[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 29, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52220-52228]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21168]


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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

16 CFR Part 1221

[CPSC Docket No. CPSC-2011-0064]
RIN 3041-AC92


Safety Standard for Play Yards

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 
of 2008 (CPSIA), also known as the ``Danny Keysar Child Product Safety 
Notification Act,'' requires the United States Consumer Product Safety 
Commission (Commission, CPSC, us, or we) to promulgate consumer product 
safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These 
standards are to be ``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary 
standards or more stringent than the voluntary standard if the 
Commission concludes that more stringent requirements would further 
reduce the risk of injury associated with the product. In this rule, we 
are issuing a safety standard for play yards in response to the 
CPSIA.\1\
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    \1\ The Commission voted 4-0 to approve publication of this 
rule. Chairman Inez M. Tenenbaum filed a statement concerning this 
action which may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/ballot/ballot12/playyards.pdf or obtained 
from the Commission's Office of the Secretary.

DATES: This rule is effective on February 28, 2013 and will apply to 
all play yards manufactured or imported on or after that date. The 
incorporation by reference of the publication listed in this rule is 
approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of February 28, 
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2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin Jirgl, Compliance Officer, 
Office of Compliance and Field Investigations, U.S. Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, 4330 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

A. Background: Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety 
Improvement Act

    The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA, Pub. L. 
110-314) was enacted on August 14, 2008. Section 104(b) of the CPSIA 
requires the Commission to promulgate consumer product safety standards 
for durable infant and toddler products. These standards are to be 
``substantially the same as'' applicable voluntary standards or more 
stringent than the voluntary standard if the Commission concludes that 
more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of injury 
associated with the product. The term ``durable infant or toddler 
product'' is defined in section 104(f)(1) of the CPSIA as a durable 
product intended for use, or that may be reasonably expected to be 
used, by children under the age of 5 years. Play yards are one of the 
products specifically identified in section 104(f)(2)(F) as a durable 
infant or toddler product.
    In the Federal Register of September 20, 2011 (76 FR 58167), we 
published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) for play yards, 
incorporating by reference ASTM F406-11, ``Standard Consumer Safety 
Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/Play Yards,'' with three 
clarifications. ASTM F406 is the safety standard for both non-full-size 
cribs and play yards. In the proposed rule for play yards, we indicated 
which sections of the ASTM standard apply to play yards, and we 
excluded the provisions of ASTM F406 that apply to non-full-size cribs.
    The ASTM subcommittee on play yards developed a newer edition of 
this standard, ASTM F406-12a, which includes the three clarifications 
we proposed in the NPR. ASTM F406-12a also contains two clarifications 
that were suggested in comments we received from the public in response 
to the NPR. Those two clarifications: (1) Added a preload to the 
mattress vertical displacement test; and (2) exempted from the top rail 
configuration requirement play yards with upward-folding top rails.
    In this document, we are issuing a safety standard for play yards, 
which incorporates by reference ASTM F406-12a and provides a 6-month 
(from the date of publication) effective date for the mandatory play 
yard standard.

B. The Product

    ASTM F406-12a defines a ``play yard'' as a ``framed enclosure that 
includes a floor and has mesh or fabric sided panels primarily intended 
to provide a play or sleeping environment for children. It may fold for 
storage or travel.'' Play yards are intended for children who are less 
than 35 inches tall, who cannot climb out of the product. Some play 
yards include accessory items that attach to the product, including 
mobiles, toy bars, canopies, bassinets, and changing tables.

C. Incident Data

    The preamble to the NPR (76 FR 58168) summarized the data for 
incidents related to play yards reported to us from early November 2007 
through early April 2011. The final rule is based on the data provided 
in the NPR, as well as updated data on incidents related to play yards 
reported to us from April 2011 through December 31, 2011.
    From April 10, 2011, through December 31, 2011, we received 
information on 41 play yard-related incidents. Fifteen of the 41 
incidents were fatal. Of the remaining 26 incidents, eight resulted in 
injuries to the child.

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    Eleven of the 15 fatal incidents are attributable to an unsafe 
sleep environment, such as the presence of soft bedding. For one 
fatality, very little information was supplied to us and, we were 
unable to determine the cause of the death. Three of the 15 fatalities 
were play yard related. One child died when the bassinet accessory 
being used as a sleep environment was assembled without key structural 
elements, which resulted in a dangerous tilt of the sleep surface. The 
child slid into the corner of the bassinet and suffocated. In another 
incident, a child was attempting to climb out of a play yard and, while 
holding onto a separate bassinet nearby, the canopy of the bassinet 
fell forward and caught him on the back of the neck, suffocating him. A 
third child suffocated when he got his head stuck in a torn opening 
between the floor and the mesh side of the play yard.
    The recent incidents have hazard patterns similar to those reported 
in the NPR, and include:
     Eleven incidents, all resulting in fatalities, were the 
result of unsafe sleep environments and unsafe sleep practices.
     Ten incidents were caused by broken or detached component 
parts, such as loose wheels and loose hardware, which resulted in the 
instability or collapse of the product. There were three injuries 
reported in this category.
     Five incidents were related to the mesh or fabric sides of 
the play yard, such as stitching that unraveled, tears in the fabric, 
and mesh holes that were too large. There were two injuries and one 
fatality reported in this category.
     Four incidents were caused by hazardous accessories, such 
as broken or detached components from a mobile or a tent accessory. 
There was one injury reported in this category.
     Three incidents were related to the mattress pad or floor 
of the play yard, including reports that the fasteners designed to keep 
the floor board in place failed. There were no injuries reported in 
this category.
     Three incidents were due to the side rail of the play yard 
collapsing. There were no injuries in this category.
     Two incidents were the result of the child being able to 
climb out of the play yard. There was one injury and one fatality 
reported in this category.
     One incident, which resulted in a fatality, can be 
attributed to assembly issues in the bassinet accessory of a play yard. 
In this incident, the bassinet was missing key structural elements 
meant to support the accessory. The sleep surface of the bassinet 
tilted, and the child slid into the corner and suffocated.
     One incident was the result of a child nearly choking on a 
sticker that was a component of the play yard.
     For one reported fatality associated with a play yard, 
there was insufficient information to determine the cause.

