[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Consumer Product Safety Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part XLVII



Consumer Product Safety Commission



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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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16 CFR Ch. II

Regulatory Flexibility Act; Semiannual Regulatory Flexibility and 
Unified Agendas

AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission publishes its semiannual 
regulatory flexibility agenda. In addition, this document includes an 
agenda of regulatory actions the Commission expects to be under 
development or review by the agency during the next year. This document 
meets the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive 
Order 12866.

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, 1997.

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 502, 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 is also required to 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 7, 1997.

Sadye E. Dunn,

Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3954        Petition HP 93-1 Requesting Development of a Rule To Ban Certain Back Yard Play Sets..    3041-AB47 
3955        Requirements for Child-Resistant Packaging of Household Products Containing Ammonia...    3041-AB56 
3956        Requirements for Child-Resistant Packaging of Household Products Containing Petroleum               
            Distillates...........................................................................    3041-AB57 
3957        Amendment of the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles...................    3041-AB68 
3958        Amendment of Laundering Procedures in Flammability Standards for Children's Sleepwear,              
            Carpets and Rug, and Mattress Pads....................................................    3041-AB69 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3959        Flammability Standard for Upholstered Furniture.......................................    3041-AB35 
3960        Requirements for Child-Resistance of Multi-Purpose Lighters...........................    3041-AB66 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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3961        Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets...................................................    3041-AB42 
3962        Requirements for Child-Resistant Packaging of Ketoprofen..............................    3041-AB55 
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3963        Baby Walkers..........................................................................    3041-AB40 
3964        Amendment of Safety Regulations for Cribs.............................................    3041-AB67 
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3965        Petition HP 95-1 Requesting Development of a Safety Standard for Protective Batting                 
            Helmets...............................................................................    3041-AB43 
3966        Amendment of Regulation Applicable to Fuse-Burn Time of Fireworks.....................    3041-AB63 
3967        Petition CP 96-1 Requesting Amendment of the Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters...    3041-AB65 
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3954. PETITION HP 93-1 REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF A RULE TO BAN CERTAIN 
BACK YARD PLAY SETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 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. On May 
21, 1996, the Commission denied those parts of the petition requesting 
issuance of a rule to ban any back yard play set which does not conform 
to all requirements of the ASTM voluntary standard; which has an 
accessible height that exceeds six feet above protective surfacing; 
which does not have adequate fall zones under climbing structures; or 
which does not provide adequate space between any item of swinging 
equipment and any other item of swinging or stationary equipment. In 
March 1997, the staff is scheduled to transmit additional information 
to the Commission concerning revisions of the voluntary standard 
standard now being considered by ASTM. The Commission will then decide 
whether to grant or deny the remaining requests in the petition.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Partial Denial of Petition      05/21/96
Commission Decision             04/00/97
Staff Sends Additional 
Information to Commission       04/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 3041-AB47
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3955. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING AMMONIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1471 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Ammonia has both irritant and corrosive properties. Some 
household products containing ammonia are subject to requirements for 
cautionary labeling by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. In March 
1997, the staff is scheduled to transmit a briefing package to the 
Commission concerning whether some of these products containing ammonia 
should also be subject to requirements for

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child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Commission Decision             06/00/97
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Ferrante, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Dir. for Epidemiology & Health Sciences, Washington, 
DC
Phone: 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB56
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3956. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING OF HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 
CONTAINING PETROLEUM DISTILLATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1471 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Some household products containing ten per cent or more by 
weight of petroleum distillates are subject to requirements for child-
resistant packaging by regulations issued under the Poison Prevention 
Packaging Act and codified at 16 CFR 1700.14(a). These products include 
liquid furniture polish (section 1700.14(a)(2)), lighter fluid (section 
1700.14(a)(7)), and prepackaged solvents for paint (section 
1700.14(a)(15)). However, many other household products containing 
petroleum distillates are not required to be in child-resistant 
packaging. On February 26, 1997, the Commission published an advance 
notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to initiate a proceeding which 
may result in mandatory requirements for child-resistant packaging of 
other household products containing petroleum distillates or other 
hydrocarbons. The Commission will consider comments received in 
response to the ANPRM before deciding whether to propose requirements 
for child-resistant packaging of additional household products 
containing petroleum distillates or other hydrocarbons.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           02/26/97                     62 FR 8659
ANPRM Comment Period End        05/12/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Suzanne Barone, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Dir. for Epidemiology & Health Sciences, Washington, 
DC
Phone: 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB57
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3957.  AMENDMENT OF THE STANDARD FOR THE FLAMMABILITY OF 
CLOTHING TEXTILES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1191 Flammable Fabrics Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1610

