USA/821 (Cranes installed on mobile offshore drilling units (HS 8426))
The Coast Guard proposes to revise regulations related to the design, certification, inspection, and testing of cranes. These regulations apply to cranes installed on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs), Offshore Supply Vessels (OSVs), and floating

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Final Comment Date: August 12, 2013

USA/820 (Product certification)
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission, CPSC, or we) is issuing a proposed rule that would amend the existing regulation on certificates of compliance. The proposed amendment is intended to update the rule

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Final Comment Date: July 29, 2013

USA/819 (Sunlamp products (HS 8539.40))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify ultraviolet (UV) lamps intended to tan the skin from class I (general controls) exempt from premarket notification to class II (special controls) and subject to

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Final Comment Date: August 07, 2013

USA/818 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 15 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). This action requires persons who intend to manufacture,

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Final Comment Date: June 10, 2013

USA/817 (Motor vehicles)
The FMCSA proposes to revise the definition of "gross combination weight rating" (or GCWR) to clarify that a GCWR is the greater of: the GCWR specified by the manufacturer of the power unit, if

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Final Comment Date: July 08, 2013

USA/816 (Organic program)
This proposed rule would address recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) following their November 2011 and May 2012 meetings. These recommendations pertain to the 2013 Sunset

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Final Comment Date: June 03, 2013

USA/815 (Medical device and biological product labeling)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to revise medical device and biological product labeling regulations to explicitly allow for the inclusion of stand-alone graphical representations of information, or symbols, if the symbol has

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Final Comment Date: June 18, 2013

USA/814 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for eight chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) P-11-327, P-11-328, P-11-329, P-11-330, P-11-331, P-11-332, P-12-298, and

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Final Comment Date: May 20, 2013

USA/813 (Infant formula)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the regulations on nutrient specifications and labeling for infant formula to add the mineral selenium to the list of required nutrients and to establish minimum

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Final Comment Date: July 01, 2013

USA/812 (Residential clothes dryers and room air conditioners (HS 8421.12, 8415.10))
This proposed rule would correct the energy conservation standards for room air conditioners. In the direct final rule establishing amended energy conservation standards for residential clothes dryers and room air conditioners, published in the Federal

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Final Comment Date: May 08, 2013

USA/811 (Motor vehicle emission and fuel standards)
The EPA is announcing two public hearings to be held for the proposed rule "Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission and Fuel Standards" (the proposed rule is hereinafter referred

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Final Comment Date: June 13, 2013

USA/810 (Soft infant and toddler carriers (HS 9404))
The Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act, Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) to promulgate consumer product

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Final Comment Date: June 19, 2013

USA/809 (Meat, poultry and egg products, import inspection applications)
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing the availability of and requesting comments on a draft compliance guide for U.S. importers and brokers on the electronic filing of import inspection applications for certain

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Final Comment Date: June 27, 2013

USA/808 (Containers for melons)
Allows an additional standardized container which provides the industry with the ability to use an alternative container for shipping melons which will assist in reducing damage to the product.

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Final Comment Date: May 06, 2013

USA/807 (Commercial fertilizers)
Allows an additional standardized container which provides the industry with the ability to use an alternative container for shipping melons which will assist in reducing damage to the product.

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Final Comment Date: April 20, 2013

USA/806 (Upholstered furniture, fire safety (HS Chapter 94))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC, Commission, or we) is announcing its intent to hold a meeting on upholstered furniture fire safety technologies. The meeting will be held at the CPSC's laboratory in Rockville, MD,

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Final Comment Date: July 01, 2013

USA/805 (Tobacco (HS 2402-2403))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is establishing a public docket to obtain input on recommendations for regulations on good manufacturing practice for tobacco products that were submitted to FDA by a group of 13

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Final Comment Date: May 20, 2013

USA/804 (Fertilizing materials (HS Chapter 31))
Establishes conditions when a fertilizing material is considered an organic input material requiring labeling and registration, mandates a laboratory analysis to be included with a product label during registration under specified circumstances, and clarifies sampling

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Final Comment Date: April 22, 2013

USA/803 (Tires and rims (HS 4011))
This document proposes to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110 to make it clear that special trailer (ST) tires are permitted to be installed on new trailers with a gross vehicle weight

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Final Comment Date: May 13, 2013

USA/802 (Hazardous substances)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) proposes to update the supplemental definition of "strong sensitizer" under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA). The proposed amendment clarifies or adds language to eliminate redundancy,

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Final Comment Date: April 11, 2013

USA/801 (Country of origin labeling)
This proposed rule would amend the Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) regulations to change the labelling provisions for muscle cut covered commodities to provide consumers with more specific information, and amend the definition for "retailer"

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Final Comment Date: April 11, 2013

USA/800 (Lamps (HS 9405))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the interim analysis it has conducted for purposes of establishing energy conservation standards for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps.