D. Response to Comments on the Proposed Rule

    The preamble to the NPR invited comments concerning all aspects of 
the proposed rule. We received comments from 23 individuals or 
organizations. Many of the comments contained more than one issue. 
Thus, we organized our responses by issue, rather than responding to 
each individual commenter. Each comment and response is numbered below 
to help distinguish between different comments. The number assigned to 
each comment is purely for organizational purposes and does not signify 
the comment's value or importance, or the order in which it was 
received. All of the comments can be viewed on: www.regulations.gov, by 
searching under the docket number for this rulemaking, CPSC-2011-0064.

1. Generally Unsupportive of Regulations

    (Comment 1)--One commenter does not support government regulation 
of this, or any, consumer product and asserts that the free market will 
``weed out those manufacturers of unsafe products.''
    (Response 1)--The CPSIA requires that we promulgate mandatory 
regulations for durable infant or toddler products, including play 
yards. This final rule fulfills a statutory obligation given to us by 
Congress. Accordingly, issuance of a play yard mandatory standard is 
consistent with the statutory requirements of the CPSIA.

2. The Definition of ``Play Yard''

    (Comment 2)--One commenter notes a possible loophole in the ASTM 
F406 definition of ``play yard'' because materials other than mesh or 
fabric could be used to form the walls. According to the commenter, 
this would allow a manufacturer to circumvent the mandatory play yard 
rule.
    (Response 2)--Play yards with sides made of materials that are not 
flexible would be considered rigid-sided products. These products would 
be classified as full-size- or non-full-size cribs, subject to more 
severe requirements under 16 CFR part 1219 (full-size cribs) or 16 CFR 
part 1220 (non-full-size cribs). It would be less burdensome to produce 
a mesh- or fabric-sided product. Accordingly, we do not believe that a 
play yard manufacturer would attempt to evade the play yard standard 
requirements by making a rigid-sided product.

3. ASTM Voluntary Standard as the Basis for the Mandatory Standard

    (Comment 3)--Three commenters note that the ASTM standard might not 
be the best basis for the mandatory play yard rule. Each commenter 
asserts that because we do not have data to indicate whether the 
fatalities and injuries were caused by play yards not in compliance 
with the current ASTM standard, we cannot be sure that incorporating by 
reference the ASTM standard will result in safer play yards.
    (Response 3)--The CPSIA requires that we base our mandatory 
standard for play yards on a voluntary standard. We chose the ASTM 
standard because it is the most widely used play yard standard in the 
United States. The ASTM committees that produce the durable infant and 
toddler product standards represent a cross-section of stakeholders, 
including manufacturers, retailers, testing laboratories, independent 
consultants, representatives from consumer advocacy groups, 
representatives from Health Canada, as well as CPSC staff. The creation 
of an ASTM standard involves analyzing CPSC incident data in detail, 
assessing other standards (including international standards), and 
testing products. The ASTM standard upon which we are basing the 
mandatory regulation addresses the known hazards of play yards and it 
is the most stringent standard available. Therefore, we believe that it 
is an appropriate standard upon which to base the play yard mandatory 
rule.

4. Injury Rates

    (Comment 4)--One commenter indicates that ``the extremely low 
incidence of injury puts into question the need for regulation at all, 
outside of the CPSIA mandate, as there probably is no heinous market 
failure.''
    (Response 4)--The standard is based on careful analysis of 
incidents, injuries, and fatalities associated with play yards. Injury 
rates, when available, are an important part of that analysis. In this 
case, however, even if we agreed with the commenter that the injury 
rate is too low, that does not negate the requirement for the issuance 
of a play yard mandatory standard, which fulfills a statutory 
obligation given to us by Congress. However, we disagree with the 
commenter and believe that the incidents, injuries, and fatalities 
justify

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the issuance of a play yard mandatory standard.

5. American Baby Group Data

    (Comment 5)--One commenter says that the ``record demonstrates that 
the Commission relies solely upon information provided by a 2005 survey 
by American Baby Group for all market data,'' and that ``affected 
parties may challenge the rule by claiming that the Commission's 
actions are based on old, inaccurate data.''
    (Response 5)--The commenter is incorrect in assuming that the 2005 
American Baby Group survey (2006 Baby Products Tracking Study) was the 
sole source of market information we considered in the rulemaking 
process. The Baby Products Tracking Study was used to provide an 
estimate of the magnitude of the play yard market. The initial 
regulatory flexibility analysis recognized the limitations of this 
data, both for its age and potentially biased sampling methods.
    However, we also used market research--conducted independently--to 
perform the regulatory flexibility analysis. This research provided 
information on the number of firms supplying play yards to the U.S. 
market, their type, their size, and their location. We also researched, 
independently, the number of products supplied by each firm, each 
firm's compliance with the voluntary standard, as well as details about 
accessories sold with each play yard. It is this information, along 
with input from our staff and play yard manufacturers, which led to the 
conclusions of the initial regulatory flexibility analysis.

6. Small Business Impact

    (Comment 6)--One commenter expresses concerns about how effectively 
the CPSC complied with the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act (RFA). The commenter asserts that the proposed rule will have a 
significant impact on all small firms.
    (Response 6)--The economic impact of the mandatory play yard 
standard proposed in the NPR would not be significant for play yard 
suppliers who already are in compliance with the ASTM play yard 
standard. Many play yard manufacturers and importers have a history of 
making adjustments to their play yards to remain in compliance with the 
ASTM standard, and they likely would continue to comply in the absence 
of a mandatory standard. Firms with a history of voluntary compliance 
would have few, if any, costs associated with the proposed rule, 
regardless of their size.
    The initial regulatory flexibility analysis recognized that the 
impact on firms that supply noncompliant play yards to the U.S. market 
potentially could be significant. However, because the CPSIA requires 
that we promulgate a mandatory standard that is substantially the same 
as, or more stringent than, the voluntary standard, the CPSC is limited 
in how it can minimize the economic impact on small firms that are not 
in compliance with the standard.