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles 
prohibits the manufacture, importation, or sale of clothing, and 
fabrics and related materials intended for use in clothing, which are 
dangerously flammable because of rapid and intense burning. The 
standard prescribes the apparatus, procedure, and criteria to be used 
for testing to determine compliance with that standard. The standard 
was made mandatory by the Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953 (Pub. L. 83-88, 
67 Stat. 111; June 30, 1953). Some of the equipment and procedures 
specified by the standard, particularly those for laundering and dry 
cleaning of test specimens, have become obsolete, unavailable, or 
unrepresentative of current practices. The staff is preparing a 
briefing package describing modifications of the standard which are 
needed to assure that the test in the standard is conducted with 
equipment and procedures representative of conditions to which garments 
currently are exposed. After consideration of the briefing package, the 
Commission will decide whether to begin a proceeding for amendment of 
the standard by publishing an advance notice of proposed rulemaking 
(ANPRM).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Staff Sends Briefing Package To 
Commission                      06/00/97
Commission Decision             07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret Neily, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Dir. for Engineering Sciences, Washington, DC 20207
Phone: 301 504-0550

RIN: 3041-AB68
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3958.  AMENDMENT OF LAUNDERING PROCEDURES IN FLAMMABILITY 
STANDARDS FOR CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR, CARPETS AND RUG, AND MATTRESS PADS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1191 Flammable Fabrics Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1615; 16 CFR 1616; 16 CFR 1630; 16 CFR 1631; 16 
CFR 1632

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Flammability standards for children's sleepwear, carpets and 
rugs, and mattress pads contain procedures for washing and drying 
specimens before testing to assure that flame retardants used in these 
products will not be removed by repeated laundering or dry cleaning. 
The laundering procedures in all of these standards currently require 
use of a detergent and washing methods that are no longer 
representative of those used for home laundering. The staff is 
preparing a briefing package concerning the laundering procedures in 
these standards and modifications which may be needed to assure that 
the effect of laundering on the flammability of the products covered by 
these standards is assessed with equipment and methods currently used 
by consumers. After consideration of the briefing package, the 
Commission will decide whether to begin proceedings for amendment of 
the standards to revise their laundering procedures.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Commission Decision             06/00/97
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret Neily, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, Washington, DC 
20207
Phone: 301 504-0550

RIN: 3041-AB69
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3959. FLAMMABILITY STANDARD FOR UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1193 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 to address risks of death, injury, and property 
damage from fires associated with ignition of upholstered furniture by 
small open-flame sources, such as matches or lighters. This ANPRM was 
issued after the Commission granted part of a petition requesting 
development of a mandatory flammability standard to address risks of 
injury from ignition of upholstered furniture by (1) small open-flame 
sources; (2) large open-flame sources; and (3) cigarettes. The 
Commission voted to deny that part of the petition requesting 
development of a mandatory standard to address hazards associated with 
ignition of upholstered furniture by large open-flame sources. The 
Commission also voted to defer a decision on that part of the petition 
requesting development of a standard to address cigarette ignition, and 
directed the staff to report to the Commission on the effectiveness of, 
and the extent of industry compliance with, a voluntary program to 
reduce risks of ignition of upholstered furniture by cigarettes. The 
Commission staff is now conducting technical research to develop a 
standard to address ignition of upholstered furniture by small open-
flame sources. In 1997, the staff is scheduled to brief the Commission 
on its findings and will present alternatives for future action by the 
Commission.

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
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

RIN: 3041-AB35
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3960.  REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD-RESISTANCE OF MULTI-PURPOSE 
LIGHTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 00

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission granted petition CP 96-1 requesting amendment 
of the Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters (16 CFR part 1210) on 
January 8, 1997. On January 16, 1997, the Commission published an 
advance notice on proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin a proceeding 
which may result in a mandatory rule requiring multi-purpose lighters 
to resist operation by children. The regulatory alternatives under 
consideration include amending the cigarette lighter standard to bring 
multi-purpose lighters within its scope or developing a new safety 
standard for multi-purpose lighters. The cigarette lighter standard 
requires lighters subject to its provisions to have a child-resistant 
mechanism to prevent operation by most children younger than five years 
of age. At this time, that standard applies to disposable and novelty 
lighters used to ignite cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, but not to 
multi-purpose lighters used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or charcoal 
or gas-fueled grills. The Commission began this proceeding after 
considering information about deaths and serious burn injuries from 
fires started by multi-purpose lighters which were operated by young 
children. The Commission will consider written comments received in 
response to the ANPRM before deciding whether to continue the 
proceeding by publication of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           01/16/97                     62 FR 2327
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/17/97
Staff Briefing Package on NPRM  02/00/98

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Barbara Jacobson, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Dir. for Epidemiology & Health Sciences, Washington, 
DC 20207
Phone: 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB66

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3961. SAFETY STANDARD FOR BICYCLE HELMETS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553 Administrative Procedure Act; 15 USC 6004 
Children's Bicycle Helmet Safety Act of 1994

