It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published below is a provisionallyaccepted Settlement Agreement with Black Dog Tavern Company, Inc., containing a civil penalty of $50,000.

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding that could result in mandatory performance standards for portable generators. The notice discusses a broad range of regulatory approaches that could be used to reduce portable generatorrelated deaths and injuries, particularly those related to carbon monoxide

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

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(Commission or CPSC) has received a petition (HP 071) requesting that the Commission amend its regulation under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) to allow the use of the term ``detonator'' to be used interchangeably with the term ``blasting cap.'' The Commission solicits

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is providing notice to all of its employees, former employees, and applicants for employment about the rights and remedies that are available to them under the Federal antidiscrimination laws and whistleblower protection laws.\1\ This notice fulfills CPSC's notification obligations under

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Commission proposes to amend the flammability standards for carpets and rugs to remove the reference to Eli Lilly Company Product No. 1588 in Catalog No. 79, December 1, 1969, as the standard ignition source and provide a technical specification defining the ignition source.\1\ The proposed specification for the standard ignition source is a

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

On August 4, 2006, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) (PRA), to announce the agency's intention to seek approval for a collection of information obtained from persons who have been involved in or have witnessed

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Commission is extending its comment period to receive comments on its notice of proposed rulemaking (``NPR'') concerning actions the Commission proposes to take to address the risk of injury associated with all
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terrain vehicles (``ATVs''). Seven manufacturers and distributors of ATVs requested a 60day extension of the comment

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

Time and Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006, 10 a.m.
Place: Room 420, Bethesda Towers, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland.
Status: Open to the Public.
Matter to Be Considered: Portable Generators:

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR).

The staff will brief the Commission on issues related to an advance notice of proposed

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

Under the Commission's regulations, any infant cushion/pillow that meets the criteria set forth in the Commission's regulations at 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(16)(i), is currently a banned hazardous substance. In July 2005, the Commission received a petition from Boston Billows, Inc. asking the Commission to amend 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(16)(i)(A)(E) to provide

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

On May 1, 2006, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) (PRA), to announce the agency's intention to seek approval for a collection of information to be conducted through a Consumer Opinion Forum (Forum) posted on the

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

In the Federal Register of July 11, 2006 (71 FR 39056), the Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) to announce the agency's intention to seek an extension of approval of a collection of information in regulations implementing the flammability

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register of August 10, 2006, regarding all terrain vehicles (``ATVs''). The document contained an incorrect email address to send comments.

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

In this document the Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) proposes to require manufacturers to label portable generators with performance and technical data related to performance and safety. The warning label would inform purchasers that: ``Using a generator indoors will kill you in minutes;'' ``Exhaust contains carbon

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing this revision to correct an erroneous citation designation in the Notice of systematic review of current regulations published in the Federal Register on June 7, 2006.

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

To address the unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with all terrain vehicles (``ATVs''), the Commission is proposing rules for adult and youth ATVs. The proposed rules include requirements concerning the mechanical operation of ATVs, requirements for providing safety information about operating ATVs (such as through labeling and

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Western Area Power Administration

In the Federal Register of May 15, 2006 (71 FR 28017), the Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information in the Safety Standard for Automatic

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of a collection of information from persons who have been involved in or have witnessed incidents associated with consumer products. The Commission will consider all comments

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

Section 15(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2064(b), requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products to
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report potential product hazards to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. On May 26, 2006, the Commission solicited comments on proposed revisions to its interpretative rule advising

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published below is a provisionallyaccepted Settlement Agreement with Tiffany and Company, a corporation, containing a civil penalty of $262,500.

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

In the Federal Register of April 26, 2006, (71 FR 24651), the Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information required in the Safety Standard for

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

In the Federal Register of April 26, 2006 (71 FR 24651), the Consumer Product Safety Commission published a notice in accordance with provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35) to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information in the Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters (16

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published below is a provisionallyaccepted Settlement Agreement with Family Dollar, a corporation, containing a civil penalty of $100,000.

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

Sections 20(b) and (c) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2069(b), (c), require certain factors to be considered in assessing and compromising penalties. A new interpretative rule is proposed that identifies and explains other factors that may be considered by the Commission and staff in evaluating the
appropriateness and amount of a

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Commission is considering whether there may be a need to update and strengthen its regulation of fireworks devices. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (``FHSA''). The Commission is soliciting written comments concerning the risks of injury

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission

As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the Consumer Product Safety Commission requests comments on a proposed extension of approval of a collection of information from manufacturers and importers of clothing, and textiles and related materials intended for use in clothing. This collection of information is

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION : Consumer Product Safety Commission