[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Consumer Product Safety Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLIX





Consumer Product Safety Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
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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 June 
30, 1995.

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.

Dated: March 22, 1995.

Sadye E. Dunn,

Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4652        Petition HP 95-1 Requesting Development of a Safety Standard for Protective Batting                 
            Helmets...............................................................................    3041-AB43 
4653        Petition CP 94-1 Requesting Development of Safety Standard for Portable Electric                    
            Heaters...............................................................................    3041-AB45 
4654        Petition HP 93-1 Requesting Development of a Rule To Ban Certain Back Yard Play Sets..    3041-AB47 
4655        Petition HP 95-2 Requesting Issuance of a Rule To Ban Acetone Packaged for Household                
            Use in One-Gallon Containers..........................................................    3041-AB51 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4656        Proposed Amendment of Labeling Requirements for Charcoal..............................    3041-AB16 
4657        Flammability Standard for Upholstered Furniture.......................................   3041-AB35  
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4658        Safety Requirements for 5-Gallon Plastic Buckets......................................    3041-AB37 
4659        Multiple Tube Mine and Shell Fireworks................................................    3041-AB39 
4660        Baby Walkers..........................................................................    3041-AB40 
4661        Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets...................................................    3041-AB42 
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4662        Requirements for the Special Packaging of Household Substances; Revision of Test                    
            Protocol for Child-Resistant Packaging................................................    3041-AA22 
4663        Household Substances Containing Methylene Chloride; Status as Hazardous Substances;                 
            Proposed Rule.........................................................................    3041-AA59 
4664        Amendment of Flammability Standards for Children's Sleepwear..........................    3041-AB27 
4665        Proposed Rule To Require Child-Resistant Packaging of Naproxen........................    3041-AB46 
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4666        Rules To Require Child-Resistant Packaging for Certain Topical Prescription and Non-                
            Prescription Preparations Containing Lidocaine or Dibucaine...........................    3041-AB03 
4667        Rule To Require Child-Resistant Packaging of Mouthwashes Containing Ethanol...........    3041-AB34 
4668        Rules To Require Reporting of Choking Incidents.......................................    3041-AB36 
4669        Rules To Ban Small Balls Intended for Children Younger Than Three Years of Age and To               
            Require Labeling of Certain Toys and Games............................................    3041-AB38 
4670        Petition PP 94-1 Requesting Exemption of Certain Dietary Supplements Containing Iron                
            From Requirements for Child-Resistant Packaging.......................................    3041-AB41 
4671        Identification of Children's Products and Fireworks...................................    3041-AB49 
4672        Petition HP 94-1 Requesting Development of a Rule Requiring Automatic Child Restraints              
            for Grocery Carts.....................................................................    3041-AB50 
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4652.  PETITION HP 95-1 REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY 
STANDARD FOR PROTECTIVE BATTING HELMETS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553(e) Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 
2051 Consumer Product Safety Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A petition from the Academy of Facial Plastic and 
Reconstructive Surgery requests the Commission to develop a safety 
standard for protective batting helmets intended for children younger 
than 15 years of age. The standard requested by the petition would 
require all protective batting helmets subject to its provisions to be 
manufactured with a face guard that conforms to Standard F910 published 
by ASTM (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials). On 
November 1, 1994, the Commission published a notice in the Federal 
Register inviting comments on the petition from interested parties. A 
decision by the Commission to grant or deny the petition is expected in 
July 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice to Solicit Comments      11/01/94                    59 FR 54548
Comment Period Ends             01/03/95                    59 FR 54548
Commission Decision             07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Kyle, Project Manager, Consumer Product Safety 
Commission, Office of Hazard Identification and, Reduction, Washington, 
DC 20207, 301 504-0554

RIN: 3041-AB43
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4653.  PETITION CP 94-1 REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF SAFETY 
STANDARD FOR PORTABLE ELECTRIC HEATERS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553(e) Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 
2058 Consumer Product Safety Act [[Page 24258]] 

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A petition from Bernard Schwartz requests the Commission to 
develop a safety standard to address risks of deaths and injuries from 
fires associated with portable electric heaters. On September 23, 1994, 
the Commission published a notice to invite comments on the petition 
from interested parties. The staff is preparing a briefing package for 
consideration by the Commissioners of the agency when they decide 
whether to grant or deny the petition. A decision by the Commission is 
expected in July, 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice to Solicit Comments      09/23/94                    59 FR 48838
Comment Period End              11/22/94                    59 FR 48838
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      05/00/95
Commission Decision             07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Edward Krawiec, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, Washington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0508