7. International Standards

    (Comment 7)--We received two comments regarding international play 
yard standards. One commenter expresses the concern that our play yard 
mandatory standard could impact trade agreements and emphasizes the 
importance of standards harmonization as a way to avoid this. Another 
commenter states that international harmonization should be a priority.
    (Response 7)--When drafting the NPR for play yards, we reviewed, 
compared, and considered a variety of play yard standards, including 
the Canadian standard, the European standard, and the Australian/New 
Zealand standard. There are differences among all of the international 
standards. Thus, even if we adopt part, or all, of one of the standards 
listed here, we still would not have complete international 
harmonization. We are aware of the utility of having harmonized 
standards in a global marketplace, and we will continue to strive to 
achieve this harmonization, whenever possible.

8. Adequacy of Testing

    (Comment 8)--One commenter states that the proposed test methods 
for play yards, which do not include any cyclic tests (tests that 
involve hundreds or thousands of testing cycles in order to evaluate a 
product's durability), are insufficient because play yards are set up 
and taken down more often than cribs.
    (Response 8)--Cyclic testing is time-consuming and expensive. For 
play yards, we have found that using very heavy loads applied for one 
testing cycle (instead of cyclic testing that would require relatively 
lighter loads and testing cycles that are repeated hundreds or 
thousands of times) can simulate a lifetime of use. The tests found in 
the play yard standard were developed over time, and they have been 
found to be reliable indicators of when a play yard could present a 
hazard.

9. Quality Control

    (Comment 9)--One commenter states that the CPSC should establish a 
mandatory set of production and manufacturing inspection standards for 
the industry.
    (Response 9)--The CPSC's role is to monitor the results of the 
manufacturing process, not participate in the process itself. We 
monitor the manufacturing process in several ways. First, we are able 
to act preventatively by issuing mandatory standards and requiring 
children's products be third party tested by an accredited laboratory. 
Second, we have the ability to act if the manufacturing process fails 
and a product is sold that does not meet a mandatory standard or is 
defective and presents a substantial risk of injury to the public.

10. Effective Date

    (Comment 10)--Several commenters weigh in on the appropriate 
effective date for the proposed rule. One commenter, representing 
numerous juvenile product manufacturers, supports the proposed 6-month 
effective date. One manufacturer says: ``from an industrial point of 
view, 6 months of fulfilling a new legislation is very short'' and, 
therefore, suggests a 12-month effective date. Two other commenters 
also feel that the effective date should be longer. One suggests that 
it is ``doubtful that a six month grace period would provide sufficient 
protection for the small businesses that the RFA intends to protect,'' 
while the other says that an effective date ``6 months after 
publication of the final rule'' is ``seemingly arbitrary'' and that 
other alternatives ``may encourage more compliance.''
    One commenter, representing several consumer advocacy groups, 
recommends: ``an effective date of 90 days after publication in the 
Federal Register.'' Their rationale is twofold. First, ``the changes to 
the voluntary standard proposed by CPSC are minor,'' the commenter 
opines. Second, the commenter adds: ``it affects only product 
manufactured after that date, not sold by that date,'' and 
``manufacturers and retailers have large inventories of children's 
products and will be able to sell noncompliant product for years after 
the effective date. The sooner new products meet the standard, the 
better for the infants and toddlers who will be using them.''
    (Response 10)--We consider 6 months sufficient time for suppliers 
to come into compliance with the proposed rule. Although a longer 
effective date would allow small entities to spread their costs

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out over a longer period of time, 6 months is common in the industry. 
For example, 6 months is the amount of time the Juvenile Products 
Manufacturers Association allows for products in their certification 
program to shift to a new standard. On the other hand, a shorter 
effective date could put a substantial burden on firms, particularly 
those whose play yards currently do not meet the requirements of the 
voluntary ASTM standard.
    We share concerns about noncompliant products being available for 
years beyond the effective date. However, the number and severity of 
play yard incidents does not seem to warrant a shorter effective date 
than that used for other durable infant products, particularly given 
that ongoing compliance activities would continue to be used to pull 
unsafe play yards from the market.

11. Bassinet and Cradle Accessory Misassembly

    (Comment 11)--One commenter states that incidents arise from 
products that appear to be set up correctly but are actually 
misassembled. The commenter recommends that we add language to the 
mandatory play yard standard to address this hazard, by requiring 
products with consumer-assembled components be designed to prevent 
misassembly. If that is not possible, the commenter suggests that clear 
visual indicators be included to alert consumers that the accessory has 
not been assembled correctly.
    (Response 11)--Many play yards are sold with accessories that 
attach to the product, such as bassinets, changing tables, and mobiles. 
Bassinet accessories are unique among play yard accessories because 
bassinet accessories are intended to be used as a sleeping environment, 
and infants are meant to be left unsupervised in them for extended 
periods of time. Serious injuries or fatalities can result if a play 
yard bassinet accessory has been assembled without key structural 
elements, such as rods, tubes, bars, and hooks, which keep the sleep 
surface flat and level. A tilt in the sleeping surface of the bassinet 
can result in an infant getting into a position where he or she is 
unable to breathe and is at risk of suffocation.
    It is possible that the omission of key structural elements 
initially may not be visually evident to the consumer. If the 
misassembled accessory supports an infant without a catastrophic and 
obvious change to the sleep surface, then a consumer may continue to 
use the accessory and place a child in danger inadvertently.
    We considered adding a provision to the play yard final rule to 
address the hazards associated with play yard bassinet accessories that 
can be assembled while missing key structural elements. However, we 
have chosen, instead, to publish an NPR in today's issue of the Federal 
Register, in which we propose a requirement and a test method to 
address bassinet accessory misassembly in play yards.

