 2010. On April

12, 2011, the Commission voted unanimously to defer the petition, pending an evaluation of progress by the voluntary standard

committee to address the hazard. On November 8, 2011, the Commission voted unanimously to defer the petition for an

additional six months in anticipation of action by the voluntary standard committee to address the hazard. On May 16, 2012, the

staff sent a briefing package to the Commission that provided an update about the activities related to the voluntary standard.

On May 22, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to defer the petition for an additional six months in anticipation of action

by the voluntary standard committee to address the hazard. CPSC staff will prepare a status update report for Commission

consideration in January 2013.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Petition Docketed 06/18/2010 

Notice for Comment on Petition Published in Federal Register 07/12/2010 75 FR 39666 

Comment Period Closed 09/10/2010 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 04/06/2011 

Commission Decision 04/12/2011 
Staff Sent Status Update Report to Commission 11/02/2011 

Commission Decision 11/08/2011 

Staff Sends Status Update Report to Commission 05/16/2012 

Commission Decision 05/22/2012 

Staff Sends Status Update Report to Commission 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Timothy P. Smith 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Division of Human Factors, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7691 

E-Mail: tsmith@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD11

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Title: Petition for a Standard for Gas-Vented Fire Places

Abstract: Carol Pollack-Nelson of Independent Safety Consulting submitted a petition to the Commission on May 23, 2011,

requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking to require safeguards for glass fronts of gas-vented fireplaces. The petitioner

seeks a mandatory standard for gas-vented fireplaces that requires a protective barrier, guard, or other device for any

accessible surface that, if contacted, is hot enough to cause severe burns. The petition was docketed on May 24, 2011, under

the Consumer Product Safety Act as Petition CP 11-1. Subsequent to receipt of the petition, the Commission received a

submission from Mr. William Lerner, also requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking regarding glass fronts of gas

fireplaces. Mr. Lerner seeks that a "high temperature warning system" be placed on the front of the fireplaces to indicate

whether the fireplace glass front is cool enough to be touched safely. On June 1, 2011, the Commission voted unanimously to

approve publication of a notice in the Federal Register seeking comments on the petition and on the Lerner submission. The

notice was published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2011. The comment period closed on August 8, 2011. CPSC staff

completed review of submitted comments, and on March 21, 2012 staff sent a briefing package to the Commission for

consideration. On March 27, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to defer the petition for six months, directing staff to

update the Commission at the end of that period on the progress of voluntary standards activities. On September 19, 2012 staff

submitted for Commission consideration a briefing package on the status of the standards development process for protective

barriers. On September 25, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to defer the petition for 6 months and directed staff

to update the Commission at the end of that period on the progress of relevant standards development.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

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 2056; 15 USC 2058

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Petition Docketed 05/24/2011 

Notice for Comment on Petition Published in Federal Register 06/08/2011 76 FR 33179 

Comment Period Closed 08/08/2011 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 03/21/2012 

Commission Decision 03/27/2012 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 09/19/2012 

Commission Decision 09/25/2012 
Staff Sends Status Update to Commission 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ron Jordan 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2219 

E-Mail: rjordan@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD15

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Title: Standard for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers

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 six months thereafter. The Commission will propose a

consumer product safety standard for soft infant and toddler carriers as part of this series of standards for durable infant and

toddler products. Staff is preparing a briefing package for Commission consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1226 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110–314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

Commission Decision 01/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gregory K. Rea 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2258 Extension: 132 

E-Mail: grea@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD16

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Title: Standard for Handheld Infant Carriers

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 six months thereafter. The Commission will propose a

consumer product safety standard for handheld infant carriers as part of this series of standards for durable infant and toddler

products. Staff is preparing a briefing package for Commission consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1225 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110–314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

Commission Decision 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia L. Edwards 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2224 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD17

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Title: Standard for Carriages and Strollers

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 six months thereafter. The Commission will propose a

consumer product safety standard for strollers and carriages as part of this series of standards for durable infant and toddler

products. Staff is preparing a briefing package for Commission consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

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
Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 01/00/2013 

Commission Decision 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rana Balci-Sinha Consumer Product Safety Commission

4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7690 

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD23

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Title: Petition on Crib Bumpers

Abstract: The Commission received correspondence from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), dated May

9, 2012, requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking to distinguish and regulate ''hazardous pillow-like'' crib bumpers from

''non-hazardous traditional'' crib bumpers under sections 7 and 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (''CPSA''). On June 6,

2012, the request was docketed as a petition (CP 12-2) under the Consumer Product Safety Act. 15 U.S.C. 2056 and 2058. The

petitioner asserts that, despite information to the contrary regarding the safety of "traditional" crib bumpers, some are advocating

banning all bumpers from the marketplace. Petitioner believes that banning "traditional" bumpers may lead caregivers to add

unsafe soft bedding to cribs to serve as a protective barrier from the tight dimensions and hard wooden surface of the crib slats.

On June 25, 2012, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register to solicit comments on the petition. The comment

period ended on August 24, 2012. Staff is reviewing the comments and will prepare a briefing package for Commission

consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Petition Docketed 06/06/2012 

Notice for Comment Published in Federal Register 06/25/2012 77 FR 37836 

Comment Period End 08/24/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jonathan Midgett 

Engineering Psychologist

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7692 

E-Mail: jmidgett@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD24

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Title: Petition for Classification of "Bee Safe System" as an Anti-Entrapment System Under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and

Spa Safety Act ("VGB Act")

Abstract: The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act) was signed into law on December 17, 2007 and

became effective in December 2008. Section 1404(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the VGB Act requires that each public pool and spa in the

United States with a single main drain other than an unblockable drain be equipped, at a minimum, with one or more of the

following anti-entrapment devices or systems: (I) Safety vacuum release system; (II) Suction-limiting vent system; (III) Gravity

drainage system; (IV) Automatic pump shut-off system; ((V) Drain disablement; or (VI) any other system determined by the

Commission to be equally effective as, or better than, these systems at preventing or eliminating the risk of injury or death

associated with pool drainage systems. The Commission received correspondence from Bonnie Snow and Teri Snow, dated

February 13, 2012, requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking to determine that the "BeeSafe System" is equally

effective as, or better than, systems designed to prevent entrapment listed in section 1406(c)(1)(A)(ii)(I)-(V) of the Virginia

