[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 123 (Monday, June 28, 1999)]
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[Pages 34533-34539]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16320]
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
16 CFR Parts 1615 and 1616
Final Rule; Standard for the Flammability of Children's
Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X; Standard for the Flammability of
Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 7 Through 14
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the fiscal year 1999 appropriations
legislation for the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Commission
is modifying certain amendments to the standards for the flammability
of children's sleepwear, sizes 0 through 6X and sizes 7 through 14. As
the appropriations legislation directed, the Commission previously
proposed to revoke these amendments. Elsewhere in this issue of the
Federal Register, the Commission is withdrawing that proposed
revocation. The Commission is modifying the amendments to require that
tight-fitting sleepwear bear a label and hangtag informing consumers
why the garments should fit snugly. Also, elsewhere in this issue of
the Federal Register, the Commission is correcting several references
to a paragraph that was redesignated when the standards were amended in
1996. In that notice, the Commission is also clarifying the definition
of infant garments.
DATES: The rule will become effective on June 28, 2000 and will apply
to garments manufactured or imported after that date. The incorporation
by reference of certain publications in the regulations is approved by
the Director of the Federal Register as of June 28, 2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marilyn Borsari, Office of Compliance,
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, D.C. 20207; telephone
(301) 504-0400, extension 1370.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A. Background
The Commission is modifying exemptions from its standards for the
flammability of children's sleepwear to require certain labels and
hangtags. The Commission administers two flammability standards for
children's sleepwear. 16 CFR part 1615 and part 1616. In 1996, the
Commission amended these standards to exempt infant garments sized nine
months or smaller and tight-fitting garments larger than size nine
months. To qualify as tight-fitting, garments must not exceed the
maximum dimensions specified for each size. 61 FR 47634, September 9,
1996. Technical amendments issued on January 19, 1999 made slight
adjustments to certain measurement locations. 64 FR 2833, January 19,
1999.
On October 21, 1998, Congress enacted fiscal year 1999
appropriations for the Commission. Public Law 105-276. Section 429 of
that law required the Commission to propose to revoke the 1996
amendments to the sleepwear standards. The Commission issued the
proposed revocation on January 19, 1999. 64 FR 2867, January 19, 1999.
The appropriations legislation directed the Commission to issue a final
rule revoking, maintaining or modifying the 1996 amendments and any
later amendments by July 1, 1999. The legislation further directed the
Commission to consider reports by the General Accounting Office
(``GAO'') and other available information in making its decision on the
amendments. Congress stated that the rulemaking conducted with respect
to this matter is not subject to (1) the Consumer Product Safety Act,
15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq., (2) the Flammable Fabrics Act, 15 U.S.C, 1191
et seq., (3) the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., (4)
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.,
(5) the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996,
Public Law 104-121, or (6) any other statute or Executive order.
After reviewing the GAO reports, comments submitted in response to
the proposed revocation and other available information, the Commission
has decided to modify the 1996 amendments to require certain labels and
hangtags.1 Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register,
the Commission withdraws the proposed revocation and explains why the
exemptions should be retained.2 Also, elsewhere in this
issue of the Federal Register, the Commission is correcting several
references to a paragraph that was redesignated when the standards were
amended in 1996.3
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\1\ Commissioners Mary Gall and Thomas Moore voted to require
labeling. Chairman Ann Brown abstained.
\2\ Commissioners Mary Gall and Thomas Moore voted to withdraw
the proposed revocation. Chairman Ann Brown voted against
withdrawal.
\3\ Commissioners Mary Gall and Thomas Moore voted to issue the
corrections. Chairman Ann Brown abstained.
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B. Existing Information and Education
When the Commission proposed amendments in 1994 to exempt tight-
fitting garments from the children's sleepwear flammability standards
it proposed that these garments bear a label stating: ``Garment is not
flame resistant. For child's safety, garment should be tight-fitting.
Loose-fitting clothing is more likely to contact an ignition source and
burn.'' 59 FR 53624, October 25, 1994. Some comments to the proposed
rule criticized the proposed labeling as too lengthy and too negative.