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Final Comment Date: April 19, 2013

USA/799 (Lamps (HS 9405))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on: the product classes that DOE plans to analyze for purposes of amending energy conservation standards for general service

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Final Comment Date: April 15, 2013

USA/798 (Residential water heaters (HS 8516.10))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including residential water heaters. EPCA also requires the U.S. Department

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Final Comment Date: April 29, 2013

USA/797 (Drug labeling)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a guidance for industry entitled "Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products -Implementing the PLR Content and Format Requirements". This guidance is intended

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/796 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 37 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Seventeen of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: April 26, 2013

USA/795 (Medical devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are studying the potential effects of extreme weather and natural disasters on medical device safety and quality. FDA is announcing at this time its request for comments on the

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Final Comment Date: May 10, 2013

USA/794 (Renewable fuel standards (RFS) (HS 2710))
Under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, producers and importers of renewable fuel generate Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) that are used by petroleum refiners and importers to demonstrate compliance with their renewable fuel volume obligations.

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Final Comment Date: April 18, 2013

USA/793 (Milk and milk products)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have filed a petition requesting that the Agency amend the standard of identity

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Final Comment Date: May 21, 2013

USA/792 (Surgical ablation devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the guidance entitled "Clinical Study Designs for Surgical Ablation Devices for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation". This guidance provides FDA's recommendations on clinical trial designs

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/791 (Fuels (HS 2710))
Under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency is required to set the renewable fuel standards each November for the following year. In general the standards are designed to ensure that

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Final Comment Date: March 25, 2013

USA/790 (Allowed and prohibited substances (crops and processing))
This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to address recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards

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Final Comment Date: March 07, 2013

USA/789 (Furnaces and boilers (HS 8403.10, 8416))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedure for residential furnaces and boilers established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This rulemaking would adopt needed equations, applicable to certain classes

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Final Comment Date: April 22, 2013

USA/788 (Microwave ovens (HS 8514.20))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedures for microwave ovens established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The proposed amendments would add provisions for measuring the active mode energy

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Final Comment Date: April 22, 2013

USA/787 (Conventional cooking products)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedures for cooking products established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Test procedures for cooking products can be found at DOE's regulations for

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Final Comment Date: April 15, 2013

USA/786 (Chemical substances)
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA is proposing to amend the significant new use rule (SNUR) for the chemical substance identified as ethaneperoxoic acid, 1,1-dimethylpropyl ester, which was the subject of premanufacture notice

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Final Comment Date: February 27, 2013

USA/785 (Good manufacturing practice, human food)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulation for Current Good Manufacturing Practice In Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food (CGMPs) to modernize it and to add requirements for domestic and

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Final Comment Date: May 16, 2013

USA/784 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 9 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). This action requires persons who intend to manufacture,

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Final Comment Date: January 22, 2013

USA/783 (New drug applications)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of two guidances for industry and investigators entitled ?Safety Reporting Requirements for INDs and BA/BE Studies" and "Safety Reporting Requirements for INDs and BA/BE Studies--Small

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/782 (Aircraft gas turbine engines exhaust emissions (HS 8411))
This action amends the emission standards for turbine engine powered airplanes to incorporate the standards promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on 18 June 2012. This amendment fulfils the FAA's requirements under

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Final Comment Date: March 01, 2013

USA/781 (Meat and poultry products)
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are announcing its intention to request an extension of an approved

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Final Comment Date: March 25, 2013

USA/780 (Medical devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is proposing to classify the scleral plug into class II (special controls), and proposing to exempt the scleral plugs composed of surgical grade stainless steel (with or

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Final Comment Date: April 25, 2013

USA/779 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for four chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). This action would require persons who intend to

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Final Comment Date: February 22, 2013

USA/778 (Set-top boxes)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish a new test procedure for set-top boxes (STBs). The proposed test procedure describes the methods for measuring the power consumption of STBs in the on, sleep

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Final Comment Date: April 08, 2013

USA/777 (Hybrid and electric vehicles)
As required by the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act (PSEA) of 2010 this rule proposes to establish a Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) setting minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles. This new standard

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Final Comment Date: March 15, 2013

USA/776 (Chemical oxygen generators)
This rulemaking would amend the type certification requirements for chemical oxygen generators installed on transport category airplanes so the generators are secure and not subject to misuse. The intended effect of this action would be

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Final Comment Date: March 11, 2013

USA/775 (Clothes dryers (HS 8421.12))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedures for residential clothes dryers established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The proposed amendments to appendix D1 would include testing methods for

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Final Comment Date: March 18, 2013

USA/774 (Short incandescent reflector lamp (HS 8539, 9405))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including incandescent reflector lamps (IRLs). The U.S. Department of Energy

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Final Comment Date: March 01, 2013

USA/773 (Chemical substance)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified generically as ethoxylated, propoxylated diamine diaryl substituted phenylmethane ester with alkenylsuccinate, dialkylethanolamine salt, which

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Final Comment Date: January 18, 2013

USA/772 (Event data recorders)
In August 2006, NHTSA established a regulation that sets forth requirements for data elements, data capture and format, data retrieval, and data crash survivability for event data recorders (EDRs) installed in light vehicles. The requirements

