[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 18, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 28123]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-11228]


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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION


Proposed Collection; Comment Request--Recordkeeping Requirements 
Under the Safety Regulations for Full-Size Cribs

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission requests comments 
on a proposed three year extension of approval of information 
collection requirements in the safety regulations for full-size cribs 
codified at 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(13) and Part 1508. These regulations were 
issued to reduce hazards of strangulation, suffocation, pinching, 
bruising, laceration, and other injuries associated with full-size 
cribs. (A full-size crib is a crib having an interior length ranging 
from 49\3/4\ inches to 55 inches and an interior width ranging from 
25\3/8\ to 30\5/8\ inches.) The regulations prescribe performance, 
design, and labeling requirements for full-size cribs. They also 
require manufacturers and importers of those products to maintain sales 
records for a period of three years after the manufacture or 
importation of full-size cribs. If any full-size cribs subject to 
provisions of 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(13) and Part 1508 fail to comply in a 
manner severe enough to warrant a recall, the required records can be 
used by the manufacturer or importer and by the Commission to identify 
those persons and firms who should be notified of the recall. The 
Commission will consider all comments received in response to this 
notice before requesting approval of this collection of information 
from the Office of Management and Budget.

DATES: Written comments must be received by the Office of the Secretary 
not later than July 19, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be captioned ``Collection of 
Information--Requirements Under the Safety Regulations for Full-Size 
Cribs'' and mailed to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, or delivered to that office, 
room 502, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Written 
comments may also be sent to the Office of the Secretary by facsimile 
at (301) 504-0127 or by e-mail at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the proposed 
renewal of collection of information, or to obtain a copy of the 
pertinent regulations, call or write Linda L. Glatz, Office of Planning 
and Evaluation, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 
20207; telephone (301) 504-7671, or by e-mail to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Estimated Burden

    The Commission staff estimates that there are approximately 54 
firms required to annually maintain sales records of full-size cribs. 
The staff further estimates that the average burden per respondent is 
five hours per year, for a total of 270 hours and an annual cost of 
$6,610. (270 hrs. x $24.48/hr. (Based on total compensation of all 
civilian workers in the U.S., September 2003, Bureau of labor 
Statistics) = $6,610)).

B. Request for Comments

    The Commission solicits written comments from all interested 
persons about the proposed collection of information. The Commission 
specifically solicits information relevant to the following topics:
--Whether the collection of information described above is necessary 
for the proper performance of the Commission's functions, including 
whether the information would have practical utility;
--Whether the estimated burden of the proposed collection of 
information is accurate;
--Whether the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected could be enhanced; and
--Whether the burden imposed by the collection of information could be 
minimized by use of automated, electronic or other technological 
collection techniques, or other forms of information technology.

    Dated: May 12, 2004.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 04-11228 Filed 5-17-04; 8:45 am]
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