Some comments suggested that an educational effort informing consumers
about tight-fitting sleepwear would be more appropriate. 61 FR 47639-
40, September 9, 1996. The Commission considered these comments and
decided not to require labeling in the final amendments. The preamble
to the final rule stated:
The Commission concludes that a well-designed and broadly
disseminated information and education campaign, developed with
guidance from the Commission, will be a better means to inform
consumers about appropriate selection and use of the tight-fitting
garments exempted from the sleepwear standards * * *
Id. 47640. The Commission envisioned a broad information and
education (``I&E'') campaign that would include point of sale materials
such as hangtags, labeling statements on packages, consumer brochures,
and store signs as well as a national media campaign. Id. Commission
staff worked with industry through the American Apparel Manufacturers
Association (``AAMA'') to develop such materials. There were some
initial delays in implementing the I&E campaign due to technical
changes needed in the amendments. In part as a result of this, the
industry never fully implemented the coordinated, consistent safety
message campaign the Commission envisioned. Thus, the type of full-
scale voluntary campaign that would reliably inform consumers of the
importance of snug fit for these garments has not materialized.
The Commission held a public hearing on April 22, 1999 to obtain
additional information about the proposed revocation. Through both the
written comments on the proposed revocation and oral testimony the
Commission heard criticisms of the existing I&E effort. These
commenters stated that when consumers purchase sleepwear they often
have little or no information to guide them. According to commenters,
informal surveys conducted at various retailers in different parts of
the country revealed that some tight-fitting sleepwear did not have
hangtags or labels. When tags and labels were present they were
sometimes obscured by other tags, stickers or promotional information.
Labels might identify a sleepwear garment as 100% cotton, but would not
say anything about how the garment should fit or its flammability. Some
stores had confusing signs and intermingled sleepwear with non-
sleepwear items. (Testimony of Mary Weitzel, Marcia Mabee.)
C. The GAO Report on I&E
The Conference Committee Report on the appropriations bill that
required the Commission to propose to revoke the sleepwear amendments
directed GAO to assess the information and education (``I&E'') campaign
that industry and the
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Commission conducted (H.R. Rep. No. 769, 105th Cong., 2d Sess. 267
(1998)).
GAO visited more than 70 retail stores in 14 metropolitan areas
across the country. It found hangtags on 73 percent of tight-fitting
sleepwear garments. The most common hangtags were the ones that AAMA
designed in conjunction with CPSC. The other types of hangtags varied
greatly in design but had similar language. Fewer than 16 percent of
stores displayed consumer education brochures or signs about sleepwear
safety. About 63 percent of stores mixed other clothing (such as long
underwear and loose-fitting shirts) along with sleepwear in retail
displays. GAO concluded that consumers generally get some information
from point of sale materials, but not to the extent the Commission had
envisioned. GAO found that concerns about the initial acceptance of
tight-fitting sleepwear and fears that the standards might change made
industry reluctant to provide more I&E. (70)
The Commission believes that consumers need information to choose
appropriate sleepwear. The GAO report confirms that some information,
particularly on hangtags, is available, but more needs to be done. The
labeling rule the Commission is adding to the standards should ensure
that consumers have the information they need about the importance of
fit for tight-fitting sleepwear.
D. The Labeling Rule
Without the comprehensive I&E campaign the Commission envisioned,
consumers do not have the information necessary to choose appropriate
sleepwear. Because not all members of the industry have presented a
consistent, clear message to consumers, the Commission believes that it
is necessary to modify the amendments to require standardized
information in clearly visible labels and hangtags.