RIN: 3041-AB45
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4654.  PETITION HP 93-1 REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF A RULE TO 
BAN CERTAIN BACK YARD PLAY SETS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553(e) Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 
1261 Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CFR Citation:  00 CFR 00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A petition from the New York City Department of Consumer 
Affairs requests the Commission to develop a rule to ban certain back 
yard play sets. The petition asserts that back yard play sets present 
unreasonable risks of injury to children if they do not meet the 
requirements of a voluntary standard for home playground equipment 
published by ASTM (formerly the American Society for Testing and 
Materials); are not accompanied with adequate information about ground 
surfacing; or lack specific features described in the petition. The 
staff is preparing a briefing package for consideration by the 
Commissioners of the agency when deciding whether to grant or deny the 
petition. If the Commission grants the petition, it will publish an 
advance notice of proposed rulemaking to begin the rulemaking 
proceeding requested by the petition.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      03/24/95
Commission Decision             04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 3041-AB47
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4655.  PETITION HP 95-2 REQUESTING ISSUANCE OF A RULE TO 
BAN ACETONE PACKAGED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE IN ONE-GALLON CONTAINERS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553(e) Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 
1261 Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CFR Citation:  00 CFR 00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A petition from H. Richard Webster requests the Commission to 
issue a rule to ban acetone packaged for household use in one-gallon 
containers. The petition asserts that labeling currently required by 
the Federal Hazardous Substances Act is not adequate to protect 
consumers for burn injuries associated with household use acetone 
packaged in one-gallon containers. The staff is preparing a briefing 
package for consideration by the Commissioners of the agency when they 
decide whether to grant or deny the petition.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      08/00/95
Commission Decision             09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 3041-AB51



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4656. 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 label if testing establishes 
that a pictogram can adequately warn consumers not to burn charcoal in 
homes, tents, or vehicles. The Commission directed the staff to 
[[Page 24259]] include a requirement in the proposed amendment that the 
labeling statement must appear in both English and Spanish if a 
pictogram cannot adequately communicate the safety message.
In June, 1995, the staff plans to send a briefing package to the 
Commission concerning a proposed amendment of the labeling requirements 
for charcoal. Publication of the notice of proposed rulemaking is 
expected in September, 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      06/00/95
NPRM                            09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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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4657. FLAMMABILITY STANDARD FOR UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1293 Flammable Fabrics Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1640

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On June 15, 1994, the Commission published an advance notice 
of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin a proceeding for development of 
a flammability standard for upholstered furniture. The ANPRM announced 
that the regulatory alternatives under consideration include issuance 
of a mandatory standard to address risks of death, injury, and property 
damage from fires associated with ignition of upholstered furniture by 
small open-flame sources. Fire hazards associated with ignition of 
upholstered furniture by cigarettes or large open-flame sources are 
outside the scope of this proceeding. The staff is preparing a briefing 
package for consideration by the Commissioners of the agency when they 
decide whether to publish a proposed standard.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           06/15/94                    59 FR 30735
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/15/94                    59 FR 30735
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dale R. Ray, Project Manager, Directorate for 
Economics, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 20207, 
301 504-0962

RIN: 3041-AB35
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4658. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR 5-GALLON PLASTIC BUCKETS

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  15 USC 2056 Consumer Product Safety Act; 15 USC 2057 
Consumer Product Safety Act; 15 USC 2058 Consumer Product Safety Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1307

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 8, 1994, the Commission published an advance notice 
of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin a proceeding which could result 
in mandatory requirements to address risks of drowning to children 
associated with five-gallon plastic buckets. On February 8, 1995, the 
Commission voted to withdraw the ANPRM. The Commission took this action 
after receiving information to the effect that the five major 
manufacturers are labeling at least 80 percent of their five-gallon 
plastic buckets with warning labels in English and Spanish. The 
Commission also was advised that those manufacturers are funding a 
$500,000 information and education campaign to warn consumers about 
drowning hazards associated with five-gallon plastic buckets. 
Publication of a notice in the Federal Register to withdraw the ANPRM 
is expected in April, 1995.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           07/08/94                    59 FR 35058
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/06/94                    59 FR 35058
Decision to Withdraw ANPRM      02/08/95
Notice to Withdraw ANPRM        04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 3041-AB37
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4659. 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 adequately assure that a 
multiple tube mine and shell fireworks device will not tipover 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 to 
Commission                      06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Babich, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for [[Page 24260]] Health Sciences, 
Washington, DC 20207, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB39
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4660. 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 move 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. In June, 1995, the staff is scheduled to send a briefing 
package concerning baby walkers to the Commission.