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Final Comment Date: February 11, 2013

USA/771 (Infant carriers)
The Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act, Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission, CPSC, or we) to promulgate consumer

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Final Comment Date: February 25, 2013

USA/770 (Bedside sleepers)
The Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act, Section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission or CPSC) to promulgate consumer product

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Final Comment Date: February 25, 2013

USA/769 (HVAC, refrigeration and water heating equipment)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the "Department") proposes to amend the compliance dates for revisions to its certification regulations for certain commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act

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Final Comment Date: December 21, 2012

USA/768 (Hearing aid compatibility)
In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) seeks updated comment on the operation and effectiveness of the Commission's rules relating to hearing aid compatibility of wireless handsets. The Bureau seeks updated comment on whether,

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Final Comment Date: December 26, 2012

USA/767 (Motor vehicle side marker lamp (HS 8703))
NHTSA is proposing to restore the side marker lamp requirements, for vehicles that are over 80 inches wide, and also less than 30 feet in overall length, to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS)

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2013

USA/766 (Food labeling)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is establishing 1 January 2016, as the uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations that are issued between 1 January 2013, and 31 December 2014. We periodically

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Final Comment Date: January 28, 2013

USA/765 (Tobacco control)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a 1-day public hearing to obtain input on certain questions related to the implementation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act), as amended

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Final Comment Date: January 02, 2013

USA/764 (Respirators)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) intends to employ existing provisions in 42 CFR Part 84 to test and approve air-purifying respirators (APRs) and powered

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/763 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 20 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Eight of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: December 03, 2012

USA/762 (Vehicle emissions (HS 8707))
The Washington legislature requires automotive emissions standards to be consistent with California low emission vehicles standards. Incorporates by reference recent changes to California clean car regulations to maintain consistency with the California motor vehicle emission

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Final Comment Date: November 14, 2012

USA/761 (Stationary gas and combustion turbines)
The EPA is proposing to amend the new source performance standards (NSPS) for stationary gas turbines and stationary combustion turbines. These amendments are primarily in response to issues raised by the regulated community. On 6

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Final Comment Date: October 29, 2012

USA/760 (Vehicle modifications)
This NPRM proposes to amend NHTSA's regulation regarding, "Make Inoperative Exemptions, Vehicle Modifications to Accommodate People With Disabilities", to include a new exemption relating to the Federal motor vehicle safety standard for ejection mitigation. The

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Final Comment Date: December 26, 2012

USA/759 (Vehicle emissions (HS 8707))
The Department of Environmental Protection is proposing amendments to its Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) rule, which incorporates by reference California's new motor vehicle emission standard regulations. Maine first adopted California's vehicle emission standards in 1993

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Final Comment Date: November 02, 2012

USA/758 (Internal combustion engines (13.040, 21.240, 27.020))
The EPA is reopening the public comment period for the proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Stationary Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines to solicit comment on specific issues raised during

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Final Comment Date: November 02, 2012

USA/757 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 78 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Seven of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: November 05, 2012

USA/756 (Renewable fuels)
EPA is proposing to amend the definition of heating oil in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act. This amendment would expand the scope of renewable fuels that

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Final Comment Date: November 08, 2012

USA/755 (School buses (HS 8702))
The purpose of this action is to amend regulations for Fire Safety Standards for School Buses to conform to Senate Bill 369, Chapter 453, Act of 2011. These amendments require all school buses procured after

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Final Comment Date: October 22, 2012

USA/754 (Fuel and fuel additives (HS 2710))
Under the Clean Air Act Section 211(o), the Environmental Protection Agency is required to determine the applicable volume of biomass-based diesel to be used in setting annual percentage standards under the renewable fuel standard program

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/753 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 107 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Eight of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: October 22, 2012

USA/752 (Care labeling of textiles)
Based on comments received in response to its Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("ANPR"), the Federal Trade Commission proposes to amend its trade regulation rule on Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel and Certain Piece

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Final Comment Date: November 16, 2012

USA/751 (Fur products labelling (HS Chapter 43))
The Federal Trade Commission proposes to amend its Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act to update its Fur Products Name Guide, provide more labelling flexibility, incorporate recently enacted Truth in Fur Labeling Act provisions,

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Final Comment Date: November 16, 2012

USA/750 (Vehicle emissions)
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is proposing to amend 310 CMR 7.52 to remove a reference to building inspectors. The amendment was requested by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The regulation currently

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Final Comment Date: September 14, 2012

USA/749 (Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs))
The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA" or "the Agency") is issuing this proposed rule to update and clarify several sections of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) regulations associated with the manifesting requirements, which uses the Resource Conservation

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Final Comment Date: November 05, 2012

USA/748 (Magnet sets)
Based on available data, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (the Commission, the CPSC, or we) has determined preliminarily that there may be an unreasonable risk of injury associated with children ingesting high-powered magnets that

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Final Comment Date: November 19, 2012