Testimony at the public hearing and comments to the proposed
revocation indicate that some sleepwear manufacturers do provide
hangtags and/or labels indicating that garments are tight-fitting. Many
others do not. If a label is present, text, format, and size of the
labels or hangtags vary. Because of these variations, consumers may not
recognize that these garments should be worn to fit snugly. Consumers
may mistake some of these labels and hangtags as promotional
literature, and therefore may not read the safety message. In contrast,
mandatory labels and hangtags will present information in a consistent
and conspicuous style. (65)
Hangtags on each garment will inform consumers at the point-of-
purchase that the garment should be worn snug-fitting because it is not
flame-resistant. The hangtag states: ``For child's safety, garment
should fit snugly. This garment is not flame resistant. Loose-fitting
garment is more likely to catch fire.'' The rule specifies the size,
font and text of the hangtag. The tags must have black lettering
against a yellow background. Specifying these requirements will ensure
that the hangtags are distinctive and will not be confused with other
tags on the garment. If garments are sold in packages, the packages
must display the information that would otherwise be on the hangtag.
(65)
The permanent label will provide a shorter message. Because it will
remain with the garment, consumers will be able to distinguish between
tight-fitting and flame-resistant sleepwear over the garment's life.
The label states: ``Wear Snug-fitting, Not Flame Resistant.'' It must
appear on the front of the sizing label immediately below the size
designation. The text must contrast with the background color of the
label. (65)
E. Effective Date
Although Congress stated that the Flammable Fabrics Act (``FFA'')
does not apply to this proceeding, the FFA provides some guidance for
an appropriate effective date. The FFA requires a twelve-month
effective date unless there is good cause for a different date. 15
U.S.C. 1193(b). The Commission concludes that twelve months is
appropriate for the labeling rule. This should allow manufacturers time
to print and apply new labels. One year will allow them to make these
changes in the course of their usual production schedules. (61) To
minimize disruption the rule will apply only to garments manufactured
or imported after the effective date.
List of Subjects in 16 CFR Parts 1615 and 1616
Clothing, Consumer protection, Flammable materials, Incorporation
by reference, Infants and children, Labeling, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Textiles, Warranties.
Pursuant to Public Law 105-276, and for the reasons given above,
the Commission hereby amends title 16 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Chapter II, Subchapter D, Parts 1615 and 1616 as follows:
PART 1615--STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR:
SIZES 0 THROUGH 6X
1. The authority citation for part 1615 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: Sec. 429, Pub. L. 105-276; Sec. 4, 67 Stat. 112, as
amended, 81 Stat. 569-570; 15 U.S.C. 1193.
2. Section 1615.1 is amended to add new paragraphs (o)(10) and
(o)(11) to read as follows:
Sec. 1615.1 Definitions.
* * * * *
(o) * * *
(10)(i) Hangtags. Bears a hangtag as shown following this paragraph
stating ``For child's safety, garment should fit snugly. This garment
is not flame resistant. Loose-fitting garment is more likely to catch
fire.'' The hangtag must measure 1\1/2\'' x 6\1/4\''. The text must
be enclosed in a text box that measures 1'' x 5\3/4\'' and must be in
18 point Arial font. The hangtag must have a yellow background and
black lettering. The color yellow must meet the specifications for
Standard Safety Yellow (Hue 5.OY; Value/Chroma 8.0/12) as described in
American National Standard ANSI Z535.1-1998, Safety Color Code, p.6,
under Munsell Notation.2 One side of the hangtag must
display only this message. The reverse side of the hangtag may display
sizing information, but otherwise must be blank. The text must not be
obscured by the hole provided for attaching the hangtag to the garment.
The hangtag must be prominently displayed on the garment.
\2\ ANSI Z535.1-1998, Standard for Safety Color Code, p.6,
published by National Electrical Manufacturers Association is
incorporated by reference. Copies of this document are available
from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 N. 17th
Street, Suite 1847, Rossylyn, Virginia 22209. This document is also
available for inspection at the Office of the Federal Register, 800
North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC. The
incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51.
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(ii) Packages. If the garments are sold in packages, the package
must have a label as shown following this paragraph with the same
language that would appear on the hangtag. The label must have a text
box that measures \3/4\'' x 3\3/4\''. The text must be 11 point Arial
in black lettering against a yellow background. The packages must be
prominently, conspicuously, and legibly labeled with the required
message. The package label may be adhesive.