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
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
the Commission                  06/00/95

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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4661. 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: The Children's Bicycle Safety Act of 1994 directs the 
Commission to begin a proceeding to issue a safety standard for bicycle 
helmets. That legislation also directs the Commission to designate 
appropriate existing standards for bicycle helmets as interim safety 
standards.
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.
In March, 1995, the Commission designated the following standards as 
interim safety standards for bicycle helmets: (1) American National 
Standards Institute (ANSI) standard Z90.4-1984, Protective Headgear for 
Bicyclists; (2) ASTM standards F 1447-93 or F 1447-94, Standard 
Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Bicycling, incorporating 
the relevant provisions of ASTM F 1446-93 or F 1446-94, Standard Test 
Methods for Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective 
Headgear, respectively; (3) Canadian Standard Association standard 
Cycling Helmets, CAN/CSA-D113.2-M89; (4) Snell Memorial Foundation 
(Snell) 1990 Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling 
(designation B-90); (5) Snell 1990 Standard for Protective Headgear for 
Use in Bicycling, including March 9 1994 Supplement (designation B-
90S); (6) Snell 1994 Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Non-
Motorized Sports (designation N-94); (7) Snell 1995 Standard for 
Protective Headgear for Use With Bicycles B-95. Bicycle helmets 
manufactured after March 16, 1995, must conform with the requirements 
of one of these interim standards until the Commission issues a final 
standard for bicycle helmets.
The Staff is drafting revisions of the proposed standard and plans to 
transmit those revisions to the Commission in August, 1995.

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
Staff Sends Revisions of 
Proposed Standard to Commission 08/00/95

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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4662. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SPECIAL PACKAGING OF HOUSEHOLD 
SUBSTANCES; REVISION OF TEST PROTOCOL FOR CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1472 Poison Prevention Packaging Act; 15 USC 
1473 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 19, 1983, the Commission published an advance 
notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) soliciting comments on ways to 
amend the existing requirements for child-resistant packaging to 
improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these requirements. On 
October 5, 1990, the Commission proposed specific revisions of the 
child test protocol and the adult test protocol. On March 5, 1991, the 
Commission published a notice in the Federal Register to extend the 
period for receipt of written comments on the proposed amendments of 
the test protocols until July 1, 1991. This notice also solicited 
comments on additional changes to the adult test protocol. Additional 
testing was conducted to address issues raised by comments on the 
proposed amendments. On March 21, 1994, the Commission published the 
new test data in the Federal Register for public comment. On February 
6, 1995, the Commission approved final amendments of the test protocols 
for child-resistant packaging. Thereafter, the Commission became aware 
of comments on the final rule that had not been submitted to the agency 
during the rulemaking proceeding. On February 8, 1995, the Commission 
voted to delay publication of the notice of final rulemaking in order 
to consider two new issues raised by these comments but not previously 
considered during the

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/19/83                     48 FR 2389
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/21/83                     48 FR 2389
NPRM                            10/05/90                    55 FR 40856
NPRM Comment Period End         07/01/91                     56 FR 9181
Publication of New Test Data    03/21/94                    59 FR 13264
Comment Period End              05/20/94                    59 FR 13264
Commission Approves Final 
Amendments                      02/06/95
Notice to Solicit Comments on 
New Issues                      02/21/95                     60 FR 9654
Comment Period End              03/07/95                     60 FR 9654
Public Hearing                  03/16/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: rulemaking proceeding. On February 21, 1995, 
the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register to solicit 
written comments on these issues. The Commission also scheduled a 
public hearing on March 16, 1995, to afford interested persons an 
opportunity to make oral presentations concerning the two new issues.

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

RIN: 3041-AA22
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4663. 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                   05/00/95
Commission Decision             06/00/95

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 May, 
1995, 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 [[Page 24262]] Health Sciences, 
Washington, DC 20207, 301 504-0994

RIN: 3041-AA59
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4664. 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: The flammability standards for children's sleepwear are 
applicable to 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. On October 
25, 1994, the Commission published proposed amendments of the standards 
to exempt tight-fitting sleepwear garments and garments for infants 
from the requirements of the standards. The staff is preparing a 
briefing package for consideration by the Commissioners of the agency 
when deciding whether to issue final amendments of the standard.