12. Play Yards With Upward Folding Side Rails

    (Comment 12)--One commenter, a play yard manufacturer, states that 
play yards with side rails that fold upward should be excluded from the 
top rail configuration requirement. The commenter notes that most play 
yards form a dangerous V-shape if the side rail latch mechanisms are 
not locked properly. The commenter states that his firm's play yards 
are designed differently than the ``typical'' play yard, in that the 
top rail folds upward, which forms a non-dangerous upside down V-shape. 
If a child were to put their weight on the top rail by leaning on it, 
their weight would actually lock the top side rail further, rather than 
unlock it. The commenter requests that the play yard standard exempt 
play yards that fold upward from the top rail configuration requirement 
because they will not expose a child to a dangerous V-shape.
    (Response 12)--We agree with the commenter. The top rail 
configuration requirements, found in section 7.10 of ASTM F406-12a, are 
intended to address entrapment hazards associated with side rails 
folding and creating a V-shape. If a child's neck is caught in the V-
shape, the child could suffocate. The exemption for play yards with 
upward folding side rails has already been added to ASTM F406-12a. By 
incorporating by reference ASTM F406-12a, we support the inclusion of 
this clarification in the play yard mandatory standard.

13. Unsafe Sleep Environment

    (Comment 13)--Five commenters raise concerns about the addition of 
soft bedding, such as blankets, pillows, and quilted covers, which can 
create an unsafe sleep environment for an infant. Some commenters 
suggest methods to educate the public about this issue, including: 
Publishing a safety guide, providing public outreach through 
traditional and social media, and offering information on the Web site: 
www.saferproducts.gov, in addition to: www.cpsc.gov.
    (Response 13)--We agree that this is an extremely serious issue, 
and we are dedicated to public outreach and education campaigns that 
could prevent infant fatalities caused by unsafe sleep environments and 
practices. Safety guides, blogs, and videos addressing safe sleep are 
already available on the agency's Web site at: www.cpsc.gov. 
Additionally, we use traditional media channels, as well as popular 
social media outlets, such as Twitter, YouTube and Flickr, to 
disseminate information to the public about unsafe sleep environments 
and practices.
    (Comment 14)--One commenter recommends that graphics or pictograms 
depicting the dangers of unsafe sleep environments be added to the 
existing warnings in the play yard standard in order to enhance their 
effectiveness.
    (Response 14)--We believe that graphics depicted on warnings are 
useful and potentially can enhance the effectiveness of warnings. 
However, the development of an effective pictogram warning takes 
considerable testing to ensure that the graphic is not confusing or 
counterintuitive or does not lessen the effectiveness of current 
warnings. We continue to evaluate warnings on play yards and other 
children's products and will revise such warnings, as necessary.

14. Clearance Around Play Yards

    (Comment 15)--One commenter is concerned about outside objects, 
such as window blind cords and computer cords, which can fall into the 
play yard and potentially strangle a child. The commenter feels that 
requiring a minimum clearance of 24 inches around a play yard would 
prevent children from reaching out and pulling window blind cords or 
other hazardous objects into the play yard.
    (Response 15)--For children who are too young to climb out of the 
play yard, a minimum clearance of about 3 feet usually would suffice. 
However, once a child can climb out of the play yard, this minimum 
clearance has limited utility. For this reason, we feel that the 
existing required warning on play yards, advising parents to stop using 
the product once the child can climb out, is the most effective way to 
prevent these incidents. The ASTM standard also includes warnings that 
address the hazards of strings, cords, and window blind cords that may 
fall into the play yard.

15. Play Yard Covers

    (Comment 16)--One commenter is concerned about fatalities that have 
occurred when caregivers place improvised covers on the play yard in an 
attempt to keep children in the product. In some instances, children 
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out of the play yard because they became trapped between the cover and 
the play yard side rail. The commenter feels that perhaps, there is a 
``market failure in providing adequate, and adequately priced, 
covers.'' The commenter also suggests that play yard covers could be 
subject to mandatory regulations.
    (Response 16)--Before a child can stand and reach a cover, the 
cover likely presents little risk. Once the child can reach it, the 
cover itself becomes a hazard. We are aware of two fatal incidents 
associated with covers and tents that can be affixed on top of play 
yards and cribs. In one incident, a child was able to tear the tent 
fabric and strangle in the loose strands. In the other incident, the 
child was able to deform the tent poles and become trapped beneath the 
mattress and the inverted poles. Because of these incidents, we 
recommend that consumers avoid using tents and covers on play yards and 
cribs. We believe that the following existing warning in section 
9.4.2.6 of ASTM F406-12a is sufficient to address this hazard: ``Child 
can become entrapped and die when improvised netting or covers are 
placed on top of product. Never add such items to confine child in 
product.''

16. Risks Associated With Children Climbing Out of a Play Yard

    (Comment 17)--One commenter feels that the CPSC has ``unnecessarily 
disregarded the idea to make the play yard walls higher'' as a way to 
prevent children from climbing out of the product.
    (Response 17)--A designer of a play yard faces limited options for 
preventing children from climbing out of the product. The play yard is 
essentially a lidless box. Play yards that prevent climbing out would 
require either higher sides or lids to be effective. Both designs could 
introduce other problems that potentially are of more concern than the 
problem of climbing out of the play yard. For instance, making the 
sides higher increases the difficulty caregivers have placing their 
children, especially the youngest ones, into the play yard. This could 
increase the use of alternative sleeping arrangements, such as allowing 
children to sleep in adult beds, which can have serious hazards 
associated with them. Introducing a lid or some other kind of cover to 
a play yard creates more movable parts and the potential for mechanical 
failures that could lead to entrapment, entanglement, or strangulation.
    We have been unable to identify a performance requirement for 
inclusion in the play yard standard that would effectively reduce 
incidents of children climbing out of play yards without simultaneously 
introducing other potential hazards. The current ASTM standard contains 
a warning advising parents to stop using the product once a child can 
climb out of the play yard. We feel that this is the most effective way 
to prevent injuries associated with children being able to climb out of 
play yards.

17. Standing/Choking Deaths

    (Comment 18)--In the NPR, we reported that two toddlers were killed 
in separate incidents while standing up in a play yard. It is believed 
that they leaned forward against the side rail (perhaps to reach an 
object that the child had thrown outside the play yard), lost 
consciousness, or suffocated when the pressure from the side rail 
compressed their airway. One commenter asks that we continue to 
investigate these deaths and address this hazard.
    (Response 18)--We are very concerned about these deaths. At this 
time, we are unable to explain how these children died; and thus, we 
are unable to comment on whether there are changes that could be made 
to play yard designs that would prevent fatalities like this from 
occurring. We have reached out to medical professionals and are 
continuing to collect information that might assist us in understanding 
the deaths and determining whether there is an engineering solution 
that could prevent them.

