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RCA: Revisions to ASTM F2517, Standard Specification for Determination of Child Resistance of Portable Fuel Containers for Consumer Use

March 18, 2015

Draft

Record of Commission Action

(Briefing Package dated March 11, 2015)

Decision

The Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to allow ASTM’s revision to the child-resistance requirements in ASTM F2517-15 to be incorporated into the mandatory consumer product safety rule for closures on portable gasoline containers. The Commission voted (3-2) to approve publication in the Federal Register of the direct final rule (DFR), as drafted, incorporating by reference the child resistance requirements of ASTM F2517-15. Chairman Kaye and Commissioners Adler and Robinson voted to approve publication of the DFR as drafted. Commissioners Buerkle and Mohorovic voted to approve publication of the DFR with changes.

Commissioners Voting

Ballot vote due March 17, 2015.

  • Chairman Elliot F. Kaye
  • Commissioner Robert S. Adler
  • Commissioner Marietta S. Robinson
  • Commissioner Ann Marie Buerkle
  • Commissioner Joseph P. Mohorovic
Type
Records of Commission Action and Commission Meeting Minutes
Date
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