Title 16 published on 2013-01-01
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2013-04-23; vol. 78 # 78 - Tuesday, April 23, 2013 78 FR 23832 - Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Final rule. The amendments published in this document will become effective on May 31, 2013. 16 CFR Part 309 Summary The Commission amends the Alternative Fuels Rule (“Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles”) to consolidate the FTC's alternative fueled vehicle (AFV) labels with new fuel economy labels required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The amendments also eliminate labeling requirements for used AFV labels.
2013-03-18; vol. 78 # 52 - Monday, March 18, 2013 78 FR 16611 - Freedom of Information Act; Correction
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Final rule; correction. Effective March 18, 2013. 16 CFR Part 4 Summary The Federal Trade Commission published a final rule on February 28, 2013 revising its Rules of Practice governing access to agency records. In one of its amendatory instructions, the final rule mentioned a paragraph that was not being affected. This document makes a technical correction to the amendatory instruction so that it accurately reflects the amendments carried out.
2013-03-12; vol. 78 # 48 - Tuesday, March 12, 2013 78 FR 15836 - Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Final rule. The rule is effective June 10, 2013 and applies to products manufactured on or after that date. The incorporation by reference of the publications listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 10, 2013. 16 CFR Parts 1112 and 1118 Summary The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC, Commission, or we) is issuing a final rule establishing requirements pertaining to the third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories) whose accreditations are accepted to test children's products in support of the certification required by the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), as amended by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The final rule establishes the general requirements concerning third party conformity assessment bodies, such as the requirements and procedures for CPSC acceptance of the accreditation of a third party conformity assessment body, and it addresses adverse actions that may be imposed against CPSC-accepted third party conformity assessment bodies. The final rule also amends the audit requirements for third party conformity assessment bodies and amends the Commission's regulation on inspections.
78 FR 15836 - Requirements Pertaining to Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Final rule. The rule is effective June 10, 2013 and applies to products manufactured on or after that date. The incorporation by reference of the publications listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 10, 2013. 16 CFR Parts 1112 and 1118 Summary The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC, Commission, or we) is issuing a final rule establishing requirements pertaining to the third party conformity assessment bodies (laboratories) whose accreditations are accepted to test children's products in support of the certification required by the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), as amended by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The final rule establishes the general requirements concerning third party conformity assessment bodies, such as the requirements and procedures for CPSC acceptance of the accreditation of a third party conformity assessment body, and it addresses adverse actions that may be imposed against CPSC-accepted third party conformity assessment bodies. The final rule also amends the audit requirements for third party conformity assessment bodies and amends the Commission's regulation on inspections.
2013-02-28; vol. 78 # 40 - Thursday, February 28, 2013 78 FR 13472 - Freedom of Information Act
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Final rule. These amendments are effective February 28, 2013. 16 CFR Part 4 Summary The Federal Trade Commission is revising its Rules of Practice governing access to agency records. The Commission is adding one new category of public record materials; inserting additional contact information for the filing of initial Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests; clarifying agency procedures for acknowledging the receipt of a request, the proper filing of a request, and the “cut-off” date for searches; and allowing an extension in unusual circumstances of the time period for a FOIA requester to file an administrative appeal.
2013-02-14; vol. 78 # 31 - Thursday, February 14, 2013 78 FR 10503 - Children's Toys and Child Care Articles Containing Phthalates; Final Guidance on Inaccessible Component Parts
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CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Final rule. This rule is effective February 14, 2013. 16 CFR Part 1199 Summary On August 14, 2008, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314. Section 108 of the CPSIA, as amended by Public Law 112-28, provides that the prohibition on specified products containing phthalates does not apply to any component part of children's toys or child care articles that is not accessible to a child through normal and reasonably foreseeable use and abuse of such product. In this document, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) issues guidance on inaccessible component parts in children's toys or child care articles subject to section 108 of the CPSIA.
2013-02-06; vol. 78 # 25 - Wednesday, February 6, 2013 78 FR 8362 - Energy Labeling Rule
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Final rule. The amendments published in this document are effective on March 15, 2013. 16 CFR Part 305 Summary The Commission issues final amendments for disclosures to help consumers, distributors, contractors, and installers easily determine whether a specific furnace or central air conditioner meets applicable Department of Energy regional efficiency standards.
2013-01-17; vol. 78 # 12 - Thursday, January 17, 2013 78 FR 3972 - Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Final rule amendments. The amended Rule will become effective on July 1, 2013. 16 CFR Part 312 Summary The Commission amends the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (“COPPA Rule” or “Rule”), consistent with the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, to clarify the scope of the Rule and strengthen its protections for children's personal information, in light of changes in online technology since the Rule went into effect in April 2000. The final amended Rule includes modifications to the definitions of operator, personal information, and Web site or online service directed to children. The amended Rule also updates the requirements set forth in the notice, parental consent, confidentiality and security, and safe harbor provisions, and adds a new provision addressing data retention and deletion.
2013-01-10; vol. 78 # 7 - Thursday, January 10, 2013 78 FR 2200 - Energy Labeling Rule
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FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Final rule. The amendments published in this document will become effective on February 15, 2013, with the exception of the amendments to §§ 305.4(b)(6) and 305.6, which become effective on July 15, 2013, and the amendments to § 305.20 and Appendix L, which become effective on January 15, 2014. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule was approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of May 10, 2011. 16 CFR Part 305 Summary As part of its ongoing regulatory review of the Appliance Labeling Rule (“Rule”), the Commission amends the Rule by streamlining data reporting requirements for manufacturers, clarifying testing requirements and enforcement provisions, improving online energy label disclosures, and making several minor technical changes and corrections. The Commission continues to consider other issues related to this regulatory review and may seek comment on additional proposals in the future.
