CPSC Issues Its Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has published its spring 2011 semi-annual regulatory agenda.
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This agenda is a comprehensive list of CPSC’s rulemakings that are pending at the pre-rule, proposed, interim final, final, and completed stages, as well as rulemakings that are long-term actions. The agenda lists the regulation title; past regulation(s), if any; the timeframe for the next regulatory action(s), if any; a brief description of the regulation; and a contact party name and telephone number.
Note that items on the agenda may not be issued by their "target date."
Spring Agenda Includes 4 New Rulemakings
CPSC’s spring 2011 agenda is similar to the fall 2010 agenda. However, four new rulemakings were included in the spring agenda (marked with an asterisk (*).
Agenda Highlights
Highlights of CPSC’s rulemakings that are at the pre-rule, proposed, interim final/final, or completed stages, or that are long term actions, are as follows:
| Regulation Title |
|---|
| Pre-Rule Stage |
| Third Party Accreditation for Phthalates |
| Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Toys |
| *Petition HP10-2 Requesting a Standard for Cadmium in Children's Jewelry |
| *Petition CP 10-2/HP 10-1 Requesting a Change to the Bunk Bed Standard |
| Proposed Rule |
| Portable Bed Rails |
| All-Terrain Vehicles |
| Recreational Off-Road Vehicles |
| Standard for Infant Swings |
| Standard for Bedside Sleepers |
| Standard for Play Yards |
| Certificates of Compliance |
| Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies |
| *Import Regulations Regarding Sampling, Examination, Reconditioning, and Refusal of Admission of Products Imported Into the United States |
| *Conditioning Imports on Recordkeeping and Inspection |
| Interim Rule/Final Rule Stage |
| Testing, Certification, and Labeling of Certain Consumer Products |
| Audit Requirements for Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies |
| Drawstrings |
| Bassinets |
| Hair Dryers |
| Conditions and Requirements for Testing Component Parts of Consumer Products |
| Amendment of Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Cigarette Ignition)--Standard Reference Material Ignition Source |
| Completed Actions |
| Options To Address Crib Safety Hazards |
| Toddler Beds |
| Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database |
| Revocation of Requirements for Full-Size Baby Cribs and Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs |
| Bicycle Regulation Amendments |
| Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Children's Sleepwear |
| Third Party Accreditation for Testing of Children's Wearing Apparel |
| Long Term Actions |
| Flammability Standard for Upholstered Furniture |
| Petition CP 03-1/HP 03-1 Requesting a Standard for Bunk Bed Corner Posts |
| Petition CP 04-1/HP 04-1 Requesting Mandatory Fire Safety Standards for Candles and Candle Accessories |
| Mandatory Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters |
| Open-Flame Ignition of Bedclothes |
| Possible Revocation or Amendment of Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Cigarette Ignition) |
| Regulatory Options for Table Saws |
| Fireworks Devices |
| Portable Generators |
| Definition of "Children's Toy" and "Child Care Article" |
| Voluntary Recall Notices |
| Tracking Labels |
| Corded Window Covering Products |
| Public Accommodations Facility Interpretation |
(See ITT's Online Archives or 04/26/10 news, 10042620, for BP summary on the availability of CBP and other Federal agency semi-annual regulatory agendas.)
CPSC’s Spring 2011 Regulatory Agenda is available here.