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(11) Bears a label as shown following this paragraph stating ``Wear
Snug-fitting, Not Flame Resistant.'' The text must be printed on the
front of the sizing label located on the center back of the garment and
must be immediately below the size designation. The text must be a
minimum of 5 point sans serif font in all capital letters and must be
set apart from other label text by a line border. The text must
contrast with the background color of the label. The label must not be
covered by any other label or tag.
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3. In Sec. 1615.4, footnotes 2 through 4 are redesignated as
footnotes 3 through 5 respectively.
PART 1616--STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR:
SIZES 7 THROUGH 14
1. The authority citation for part 1616 is revised to read as
follows:
Authority: Sec. 429, Pub. L. 105-276; Sec. 4, 67 Stat. 112, as
amended, 81 Stat. 569-570; 15 U.S.C. 1193.
2. Section 1616.2 is amended to add new paragraphs (m)(10) and
(m)(11) to read as follows:
Sec. 1616.2 Definitions.
* * * * *
(m) * * *
(10)(i) Hangtags. Bears a hangtag as shown following this paragraph
stating ``For child's safety, garment should fit snugly. This garment
is not flame resistant. Loose-fitting garment is more likely to catch
fire.'' The hangtag must measure 1\1/2\'' x 6\1/4\''. The text must
be enclosed in a text box that measures 1'' x 5\3/4\'' and must be in
18 point Arial font. The hangtag must have a yellow background and
black lettering. The color yellow must meet the specifications for
Standard Safety Yellow (Hue 5.OY; Value/Chroma 8.0/12) as described in
American National Standard ANSI Z535.1-1998, Safety Color Code, p.6,
under Munsell Notation.2 One side of the hangtag must
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display only this message. The reverse side of the hangtag may display
sizing information, but otherwise must be blank. The text must not be
obscured by the hole provided for attaching the hangtag to the garment.
The hangtag must be prominently displayed on the garment.
\2\ ANSI Z535.1-1998, Standard for Safety Color Code, p.6,
published by National Electrical Manufacturers Association is
incorporated by reference. Copies of this document are available
from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 1300 N. 17th
Street, Suite 1847, Rossylyn, Virginia 22209. This document is also
available for inspection at the Office of the Federal Register, 800
North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC. The
incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part
51.
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(ii) Packages. If the garments are sold in packages, the package
must have a label as shown following this paragraph with the same
language that would appear on the hangtag. The label must have a text
box that measures \3/4\'' x 3\3/4\''. The text must be 11 point Arial
in black lettering against a yellow background. The packages must be
prominently, conspicuously, and legibly labeled with the required
message. The package label may be adhesive.
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(11) Bears a label as shown following this paragraph stating ``Wear
Snug-fitting, Not Flame Resistant.'' The text must be printed on the
front of the sizing label located on the center back of the garment and
must be immediately below the size designation. The text must be a
minimum of 5 point sans serif font in all capital letters and must be
set apart from other label text by a line border. The text must
contrast with the background color of the label. The label must not be
covered by any other label or tag.
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3. In Sec. 1616.5, redesignate footnotes 2 through 6 as footnotes 3
through 7 respectively.
Dated: June 22, 1999.
Sadye E. Dunn,
Secretary Consumer Product Safety Commission.
(Note: Not to be printed in Code of Federal Regulations)
List of Relevant Documents
(Note: Not to be printed in Code of Federal Regulations)
1. Memorandum from Liz Gomilla, Division of Regulatory
Management and Eric Stone, Division of Administrative Litigation, to
Terance R. Karels, Project Manager, dated March 13, 1992, entitled
``Problems Associated with Enforcement of the Children's Sleepwear
Standards.''
2. Memorandum from Bea Harwood and Terry L Kissinger, EPHA, to
Terrance R. Karels, Project Manager, dated April 20, 1992, entitled
``Injury Data Related to the Sleepwear Flammability Standards and
Information on Surveys of Burn Treatment Centers.''
3. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ESME, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, dated May 6, 1992, entitled ``Final Report, Children's
Sleepwear Project.''
4. Memorandum from Anthony C. Homan, ECPA, to Terrance R.
Karels, Project Manager, dated March 25, 1992, entitled ``Market
Sketch--Children's Sleepwear.''