USA/747 (Transport of fireworks)
PHMSA is proposing to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to the approval of Division 1.4G consumer fireworks (UN0336 Fireworks) and establish DOT-approved fireworks certification agencies that will provide an alternative to the approval process

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Final Comment Date: October 29, 2012

USA/746 (Grapefruit juice (HS 2009))
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised the United States Standards for Grades of Grapefruit Juice. The grade standards for grapefruit juice have been changed to remove the parameters

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/745 (Vehicle emissions)
EPA is proposing to approve several State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland. These revisions pertain to adoption by Maryland of the California Low Emission Vehicle Program (LEV), or California Clean

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Final Comment Date: September 24, 2012

USA/744 (Motor vehicles)
This document proposes to clarify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regulations that prescribe the format and contents of certification labels that manufacturers are statutorily required to affix to motor vehicles manufactured for sale

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Final Comment Date: September 05, 2012

USA/743 (School buses (HS 8702))
Amends 575 IAC 1 to consolidate and update minimum school bus specifications.

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/742 (Shellfish)
Establishes the minimum standards and requirements related to the processing and distribution of shellfish to assure the safety of shellfish brought into this state for sale.

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Final Comment Date: September 10, 2012

USA/741 (Bottled water (HS 2201-2202))
Establishes the rules and regulations pertaining to bottle water as set forth under Rules and Regulations for Non-Alcoholic Bottled Beverages, Drinks and Juices.

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Final Comment Date: September 10, 2012

USA/740 (Bedding and upholstered furniture (HS 9404, Chapter 94))
The West Virginia Division of Labor proposes the following amendments and revisions to Title 42, Series 12, of the West Virginia Code of State Regulations: incorporating by reference the International Association of Bedding and Furniture

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Final Comment Date: August 30, 2012

USA/739 (Products containing Bisphenol A)
The citizen petition seeks to amend Chapter 882 Designation of Bisphenol A (BPA) as a Priority Chemical and Regulation of Bisphenol A in Children's Products to: Add a definition of "toddler food"; Extend the existing

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Final Comment Date: September 28, 2012

USA/738 (Children's safe products (ICS 71.100, 97.190, 97.200))
To amend the chemical of high concern to children (CHCC) list to include tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP) (CAS # 13674-87-8). Ecology may also amend the CHCC list to add or remove other chemicals where new data

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/737 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 25 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Fourteen of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: September 14, 2012

USA/736 (Perfluoroalkyl sulfonates)
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA is proposing to amend a significant new use rule (SNUR) for perfluoroalkyl sulfonate (PFAS) chemical substances to add PFAS chemical substances that have completed the TSCA new

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Final Comment Date: October 15, 2012

USA/735 (Hazardous materials)
PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity

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Final Comment Date: October 15, 2012

USA/734 (Medical devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations to reflect recent statutory amendments to the device registration and listing provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The Food and

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/733 (Dual packaging)
Amends rules and regulations to allow the placement of a 50 mL alcoholic beverage product on the neck of another bottle of product sold in a liquor store if the 50 mL product is a

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/732 (Organic food products)
Addresses a new updated Idaho certified organic seal for use on certified organic products.

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Final Comment Date: July 20, 2012

USA/731 (Honey)
Addresses standards relative to the identity, quality and labelling of honey.

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Final Comment Date: August 15, 2012

USA/730 (Frozen dairy foods and ices)
Amends rules and regulations to broaden the milk products to be used for frozen desserts by adding manufactured grade milk or milk products.

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Final Comment Date: July 30, 2012

USA/729 (Food)
The proposed amendment updates the Code of Federal Regulations reference from the 2005 version to the 2010 version. This will ensure that Oregon maintains regulations that are current and consistent with neighbouring states. The parts

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Final Comment Date: July 27, 2012

USA/728 (Video games)
Requires licensed manufacturers to make the odds of winning for each video gaming terminal available on the terminal's video monitor and accessible from a clear and conspicuous help button or touch screen icon. Provides that

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Final Comment Date: August 27, 2012

USA/727 (Chemicals (HS Chapter 38))
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) proposes to add chapter 55 to division 4.5 of Title 22, California Code of Regulations, and to amend the Table of Contents. These proposed additions pertain to identification

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Final Comment Date: September 11, 2012

USA/726 (Children's toys and articles containing phthalates (HS 9503))
On 14 August 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

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Final Comment Date: October 01, 2012

USA/725 (Hearing aids (HS 9021.40))
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and the Office of Engineering and Technology (Bureaus) adopt the 2011 ANSI Standard for evaluating the hearing aid compatibility of wireless phones. The Bureaus take this action to ensure that a

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/724 (Food additive)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Representative Edward J. Markey has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to no longer provide for the use of Bisphenol A

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Final Comment Date: September 17, 2012

USA/723 (Almonds (67.020, 67.080))
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), is proposing to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Almonds in the Shell. AMS received written requests from the produce industry to

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Final Comment Date: August 15, 2012

USA/722 (Polymers)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) is amending the food additive regulations to no longer provide for the use of polycarbonate (PC) resins in infant feeding bottles (baby bottles) and spill-proof cups,