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1203

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

Abstract: The Children's Bicycle Helmet 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 included impact-attenuation 
requirements and other requirements derived from existing voluntary 
standards for bicycle helmets. The proposed standard also contained 
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 (The American Society for Testing and Materials) 
standards F 1447-93 or F 1447-94, Standard Specification for Protective 
Headgear Used in Bicycling, incorporating relevant provisions of ASTM F 
1446-93 or F 1446-94, Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the 
Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear; (3) Canadian 
Standard Association standard for Cycling Helmets, CAN/CSA- D113.2-M89; 
(4) Snell Memorial Foundation (Snell) 1990 Standard for Protective 
Headgear for Use in Bicycling (designated B-90); (5) Snell 1990 
Standard for Protective Headgear for Use in Bicycling, including March 
9, 1994 Supplement (designated B-90S); (6) Snell 1994 Standard for 
Protective Headgear for Use in Non-Motorized Sports (designated N-94); 
(7) Snell 1995 Standard for Protective Headgear for Use With Bicycles 
(designated 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.
After the staff evaluated public comments on the proposed standard and 
conducted additional research, the Commission revised the proposed 
safety standard for bicycle helmets. The Commission published the 
revised proposal for public comment on December 6, 1995. The staff is 
evaluating comments on the revised proposed standard. In July 1997, the 
staff scheduled to transmit a briefing package for consideration by the 
Commissioners of the agency when they decide whether to issue a final 
standard.

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
Designation of Interim Standards03/23/95                    60 FR 15231
Revised NPRM                    12/06/95                    60 FR 62662
NPRM Comment Period End         02/20/96                    60 FR 62662
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      07/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3041-AB42
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3962. REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING OF KETOPROFEN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  15 USC 1471 Poison Prevention Packaging Act

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1700.14

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A regulation issued under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act 
(PPPA) and codified at 16 CFR 1700.14(a)(10) requires that most 
prescription drugs in oral dosage form must be in child-resistant 
packaging. Until recently, Ketoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory 
drug was available only by prescription. In 1995, the Food and Drug 
Administration reclassified Ketoprofen to allow its sale as a non-
prescription drug. Because Ketoprofen is no longer a prescription drug, 
it is not subject to the requirements of 16 CFR 1700.14(a)(10) for 
child-resistant packaging. On November 20, 1996, the Commission 
published a proposed rule under the PPPA to require child-resistant 
packaging of ketoprofen. The staff is analyzing written comments on the 
proposed rule and preparing a briefing package for consideration by the 
Commission when deciding whether to issue a final rule.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/20/96                    61 FR 59043
NPRM Comment Period End         02/03/97
Staff Sends Briefing Package to 
Commission                      06/00/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacqueline Ferrante, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Dir. for Epidemiology & Health Sciences, Washington, 
DC
Phone: 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB55

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3963. BABY WALKERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 his or her 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 1994, an estimated 25,500 children younger than 15 months 
of age were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated 
with baby walkers. The majority of these injuries resulted from falls 
down stairs. In response to the Commission's work in this area, the 
industry developed a voluntary standard for baby walkers in 1996 to 
address the hazard of falling down stairs. The staff is developing 
information concerning the extent of industry conformance with that 
voluntary standard, designated SF 977-96, published by ASTM (The 
American Society for Testing and Materials). The ASTM standard contains 
requirements to address risks of injury to children from falls down 
stairs associated with baby walkers. The staff will send that 
information to the Commission together with options for Commission 
action, including withdrawal of the ANPRM and further regulatory 
proceedings.

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

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Barbara Jacobson, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Dir. for Epidemiology & Health Sciences, Washington, 
DC 20207
Phone: 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB40
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3964.  AMENDMENT OF SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR CRIBS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1508; 16 CFR 1509

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 16, 1996, the Commission published an advance 
notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to begin a proceeding which may 
result in amendment of the safety regulations for full-size and non-
full-size cribs, 16 CFR Parts 1508 and 1509. Among the regulatory 
alternatives under consideration is amendment of the regulations to add 
tests to assure that slats will not disengage from the side panels of 
cribs. The Commission began this proceeding after considering 
information about incidents in which crib slats disengaged from the 
side panels of cribs, creating a a risk that children may become 
entrapped between the remaining slats or fall out of the crib. The 
Commission will consider written comments received in response to the 
ANPRM before deciding whether to continue the proceeding by publication 
of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/16/96                    61 FR 65996
ANPRM Comment Period End        02/14/97
Staff Briefing Package on NPRM  00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah Tinsworth, Project Manager, Consumer Product 
Safety Commission, Dir. for Epidemiology & Health Sciences, Washington, 
DC 20207
Phone: 301 504-0470

RIN: 3041-AB67
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3965. PETITION HP 95-1 REQUESTING DEVELOPMENT OF A SAFETY STANDARD FOR 
PROTECTIVE BATTING HELMETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 00

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - Petition Denied  03/24/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Kyle
Phone: 301 504-0470

RIN: 3041-AB43
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3966. AMENDMENT OF REGULATION APPLICABLE TO FUSE-BURN TIME OF FIREWORKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1507.3(a)(3)

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/20/96                    61 FR 67197
Final Action Effective          02/03/97                     62 FR 4910

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Poth
Phone: 301 504-0400

RIN: 3041-AB63

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3967. PETITION CP 96-1 REQUESTING AMENDMENT OF THE SAFETY STANDARD FOR 
CIGARETTE LIGHTERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  16 CFR 1210

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/08/97
Final Action Effective          01/08/97

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Jacobson
Phone: 301 504-0477

RIN: 3041-AB65
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