[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 19262]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-10679]



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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Small Business Conference


Notice of Conference

SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing a 
conference, cosponsored by CPSC and the International Consumer Product 
Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO), on cutting regulatory red tape 
and reducing business costs.

DATES: The conference will be held Tuesday, June 11, 1996, 9 a.m.-4:30 
p.m., at One World Trade Center, 43rd Floor (Oval Room), New York, N.Y. 
Persons who wish to attend must register by May 24, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The CPSC New York Regional Office at 
(212) 466-1616.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. What is the conference about?

    This dynamic conference, sponsored by CPSC and ICPHSO, will provide 
you with valuable information on how CPSC is helping small business to 
cut red tape and reduce business costs.
    Small Business Administration's Administrator, Phil Lader, will 
keynote the event. It will include panel discussions on (1) CPSC's 
structure and regulations, (2) how to make import/export laws work for 
small business, (3) how to take advantage of CPSC's information and 
data resources, (4) women and small business, and (5) a round table 
discussion where CPSC and other officials listen to you. CPSC's 
Chairman Ann Brown will also announce the establishment of CPSC's 
``Small Business Ombudsman.''

B. Who should attend the conference?

    The conference will be especially valuable to:

--Small business owners
--Manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers
--Importers and exporters
--Freight forwarders
--Customs brokers
--International trade representatives

C. How do I register for the conference?

    You should obtain a copy of the memorandum, proposed agenda, and 
advance registration form from CPSC's New York Regional Office by 
telephoning (212) 466-1616. When completed, the form and the fee of $75 
per person should be mailed to ICPHSO, P.O. Box 3425, York, PA 17402, 
no later than May 24, 1996.

    Dated: April 24, 1996.
Sadye E. Dunn,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 96-10679 Filed 4-30-96; 8:45 am]
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