[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Consumer Product Safety Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part XLIX





Consumer Product Safety Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda


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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC)                              
  
  
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

16 CFR Ch. II

Regulatory Flexibility Act; Semiannual Regulatory Flexibility and 
Unified Agendas

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Publication of regulatory flexibility and unified agendas.

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SUMMARY: The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) requires each Federal 
agency to publish, twice each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda 
listing the rules expected to be proposed or promulgated which are 
likely to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities, including small businesses, small organizations, and 
small governmental units. In this document, the Commission publishes 
its semiannual regulatory flexibility agenda.

    Additionally, Executive Order 12866 requires each agency to 
publish an agenda of regulatory actions expected to be under 
development or review by the agency during the next year and 
provides that such an agenda may be combined with an agency's 
regulatory flexibility agenda published in accordance with the RFA.

DATES: The Commission welcomes comments on each subject area of the 
agenda, particularly from small entities. Written comments concerning 
the agenda should be received in the Office of the Secretary by 
December 31, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the regulatory flexibility agenda should be 
mailed to the Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Washington, DC 20207, telephone (301) 504-0800, or 
delivered to the Office of the Secretary, Room 501, 4330 East-West 
Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Comments should be captioned 
``Regulatory Flexibility Agenda.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on the agenda 
in general, contact: Allen F. Brauninger, Office of the General 
Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207; 
telephone (301) 504-0980. For further information regarding a 
particular item on the agenda, consult the individual listed in the 
column headed ``Contact'' for that particular item.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 
U.S.C. 601-612) contains several provisions intended to reduce 
unnecessary and disproportionate regulatory requirements on small 
businesses, small governmental organizations, and other small entities. 
Section 602 of the RFA (5 U.S.C. 602) requires each agency to publish, 
twice each year, a regulatory flexibility agenda containing a brief 
description of the subject area of any rule expected to be proposed or 
promulgated which is likely to have a ``significant economic impact'' 
on a ``substantial number'' of small entities. The agency must also 
provide a summary of the nature of the rule and a schedule for acting 
on each rule for which the agency has issued a notice of proposed 
rulemaking. The regulatory flexibility agenda shall also contain the 
name and address of the agency official knowledgeable about the items 
listed. Further, agencies are required to provide notice of their 
agendas to small entities and to solicit their comments by direct 
notification or by inclusion in publications likely to be obtained by 
such entities. Additionally, Executive Order 12866 requires each agency 
to publish, twice each year, a regulatory agenda of regulations under 
development or review during the next year and states that such an 
agenda may be combined with the agenda published in accordance with the 
RFA.

    The regulatory flexibility agenda published below lists the 
regulatory activities expected to be under development or review 
during the next 12 months. It includes all such activities, whether 
or not they may have a significant economic impact on a substantial 
number of small entities.

    The agenda contains a brief description and summary of each 
regulatory activity, including the objectives and legal basis for 
each; an approximate schedule of target dates, subject to revision, 
for the development or completion of each activity; and the name 
and telephone number of a knowledgeable agency official concerning 
particular items on the agenda. All agency contacts have the same 
address: Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207.

Consumer Product Safety Commission Regulatory Plan

    For this edition of the Commission's regulatory agenda, the 
regulatory actions selected by the Commission for inclusion in The 
Regulatory Plan appear in Part II of this issue of the Federal 
Register. The Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table of 
Contents below and are denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which 
directs the reader to the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II.

Dated: September 16, 1994.