Graeme Baker Act (VGB Act). The Commission docketed the request as a petition under the Consumer Product Safety Act and

sought comments concerning the petition.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

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 1262(j), 15 USC 2058(i), Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Petition Docketed 03/21/2012 

Notice for Comment Published in Federal Register 04/04/2012 77 FR 20368 

Comment Period End 06/04/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Perry Sharpless Consumer Product Safety Commission

5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2288 

E-Mail: psharpless@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD26

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Title: Petition to Amend Test Procedures for Glazing Materials in Architectural Products

Abstract: The Commission received correspondence from William M. Hannay, counsel for Safety Glazing Certification Council,

requesting that the Commission initiate rulemaking to replace the current testing procedures for glazing materials codified at 16

CFR 1201.4 with those contained in ANSI Z97.1, "American National Standard for Safety Glazing Materials Used in Building--

Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test." The request was docketed as Petition CP 12-3, under the Consumer

Product Safety Act (CPSA). On August 23, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to approve publication of a notice in the

Federal Register to solicit public comments on the petition. The notice was published in the Federal Register on August 30,

2012. The comment period closes on October 29, 2012. CPSC staff will review and respond to submitted comments, and will

prepare a briefing package for Commission consideration.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: PreRule

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1201.4 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 553; 15 USC 2056 and 2058

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Notice for Comment Published in Federal Register 07/30/2012 77 FR 52625 

Petition Docketed 08/17/2012 

Comment Period Closes 10/29/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 04/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brian Baker 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2289 

E-Mail: bbaker@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, CPSC staff developed a May 31, 2006 briefing package recommending that the

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

performance, training, labeling, and information requirements for four-wheeled ATVs. Other nonregulatory activities also were

recommended, including the launch of an ATV safety Web site. A Commission briefing was held on June 15, 2006. On July 12,

2006, the Commission voted unanimously 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. CPSC staff conducted research as directed by the Commission in its vote on

July 12, 2006. On February 13, 2008, CPSC staff sent to the Commission a report summarizing the status of CPSC staff's

research activities. 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 also directed the Commission to

publish as a mandatory standard the voluntary standard for four-wheeled ATVs (ANSI/SVIA 1-2007). The Commission did so

with a Federal Register notice on November 14, 2008.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 while the Commission's ATV rulemaking proceeding is pending. A revised voluntary standard, ANSI/SVIA 1-2010,

was published in December 2010. ANSI notified the Commission on March 16, 2011. Following CPSIA direction, CPSC staff

sent a briefing package with a draft proposed rule to amend the mandatory consumer product safety standard to reference the

2010 edition of the voluntary standard. On July 15, 2011, the Commission voted 4-0-1 to issue an NPRM, and a Federal

Register notice was published on July 25, 2011. The comment period closed on October 11, 2011. CPSC staff sent to the

Commission a briefing package with a draft final rule changing the referenced standard to ANSI/SVIA 1-2010. The Commission

voted to issue the final rule to amend the mandatory consumer product safety standard to reference the 2010 edition of the

voluntary standard, and the final rule was published in the Federal Register on February 29, 2012. Public Law 112-28 directs

the Commission to issue a final rule in its open rulemaking proceeding not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of

Public Law 112-28 or August 12, 2012. Because 6 years have passed since the issuance of the NPRM, the Commission

wanted to provide stakeholders an opportunity to present their views on the outstanding issues. In addition, once rulemaking is

complete, it is envisioned that the next phase of the effort to reduce deaths and injuries associated with the use of ATVs will

focus on the different roles each of the various stakeholders can play to achieve that goal. With this in mind, the Commission

held an ATV Safety Summit on October 11-12, 2012 to (1) provide stakeholders with an opportunity to present their views on

some ATV issues that remain from the 2006 notice of proposed rulemaking; and (2) mobilize stakeholders for future action that

stakeholders could take to improve the safety of ATVs. After the Safety Summit concludes and the comment period on the

remaining issues of the NPRM has ended (November 14, 2012), staff will prepare and send to the Commission a briefing

package regarding the open rulemaking proceeding.

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

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

Federal Regulations ) 

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

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent 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 Closed 10/24/2006 

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

NPRM Extended Comment Period Closed 12/26/2006 

Staff Sent Status Report to Commission 02/13/2008 

Commission Published Voluntary Standard as Mandatory Standard 11/14/2008 73 FR 67385 

Staff Sent Draft NPRM to Commission 07/06/2011 

Commission Decision to Update Voluntary Standard Reference 07/15/2011 

NPRM to Update Voluntary Standard Reference 07/25/2011 76 FR 44286 

Comment Period End for Updating Voluntary Standard Reference 10/11/2011 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Update Voluntary Standard Reference 02/08/2012 

Commission Decision to Update Voluntary Standard Reference 02/14/2012 

Final Rule to Update Voluntary Standard Reference 02/29/2012 77 FR 12197 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission about an ATV Safety

Summit 08/09/2012 

Commission Decision to Hold ATV Safety Summit 08/14/2012 

Notice of ATV Safety Summit Published 08/27/2012 77 FR 51731 

ATV Safety Summit 10/11/2012 

Comment Period Ends 11/14/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 02/00/2013 

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

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7706 

E-Mail: eleland@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 recreational off-road vehicles (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 an ROV

include: a steering wheel for steering control, foot controls for throttle and braking, bench or bucket seats, a roll over protective

structure, and a maximum speed greater than 30 mph. On October 21, 2009, the Commission voted (4-0-1) 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 that may be used to develop performance requirements addressing vehicle stability, vehicle

handling, and occupant protection. Following completion of testing and evaluation, staff will prepare a briefing package for

Commission consideration.