5. Briefing Memorandum from Terrance R. Karels to the
Commission, dated November 3, 1992.
6. Federal Register notice ``Standards for the Flammability of
Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X and 7 Through 14; Advance
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,'' published by the Consumer Product
Safety Commission; January 13, 1993 (58 FR 4111).
7. Federal Register notice ``Standards for the Flammability of
Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X and 7 Through 14; Stay of
Enforcement,'' published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission;
January 13, 1993 (58 FR 4078).
8. Tabular summaries of comments and staff responses to comments
to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; 50 pages; July 19,
1994.
9. ``Statement by The Children's Sleepwear Coalition In Response
to the Consumer Product Safety Commission's Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking''; March 25, 1993.
10. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ESME, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Technical Rationale Supporting Tight-Fitting
Children's Sleepwear Garments''; March 14, 1994.
11. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ESME, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Recent Conversation Between Staff of Consumer and
Corporate Affairs Canada and Commission Staff''; July 17, 1992.
12. Memorandum from Dr. Terry L. Kissinger, EPHA, to Terrance R.
Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Injury Data Related to the Children's
Sleepwear Standards''; February 8, 1994.
13. Memorandum from Dr. Terry L. Kissinger, EPHA, to Terrance R.
Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Results of Review of Available
Literature,'' and attachments; April 1, 1994.
14. Memorandum from George Sweet, EPHF, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Human Factors Issues Regarding Sleepwear,'' and
attachment; March 8, 1994.
15. Memorandum from George Sweet, EPHF, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Garments Intended for Infants''; July 8, 1994.
16. ``Preliminary Regulatory and Regulatory Flexibility Analyses
for the Proposed Amendments to the Children's Flammability
Standards,'' by Anthony C. Homan, Directorate for Economic Analysis;
June, 1994.
17. ``Market Sketch--Children's Sleepwear,'' by Anthony C.
Homan, Directorate for Economic Analysis; March, 1992.
18. Memorandum from Eva S. Lehman, HSPS, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Toxicological Evaluation of Fabrics Used in
Children's Sleepwear''; June 7, 1994.
19. Memorandum from Patricia Fairall, CERM, to Terrance Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Compliance History--Enforcement of Children's
Sleepwear''; 6 pages; April 20, 1994.
20. Memorandum from James F. Hoebel, Acting Director, ESME, to
Terrance R. Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Amendments to Children's
Sleepwear Standards''; July 7, 1994.
21. Memorandum from Dr. Terry L. Kissinger, EPHA, to Terrance R.
Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Proposed Amendment to Children's Sleepwear
Standards''; July 15, 1994.
22. Federal Register notice ``Standard for the Flammability of
Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X; Standard for the
Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 7 Through 14; Proposed
amendments'' published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission;
October 25, 1994 (59 FR 53616).
23. Federal Register notice ``Continuation of Stay of
Enforcement of Standards for the Flammability of Children's
Sleepwear, Sizes 0 Through 6X and 7 Through 14'' published by the
Consumer Product Safety Commission; October 25, 1994 (59 FR 53584).
24. Comments on proposed amendments.
25. Memorandum from Terry L. Kissinger, Ph.D., EHHA, to Terrance
R. Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Injury Data Related to the Children's
Sleepwear Standards''; July 12, 1995.
26. Letter from Carole LaCombe, Director, Product Safety Canada,
to Eric C. Peterson, Executive Director, Consumer Product Safety
Commission, concerning Canadian standards for the flammability of
children's sleepwear; September 13, 1993.
27. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ES, concerning telephone
conversation between staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
and staff of Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada on June 18, 1992,
concerning the Canadian standards for the flammability of children's
sleepwear.
28. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ESME, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Tight Fitting Children's Sleepwear''; July 14,
1995.
29. Memorandum from Terrance R. Karels, Project Manager, to
Warren J. Prunella, Associate Executive Director for Economic
Analysis, entitled ``Sleepwear Market Update''; October 6, 1995.
30. Final Regulatory Analysis for amendments of the children's
sleepwear standards by Terrance R. Karels; July 1995.