Sadye E. Dunn,

Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4889        Baby Walkers..........................................................................    3041-AB40 
4890        Petition PP 94-1 Requesting Exemption of Certain Dietary Supplements Containing Iron                
            From Requirements for Child- Resistant Packaging......................................    3041-AB41 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4891        Proposed Amendment of Labeling Requirements for Charcoal..............................    3041-AB16 
4892        Amendment of Flammability Standards for Children's Sleepwear..........................    3041-AB27 
4893        Flammability Standard for Upholstered Furniture (Reg Plan Seq. No. 199)...............    3041-AB35 
4894        Safety Requirements for 5-Gallon Plastic Buckets (Reg Plan Seq. No. 200)..............    3041-AB37 
4895        Multiple Tube Mine and Shell Fireworks................................................    3041-AB39 
4896        Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets...................................................   3041-AB42  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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4897        Requirements for the Special Packaging of Household Substances; Revision of Test                    
            Protocol for Child-Resistant Packaging (Reg Plan Seq. No. 201)........................    3041-AA22 
4898        Household Substances Containing Methylene Chloride; Status as Hazardous Substances;                 
            Proposed Rule.........................................................................    3041-AA59 
4899        Proposed Rules To Require Child-Resistant Packaging for Certain Topical Prescription                
            and Non-Prescription Preparations Containing Lidocaine or Dibucaine...................    3041-AB03 
4900        Proposed Rule to Require Child-Resistant Packaging of Mouthwashes Containing Ethanol..    3041-AB34 
4901        Proposed Rules to Require Reporting of Choking Incidents..............................    3041-AB36 
4902        Proposed Rules to Ban Small Balls Intended for Children Younger Than Tree Years of Age              
            and to Require Labeling of Certain Toys and Games.....................................   3041-AB38  
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.          


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4903        Rule To Ban Certain Crib Toys.........................................................    3041-AB06 
4904        Petition CP 92-1 Requesting Amendment of the Architectural Glazing Standard...........    3041-AB28 
4905        Petition CP 93-1 Requesting Issuance of Safety Standard for Gas-Fired Floor Furnaces..    3041-AB29 
4906        Petition FP 93-1 Requesting Issuance of Flammability Standard for Upholstered                       
            Furniture.............................................................................    3041-AB33 
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4889.  BABY WALKERS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1261 Federal Hazardous Substances Act; 15 USC 
1262 Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 2, 1994, the Commission published an advance notice 
of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin a proceeding which may result 
in the issuance of mandatory design or performance requirements for 
baby walkers. A baby walker is a device that supports a child so that 
the child can use its feet to more about before or while learning to 
walk. Typically, a baby walker consists of a fabric seat which has leg 
openings and is mounted to a rigid plastic deck. The deck is attached 
to a base which usually is mounted on wheels to allow mobility. In 
1993, an estimated 25,000 children were treated in emergency rooms for 
injuries associated with baby walkers. The majority of these injuries 
resulted from falls down stairs or steps. Among the regulatory options 
under consideration by the Commission are mandatory performance or 
design requirements to reduce the likelihood that a child will be able 
to maneuver a baby walker into a position where it can fall down stairs 
or steps.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           08/02/94                    59 FR 39309
ANPRM Comment Period End        10/03/94                    59 FR 39309

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Barbara Jacobson, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Health Sciences, Wshington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB40
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4890.  PETITION PP 94-1 REQUESTING EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN DIETARY 
SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING IRON FROM REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD- RESISTANT 
PACKAGING

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553(e) Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 
1471 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A petition from Douglas Ingoldsby of Nutritech, Inc. requests 
the Commission to exempt unflavored, unsweetened powders from the 
provisions of a regulation codified at 16 CFR 1700.14(a)(13) which 
requires child-resistant packaging of dietary supplements containing 
iron. The petition asserts that until the product under consideration 
is mixed with juice, it is so unpalatable that a child would gag before 
ingesting a toxic amount. For this reason, the petition claims that 
requirements for child-resistant packaging for the product are 
unnecessary. On August 4, 1994, the Commission published a notice in 
the Federal Register to solicit written comments on the petition. If 
the Commission grants the petition, it will begin a proceeding for 
amendment of the rule requiring child-resistant package of dietary 
supplements containing iron.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice to Solicit Comments      08/04/94                    59 FR 39747
Comment Period End              10/03/94                    59 FR 39747

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Ferrante, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Health Sciences, Washington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB41
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4891. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHARCOAL