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Final Comment Date: August 16, 2012

USA/721 (Shortwave diathermy)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to require the filing of a premarket approval application (PMA) or a notice of completion of a product development protocol (PDP) for the class III preamendments device,

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Final Comment Date: October 04, 2012

USA/720 (Medical device and device packages identification)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to establish a unique device identification system to implement the requirement added to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) by section 226 of the

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Final Comment Date: November 07, 2012

USA/719 (Toy guns (HS 9503))
Section 106 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") considers the provisions of ASTM International Standard F963, "Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety" ("ASTM F963"), to be consumer product safety standards

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Final Comment Date: August 24, 2012

USA/718 (Self-contained breathing apparatus (HS 9019.20))
As a component of its ongoing update of respirator certification standards under Part 84 and in response to a petition to amend 42 CFR 84.83(F), HHS proposes a revision to the current requirement for open-circuit

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Final Comment Date: August 24, 2012

USA/717 (Personal protective equipment)
OSHA is proposing to revise the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, long shoring, and marine terminals standards regarding requirements for head protection. OSHA is updating the references in its

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Final Comment Date: July 23, 2012

USA/716 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for chemical substances identified generically as complex strontium aluminium, rare earth doped, which were the subject of premanufacture notices

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Final Comment Date: July 23, 2012

USA/715 (Glazing materials (HS 3207.20))
NHTSA is issuing this NPRM as part of the agency's on-going effort to harmonize vehicle safety standards under the Economic Commission for Europe 1998 Agreement. Following a vote in favor of establishing a global technical

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Final Comment Date: August 20, 2012

USA/714 (Residential dishwashers (HS 8422.11))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including residential dishwashers. EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of

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Final Comment Date: September 17, 2012

USA/713 (Alternative fuels labeling)
The Commission seeks public comment on two amendments to its "Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles" ("Alternative Fuels Rule" or "Rule"). Specifically, the proposed amendments consolidate the FTC's alternative fueled vehicle (AFV)

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Final Comment Date: August 17, 2012

USA/712 (Trichoderma reesei)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the genetically modified microorganism identified generically as Trichoderma reesei (T. reesei). This microorganism was the subject of a

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Final Comment Date: July 13, 2012

USA/711 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
This final rule announces NHTSA's determination that there are no new model year (MY) 2013 light duty truck lines subject to the parts-marking requirements of the Federal motor vehicle theft prevention standard, because they have

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/710 (Energy conservation)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to revise and expand its existing regulations governing the use of particular methods as alternatives to testing for the purposes of certifying compliance with the applicable energy

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Final Comment Date: July 02, 2012

USA/709 (Residential clothes washers (HS 8450.11-20))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including residential clothes washers. EPCA also requires the U.S. Department

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Final Comment Date: September 18, 2012

USA/708 (Showerheads, faucets, water closets, urinals and commercial prerinse spray valves (ICS 13.020, 23.060, 91.140))
In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to update its test procedures for showerheads, faucets, water closets, and urinals. Specifically, DOE proposes to incorporate by reference the American

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Final Comment Date: August 13, 2012

USA/707 (Transport of dangerous goods)
This document responds to administrative appeals and solicits public comment on proposals generated as a result of certain amendments adopted in an international harmonization final rule published in the Federal Register. The final rule amended

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Final Comment Date: July 24, 2012

USA/706 (Conformity assessment bodies (ICS CA.001, 97.190, 97.200))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") is issuing a proposed rule that would establish the requirements pertaining to the third party conformity assessment bodies (or "laboratories") that are authorized to test children's

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Final Comment Date: August 07, 2012

USA/705 (Heavy vehicles)
This document proposes to establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 136 to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on truck tractors and certain buses with a gross vehicle weight rating of greater

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Final Comment Date: August 21, 2012

USA/704 (Air bags (HS 8703))
This final rule makes technical amendments to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection. Specifically, this document updates references to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) (formerly the Research

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/703 (Furnace fans (HS 8414))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish test procedures for residential products that use electricity for purposes of circulating air through duct work, hereafter referred to as "furnace fans". Specifically, this notice proposes

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Final Comment Date: July 30, 2012

USA/702 (Distilled spirits (HS 2203-2208))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to amend the regulations setting forth the standards of identity for distilled spirits to include "Cacha[ccedil]a" as a type of rum and as a distinctive

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Final Comment Date: June 29, 2012

USA/701 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 119 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Four of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2012

USA/700 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 23 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Nine of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: May 25, 2012

USA/699 (Motor vehicles, accelerator control systems)
In this NPRM, we (NHTSA) propose to revise the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for accelerator control systems (ACS) in two ways. First, we propose to amend the Standard to address more fully the failure

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Final Comment Date: June 15, 2012

USA/698 (Light-emitting diode lamps)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish test procedures for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps to support implementation of labelling provisions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established under the Energy Policy and Conservation

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Final Comment Date: June 25, 2012

