1997 Commission Briefing Packages
1994 Residential fire loss estimates (1866)
November 13, 1996 Report of estimated product-related fire losses that occurred in residential structure fires attended by the fire service during 1994, the most recent year for which these data are available. Data for previous years are included as well.
Supplemental ethics regulation
November 14, 1996 Proposed Commission final regulation that retains the agency's requirement that employees obtain prior approval before engaging in outside employment or activities.
Options to address crib slat disengagement hazards (1545)
November 19, 1996 Staff recommendation that the Commission publish an ANPR to address hazards associated with slat disegagement on full-size and certain (non-mesh) non-full-size cribs.
Multi-purpose lighter petition (1604)
November 26, 1996 Staff recommendation that the Commission grant the petition to initiate rulemaking include the Scripto Aim 'n Flame butane "multi-purpose" lighter within the scope of the requirements of the Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters. The staff also recommends that the Commission include all multi-purpose lighters in the amendment.
16 CFR Part 1210; Multi-purpose lighters; advance notice of proposed rulemaking; request for comments and information (1604)
November 27, 1996 Invitation of written comments from interested persons concerning the risks of injury and death associated with multi-purpose lighters, the regulatory aternatives discussed in this notice, other possible means to address these risks, and the economic impact of the various regulatory alternatives.
Privacy Act of 1974, announcement of system of records
December 4, 1996 Notice of a system of records for incident reports submitted to the Commission.
Petition on youth batting helmet face guards (1204)
December 19, 1996 This petition from the American Academy of Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (HP 95-1) requests the Commission to issue a rule requiring batting helmets intended for children younger than 15 years of age to be manufactured with a face guard that conforms with the Safety Specification for Face Guards for Youth Baseball (ASTM F910) published by ASTM (formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials.
Proposed revision to 1998 budget request
December 24, 1996 Staff proposal of budget revisions.
Economic analysis estimates related to Petition HP 95-1 (1204)
January 7, 1997 Information regarding the estimates developed by the Directorate for Economic Analysis (EC) for use in consideration of Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Petition HP 95-1.
Child-resistant packaging of petroleum distillate-containing products (0921)
January 23, 1997 Staff recommendation that the Commission issue an ANPR to inform the public and to request information.
Update of all-terrain vehicle deaths and injuries (3285)
February 20, 1997 The most recent update of data on all-terrain vehicle deaths and injuries available as of September 30, 1996.
16 CFR Chapter II Regulatory Flexibility Act; seminannual regulatory flexibility and unified agendas
February 26, 1997 This document includes the Commission's semiannual regulatory flexibility agenda as well as an agenda of regulatory actions which the Commission expects to be under development or review by the agency during the next year.
Draft letter of denial of petition HP 95-1 (1204)
March 5, 1997 Draft letter of denial of petition HP 95-1, which requested development of a rule to require youth batting helmets intended for children 15 years of age and younger to be manufactured with a face guard.
Carbon monoxide detectors (0712)
April 3, 1997 Letter from Commission staff to Underwriters Laboratories discussing installation and consumer options with regard to CO detectors.
1997 Midyear review
April 4, 1997 A status report on the use of Commission resources and the progress of planned projects in the first half of fiscal year 1997.
Procedures for Disclosure or Production of Information under the Freedom of Information Act; Amendments
April 18, 1997 Amendments proposed by the Commission to its Freedom of Information Act regulations to comply with the requirements of the new legislation.
Privacy Act of 1974; Announcement of systems of records and deletion of system of records
April 24, 1997 Announcement of four systems of records and an exemption regulation.
Final rule to require child-resistant packaging for ketoprofen (0921)
May 5, 1997 Staff recommendation that the Commission issue a final rule to require special packaging for all OTC preparations containing more than 50 mg of ketoprofen per package.
All-terrain vehicles (3286)
June 23, 1997 ATV exposure survey - memo to Commission
1999 Budget recommendation
June 30, 1997 Staff recommendation of a 16 percent increase over the 1998 budget request.
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (more).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (continued).
All-terrain vehicles (3285 and 3286)
July 10, 1997 Update (end).
1998 Regulatory Plan
July 23, 1997 ballot vote.
Paperwork Reduction Act
July 24, 1997 ballot vote regarding the display of OMB
control numbers for standard and regulations containing collections
of information.
Final Amendments to Freedom of Information
Act Regulations
August 4, 1997 ballot vote.
April Regulatory Agenda
August 7, 1997 ballot vote.
Addresses and Phone Numbers
August 12, 1997 ballot vote regarding a Federal Register
notice to correct CPSC addresses and telephone numbers in the Code
of Federal Regulations.
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (more)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (continued)
Flexible gas connectors (0347)
June 27, 1988 Flexible gas connectors: Chronology of Commission involvement, Parts I and II (end)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (more)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (continued)
Gas water heaters (0386)
January 29, 1994 Gas fired water ignition of flammable vapors (end)