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553(e) Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 
1262(b) Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 22, 1992, the Commission voted to grant a part of 
a petition from Barbara Mauk requesting amendment of the regulations 
which require labeling of containers of charcoal intended for household 
use. The portion of the petition granted by the Commission requests 
amendment of the rule codified at 16 C.F.R. section 1500.14(b)(6) to 
include warnings that burning charcoal produces carbon monoxide, and 
that carbon monoxide has no odor. The Commission also voted to revise 
that portion of the existing label concerning indoor use of charcoal. 
The Commission directed the staff to draft a notice of proposed 
rulemaking to include the changes to the content and format of the 
label recommended by the staff. The Commission also directed the staff 
to include a pictogram in the proposed revision of the label if testing 
establishes that a pictogram can adequately communicate the carbon 
monoxide hazard associated with burning charcoal in homes, tents, and 
vehicles. If a pictogram cannot adequately communicate that hazard, the 
Commission directed the staff to include a requirement in the proposed 
amendment that the labeling statement must appear in both English and 
(cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Commission Decision             12/22/92
NPRM                            01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: Spanish. Publication of the 
notice of proposed rulemaking is expected in January, 1995.

Agency Contact: Sharon White, Project Manager, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Directorate for Epidemiology, Washington, DC 20207, 301 
504-0468

RIN: 3041-AB16
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4892. AMENDMENT OF FLAMMABILITY STANDARDS FOR CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1193 Flammable Fabrics Act; 15 USC 2079(b) 
Consumer Product Safety Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1615; 16 CFR 1616

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 13, 1993, the Commission published an advance 
notice of proposed rulemaking to begin a proceeding which could result 
in amendments of the flammability standards for children's sleepwear 
garments in sizes 0 through 14, and to fabrics intended for use in such 
garments. The standards were issued to eliminate or reduce unreasonable 
risks of deaths and burn injuries to children associated with ignition 
of sleepwear garments. The regulatory alternatives under consideration 
included amendment of the standards to exempt tight-fitting sleepwear 
garments and garments for infants from the requirements of the 
standards. On August 3, 1994, the Commission decided to continue the 
proceeding by proposing amendments to the standards to exempt tight-
fitting sleepwear garments and garments for infants from the standards. 
Publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking is expected in October, 
1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/13/93                     58 FR 4111
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/13/93                     58 FR 4111
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      07/18/94
NPRM                            10/00/94
NPRM Comment Period End         12/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Terrance R. Karels, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Economic Analysts, Washington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0962

RIN: 3041-AB27
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4893.  FLAMMABILITY STANDARD FOR UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 199 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3041-AB35
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4894.  SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR 5-GALLON PLASTIC BUCKETS

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 200 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3041-AB37
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4895.  MULTIPLE TUBE MINE AND SHELL FIREWORKS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1261 Federal Hazardous Substances Act; 15 USC 
1262 Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1500

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 1, 1994, the Commission published an advanced notice 
of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin a proceeding which may lead to 
amendment of existing regulations applicable to multiple tube mine and 
shell fireworks devices. These products are comprised of several 
vertical tubes with a common fuse. Some have a horizontal base; others 
do not. Each tube is loaded with propellant and one or more shells or 
mines. When the fuse is ignited, the tubes fire sequentially, producing 
audible reports or a display of stars or other visual effects or both. 
The Commission has received reports of two deaths and two burn injuries 
involving multiple tube mine and shell fireworks devices which became 
unstable and tipped over after they were ignited. These products are 
subject to regulations issued under the Federal Hazardous Substances 
Act. However, these regulations do not include a test for dynamic 
stability to assure that a multiple tube mine and shell fireworks 
device will not tip over when it is fired.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           07/01/94                    59 FR 33928
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/03/94                    59 FR 33928
Staff Sends Briefing Package    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Linda Smith, Project Manager, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Directorate for Epidemiology, Washington, DC 20207, 301 
504-0470

RIN: 3041-AB39
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4896.  SAFETY STANDARD FOR BICYCLE HELMETS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553 Administrative Procedure Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1203

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, August 15, 1994.

Abstract: On August 15, 1994, the Commission published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking to begin a proceeding for issuance of a safety 
standard for bicycle helmets. The proposed standard includes impact-
attenuation requirements, and other requirements derived from existing 
voluntary standards for bicycle helmets. The proposed standard also 
contains requirements to prevent helmets from coming off the rider's 
head during an accident, and other provisions specifically applicable 
to helmets intended for children.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/15/94                    59 FR 41719
NPRM Comment Period End         10/31/94                    59 FR 41719

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Scott Heh, Project Manager, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, Washington, DC 20207, 
301 504-0494

RIN: 3041-AB42
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4897. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL PACKAGING OF HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES; 
REVISION OF TEST PROTOCOL FOR CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING

Regulatory Plan:  This entry is Seq. No. 201 in Part II of this issue 
of the Federal Register.