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 2051 Consumer Product Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 10/07/2009 

Commission Meeting 10/14/2009 

Commission Decision 10/21/2009 

ANPRM 10/28/2009 74 FR 55495 

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

ANPRM Comment Period End 12/28/2009 

ANPRM Comment Period End 03/15/2010 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/00/2013 

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, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2225 

E-Mail: cpaul@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Standard for 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 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. On March 24, 2010, the Commission

voted unanimously to approve publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on bassinets. The NPRM was 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 F2194, Standard Consumer Safety Specification

for Bassinets and Cradles, with some changes and additions. Due to updates in the ASTM standard and changes to CPSC

staff's proposed revisions to the ASTM standard, on August 31, 2012 staff submitted for Commission consideration a

supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking. On October 3, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to approve publication of

the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, with changes.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

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 Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Briefing

Package to Commission 08/31/2012 

Commission Decision 10/03/2012 

SNPRM Published in Federal Register 10/18/2012 77 FR 64055 

Comment Period Ends 01/02/2013 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/00/2013 

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, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2224 

E-Mail: pedwards@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Standard for Bedside Sleepers

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

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

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

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

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

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

infant or toddler products and promulgate two such standards every 6 months thereafter. The staff will present for Commission

consideration a briefing package with a draft NPRM for bedside sleepers as part of this series of standards for durable infant

and toddler products.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 10/17/2012 

Commission Decision 12/00/2012 

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, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2073 

E-Mail: dlee@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) 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, did not place obligations on private labelers. The Commission is considering proposing an amendment to the

regulations to clarify which parties must issue a certificate. A proposed rule amending section 1110 would clarify certificate

requirements in light of new rules on testing and labeling and component part testing, would require that electronic certificates

be filed at the time of entry for imported products, and would place the obligation to certify domestically produced products on

the domestic manufacturer or private labeler.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

Commission Decision 12/00/2012 

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: Carol J. Cave Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Import Surveillance, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7677 

E-Mail: ccave@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD22

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Title: Amendment to Safety Standard for Play Yards

Abstract: On June 6, 2012, a draft final rule on play yards was submitted to the Commission. The draft final rule incorporated

by reference ASTM F406-12a, "Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards." The draft

final rule included one additional requirement not present in ASTM F406-12a. That requirement would have addressed the

hazards associated with the use of play yard bassinet accessories that can be assembled with missing key structural elements.

The bassinet misassembly requirement was created after we received a comment in response to the play yard NPR, which was

published on September 20, 2011 (76 FR 58167). On June 27, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to approve publication

in the Federal Register of the draft final rule to establish a safety standard for play yards, with changes. Specifically, the

Commission voted to remove the bassinet misassembly requirement from the draft play yard final rule. The Commission directed

staff to draft and publish an NPR seeking comment regarding an amendment to the play yard mandatory standard to include the

bassinet misassembly requirement. The comment period ends on November 13, 2012. Following review of the comments, staff

will prepare for Commission consideration a briefing package on a final rule.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule
Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1221 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110–314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 06/06/2012 

Commission Decision 06/17/2012 

NPRM Published in Federal Register 08/29/2012 77 FR 52272 

NPRM Comment Period End 11/13/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Agency Contact: Gregory K. Rea 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2258 Extension: 132 

E-Mail: grea@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD25

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Title: Children's Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Phthalates; Proposed Guidance on Inaccessible Component Parts

Abstract: On August 14, 2008, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law

110-314. Section 108 of the CPSIA, as amended by Public Law 112-28, provides that the prohibition on specified products

containing phthalates does not apply to any component part of children's toys or child care articles that is not accessible to a

child through normal and reasonably foreseeable use and abuse of such product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission

(CPSC or Commission) proposed guidance on inaccessible component parts in children's toys or child care articles subject to

section 108 of the CPSIA.

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

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1199 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110—314, sec 108

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite
Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 07/25/2012 

NPRM Published in Federal Register 07/31/2012 77 FR 45297 

Comment Period Ended 10/01/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 03/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kristina M. Hatlelid Ph.D.

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Health Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7254 

E-Mail: khatlelid@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD27

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Title: Safety Standard for Magnet Sets

Abstract: Based on its review of incident data, the Commission determined preliminarily that there may be an unreasonable

risk of injury associated with children ingesting high-powered magnets that are part of magnet sets. These magnet sets are

aggregations of separable, permanent, magnetic objects intended or marketed by the manufacturer primarily as a manipulative

or construction desk toy for general entertainment, such as puzzle working, sculpture building, mental stimulation, or stress relief.

In contrast to ingesting other small parts, when a child ingests a magnet, the magnetic properties of the object can cause

serious, life-threatening injuries. On September 4, 2012, the Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would

prohibit such magnet sets. Under the proposal, if a magnet set contains a magnet that fits within the CPSC's small parts

cylinder, magnets from that set would be required to have a flux index of 50 or less, or they would be prohibited. The flux index

would be determined by the method described in ASTM F963-11, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety. The

comment period ends on November 19, 2012. Staff will review the comments and then will prepare a briefing package for

Commission's consideration.

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

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1240 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2056 to 2058

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 08/08/2012 

Commission Decision 08/24/2012 

NPRM Published in Federal Register 09/04/2012 77 FR 53781 

Comment Period Ends 11/19/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 05/00/2013 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jonathan Midgett 

Engineering Psychologist

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7692 

E-Mail: jmidgett@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 published a notice of

proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on February 10, 2012 for infant swings as part of this series of standards for durable infant and

toddler products. The proposed standard is based on ASTM F 2088-11b, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant

Swings, with changes and additions. The comment period ended on April 25, 2012. Staff reviewed the comments and, on

September 19, 2012, submitted for Commission consideration a briefing package on the final rule.

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

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1223 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 01/11/2012 

Commission Decision 02/02/2012 

NPRM 02/10/2012 77 FR 7011 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/25/2012 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 09/19/2012 

Commission Decision 12/00/2012 

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: Celestine T. Kiss 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7739 

E-Mail: ckiss@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies
Abstract: Section 14(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), as amended 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 Web site an up-to-date list of Commissionaccepted 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 (1)

codify the requirements and procedures that a third party conformance body must meet to become a Commission-accepted

third party conformity assessment body; (2) address how a third party conformity assessment body may voluntarily discontinue

participation in the Commission's children's product assessment program; and (3) describe the grounds and procedures for

withdrawal or suspension of Commission acceptance of a third party conformity assessment body. On March 14, 2012, staff

submitted for Commission consideration a briefing package on a proposed rule. On April 27, 2012, the Commission voted

unanimously to approve publication of the proposed rule in the Federal Register. The proposed rule published on May 24, 2012.