USA/697 (Pisco and cognac (HS 2208))
In this document, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes to amend its regulations setting forth the standards of identity for distilled spirits to include Pisco as a type of brandy that must

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2012

USA/696 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 17 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Two of these chemical substances are subject to

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Final Comment Date: May 04, 2012

USA/695 (Personal flotation devices)
The Coast Guard is harmonizing structural and performance standards for inflatable recreational personal flotation devices (PFDs) with current voluntary industry consensus standards. The Coast Guard is also slightly modifying regulatory text in anticipation of a

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USA/694 (Chemical substances)
The Agency is proposing to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 5(a) Significant New Use Rule (SNUR), for certain polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) by: Designating processing of six PBDEs, or any combination of these

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Final Comment Date: June 01, 2012

USA/693 (Motor vehicles, seat belt assembly anchorages (HS 8708.21))
This NPRM proposes to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages," to specify a new force application device for use as a testing interface to transfer loads onto the seat

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2012

USA/692 (Chemical substances)
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA is proposing: To add nine benzidine-based chemical substances to the Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) on benzidine-based chemical substances; a SNUR for di-n-pentyl phthalate (DnPP) (1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid,

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Final Comment Date: June 26, 2012

USA/691 (Battery chargers, external power supplies)
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, including battery chargers and external power supplies (EPSs). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2012

USA/690 (Hazardous materials)
In this NPRM, PHMSA is proposing to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations applicable to air bag inflators, air bag modules, and seat-belt pretensioners. The proposed changes would incorporate the provisions of two special permits into

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Final Comment Date: May 25, 2012

USA/689 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for two chemical substances: Hexabromocyclododecane (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number (CASRN) 25637-99-4) and 1,2,5,6,9,10-hexabromocyclododecane (CASRN 3194-55-6),

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Final Comment Date: May 25, 2012

USA/688 (Energy conservation labeling)
This document proposes amendments to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to provide that if certain imports do not comply with applicable energy conservation or labeling standards, CBP will refuse admission when so notified

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Final Comment Date: May 25, 2012

USA/687 (Drugs, labeling)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the packaging and labelling control provisions of the current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for human and veterinary drug products by limiting the application of special control

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/686 (Appliance labeling)
The Commission proposes several amendments to improve the Appliance Labeling Rule by streamlining requirements for manufacturers, increasing the availability of labels for consumers, and clarifying various aspects of the Rule. Specifically, the proposed amendments would

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Final Comment Date: May 16, 2012

USA/685 (Meat and poultry products)
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to implement provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 by adopting regulations that require official establishments to promptly notify the appropriate District Office

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Final Comment Date: May 24, 2010

USA/684 (Toy safety)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") is announcing that we have accepted the revised ASTM F963-11 standard titled, Standard Consumer Safety Specifications for Toy Safety. Pursuant to section 106 of the Consumer

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/683 (Gastroenterology-urology devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify the sorbent hemoperfusion system, a preamendments class III device, into class II (special controls) for the treatment of poisoning and drug overdose, and to require

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Final Comment Date: May 17, 2012

USA/682 (Distribution transformers (HS 8504.21-34))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including low-voltage dry-type distribution transformers, and directs the U.S. Department

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Final Comment Date: April 10, 2012

USA/681 (Infant swings)
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission", "CPSC", "we", or "us") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These

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Final Comment Date: April 25, 2012

USA/680 (Heavy-duty diesel engines (HS 8408.10-90))
EPA is proposing to make non-conformance penalties (NCPs) available to manufacturers of heavy-duty diesel engines in model years 2012 and later for emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). In general, the availability of NCPs allows

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Final Comment Date: April 04, 2012

USA/679 (Child resistant packaging)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") is proposing a rule to require child-resistant ("CR") packaging for any over-the-counter or prescription product containing the equivalent of 0.08 milligrams or more of an imidazoline,

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Final Comment Date: April 09, 2012

USA/678 (Eggs)
The Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat and poultry inspection regulations to provide for an electronic export application and certification system. The electronic export application and certification system will

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Final Comment Date: March 23, 2012

USA/677 (Television sets (HS 8525))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish a new test procedure for television sets (TVs). DOE repealed the prior Federal test procedure for TVs on 20 October 2009, due to petitions from the

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Final Comment Date: April 03, 2012

USA/676 (Industrial equipment (HS 8415, 8418.61, 8514.10-83, 8516))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to amend its energy conservation standards for several classes of commercial heating, air-conditioning, and water-heating equipment. Pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA),

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Final Comment Date: April 02, 2012

USA/675 (Organics)
This proposed rule would address a recommendation submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on 29 April 2011. The recommendation pertains to the 2012 Sunset Review of the

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Final Comment Date: March 12, 2012

USA/674 (Fuels and fuel additives (HS 2710))
EPA is issuing a proposed rule that identifies additional fuel pathways that EPA has determined meet the biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel or cellulosic biofuel lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction requirements specified in Clean Air Act

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Final Comment Date: February 06, 2012