RIN: 3041-AA22
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4898. HOUSEHOLD SUBSTANCES CONTAINING METHYLENE CHLORIDE; STATUS AS 
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES; PROPOSED RULE

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1261 Federal Hazardous Substances Act; 15 USC 
1262 Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1500.12(a)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 20, 1986, the Commission proposed a rule to declare 
that household products containing methylene chloride are hazardous 
substances under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). These 
products include some paint strippers and spray paints. The 
Commission's concern arises from animal tests showing that methylene 
chloride is a carcinogen by inhalation and studies indicating a 
significant human exposure as a result of reasonably foreseeable use of 
products containing methylene chloride. The initiation of this 
rulemaking proceeding granted one part of a petition (HP 85-1) from the 
Consumer Federation of America. The staff provided an analysis of the 
comments on the proposed rule to the Commission in June 1987. In August 
1987, the Commission determined that there was no uncertainty as to the 
application of the FHSA to this substance that needed to be resolved by 
rulemaking. Therefore, the Commission suspended the rulemaking and 
issued a statement of enforcement policy stating the Commission's view 
that household products that contain methylene chloride and that expose 
consumers to significant levels (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/20/86                    51 FR 29778
NPRM Comment Period End         10/20/86                    51 FR 29778
Policy Published                09/14/87                    52 FR 34698
Commission Decision to Continue 
Project                         04/26/93
Staff Transmits Briefing Package 
to Commission                   12/00/94
Commission Decision             01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: of methylene chloride are 
subject to the FHSA's labeling requirements. On April 7, 1993, the 
staff briefed the Commission on options for further Commission action 
with regard to household products containing methylene chloride. On 
April 26, 1993, the Commission directed the staff to continue work to 
evaluate the safety of substitute chemicals used in paint strippers and 
to improve the warning label for household products containing 
methylene chloride by considering revisions to the example of labeling 
in the policy statement to emphasize the importance of ventilation. The 
staff met with representatives of industry, consumer groups, and other 
Federal agencies concerned with household products containing methylene 
chloride to discuss the proposed labeling changes in May, 1994. In 
December, 1994, the staff is scheduled to transmit a briefing package 
to the Commission concerning proposed revisions of the warning label. 
The staff is also evaluating the safety of major substitutes for 
methylene chloride. Some of this work is being conducted in conjunction 
with other Federal agencies and industry committees.

Agency Contact: Laureen Burton, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Health Sciences, Washington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0994

RIN: 3041-AA59
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4899. PROPOSED RULES TO REQUIRE CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING FOR CERTAIN 
TOPICAL PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION PREPARATIONS CONTAINING 
LIDOCAINE OR DIBUCAINE

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553 Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 1471 
Poison Prevention Packaging Act; 15 USC 2079(a) Consumer Product Safety 
Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On August 4, 1992, the Commission proposed rules to require 
child-resistant packaging for certain prescription and non-prescription 
topical preparations containing lidocaine or dibucaine. Lidocaine and 
dibucaine are used in drug products that are applied to the skin or 
mucous membranes to provide an anesthetic effect. On December 4, 1992, 
the Commission extended the comment period on the proposed rules until 
February 16, 1993. On August 3, 1994, the staff transmitted a briefing 
package to the Commission for consideration by the Commissioners of the 
agency when deciding whether to issue final rules. A decision by the 
Commission is expected in October, 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/04/92                    57 FR 34274
NPRM Comment Period End         02/16/93                    57 FR 57397
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      08/03/94
Commission Decision             10/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne Barone, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Health Sciences, Washington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB03
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4900. PROPOSED RULE TO REQUIRE CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING OF MOUTHWASHES 
CONTAINING ETHANOL