The Comment period ended on August 7, 2012. Following review of the comments, staff will send to the Commission a briefing

package on the final rule.

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

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1112 and 1118 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2063

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 03/14/2012 

Commission Decision 04/27/2012 

NPRM published in Federal Register 05/24/2012 77 FR 31086 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

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

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD18

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Title: Products Containing Imidazolines Equivalent to 0.08 Milligrams or More

Abstract: Pursuant to the Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970, the Commission is considering a proposed rule that would

require child-resistant ("CR") packaging for any over-the-counter or prescription product containing the equivalent of 0.08

milligrams or more of an imidazoline, a class of drugs that includes tetrahydrozoline, naphazoline, oxymetazoline, and

xylometazoline, in a single package. Products containing imidazolines can cause serious adverse reactions, such as central

nervous system ("CNS") depression, decreased heart rate, and depressed ventilation in children treated with these drugs or who

accidentally ingest them. CPSC staff submitted a briefing package on the proposed rule for Commission consideration on

January 11, 2012. The Commission found preliminarily that availability of 0.08 milligrams or more of an imidazoline in a single

package, by reason of its packaging, is such that special packaging is required to protect children under 5-years-old from
serious personal injury or illness due to handling, using, or ingesting such a substance. On January 18, 2012, the Commission

voted unanimously to publish the proposed rule in the Federal Register. The proposed rule published on January 25, 2012, and

the comment period ended on April 9, 2012. Staff is preparing for Commission consideration a briefing package on a final rule.

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: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 01/11/2012 

Commission Decision 01/18/2012 

NPRM 01/25/2012 77 FR 3646 

NPRM Comment Period End 04/09/2012 

Commission Decision 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cheryl Osterhout 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Health Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7290 

E-Mail: costerhout@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD20

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Title: Animal Testing Policy Associated With Cautionary Labeling for Hazardous Substances

Abstract: CPSC staff is proposing rulemaking to amend the animal testing policy associated with the determination of

cautionary labeling for hazardous substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). The last update to the

animal testing policy was an uncodified policy in 1984 that called for a reduction in the number of animals required for toxicity

testing and clarified when animal testing might be needed. The policy also states that "Health Sciences will incorporate the

techniques into the Commission's compliance program and will recommend any changes to the Commission's statutes or

regulations that may become appropriate as the result of advances in testing methods that are developed." Such developments

in testing have been produced in recent years, particularly since the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act was passed

in 1993 directing the National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIEHS) to establish a method and criteria for the

validation and regulatory acceptance of alternative testing methods (Pub. L. 103-43, section 1301). Therefore, an update is now

needed to amend sections of 16 CFR part 1500 that contain outdated or incomplete information on animal testing and to

incorporate these relevant new developments. Changes to 16 CFR part 1500 will emphasize the fact that animal testing is not a

requirement of the FHSA, but rather, one of several options for toxicity testing. Specifically, CPSC staff recommends substantive

amendments to 16 CFR 1500.3(c)(1), (2)(i), (3), and (4), which provide definitions of FHSA hazard terms "highly toxic," "toxic,"

"corrosive," "irritant," "primary irritant," and "eye irritant," each of which relates to the outcome of a specific animal test. CPSC

staff also recommends substantive amendments to the acute dermal toxicity assay (sec. 1500.40), the primary irritant assay

(sec. 1500.41), and eye irritant assay (sec. 1500.42), all of which use rabbits. In addition, CPSC staff prepared for Commission

consideration a briefing package describing the new policy and its proposed codification. On June 13, 2012 staff submitted for

Commission consideration a briefing package on the proposed rule and proposed codification of the animal testing policy. On

June 22, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to approve publication of the proposed rule to amend the testing regulations,

and to codify the proposed statement of policy on animal testing in the Federal Register. Both were published on June 29,

2012.
Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: 15 USC 1261 to 1278

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/13/2012 

Commission Decision 06/22/2012 

NPRM for Revisions to Animal Testing Regulations Published in

Federal Register 06/29/2012 77 FR 38754 

Proposed Statement of Policy on Animal Testing 06/29/2012 77 FR 38751 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Leslie Patton 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Health Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7848 

E-Mail: lpatton@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD21

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Title: Toy Cap Requirements

Abstract: Staff has determined that the toy cap requirements contained in F963-11 overlap existing requirements contained in

16 CFR 1500.18, 1500.47, and 1500.86. ASTM F 963-11 requires a more accurate measurement of sound levels that could

result in hearing loss, and maximum sound levels in ASTM F 963-11 are equivalent or more stringent than those in 16 CFR part

1500. While the duplicate rules overlap, they do not conflict; products that meet the requirements in ASTM F 963-11 will also

meet all the requirements in the CFR. The requirements in 16 CFR 1500.18, 1500.47, and 1500.86 require testing with

equipment that is no longer available, and therefore, obsolete. Currently, toy caps are required to meet the ASTM F 963

requirement for third party testing. On June 13, 2012, staff submitted for Commission consideration a briefing package on the

proposed rule, On June 19, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to approve publication of the proposed rule in the Federal

Register that would revoke the requirements in 16 CFR 1500.18, 1500.47, and 1500.86. The proposed rule was published on

June 25, 2012. The comment period ended on August 24, 2012 and staff is preparing for Commission consideration a briefing

package on the final rule.

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

Major: No 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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:
Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/13/2012 

Commission Decision 06/19/2012 

NPRM Published in Federal Register 06/25/2012 77 FR 37834 

NPRM Comment Period End 08/24/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 12/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard McCallion 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2222 Extension: 121 

E-Mail: rmccallion@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Flammability Standard for Upholstered Furniture

Abstract: In October 2003, the Commission issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to address the risk of

fire associated with cigarette and small open-flame ignitions of upholstered furniture. The Commission published a notice of

proposed rulemaking (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 flame-resistant chemicals in fabrics or fillings. CPSC staff is continuing research to support a final rule.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need: For 2005 to 2007, an annual average of approximately 2,800 residential fires in which upholstered

furniture was the first item to ignite resulted in an estimated 320 deaths, 480 civilian injuries, and about $150 million in property

damage that could be addressed by a flammability standard. The total annual societal cost attributable to these upholstered

furniture fire losses was more than $1.8 billion. This total includes fires ignited by small open-flame sources and cigarettes.