18. Hazards Related to Accessories

    (Comment 19)--One commenter notes that the accessories that come 
with play yards can be dangerous. Specifically, the commenter feels 
that changing table attachments should come with restraints.
    (Response 19)--There are strong arguments against changing table 
attachments having restraints, including the concern that the presence 
of restraints will give the consumer a false sense of security about 
the accessory. Restraints might lead to the caregiver walking away 
while the infant is left on the table. More troubling is the concern 
that parents mistakenly will use changing tables as a sleep 
environment, which is not the intended use of the product and can be 
very dangerous. Thus, we cannot recommend that changing tables have 
restraints.
    (Comment 20)--One commenter requests that play yard accessories, 
such as changing tables and bassinets, be banned completely. Failing 
this, the commenter asks that these products be required to lock in 
place so that they cannot be manipulated by infants and toddlers. The 
commenter's 13-month-old daughter died when her head became trapped 
between a non-locking changing table attachment and side rail of a play 
yard.
    (Response 20)--The current ASTM standard includes a requirement to 
address this hazard. It can be found in section 5.15 of ASTM F406-12a, 
titled, Entrapment in Accessories. The requirement was added in 2005. 
The standard requires that accessories not separate from a play yard 
when an infant-size head probe is pushed against the attachment from 
inside the play yard with 25 pounds of force. The pushing direction is 
varied to evaluate the security of the attachment to the play yard 
better. We feel that this test is adequate to address the hazard the 
commenter mentions, and we are not recommending any further action.
    (Comment 21)--One commenter states that the cyclic testing required 
for rigid-sided products, contained in section 8.5 of ASTM F406-12a, 
should be required for mesh-sided products, such as play yards. The 
commenter states that a cyclic test would better assess the integrity 
of play yard accessory attachment points used to secure bassinets and 
changing tables to the side rails of play yards. The commenter 
recommends that the cyclic testing in section 8.5 of the ASTM standard 
be repeated with and without the attachments installed. The commenter 
states that it appears that many incidents reported to the CPSC occur 
when the accessory became unattached at one or more attachment points 
and that additional durability testing will ensure that the attachment 
points will hold through a lifetime of use.
    (Response 21)--The purpose of the cyclic testing requirement, found 
in section 8.5, is to evaluate the attachment security of threaded 
fasteners, such as screws, used in rigid-sided products, specifically 
full- and non-full-size cribs. Of the accessories mentioned by the 
commenter, bassinet play yard accessories are of the greatest concern 
because they are intended to be used while an infant is sleeping 
unsupervised. The majority of play yard bassinet accessories are 
structureless, fabric shells that attach to the top rails of play 
yards. Because they have no structure of their own they will be 
substantially unaffected by this kind of cyclic testing. The attachment 
components in play yards typically consist of plastic clips, hook-and-
loop (Velcro) straps, or snaps sewn into soft material around the inner 
perimeter of

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the play yard. These attachment means are substantially different than 
the threaded fasteners this test is intended to evaluate. Thus, we feel 
that cyclic testing would not adequately test the durability of 
attachment points in play yard accessories.
    We identified five incidents where the attachment points of a play 
yard bassinet accessory failed. None of the incidents resulted in an 
injury to the child. Three incidents were caused by weak fabric or poor 
stitching. These hazards are addressed in the ASTM standard for play 
yards at sections 7.7 and 7.8, which address the durability of fabric 
and the strength of seams. The other two incidents were caused by 
separated hook-and-loop (Velcro) closures. On one, the closure failed 
to secure during the consumer's first use of the product and permitted 
the sleep surface to tilt slightly. The consumer noticed the problem 
immediately. We have evaluated the incident and determined that it can 
be attributed, most likely, to poor quality control in the 
manufacturing process. In the other incident, the hook-and-loop 
closure, used as a back-up means of attachment, wore out over time. The 
concern is that if the primary attachment were to fail, the worn hook-
and-loop closure might permit the sleep surface to tilt. However, in 
this case, because the hook-and-loop closure was a secondary means of 
attachment, the product did not cause an injury or incident.
    We share the commenter's concern about the robustness of bassinet 
and cradle attachments, but we do not agree that requiring cyclic 
testing for the attachment points will address those concerns. At this 
point, we cannot recommend a performance requirement and test method 
that would reduce the risk of injury associated with this hazard. 
Incoming data will be monitored to ensure that any emerging trends are 
identified.

19. Mattress Vertical Displacement Test Repeatability

    (Comment 22)--One commenter feels that the consistency of the 
mattress vertical displacement test could be improved by adding a 
provision that accounts for slack in the mattress.
    (Response 22)--The change the commenter suggests will improve 
testing consistency for vertical mattress displacement by ensuring that 
free movement of fabric is taken up before establishing the initial 
clamp position reference point. It has already been approved by ASTM 
members and was published in ASTM F406-12. It is also contained in 
F406-12a. By incorporating by reference ASTM F406-12a, we support the 
inclusion of this clarification in the play yard mandatory standard.

20. Impact on Play Yard

    (Comment 23)--One commenter states that small children have 
``wobbly legs and can fall down'' and sustain an injury because the 
play yard is not secured firmly to the floor, or it might be placed on 
an unlevel floor. The commenter suggests securing play yards to the 
surface of hard floors with suction cups.
    (Response 23)--Our incident data suggest that most children who are 
injured by falling in a play yard simply lose their balance. Thus, we 
disagree that children fall in play yards because the products are not 
secured firmly to the floor. However, even if that were the case, we 
disagree that suction cups will provide an improved attachment to hard 
surfaces. The length of time for which the suction effect can be 
maintained depends significantly on the porosity, flatness, and 
cleanliness of the floor surface. Furthermore, play yards typically are 
set up and taken down multiple times and are used on a multitude of 
indoor surfaces, including carpet, hardwood, and tile, as well as 
outdoor surfaces, such as grass or dirt. A consumer would not only have 
to inspect the suction cups for cleanliness and physical deformation 
before each use, but also remember to remove and install the suction 
cups, as needed, depending upon the floor surface. Therefore, we feel 
that requiring suction cups is not an adequate means of preventing 
injuries to children who fall in play yards.