USA/673 (Medical device labelling)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the regulation classifying ovarian adnexal mass assessment score test systems to restrict these devices so that a prescribed warning statement that addresses a risk identified in the

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USA/672 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 17 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Fifteen of these chemical substances

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Final Comment Date: January 27, 2012

USA/671 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substances rutile, tin zinc, calcium-doped (CAS No. 389623-01-2) and rutile, tin zinc, sodium-doped (CAS

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Final Comment Date: January 27, 2012

USA/670 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified as phenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-(1-methylpentadecyl)- (PMN P-94-209; CAS No. 134701-20-5). This action would

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Final Comment Date: January 27, 2012

USA/669 (High density discharge lamps, test procedures)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish its test procedures for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended. The proposed test procedures are based

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Final Comment Date: January 19, 2012

USA/668 (Vehicle safety (HS 8703))
In this NPRM, we (NHTSA) address safety issues arising from increasing variations of keyless ignition controls, and the operation of those controls. At issue are drivers' inability to stop a moving vehicle in a panic

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Final Comment Date: March 12, 2012

USA/667 (Meat and poultry products (HS 0207))
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend the meat and poultry products inspection regulations to expand the circumstances in which FSIS will generically approve the labels of meat and poultry products.

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Final Comment Date: February 03, 2012

USA/666 (Closed captioning of internet protocol-delivered video programming)
In this document, the Commission proposes rules to implement provisions of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 ("CVAA") that mandate rules for closed captioning of certain video programming delivered using Internet

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Final Comment Date: October 18, 2011

USA/665 (Greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards)
EPA and NHTSA, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, are issuing this joint proposal to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for model years 2017-2025. This proposal extends

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Final Comment Date: January 30, 2012

USA/664 (Airplane propellers (HS 8803))
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend the airworthiness standards for airplane propellers. This action would define what a propeller critical part is, require the identification of propeller critical parts by the manufacturer, and

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Final Comment Date: January 30, 2012

USA/663 (Fois gras)
This bill, commencing 1 July 2012, prohibits a person from force feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the birds liver beyond normal size, and prohibits a product from being sold in California if

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/662 (Cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (HS 2402, 2403))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the Agency's regulations to allow the manufacturer of a cigarette or smokeless tobacco product with a trade or brand name that is also the trade

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Final Comment Date: January 31, 2012

USA/661 (Non-compressor residential refrigeration products (HS 8418))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has preliminarily determined that residential refrigeration products that do not incorporate a compressor qualify as covered products under Part B of Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation

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Final Comment Date: December 08, 2011

USA/660 (Children's products (HS 9403))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") is issuing a final rule regarding the conditions and requirements for relying on testing or certification of either component parts of consumer products, or another party's

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/659 (Children's products (HS 9403))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") invites public comment on opportunities to reduce the cost of third party testing requirements consistent with assuring compliance with any applicable consumer product safety rule, ban,

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Final Comment Date: January 23, 2012

USA/658 (Children's products (HS 9403))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") is proposing to amend its regulations on testing and labeling pertaining to product certification. The proposed rule would address the testing of representative samples to ensure

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Final Comment Date: January 23, 2012

USA/657 (Crops and livestock (HS 0207))
This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards

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Final Comment Date: January 09, 2012

USA/656 (Textile fiber products (HS 5700))
The Commission systematically reviews all its rules and guides to ensure that they continue to achieve their intended purpose without unduly burdening commerce. As part of this systematic review, the Commission requests public comment on

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2012

USA/655 (Methyl bromide)
EPA is proposing uses that qualify for the 2012 critical use exemption and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced, imported, or supplied from existing pre-phase out inventory for those uses in 2012.

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Final Comment Date: November 21, 2011

USA/654 (Wine labeling (HS 2204.10-30))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes to amend its wine labeling regulations to allow a vintage date to appear on a wine that is labelled with a country as an appellation of

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2012

USA/653 (Pistachios (HS 0802.50))
This proposed rule invites comments on the establishment of a minimum quality regulation for lots of pistachios imported into the United States. The regulation would specify maximum aflatoxin tolerance levels as well as mandatory aflatoxin

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Final Comment Date: December 20, 2011

USA/652 (Chemical substances)
EPA is proposing to issue a test rule under Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 4(a)(1)(B) to require manufacturers and processors of 23 high production volume (HPV) chemical substances to develop screening-level health, environmental, and

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Final Comment Date: January 19, 2012

USA/651 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a) (2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 36 chemical substances which were the subject of pre-manufacture notices (PMNs). Four of these chemical

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Final Comment Date: November 04, 2011

USA/650 (Play yards (HS 9403))
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission", "CPSC", or "we") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler

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Final Comment Date: December 05, 2011

USA/649 (Fluorescent lamps, incandescent lamps (HS 9405))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to revise its test procedures for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs) and general service incandescent lamps (GSILs) established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). DOE

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Final Comment Date: November 28, 2011

USA/648 (Medical devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to require the filing of a premarket approval application (PMA) or a notice of completion of a product development protocol (PDP) for the following class III preamendments