Legal Basis: Section 4 of the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) (15 U.S.C. 1193) authorizes the Commission to issue a

flammability standard or other regulation for a product of interior furnishing if the Commission determines that such a standard

is "needed to adequately protect the public against unreasonable risk of the occurrence of fire leading to death or personal

injury, or significant property damage." The Commission's regulatory proceeding could result in several actions, one of which

could be the development of a mandatory standard requiring that upholstered furniture sold in the United States meet

mandatory labeling requirements, resist ignition, or meet other performance criteria under test conditions specified in the

standard.

Alternatives: (1) The Commission could issue a mandatory flammability standard if the Commission finds that such a

standard is needed to address an unreasonable risk of the occurrence of fire from ignition of upholstered furniture. (2) The

Commission could issue mandatory requirements for labeling of upholstered furniture, in addition to, or as an alternative to, the

requirements of a mandatory flammability standard. (3) The Commission could terminate the proceeding for development of a

flammability standard and rely on a voluntary standard if a voluntary standard would adequately address the risk of fire and

substantial compliance with such a standard is likely to result.

Costs and Benefits: The estimated annual cost of imposing a mandatory standard to address ignition of upholstered furniture

will depend upon the test requirements in the final rule and the steps manufacturers take to meet those requirements.
Depending upon the test requirements, a standard may reduce cigarette and small open flame-ignited fire losses, the annual

societal cost of which was more than $1.8 billion for 2005 to 2007. Thus, the potential benefits of a mandatory standard to

address the risk of ignition of upholstered furniture could be significant, even if the standard did not prevent all such fires. For

the proposed rule, using a 3 percent discount rate, total estimated benefits range from $419 million to $424 million; and

estimated costs range from $34 million to $59 million, for total estimated net benefits of about $365 million to $385 million.

Risks: The estimated average annual cost to society from residential fires associated with upholstered furniture was $1.8

billion for 2005 to 2007. Societal costs associated with upholstered furniture fires are among the highest associated with any

product subject to the Commission's authority. A standard has the potential to reduce these societal costs.

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 

ANPRM 06/15/1994 59 FR 30735 

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

Staff Sent Options Package to Commission 12/22/2007 

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

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 

Staff Published NIST Report on Standard Test Cigarettes 05/19/2009 

Staff Publishes NIST Report on Standard Research Foam 09/14/2012 

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: Rohit Khanna 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, National Product Testing and Evaluation Center, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD

20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2508 

E-Mail: rkhanna@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, staff sent a briefing

package to the Commission. On July 30, 2004, the Commission voted 3-0 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. The revised standard 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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 

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 

Staff Begins Evaluating Conformance to Voluntary Standard 08/01/2007 

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: Timothy P. Smith 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Division of Human Factors, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7691 

E-Mail: tsmith@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 staff to provide updates on the progress of voluntary standards activities. Staff provided a status report to

the Commissioners on June 6, 2007 and sent the Commission a subsequent update on June 1, 2011.

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

Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:
Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 

Petition Docketed 03/10/2004 

Notice 04/06/2004 69 FR 18059 

Comment Period End 06/07/2004 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 07/10/2006 

Commission Voted to Defer Action 07/19/2006 

Staff Sent Update on Progress of Voluntary Standards Activities to

Commissioners 06/06/2007 

Staff Sent Update on Progress of Voluntary Standards Activities to

Commissioners 06/01/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

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

international interest.

Agency Contact: Scott Ayers 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2030 

E-Mail: sayers@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 2-0 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 rely

formally upon the voluntary standard for cigarette lighters. On February 1, 2008, the Commission voted 1-1 on whether to

formally rely on the voluntary consensus standard for cigarette lighters. Because a Commission decision was not reached, no

action was taken on the matter.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Staff Sent Draft ANPRM to Commission 03/25/2005 

Commission Decision 03/31/2005 

ANPRM 04/11/2005 70 FR 18339 

ANPRM Comment Period End 06/10/2005 

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

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

Staff Sent Status Report to Commission 10/10/2006 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 01/23/2008 

Commission Decision 02/01/2008 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: Undetermined

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

international interest.

Agency Contact: Rohit Khanna 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, National Product Testing and Evaluation Center, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD

20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2508 

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

associated with open-flame ignition of bedclothes. Bedclothes that catch fire 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.

Commission staff reviewed public comments received on the ANPRM and is considering how information derived from

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 

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: Patricia K. Adair 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2238 

E-Mail: padair@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 the revocation or amendment of its existing

flammability standard, including a test for cigarette ignition of mattresses and mattress pads (16 CFR 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

was in effect, the cigarette ignition test currently required in 16 CFR 1632 would not be necessary and that conducting both

tests would 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 2007. Staff also monitored progress of a CPSC staff project on cigarette ignition risk because performance of Reduced

Ignition Propensity (RIP) cigarettes has the potential to change the smoldering hazard to mattresses. RIP cigarettes are required

by legislation in all states. Staff research has continued on cigarette ignition risk, with an evaluation of RIP and conventional

cigarettes as ignition sources for mattresses.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Research Project Completed 

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, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 
Phone: 301 987-2024 

E-Mail: jcampbell@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 CPSC staff to prepare an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) initiating a rulemaking

proceeding under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) to identify the risk of injury associated with table saw blade contact

injuries, summarize regulatory alternatives, and invite comments from the public. An ANPR was published on October 11, 2011.