21. Warnings Statements

    (Comment 24)--One commenter notes that the ASTM standard does not 
require multilingual warnings, and they ask us to consider requiring 
them. The commenter argues that the use of multilingual warnings 
reasonably could be expected to reduce play yard injuries by educating 
caregivers who do not speak or read English.
    (Response 24)--We are not opposed to the use of multilingual 
labels. Many manufacturers already use multilingual warnings, although 
currently, they are not required. We feel that play yard manufacturers 
are in the best position to determine who uses their product and decide 
when to create labels and instructional materials in other languages.
    (Comment 25)--One commenter feels that the warning label on play 
yards requiring adult supervision while the child uses the product is 
unreasonable because you cannot reasonably expect a parent to supervise 
a child who is sleeping in a play yard.
    (Response 25)--The warning label that this commenter refers to can 
be found in section 9.4.2.11 of ASTM F406-12a, and it advises 
caregivers: ``(a)lways provide the supervision necessary for the 
continued safety of your child. When used for playing, never leave 
child unattended.'' This warning is intended to address the use of play 
yards as a play environment, not as a sleep environment. We agree with 
the commenter that a caregiver is not expected to continuously 
supervise a child who is sleeping in a play yard. This warning is 
intended for caregivers who are using the product as a play 
environment.

22. Package and Product Marking To Indicate Compliance With the 
Mandatory Rule

    (Comment 26)--One commenter recommends that products be marked 
clearly to enable a consumer to determine if the product was 
manufactured after the play yard mandatory standard became effective. 
This would enable consumers to discern easily which products comply 
with the mandatory rule, and which were manufactured before the 
standard became effective.
    (Response 26)--A date code is already required to be on the 
product, under section 9.1.1.2 of ASTM F406-12a. In addition, future 
changes to the standard may come into effect. Because it is not 
practicable to delineate every change to the standard through a new 
mark on the product, we decline to take action.

E. Summary of ASTM F406-12a and Description of the Final Rule

    For the play yard final rule, we are incorporating by reference 
ASTM F406-12a. The final rule excludes sections of ASTM F406-12a that 
apply to non-full-size cribs exclusively. In this section, we: (1) 
summarize the requirements of ASTM F406-12a; and (2) describe the final 
rule, listing the excluded provisions of ASTM F406-12a that only apply 
to non-full-size cribs.

1. Summary of ASTM F406-12a

    In the NPR (76 FR 58169 through 58170), we described, in detail, 
the key provisions of ASTM F406-11 that apply to play yards. ASTM F406-
12a differs from ASTM F406-11 in the following ways:
     It includes the three changes to the play yard standard we 
proposed in the NPR, specifically two clarifications to the testing 
method used to measure the strength of the play yard floor, and one 
change to the Top Rail to Corner Post

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Attachment Test that would allow testers to choose the shape and area 
of the clamping surface, within a specified range. We reviewed the 
language that ASTM adopted and, while not exactly the same as the 
wording we proposed in the NPR, we believe it provides better clarity 
than what we proposed. By incorporating by reference ASTM F406-12a, we 
support the inclusion of these clarifications in the play yard 
mandatory standard.
     On its own initiative, the ASTM committee clarified the 
Top Rail to Corner Post Attachment Test, as well as the accompanying 
explanatory graphics. By incorporating by reference ASTM F406-12a, we 
support the inclusion of these clarifications in the play yard 
mandatory standard.
     A preload was added to the Mattress Vertical Displacement 
Test in order to improve testing consistency by ensuring that free 
movement of fabric is taken up before establishing the initial clamp 
position reference point. We also received a comment to the NPR 
suggesting this change. By incorporating by reference ASTM F406-12a, we 
support the inclusion of this clarification in the play yard mandatory 
standard.
     An exemption was included in the Top Rail Configuration 
requirement to exclude play yards with side rails that fold upward. The 
side rails of most play yards move downward vertically. If the side 
rail latch mechanisms are not locked properly, they can form a 
dangerous V-shape. If the child's neck is caught in the V-shape, the 
child could suffocate. Play yards with side rails that fold upward, 
however, do not create this risk. We also received a comment to the NPR 
suggesting this change. By incorporating by reference of ASTM F406-12a, 
we support the inclusion of this clarification in the play yard 
mandatory standard.

2. Description of the Final Rule

    The final play yard rule incorporates by reference ASTM F406-12a, 
with several exclusions for provisions that apply to non-full-size 
cribs only. In the Federal Register of December 28, 2010 (75 FR 81766), 
we issued a final rule on safety standards for non-full-size cribs. 
Thus, the final rule excludes provisions of ASTM F406-12a that apply to 
non-full-size cribs, including the following:
     Section 5.17 of ASTM F406-12a, containing the requirements 
for mattresses in rigid-sided products;
     Section 5.19 of ASTM F406-12a, containing a provision to 
prevent misassembly in non-full-size cribs;
     Section 5.20 of ASTM F406-12a, containing record keeping 
requirements for non-full-size cribs;
     The entirety of section 6 of ASTM F406-12a, containing the 
performance requirements for rigid-sided products;
     Sections 8.1 through 8.10.5 of ASTM F406-12a, containing 
the test methods for rigid-sided products;
     A portion of section 9.4.2.10 of ASTM F406-12a, containing 
warning label requirements for nonrectangular cribs; and
     Section 10.1.1.1 of ASTM F406-12a, containing 
instructional literature requirements for non-full-size cribs.

F. Effective Date

    The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) generally requires that the 
effective date of a rule be at least 30 days after publication of the 
final rule. 5 U.S.C. 553(d).
    We are providing a 6-month effective date, as proposed in the NPR. 
This will give suppliers sufficient time to come into compliance with 
the mandatory standard.