31. Memorandum from David Schmeltzer, Assistant Executive
Director for Compliance, to Terrance Karels, Project Manager,
entitled ``Sleepwear Briefing Package''; August 24, 1995.
32. Memorandum from Patricia Fairall, Compliance Officer, to
Terrance Karels, Project Manager, entitled ``Compliance Discussion
of the Proposed Amendments to the Children's Sleepwear Standards'';
June 26, 1995.
33. Memorandum from Terry L. Kissinger, Ph.D., EHHA, to Terrance
R. Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Response to Public Comments Received
after Publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking''; July 12,
1995.
34. Memorandum from George Sweet, EPHF, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Human Factors Responses to Sleepwear NPR
Comments''; May 5, 1995.
35. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ESME, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Response to Comments''; July 14, 1995.
36. Memorandum from Suad Nakamura, Ph.D., EHPS, to Terrance R.
Karels, Project Manager, entitled ``Children's Sleepwear--Response
to Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking''; July 19, 1995.
37. Memorandum from Patricia Fairall, Compliance Officer, to
Terrance R. Karels, Program Manager, entitled ``Response to Comments
from Proposed Amendments to the Children's Sleepwear Standards
published in the Federal Register on October 25, 1994''; June 26,
1995.
38. Memorandum from Terry L. Kissinger, Ph.D., EHHA, to Terrance
R. Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Response to Letter from John Krasny to
James Hoebel''; August 3, 1995.
39. Memorandum from George Sweet, ESHA, to Terrance R. Karels,
ECPA, entitled ``Issues involved in amendment the sleepwear
flammability regulation: Sizing and Labeling''; September 20, 1995.
40. Memorandum from Karen G. Krushaar, OIPA, to Terrance R.
Karels, ECPA, entitled ``Children's Sleepwear Informational
Campaign''; July 11, 1995.
41. Position statement of the National Fire Protection
Association and the Learn Not to Burn Foundation in Opposition to
the Proposed Amendment of the Children's Sleepwear Standards; July
1995.
42. Letter from John F. Krasny to J. F. Hoebel concerning paper
by Vickers, Krasny, and Tovey entitled ``Some Apparel Fire Hazard
Parameters''; July 17, 1995.
43. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ESME, concerning telephone
conversation with John Krasny on September 20, 1995.
44. Log of public meeting conducted on April 25, 1995,
concerning proposed amendments of the children's sleepwear
flammability standards.
45. Memorandum from James F. Hoebel, Chief Engineer for Fire
Hazards, to Terrance R. Karels, Project Manager, entitled
``Children's Sleepwear''; October 10, 1995.
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46. Memorandum from Warren J. Prunella, Associate Executive
Director for Economic Analysis, to file concerning small business
effects of proposed amendments to the children's sleepwear
flammability standards; February 17, 1995.
47. Memorandum from Warren J. Prunella, Associate Executive
Director for Economic Analysis, to Eric A. Rubel, General Counsel,
concerning requirements for Congressional review of final amendments
to the children's sleepwear standards; undated.
48. Vote sheet to accompany briefing package on children's
sleepwear flammability standards; October 11, 1995.
49. Memorandum from Terrance R. Karels, Project Manager, and
Ronald L. Medford, Assistant Executive Director for Hazard
Identification and Reduction entitled ``Questions Regarding
Children's Sleepwear Amendments,'' with attachments; January 30,
1996.
50. Federal Register notice ``Proposed Technical Changes;
Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0
Through 6X; Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear;
sizes 7 Through 14'' published by the Consumer Product Safety
Commission, May 21, 1998 (63 FR 27877). Corrected on June 11, 1998
(63 FR 31950).
51. Federal Register notice ``Proposed Clarification of
Statement of Policy; Standard for the Flammability of Children's
Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X; Standard for the Flammability of
Children's Sleepwear; sizes 7 Through 14'' published by the Consumer
Product Safety Commission, May 21, 1998 (63 FR 27885).
52. Federal Register notice ``Final Technical Changes; Standard
for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X;
Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear; sizes 7
Through 14'' published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission,
January 19, 1999 (64 FR 2833).