The comment period ended on February 10, 2012. Staff is evaluating the comments and will prepare a briefing package 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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Commission Decision 07/11/2006 

Staff Sent ANPRM to Commission 09/14/2011 76 FR 62678 

Commission Decision 10/11/2011 

Notice of Extension of Time for Comments 12/02/2011 76 FR 75504 

Comment Period End 02/10/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission on Final Rule 01/00/2014 

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: Caroleene Paul 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2225 

E-Mail: cpaul@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Fireworks Devices

Abstract: 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. Staff sent the

ANPRM to the Commission for consideration on June 26, 2006. On June 30, 2006, the Commission voted 3-0 to issue an
ANPRM, which was issued on July 12, 2006. The comment period on the ANPRM closed on September 11, 2006. In June

2011, the Commission directed staff to review progress made since the issuance of the FY 2006 ANPRM regarding consumer

fireworks regulations. In FY 2012, staff concentrated efforts on developing a more efficient and quantitative test method to

evaluate aerial firework break charge energy release and assess potential hazards to consumers associated with "adult

snapper" fireworks and propose appropriate solutions.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

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: Christopher Musto 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2090 

E-Mail: cmusto@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 deaths and injuries related to portable generators, particularly those involving carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

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

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 the garage

attached to NIST's test house. NIST's test house, a double-wide manufactured home, is designed for conducting residential

indoor air quality (IAQ) studies, and the scenarios tested are typical of those involving consumer fatalities. These tests provide

empirical data on CO accumulation in the garage and infiltration into the house; staff used these data to evaluate the efficacy of

the prototype in reducing the risk of fatal or severe CO poisoning. Under this IAG, NIST also modeled the CO infiltration from

the garage under a variety of other conditions, including different ambient conditions and longer generator run times. 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 that would be based on health effects criteria. In 2011, staff prepared a package containing staff

and contractor reports on the technology demonstration of the low CO emission prototype portable generator. This included,

among other staff reports, a summary of the prototype development and durability results, as well as end-of-life emission test

results performed on it by an independent emissions laboratory. Staff's assessment of the ability of the prototype to reduce the
CO poisoning hazard was also included. In October 2012, staff released this package and solicited comments from

stakeholders. The technology demonstration of the low CO emission prototype portable generator and other staff activities on

the portable generator project will be used in the development of a briefing package for use by the Commission in considering

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends NPRM Briefing Package to Commission 

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 

Staff Releases Research Report for Comment 10/10/2012 

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, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2293 

E-Mail: jbuyer@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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:
Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 

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: Marc Schoem 

Deputy Director

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Compliance, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7520 

E-Mail: mschoem@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Tracking Labels

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

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

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

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

considering issuing a rule based on this guidance. In addition, as authorized under Public Law 112-28, the Commission could

consider issuing a regulation excluding a specific product or class of products from the tracking label requirements if the

Commission determines that it is not practicable for the product or class of products to bear the required marks.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 

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

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7634 

E-Mail: ppollitzer@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 (VGB Act), Public Law 110-140, 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 unanimously 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." The 60-day comment period ended on December 21, 2010.

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sends Draft Proposed Interpretive Rule to Commission 

Commission Decision 

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

Commission Decision 10/14/2010 

NPRM 10/22/2010 75 FR 65263 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/21/2010 

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

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7879 

E-Mail: blittle@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD12

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Title: Petition for Non-See-Through Containers for Torch Fuel and Lamp Oil

Abstract: On behalf of Bettsy Bumpas, John L. Branum, attorney at law, submitted a petition, dated May 9, 2011, requesting

that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to require that torch fuel and lamp oil be packaged in non-see-through containers.

Specifically, the petitioner asserts that certain petroleum distillates, including torch fuel and lamp oil as currently packaged,

resemble juice. The petitioner states that because young children enjoy the taste of juice and are accustomed to drinking it

regularly, packaging petroleum distillates in clear plastic bottles poses a risk of injury to children because they may mistake it for

juice. The request was docketed on July 7, 2011, as Petition PP 11-1, under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). On

July 14, 2011, the Commission voted unanimously to approve publication of a notice in the Federal Register to solicit public

comments on the petition. The notice was published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2011. The comment period closed on

September 26, 2011. Mr. Branum requested an extension of the comment period, and on October 17, 2011, the Commission

published a notice reopening the comment period for an additional 30 days. That comment period closed on November 16,

2011. CPSC staff reviewed and responded to submitted comments and on September 12, 2012, sent a briefing package to the

Commission for consideration. On October 3, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to defer the petition, directing staff

to monitor the appropriate standards development organizations regarding the status of voluntary standards activities related to

the hazards posed to children by torch fuel and lamp oil, including hazards associated with the color and design of torch fuel

and lamp oil and lamp oil containers, the use and design of secondary containers principally intended to house torch fuel and

lamp oil, and the color and smell of torch fuel and lamp oil.

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 1471 to 1477

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Monitors Voluntary Standards Activities 

Petition Docketed 07/07/2011 

Notice for Comment on Petition Published in Federal Register 07/26/2011 76 FR 44506 

Comment Period Closes 09/26/2011 

Comment Period Extended 10/17/2011 76 FR 64042 

Comment Period Closes 11/16/2011 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 09/12/2012 

Commission Decision 10/03/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Agency Contact: Sharon White 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-0468 

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD14

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Title: Testing and Labeling Pertaining to Product Certification Regarding Representative Samples for Periodic Testing of

Children's Products

Abstract: On August 12, 2011, the President signed H.R. 2715 into law. Among other things, H.R. 2715, now Public Law 112-

28, replaced the requirement in section 14(i)(2)(B)(ii) of the CPSA for the testing of "random samples" with a requirement for the

testing of "representative samples." On September 21, 2011, CPSC staff submitted a briefing package to the Commission on a

proposed rule to implement this new statutory requirement. The proposed rule would amend 16 CFR 1107. On October 19,
2011, the Commission voted unanimously to publish the proposed rule in the Federal Register. The proposed rule was

published on November 8, 2011, and the comment period ended on January 23, 2012. On June 20, 2012, CPSC staff submitted

for Commission consideration a briefing package on the final rule. On July 6, 2012, the Commission voted 2-2 on whether to

publish the final rule in the Federal Register. Because a Commission decision was not reached, no action was taken on the

matter.