G. Regulatory Flexibility Act

1. Introduction

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-605, requires 
that final rules be reviewed for their potential economic impact on 
small entities, including small businesses. Section 604 of the RFA 
requires that we prepare a final regulatory flexibility analysis when 
promulgating final rules. The final regulatory flexibility analysis 
must describe the impact of the rule on small entities and identify any 
alternatives that may reduce the impact. Specifically, the final 
regulatory flexibility analysis must contain:
    1. A succinct statement of the need for, and objectives of, the 
rule;
    2. A summary of the significant issues raised by the public 
comments in response to the initial regulatory flexibility analysis, a 
summary of the assessment of the agency of such issues, and a statement 
of any changes made in the proposed rule as a result of such comments;
    3. A description of, and an estimate of, the number of small 
entities to which the rule will apply, or an explanation of why no such 
estimate is available;
    4. A description of the projected reporting, recordkeeping, and 
other compliance requirements of the rule, including an estimate of the 
classes of small entities that will be subject to the requirement, and 
the type of professional skills necessary for preparation of the report 
or record; and
    5. A description of the steps that the agency has taken to minimize 
the significant economic impact on small entities, consistent with the 
stated objectives of applicable statutes, including a statement of the 
factual, policy, and legal reasons for selecting the alternative 
adopted in the final rule, and why each one of the other significant 
alternatives to the rule considered by the agency that affect the 
impact on small entities was rejected.

2. The Market

    There are 21 domestic firms known to be producing or selling play 
yards in the United States. Ten are domestic manufacturers, and 11 are 
domestic importers. Under the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 
guidelines, a manufacturer of play yards is small if it has 500 or 
fewer employees, and an importer is considered small if it has 100 or 
fewer employees. Based on these guidelines, nine domestic manufacturers 
and 10 domestic importers known to supply play yards to the U.S. market 
are small businesses. The remaining domestic entities are one large 
manufacturer and one large importer. There are also three foreign firms 
supplying play yards to the U.S. market. There may be additional 
unknown small manufacturers and importers operating in the U.S. market.
    The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) runs a 
voluntary certification program for juvenile products. Certification 
under the JPMA program is based on the most recent ASTM voluntary play 
yard standard, typically with a 6-month delay. Six of the nine small 
manufacturers produce play yards that are certified as compliant with 
the ASTM voluntary play yard standard by the JPMA. Of the importers, 
three import play yards that have been certified as compliant with the 
ASTM voluntary standard. One additional importer claims compliance with 
the ASTM standard but is not JPMA certified.

3. Impact of the Standard on Small Businesses

a. Costs of Complying With the Voluntary Standard
    The extent to which each firm will be impacted by the play yard 
mandatory standard depends upon whether the firm's play yards currently 
comply with the ASTM voluntary standard. Small firms whose play yards 
already comply with the voluntary standard will not incur any new 
costs. Many of these firms are active in the ASTM standard development 
process, and compliance with the voluntary standard is part of an 
established business practice. Thus, it is

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likely that most of the firms that already comply with the ASTM 
standard would continue to do so, even in the absence of a mandatory 
regulation.
b. Small Domestic Manufacturers
    Six of the small manufacturers produce play yards known to comply 
with the voluntary standard. Small firms whose play yards already 
comply with the voluntary standard will not incur any new costs. For 
the three manufacturing firms whose play yards may not be compliant 
with the voluntary standard, the costs could be more significant. 
Meeting the existing voluntary standard could require manufacturers to 
redesign their product. The impact on manufacturers who produce 
noncompliant play yards may be mitigated if the costs are treated as 
new product expenses and amortized over time.
    This scenario also assumes that the three firms whose play yards 
are not JPMA certified do not meet the voluntary standard. In fact, we 
have identified many instances in which a juvenile product not 
certified by the JPMA complies with the ASTM voluntary standard. To the 
extent that these firms already may supply play yards that meet the 
ASTM voluntary standard, the costs incurred would be lower.
c. Small Domestic Importers
    Four of the 10 small importers produce play yards known to comply 
with the voluntary standard. Three are certified by the JPMA, and one 
additional firm claims compliance with the ASTM standard. Small firms 
whose play yards already comply with the voluntary standard will not 
incur any new costs.
    The costs to the six importers whose play yards may not be 
compliant with the voluntary standard could be more significant. 
Importers of play yards would need to find an alternate source if their 
existing supplier does not come into compliance with the standard. 
Purchasing compliant, higher quality play yards could increase the cost 
of the product.
    This will not be an option for two of the noncompliant play yard 
importers because they specialize in the importation of play yards from 
a specific foreign company. Thus, finding an alternative supply source 
is probably not an option for them. These firms could respond to the 
rule by discontinuing the import of play yards. The impact of this 
decision could be mitigated by replacing play yards with a different 
infant or toddler product. Deciding to import an alternative infant or 
toddler product would be a reasonable and realistic way to offset any 
lost revenue.
    As with manufacturers, to the extent that some of the firms 
believed to supply noncompliant play yards actually may supply play 
yards that meet the ASTM voluntary standard, the costs incurred would 
be lower.

4. Alternatives

    An alternative that could minimize the economic impact on small 
business is providing an effective date longer than 6 months. However, 
the JPMA, which represents many play yard manufacturers, felt that a 6-
month effective date was adequate to allow suppliers to come into 
compliance with the mandatory standard. We agree. Therefore, we have 
chosen a 6-month effective date for the play yard mandatory standard.

5. Issues Raised by Public Comment

    We received several comments from the public in response to the 
initial regulatory flexibility analysis, including comments regarding 
the use of market data, the impact on small businesses, and the 
appropriate effective date. A summary of those comments and our 
responses can be found in part D of this preamble, titled, ``Response 
to Comments on the Proposed Rule.''

6. Conclusion of the Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

    The impact of the final play yard rule on firms supplying non-ASTM-
compliant play yards could be significant. However, the requirements of 
the final rule address known play yard hazard patterns and will help 
reduce injuries and deaths. We are providing a 6-month effective date 
as proposed in the NPR. This will give suppliers sufficient time to 
come into compliance with the mandatory standard and spread the costs 
over a longer period of time.

H. Environmental Considerations

    The Commission's regulations address whether we are required to 
prepare an environmental assessment or an environmental impact 
statement. Our rules generally have ``little or no potential for 
affecting the human environment,'' and therefore, are exempt from any 
requirement to prepare an environmental assessment or impact statement. 
16 CFR 1021.5(c)(1). This rule falls within the categorical exemption.

I. Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rule contains information collection requirements that are 
subject to public comment and review by the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The preamble to 
the proposed rule (76 FR 58173 through 58174) discussed the information 
collection burden of the proposed rule and specifically requested 
comments on the accuracy of our estimates. Briefly, sections 9 and 10 
of ASTM F406-12a contain requirements for marking, labeling, and 
instructional literature. These requirements fall within the definition 
of ``collection of information,'' as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3).
    OMB has assigned control number 3041-0152 to this information 
collection. We did not receive any comments regarding the information 
collection burden of this proposal. However, the final rule makes 
modifications regarding the information collection burden because the 
number of estimated suppliers subject to the information collection 
burden is now estimated to be 24 firms rather than the nine firms 
initially estimated in the proposed rule.
    Accordingly, the estimated burden of this collection of information 
is modified as follows:

                                                       Table 1--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden
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                                                                        Number of       Frequency of     Total annual      Hours per       Total burden
                           16 CFR section                              respondents       responses        responses         response          hours
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1221.2(a)..........................................................              24                3               72                1               72
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    There are 24 known firms supplying play yards to the U.S. market. 
All 24 firms are assumed to use labels already on both their products 
and their packaging, but they might need to make some modifications to 
their existing

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labels. The estimated time required to make these modifications is 
about 1 hour per model. Each entity supplies an average of three 
different models of play yards; therefore, the estimated burden 
associated with labels is 1 hour per model x 24 entities x 3 models per 
entity = 72 hours. We estimate the hourly compensation for the time 
required to create and update labels is $28.36 (U.S. Bureau of Labor 
Statistics, ``Employer Costs for Employee Compensation,'' September 
2011, Table 9, total compensation for all sales and office workers in 
goods-producing private industries: http://www.bls.gov/ncs/). 
Therefore, the estimated annual cost to industry associated with the 
labeling requirements is $2,041.92 ($28.36 per hour x 72 hours = 
$2,041.92). There are no operating, maintenance, or capital costs 
associated with the collection.
    In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3507(d)), we have submitted the information collection requirements of 
this final rule to the OMB.

J. Preemption

    Section 26(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 
2075(a), provides that where a consumer product safety standard is in 
effect and applies to a product, no state or political subdivision of a 
state may establish or continue in effect a requirement dealing with 
the same risk of injury, unless the state's requirement is identical to 
the federal standard. Section 26(c) of the CPSA also provides that 
states or political subdivisions of states may apply to the Commission 
for an exemption from this preemption under certain circumstances. 
Section 104(b) of the CPSIA refers to the rules to be issued under that 
section as ``consumer product safety rules,'' thus, implying that the 
preemptive effect of section 26(a) of the CPSA would apply. Therefore, 
a rule issued under section 104 of the CPSIA will invoke the preemptive 
effect of section 26(a) of the CPSA when the rule becomes effective.

K. Certification

    Once in effect, the final rule on play yards will make it unlawful 
for anyone to manufacture, distribute, or import a play yard into the 
United States that is not in conformity with the standard. 15 U.S.C. 
2068(1). Pursuant to section 14(a)(2) of the CPSA, play yards must be 
certified by the manufacturer to the final standard based on testing 
conducted by a CPSC-accepted third party conformity assessment body. 
The third party testing and certification requirement for play yards 
will not be in effect until we issue a final notice of requirements 
(NOR). The final NOR establishes requirements for how third party 
conformity assessment bodies can become accepted by us to test play 
yards to the final rule. A proposed NOR for play yards was published in 
the Federal Register on May 24, 2012, as part of an NPR titled, 
``Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment 
Bodies.'' 77 FR 31086. When the final rule is effective and the NOR is 
final, third party conformity assessment bodies can apply to us for 
acceptance of their accreditation to test play yards. Play yard 
manufacturers will be required to certify products to the final play 
yard rule based on third party testing once we have accepted the 
accreditation of such laboratories.

List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 1221

    Consumer protection, Imports, Incorporation by reference, Infants 
and children, Labeling, Law enforcement, Safety and toys.

    Therefore, the Commission amends Title 16 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations by adding part 1221 to read as follows:

PART 1221--SAFETY STANDARD FOR PLAY YARDS

Sec.
1221.1 Scope.
1221.2 Requirements for play yards.

    Authority: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, 
Pub. L. 110-314, section 104, 122 Stat. 3016 (August 14, 2008).


Sec.  1221.1  Scope.

    This part establishes a consumer product safety standard for play 
yards manufactured or imported on or after February 28, 2013.


Sec.  1221.2  Requirements for play yards.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each play 
yard must comply with all applicable provisions of ASTM F406-12a, 
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/
Play Yards, approved on May 1, 2012. The Director of the Federal 
Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain a copy from ASTM 
International, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, P.O. Box 0700, West Conshohocken, 
PA 19428; http://www.astm.org. You may inspect a copy at the Office of 
the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Room 820, 4330 
East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, telephone 301-504-7923, or at 
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For 
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) Comply with the ASTM F406-12a standard with the following 
exclusions:
    (1) Do not comply with section 5.17 of ASTM F406-12a.
    (2) Do not comply with section 5.19 of ASTM F406-12a.
    (3) Do not comply with section 5.20 of ASTM F406-12a.
    (4) Do not comply with section 6, Performance Requirements for 
Rigid-Sided Products, of ASTM F406-12a, in its entirety.
    (5) Do not comply with sections 8.1 through 8.10.5 of ASTM F406-
12a.
    (6) Instead of complying with section 9.4.2.10 of ASTM F406-12a, 
comply with only the following:
    (i) 9.4.2.10 For products that have a separate mattress that is not 
permanently fixed in place: Use ONLY mattress/pad provided by 
manufacturer.
    (ii) [Reserved].
    (7) Do not comply with section 10.1.1.1 of ASTM F406-12a.

    Dated: August 23, 2012.
Todd A. Stevenson,
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.
[FR Doc. 2012-21168 Filed 8-28-12; 8:45 am]
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