[Federal Register: July 24, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 141)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
16 CFR Chapter II
Fiscal Year 2007 Program for Systematic Review of Commission
Regulations; Request for Comments and Information
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.
ACTION: Notice of systematic review of current regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission staff (CPSC or
Commission) announces the fiscal year 2007 program for systematic
review of current CPSC substantive regulations to ensure, to the
maximum practical extent, consistency among them and with respect to
accomplishing program goals. In fiscal year 2007, the following two
regulations will be evaluated: Ban of Unstable Refuse Bins, 16 CFR part
1301; and Requirements for Pacifiers, 16 CFR part 1511.
The primary purpose of the review is to assess the degree to which
the regulations under review remain consistent with the Commission's
program policies. In addition, each regulation will be examined with
respect to the extent that it is current and relevant to CPSC program
goals. Attention will also be given to whether the regulations can be
streamlined, if possible, to minimize regulatory burdens, especially on
small entities. To
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the degree consistent with other Commission priorities and subject to
the availability of personnel and fiscal resources, specific regulatory
or other projects may be undertaken in response to the results of the
review.
The Commission staff solicits written comments from interested
persons concerning the designated regulations' currentness and
consistency with Commission policies and goals, and suggestions for
streamlining where appropriate. In so doing, commenters are requested
to specifically address how their suggestions for change could be
accomplished within the statutory frameworks for Commission action
under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 2051-2084, and
the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), 15 U.S.C. 1261-1278.
DATES: Comments and submissions in response to this notice must be
received by September 24, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Comments and other submissions should be captioned ``Fiscal
Year 2007 Regulatory Review Project'' and be submitted by e-mail to
cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or by facsimile to (301) 504-0127. Comments may also
be submitted by mail or delivered to the Office of the Secretary,
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway,
Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Edwards, Office of Hazard
Identification and Reduction, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone (301) 504-
7535; e-mail eedwards@cpsc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. The Review Program
The President's Office of Management and Budget has designed the
Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) to provide a consistent approach
to rating programs across the Federal government. A description of the
PART process and associated program evaluation materials is available
online at: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budintegration/part--assessing2004.html.
Based on an evaluation of the Commission's regulatory programs
using the PART, the recommendation was made that CPSC develop a plan to
systematically review its current regulations to ensure consistency
among them in accomplishing program goals. In FY 2004, the Commission
conducted a pilot review program as the initial step in implementing
that recommendation. The notice announcing the pilot program appeared
in the Federal Register on January 28, 2004. 69 FR 4095. Based on the
success of the pilot program, the Commission announced the continuation
of the program for subsequent fiscal years.
B. The Regulations Undergoing Review
A summary of each of the regulations being reviewed in fiscal year
2007 is provided below. The full text of the regulations may be
accessed at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx--03/16cfrv2--
03.html.
1. Ban of Unstable Refuse Bins
The Ban of Unstable Refuse Bins, 16 CFR part 1301, bans certain
metal refuse bins having an internal volume of one cubic yard or
greater to address the hazard of crushing due to tipover. The rule,
which was established under the Consumer Product Safety Act and became
effective on June 13, 1978, provides test methods to determine the
stability of refuse bins.
2. Requirements for Pacifiers
The Requirements for Pacifiers, 16 CFR part 1511, provides
requirements whereby pacifiers are not banned under 16 CFR
1500.18(a)(8). The rule provides performance requirements for guards or
shields; protrusion limitations; structural integrity tests; a
prohibition for attachments such as ribbons, strings, or cords; and
labeling requirements. The rule, which was established under the
Federal Hazardous Substances Act and became effective on February 26,
1978, addresses mechanical hazards associated with pacifiers such as
choking and suffocation.
C. Solicitation of Comments and Information
The Commission staff invites interested persons to submit comments
on each of the regulations being reviewed in the fiscal year 2007
program. In particular, commenters are asked to address:
1. Whether the regulation is consistent with CPSC program goals.
2. Whether the regulation is consistent with other CPSC
regulations.
3. Whether the regulation is current with respect to technology,
economic, or market conditions, and other mandatory or voluntary
standards.
4. Whether the regulation can be streamlined to minimize regulatory
burdens, particularly any such burdens on small entities.
For each regulation being reviewed, please provide any specific
recommendations for change(s), if viewed as necessary, a justification
for the recommended change(s), and, with respect to each suggested
change, a statement of the way in which the change can be accomplished
within the statutory framework of the CPSA or FHSA, as applicable.
Comments and other submissions should be captioned ``Fiscal Year
2007 Regulatory Review Project'' and e-mailed to cpsc-os@cpsc.gov or
faxed to (301) 504-0127. Comments or other submissions may also be
mailed or delivered to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product
Safety Commission, Room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland
20814. All comments and other submissions must be received by September
24, 2007.
Dated: July 18, 2007.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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