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

Major: Undetermined Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1107 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 2063, sec 3, 102 PL 110–314, 122 Stat 3016, 3017, 3022

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Next Action Undetermined 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 09/21/2011 

Commission Decision 10/19/2011 

NPRM 11/08/2011 76 FR 69586 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/23/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/20/2012 

Commission Vote (No Majority) 07/06/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Randy Butturini 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD19

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Title: Firepots Used With Gel Fuel

Abstract: Staff identified firepots used with gel fuel as an emerging hazard in summer 2011, after severe injuries were reported

to the CPSC. Subsequent staff investigations led to voluntary recalls in September 2011 of alcohol gel fuel containers intended

to be used with firepots. In an effort to seek a more permanent means to reduce or eliminate the hazard posed by firepots

using gel fuel, CPSC staff prepared a briefing package in December 2011, requesting that the Commission vote to approve

publication of an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) that initiates a rulemaking proceeding. The Commission voted

unanimously to approve publication in the Federal Register of the ANPR addressing the risk of injury associated with firepots

and gel fuel. The comment period ended on February 27, 2012. Staff is reviewing the comments to the ANPR and will prepare a

briefing package 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: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:
Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 12/07/2011 

Commission Decision 12/16/2011 

ANPRM 12/27/2011 76 FR 80832 

Comment Period End 02/27/2012 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 01/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Scott Ayers 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2030 

E-Mail: sayers@cpsc.gov

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 allows 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) under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) addressing this issue. In 2001, staff sent

a briefing package to the Commission, recommending that the Commission publish an NPRM for the development of a safety

standard. In October 2001, the Commission voted unanimously to direct staff to prepare an 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. In 2008, the

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) was enacted. Section 104 of the 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 six months thereafter. Consistent with the

requirements of section 104 of the CPSIA, the Commission terminated the existing ANPRM for portable bed rails and proposed

a new safety standard for portable bed rails. The proposed portable bed rail standard included provisions that addressed the

risks of injury identified in the ANPRM. Staff sent a briefing package on the proposed rule to the Commission on March 16,

2011 and the Commission voted unanimously on April 6, 2011 to approve publication of the NPR in the Federal Register; the

comment period ended on June 27, 2011. On February 1, 2012, staff sent a briefing package on the final rule to the

Commission for consideration. The Commission voted unanimously on February 22, 2012 to approve the final rule, which was

published in the Federal Register on February 29, 2012.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1224 (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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:
Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

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 Sent NPR Briefing Package to Commission 03/16/2011 

Commission Decision 04/06/2011 

Withdrawal of ANPRM 04/11/2011 76 FR 19926 

NPRM 04/11/2011 76 FR 19914 

NPRM Comment Period End 06/27/2011 

Staff Sent Final Rule Briefing Package to Commission 02/01/2012 

Commission Decision 02/22/2012 

Final Rule 02/29/2012 77 FR 12197 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

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

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, National Product Testing and Evaluation Center, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD

20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2508 

E-Mail: rkhanna@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), as amended by Public Law 112-28, 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 representative samples to ensure continued compliance; (iii) for verifying that a children's product tested by a

conformity assessment body complies with applicable children's product safety rules; and (iv) for safeguarding against the

exercise of undue influence on a third party conformity assessment body by a manufacturer or private labeler. In May 2010, the

Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register. The proposed rule defined a

reasonable testing program for non-children's products subject to a rule, ban, standard, or regulation enforced by the

Commission and additional third party testing requirements for children's products. The comment period ended on August 3,

2010. CPSC staff submitted a briefing package for Commission consideration of the final rule on September 21, 2011. The

Commission approved the final rule by a 3-2 vote on October 19, 2011. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on

November 8, 2011.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1107 (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.

Legal Basis: Section 102(b) of the CPSIA, as amended by Public Law 112-28, 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 representative 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 and Public Law 112-28.

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, section 14, as originally adopted, did not appear to

give the Commission the authority to exempt firms from the testing or certification requirements. Pursuant to Public Law 112-

28, small batch manufacturers may be exempt from certain third party testing requirements under specified circumstances.

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 09/21/2011 

Commission Decision 10/19/2011 

Final Rule 11/08/2011 76 FR 69482 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@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: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 3

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn at Agency Request 03/26/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Jonathan Midgett 

Engineering Psychologist

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7692 

E-Mail: jmidgett@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(i)(1) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), as amended by the Consumer Product Safety

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

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

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

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

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

conformity assessment bodies as a condition of their continuing accreditation. On March 14, 2012, staff sent the Commission a

briefing package on the final rule and on April 27, 2012, the Commission voted unanimously to approve publication of the final

rule in the Federal Register. The final rule was published on May 24, 2012.

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

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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:
Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

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 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 03/14/2012 

Commission Decision 04/27/2012 

Final Rule 05/24/2012 77 FR 31074 

Final Rule Effective 07/23/2012 

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: Randy Butturini 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Corded Window Covering Products

Abstract: Currently, the Commission 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 freestanding loop or if a child places

his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Staff will prepare a briefing package for Commission

consideration as to whether a rule is the appropriate mechanism to address this hazard.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed 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

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 10/15/2012 
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: Mary House 

Attorney

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of the General Counsel, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-6810 

E-Mail: mhouse@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 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to specify the

conditions and requirements for testing of component parts of consumer products. The NPRM was published in the Federal

Register on May 20, 2010. The comment period ended on August 3, 2010. Component testing allows firms to 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(i)(2) of the CPSA. CPSC staff submitted a briefing

package for Commission consideration of the final rule on September 21, 2011. On October 19, 2011, the Commission

approved the final rule by a 3-2 vote. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on November 8, 2011.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1109 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 102

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent 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 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 09/21/2011 

Commission Decision 10/19/2011 

Final Rule 11/08/2011 76 FR 69546 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business 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
Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7562 

E-Mail: rbutturini@cpsc.gov

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

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Title: Standard for Play Yards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

proposed standard was based on ASTM F 406-11, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play

Yards, with changes. On August 17, 2011, CPSC staff sent a briefing package to the Commission for consideration; and on

September 14, 2011, the Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to approve publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking in the

Federal Register. The NPRM was published on September 20, 2011, and the comment period ended on December 5, 2011. On

June 6, 2012, staff submitted for Commission consideration a briefing package on the final rule. The draft final rule was based

on ASTM F 406-12a (excluding provisions of the voluntary standard that only apply to non-full-size cribs), and included one

additional requirement not present in the voluntary standard. That requirement would have addressed the hazards associated

with the use of play yard bassinet accessories that can be assembled with missing key structural elements. On June 27, 2012,

the Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to approve publication of the draft final rule, with changes, in the Federal Register.