53. Federal Register notice ``Final Clarification of Statement
of Policy; Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear:
Sizes 0 Through 6X; Standard for the Flammability of Children's
Sleepwear; sizes 7 Through 14'' published by the Consumer Product
Safety Commission, January 19, 1999 (64 FR 2832).
54. Federal Register notice ``Proposed Revocation of Amendments;
Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0
Through 6X; Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear;
sizes 7 Through 14'' published by the Consumer Product Safety
Commission, January 19, 1999 (64 FR 2867).
55. United States General Accounting Office Report to
Congressional Committees and the Consumer Product Safety commission,
``Injury Data Insufficient to Assess the Effect of the Changes to
the Children's Sleepwear Safety Standard,'' GAO/HEHS-99-64, April
1999.
56. Memorandum from Martha A. Kosh, OS, to Sadye E. Dunn,
Secretary, OS, ``Sleepwear Revocation,'' list of comments on CF99-1,
March 17, 1999.
57. Memorandum from Martha A. Kosh, OS, to Sadye E. Dunn,
Secretary, OS, ``Sleepwear Revocation,'' list of additional comments
on CF99-1, March 29, 1999.
58. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Public Hearing on
Proposed Revocation of Amendments to Children's Sleepwear Standards,
agenda with presenters, April 22, 1999.
59. Memorandum from Marilyn Borsari, Office of Compliance to
Margaret Neily, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, ``Enforcement
History of Children's Sleepwear Standards,'' May 12, 1999.
60. Memorandum from Terence R. Karels, EC, to Margaret Neily,
ES, ``Children's Sleepwear Revocation Project,'' May 27, 1999.
61. Memorandum from Terence R. Karels, EC, to Margaret Neily,
ES, ``Children's Sleepwear--Issues Related to Proposed Revocation,''
May 27, 1999.
62. Memorandum from C. Craig Morris, EHHA, to Margaret Neily,
ESME, ``Sleepwear-Related Thermal Burns in Children under 15 Years
Old,'' June 1, 1999.
63. Memorandum from C. Craig Morris, EHHA, to Margaret Neily,
ESME, ``Response to Public Comments Related to the Children's
Sleepwear Flammability Requirements for sizes 0 to 9 Months,'' May
28, 1999.
64. Memorandum from Carolyn Meiers, ES, to Margaret Neily, ES,
``Human Factors Issues in Sleepwear,'' May 27, 1999.
65. Memorandum from Carolyn Meters, ES, to Margaret Neily, ES,
``Labeling of Tight-Fitting Sleepwear,'' May 27, 1999.
66. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ES, to Margaret Neily, ES,
``Review of Foreign Flammability Standards for Children's
Sleepwear,'' May 25, 1999.
67. Memorandum from Linda Fansler, ES, to Margaret Neily, ES,
``Response to Comments Received as a Result of Publishing the
Children's Sleepwear Revocation Proposal,'' May 28, 1999.
68. Log of Telephone Call, Linda Fansler, LSE, with Ms.
Christine Simpson, Health Canada, Product Safety Bureau, March 31,
1999.
69. Memorandum from Margaret L. Neily, ES, to File, ``Analysis
of Public Comments on Proposed Revocation of the 1996 and Subsequent
Amendments to the Children's Sleepwear Flammability Standards,'' May
27, 1999.
70. United States General Accounting Office Report to
Congressional Committees and the Consumer Product Safety Commission,
``Consumer Education Efforts for Revised Children's Sleepwear Safety
Standard'' June 1999.
71. Memorandum from Carolyn Meiers, ES, to Margaret Neily, ES,
``Summary of GAO report, ``Consumer Education Efforts for Revised
Children's Sleepwear Safety Standard,'' May 27, 1999.
72. Briefing Memorandum from Ronald L. Medford, Office of Hazard
Identification and Reduction and Margaret L. Neily, ES, to the
Commission, ``Children's Sleepwear Flammability Standards--Analysis
of Public Comments on the Proposed Revocation of the September 1996
and Subsequent Amendments,'' June 3, 1999.
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