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
NPRM                            10/25/94                    59 FR 53616
NPRM Comment Period End         01/09/95                    59 FR 53616
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3041-AB27
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4665.  PROPOSED RULE TO REQUIRE CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING 
OF NAPROXEN

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1472 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to 
treat various forms of arthritis, mild to moderate pain, and menstrual 
pain. Until recently, naproxen was available only by prescription. As a 
prescription drug for human use in oral dose form, naproxen was 
required to be packaged in child-resistant packaging by provisions of 
16 CFR 1700.14(a)(10). On January 11,1994, the Food and Drug 
Administration authorized the sodium salt of naproxen to be sold as a 
non-prescription (over-the-counter or OTC) drug. Because the regulation 
requiring child-resistant packaging of drugs in oral dose form covers 
only prescription drugs, it is not applicable to the OTC form of 
naproxen. Ingestion of naproxen can result in gastrointestinal 
complications such as constipation, heartburn, abdominal pain, and 
diarrhea. Less commonly, ingestion of naproxen can also cause seizures, 
apnea (cessation of breathing), metabolic acidosis (reduced blood pH), 
and impaired kidney function. The Commission has preliminarily 
determined that child-resistant packaging of the OTC form of naproxen 
is needed to protect children from serious illness from accidentally 
ingesting naproxen. On November 14, 1994, the Commission proposed a 
regulation under provisions of the Poison Prevention Packaging

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/14/94                    59 FR 56445
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/95                     60 FR 2716
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Act to require child-resistant packaging for 
naproxen preparations containing 250 milligrams or more of naproxen per 
package.

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

RIN: 3041-AB46



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4666. RULES TO REQUIRE CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING FOR CERTAIN 
TOPICAL PRESCRIPTION AND NON-PRESCRIPTION PREPARATIONS CONTAINING 
LIDOCAINE OR DIBUCAINE

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/10/95                    60 FR 17992
Final Action Effective          04/10/96                    60 FR 17992

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Suzanne Barone, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB03
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4667. RULE TO REQUIRE CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING OF MOUTHWASHES 
CONTAINING ETHANOL

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    01/24/95                     60 FR 4536
Final Action Effective          07/24/95                     60 FR 4536

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Ferrante, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB34
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4668. RULES TO REQUIRE REPORTING OF CHOKING INCIDENTS

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1117 [[Page 24263]] 

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/27/95                    60 FR 10490
Final Action Effective          03/29/95                    60 FR 10490

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Eric L. Stone, 301 504-0626

RIN: 3041-AB36
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4669. RULES TO BAN SMALL BALLS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 
THREE YEARS OF AGE AND TO REQUIRE LABELING OF CERTAIN TOYS AND GAMES

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1500

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    02/27/95                    60 FR 10742
Final Action Effective          08/27/95                    60 FR 10742

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Michael J. Gidding, 301 504-0626

RIN: 3041-AB38
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4670. PETITION PP 94-1 REQUESTING EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN DIETARY 
SUPPLEMENTS CONTAINING IRON FROM REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD-RESISTANT 
PACKAGING

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - Petition granted.03/28/95
Final Action Effective          03/28/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Ferrante, 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB41
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4671.  IDENTIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS AND FIREWORKS

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1261, Federal Hazardous Substances Act; 15 USC 
2051, Consumer Product Safety Act

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Provisions of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and the 
Consumer Product Safety Act authorize the Commission to order firms to 
replace, repair, or refund the purchase price of unsafe consumer 
products. However, in some cases, the Commission's ability to order 
such action has been frustrated because the Commission is not able to 
determine the identity of the manufacturer or importer of the product. 
In other cases, the Commission knows the identity of the manufacturer 
of an unsafe product which is similar in appearance to other products 
which do not present any hazard. On November 7, 1994, the Commission 
published a notice of inquiry concerning the possible need for a rule 
to require children's products and fireworks to be permanently marked 
so that the Commission can determine the identity of the manufacturer, 
importer, or private labeler; the model or other designation to 
distinguish the particular product from all others; and the date of 
production. On February 22, 1995, the Commission decided to terminate 
this inquiry.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - Inquiry 
Terminated                      02/22/95
Final Action Effective          02/22/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alan Shakin, Assistant General Counsel, Office of the 
General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC 
20207, 301 504-0980

RIN: 3041-AB49
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4672.  PETITION HP 94-1 REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF A RULE 
REQUIRING AUTOMATIC CHILD RESTRAINTS FOR GROCERY CARTS

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553(e), Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 
1261, Federal Hazardous Substances Act

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A petition from Charles De Stefano requested the Commission 
to develop a rule requiring automatic child restraints for grocery 
carts. The petition asserted that the requested rule is needed to 
address risks of head and facial injuries which have resulted when 
children have fallen out of grocery carts. On February 16, 1995, the 
Commission denied the petition. The Food Marketing Institute agreed to 
work with the Commission to better understand and prevent accidents 
involving falls from grocery carts.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - Petition Denied  02/16/95
Final Action Effective          02/16/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3041-AB50
[FR Doc. 95-7561 Filed 05-05-95; 8:45 am]
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