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

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 16 CFR 1221 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 110-314, sec 104

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 08/17/2011 

Commission Decision 09/14/2011 

NPRM 09/20/2011 76 FR 58167 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/15/2011 

Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/06/2012 

Commission Decision 06/27/2012 

Final Rule 08/29/2012 77 FR 52220 

Final Rule Effective 02/28/2013 

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: Gregory K. Rea 

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 
Phone: 301 987-2258 Extension: 132 

E-Mail: grea@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 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to consider 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. The NPRM was

published in the Federal Register on November 1, 2010. 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 this 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 the 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. On September 7, 2011, staff sent a briefing

package on the final rule to the Commission for consideration. On September 13, 2011, the Commission voted unanimously to

approve the final rule, which was published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2011.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed 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

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Action Date FR Cite

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 Sent Briefing Package to Commission 10/13/2010 

Commission Decision 10/22/2010 

NPRM 11/01/2010 75 FR 67047 

NPRM Comment Period End 01/18/2011 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 09/07/2011 

Commission Decision 09/13/2011 

Final Rule 09/23/2011 76 FR 59014 

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, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville , MD 20850 

Phone: 301 987-2238 

E-Mail: padair@cpsc.gov
Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD07

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Title: Petition HP10-2 Requesting a Standard for Cadmium in Children's Jewelry

Abstract: A request from the Empire State Consumer Project, the Sierra Club, the Center for Environmental Health, and the

Rochesterians Against the Misuse of Pesticides was submitted to the Commission on May 28, 2010. This request was docketed

under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) as Petition No. HP 10-2. A Federal Register notice soliciting comments

on the petition was published on August 19, 2010. The comment period closed on October 18, 2010. The petitioners requested

that the Commission adopt regulations declaring that any toy metal jewelry containing more than trace amounts of cadmium by

weight that could be ingested by children is a banned hazardous substance. If the Commission finds that it lacks sufficient

information to determine the appropriate level of cadmium in products, the petitioners requested that, as an interim measure, the

Commission adopt the maximum levels established for lead. On February 16, 2011, the Commission voted unanimously to defer

the decision on the petition for 6 months. The Commission directed staff to participate in the ASTM F15.24 subcommittee to

develop a voluntary standard addressing accessible cadmium from children's metal jewelry, and to work with the ASTM F15.22

subcommittee on the ASTM F963 standard with respect to toy jewelry and to report back in 6 months. On August 30, 2011,

staff sent a report to the Commission about the voluntary standard activities. On September 6, 2011, the Commission voted 3-2

to grant the petition and directed staff to begin drafting a notice of proposed rulemaking unless a voluntary standard for

cadmium in children's jewelry was published by ASTM within 3 months of the publication of the Federal Register notice

announcing the outcome of the vote and status of the petition. If a voluntary standard for cadmium in children's jewelry was

published by ASTM within this timeframe, then staff was directed to assess the adequacy of the voluntary standard and whether

there was substantial compliance with the voluntary standard. Based on these assessments, staff was directed to make a

recommendation on the disposition of this petition within 9 months of the publication of the Federal Register notice announcing

the outcome of this vote and the status of the petition. With respect to children's toy jewelry, the Commission granted the

petition and directed staff to follow the same procedures described above. The voluntary standard for children's jewelry (ASTM

F 2923-11) was published in November 2011; the revised toy safety standard (ASTM F 963-11) was published in December

2011. CPSC staff assessed the adequacy of and compliance with these standards, and, on June 29, 2012, submitted for

Commission consideration a briefing package recommending termination of the petition based on its findings. On July 16, 2012,

the Commission voted 4-0 to terminate the proceeding, and to direct staff to prepare a letter to the petitioners, notifying them of

the termination of the petition. Two Commissioners also voted to direct staff to publish a Federal Register notice explaining the

reasons for the termination.

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: 16 USC 1262(j), Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 2058(i), Federal Hazardous Substances Act

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

Legal Basis:

Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

Risks:

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Petition Docketed 08/05/2010 

Notice for Comment Published in Federal Register 08/19/2010 75 FR 51246 

Comment Period Ended 10/18/2010 

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 02/09/2011 

Commission Decision to Defer Petition 02/16/2011 

Staff Sent Report to Commission 08/30/2011 

Commission Decision 09/06/2011 76 FR 57682 

CPSC Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 06/29/2012 

Commission Decision 07/16/2012 

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: Kristina M. Hatlelid Ph.D.

Project Manager

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Directorate for Health Sciences, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814-4408

Bethesda , MD 20814-4408 

Phone: 301 504-7254 

E-Mail: khatlelid@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD09

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Title: Conditioning Imports on Recordkeeping and Inspection

Abstract: Section 221 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) added a new subsection (d) to section 16 of

the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), which provides: "The Commission shall, by rule, condition the manufacturing for sale,

offering for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the United States of any consumer product or other product on the

manufacturer's compliance with the inspection and recordkeeping requirements of this Act and the Commission's rules with

respect to such requirements." Staff is preparing a proposed rule that would address the import provision regarding

recordkeeping and inspection and would implement section 16 of the CPSA.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed 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; 15 USC 2065

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

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Alternatives:

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Action Date FR Cite

Withdrawn 10/15/2012 

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: Carol J. Cave Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Import Surveillance, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-7677 

E-Mail: ccave@cpsc.gov

Consumer Product Safety Commission ( CPSC ) RIN: 3041-AD13

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Title: Unblockable Drain Interpretive Rule

Abstract: The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, Public Law no. 110-140, 15 U.S.C. 8001 et seq., ("Act"),

requires that for a public pool or spa with a single main drain, other than an unblockable drain, the operator must either disable

the drain or install a second anti-entrapment device or system. Section 1404(c)(1)(A)(ii) of the Act. On April 27, 2010, the

Commission issued a final interpretive rule interpreting the term "unblockable drain" as used in the Act 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. On September 7, 2011, CPSC staff forwarded to the

Commission a draft Federal Register notice that would revisit this interpretation. On September 28, 2011, the Commission voted

3-2 to revoke its April 2010 interpretation of an unblockable drain.

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, 15 USC 8001 et seq, Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Legal Deadline: None

Regulatory Plan:

Statement of Need:

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Alternatives:

Costs and Benefits:

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Staff Sent Briefing Package to Commission 09/07/2011 

Commission Decision 09/28/2011 

Rule Revoked 10/11/2011 76 FR 62605 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Agency Contact: Troy Whitfield Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Compliance, 4330 East West Highway , Bethesda, MD 20814

Bethesda , MD 20814 

Phone: 301 504-0494