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1472 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Ethanol depresses the central nervous system. If young 
children accidentally ingest mouthwash containing ethanol, acute 
ethanol poisoning could occur, and may result in loss of consciousness, 
coma, and death at high doses. On May 11, 1994, the Commission 
published a proposed regulation to require child-resistant packaging of 
mouthwashes with three grams or more of absolute ethanol per package, 
and invited written comments on the proposal. The staff is preparing a 
briefing package for consideration by the Commissioners of the agency 
when they decide whether to issue a final rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/11/94                    59 FR 24386
NPRM Comment Period End         07/25/94                    59 FR 24386
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      11/00/94

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Ferrante, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Health Sciences, Washington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB34
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4901.  PROPOSED RULES TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CHOKING INCIDENTS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553 Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 1278 
Federal Hazardous Substances Act; 15 USC 2065 Consumer Product Safety 
Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1117

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 17, 1994, Congress enacted the Child Safety 
Protection Act, which amends the Federal Hazardous Substances by adding 
new labeling and reporting requirements applicable to manufacturers of 
specified types of toys and children's articles. Among the provisions 
of the new legislation are notification requirements applicable to 
manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and importers of marbles, small 
balls, latex balloons, or toys or games containing a marble, small 
ball, latex balloon or a small part. Any firm subject to these 
notification requirements must report to the Commission any information 
obtained by the firm which reasonably supports the conclusion that an 
incident occurred in which: (A) a child choked on a marble, small ball, 
latex balloon, or other small part; and (B) as a result of that 
incident died, suffered serious injury, ceased breathing for any length 
of time, or was treated by a medical professional. On July 1, 1994, the 
Commission proposed rules to implement the reporting requirements of 
the new legislation. The Commission staff is preparing a briefing 
package for consideration by the Commissioners of the agency when they 
decide whether (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/01/94                    59 FR 33925
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/94                    59 FR 33925
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ABSTRACT CONT: to issue final rules.

Agency Contact: Eric L. Stone, Attorney, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Office of Compliance and Enforcement, Wsshington, DC 20207, 
301 504-0626

RIN: 3041-AB36
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4902.  PROPOSED RULES TO BAN SMALL BALLS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 
YOUNGER THAN TREE YEARS OF AGE AND TO REQUIRE LABELING OF CERTAIN TOYS 
AND GAMES

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553 Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 1269 
Federal Hazardous Substances Act; 15 USC 1278 Federal Hazardous 
Substances Act; 15 USC 2065 Consumer Product Safety Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1500

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, July 1, 1994.

Abstract: On June 17, 1994, Congress enacted the Child Safety 
Protection Act, which amends the Federal Hazardous Substances Act by 
banning certain balls intended for use by children younger than three 
years of age. This new legislation also requires labeling of specified 
types of toys and children's articles. On July 1, 1994, the Commission 
proposed rules to interpret, clarify, and incorporate the provisions of 
this legislation into the Code of Federal Regulations. The staff is 
preparing a briefing package for consideration by the Commissioners of 
the agency when they decide whether to issue final rules.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/01/94                    59 FR 33932
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/94                    59 FR 33932
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      01/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Michael J. Gidding, Attorney, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Office of Compliance and Information, Washington, DC 20207, 
301 504-0626

RIN: 3041-AB38
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC)             Completed Actions
  
  
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4903. RULE TO BAN CERTAIN CRIB TOYS

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1500.18

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/13/94                    59 FR 35657
Final Action Effective          07/13/94                    59 FR 35657

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celestine Trainor, 301 504-0468

RIN: 3041-AB06
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4904. PETITION CP 92-1 REQUESTING AMENDMENT OF THE ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING 
STANDARD

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1201

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/22/94
Final Action Effective          07/22/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Allen F. Brauninger, 301 504-0980

RIN: 3041-AB28
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4905. PETITION CP 93-1 REQUESTING ISSUANCE OF SAFETY STANDARD FOR GAS-
FIRED FLOOR FURNACES

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/18/94
Final Action Effective          04/18/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda E. Smith, 301 504-0470

RIN: 3041-AB29
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4906. PETITION FP 93-1 REQUESTING ISSUANCE OF FLAMMABILITY STANDARD FOR 
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action Petition Granted   05/12/94

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dale R. Ray, 301 504-0962

RIN: 3041-AB33
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