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Final Comment Date: November 07, 2011

USA/647 (Medical devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to require the filing of a premarket approval application (PMA) or a notice of completion of a product development protocol (PDP) for the Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator. The

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Final Comment Date: November 07, 2011

USA/646 (Infant and toddler products (HS 9503))
In accordance with section 104(d) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission" "CPSC" or "we") issued a final consumer product safety rule requiring manufacturers of durable

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Final Comment Date: October 24, 2011

USA/645 (Chemical substances (ICS 13.020, 71.100))
Under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA is proposing to amend the significant new use rule (SNUR) for the chemical substance identified generically as tris carbamoyl triazine, which was the subject

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Final Comment Date: September 02, 2011

USA/644 (Electric-powered vehicles (HS 8703))
This document responds to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule issued by this agency on 14 June 2010. This final rule amended the electrical shock protection requirements to facilitate the development and introduction of

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Final Comment Date: September 12, 2011

USA/643 (Meat and poultry products (HS 0207))
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a common or usual name for raw meat and poultry products that do not meet standard of identity regulations and

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Final Comment Date: September 26, 2011

USA/642 (Direct heating equipment (vented hearth heaters) (HS 8516.10, 8516.21, 8516.29))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including direct heating equipment. In this notice, the U.S. Department

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Final Comment Date: September 20, 2011

USA/641 (Lamps, reflective devices (HS 8703))
NHTSA is proposing to restore the blue and green color boundaries to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment, that were removed when the agency published a final

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Final Comment Date: September 12, 2011

USA/640 (Glymes)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the 14 glymes identified in this proposed rule. This action would require persons who intend

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Final Comment Date: September 12, 2011

USA/639 (Fuels and fuel additives (HS 2710))
Under the Clean Air Act Section 211(o), the Environmental Protection Agency is required to set the renewable fuel standards each November for the following year. In general the standards are designed to ensure that the

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Final Comment Date: August 11, 2011

USA/638 (Contact lenses (colour additives) (HS 9001))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that CooperVision, Inc., has filed a petition proposing that the colour additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of 1,4-bis[4-(2-methacryloxyethyl) phenlyamino]anthraquinone (C.I. Reactive Blue

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/637 (Contact lenses (colour additives) (HS 9001))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that CooperVision, Inc. has filed a petition proposing that the colour additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe us of 1,4-bis[2-hydroxyethyl]amino]-9, 10-anthracenedione bis(2-methyl-2-propenoic)ester (C.I. Reactive

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/636 (Commercial and industrial fans, blowers & fume hoods (HS 8414))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to determine that commercial and industrial fans, blowers, and fume hoods meet the criteria for covered equipment under Part A-1 of Title III of the Energy Policy and

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Final Comment Date: July 28, 2011

USA/635 (Residential furnaces, central air-conditioners and heat pumps (HS 8514, 8415, 8418))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended, prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment, including residential furnaces and residential central air conditioners and heat

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Final Comment Date: October 17, 2011

USA/634 (Tiltrotors)
This rulemaking would establish noise certification standards for issuing type and airworthiness certificates for a new civil, hybrid airplane-rotorcraft known as the tiltrotor. This rule proposes to adopt the same recommended guidelines for noise certification

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Final Comment Date: October 19, 2011

USA/633 (Biological products)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes to amend the sterility test requirements for biological products. This proposed rule is intended to provide manufacturers of biological products greater flexibility and to encourage use of the

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Final Comment Date: September 19, 2011

USA/632 (Elemental mercury (HS 2805))
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for elemental mercury for use in barometers, manometers, and hygrometers/psychrometers. This action would require persons who

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Final Comment Date: July 05, 2011

USA/631 (New Highway Vehicles and Engines (HS 8408))
EPA is requesting comment on draft guidance and related interpretations concerning the application of certain emission certification regulations to those on-highway heavy-duty diesel engines that are using selective catalytic reduction systems to meet Federal emission

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Final Comment Date: July 07, 2011

USA/630 (Meat, poultry, and egg products (HS Chapters 2 and 4))
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, this notice announces the Food Safety and Inspection Service's (FSIS) intention to request a revision of a currently

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Final Comment Date: August 01, 2011

USA/629 (Fruits and Vegetables (HS Chapter 7, Chapter 8))
The Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) requires sunset (expiration) of the exempted or prohibited use of substances on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) under the National Organic Program

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Final Comment Date: August 01, 2011

USA/628 (Commercial refrigeration equipment; commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment; commercial water heating equipment; walk-in coolers; walk-in freezers; and automatic commercial ice makers (HS 8418, 8415, 8514, 8516.10, 8419))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the "Department") proposes to amend the compliance dates for revisions to its certification, compliance, and enforcement regulations for certain commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy Policy

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Final Comment Date: May 19, 2011

USA/627 (Microbial pesticides (HS 3808))
As promulgated, EPA's regulations distinguish "isolates" and "strains" in a confusing and non-obvious manner. This has resulted in significant uncertainty within the regulated industry. This proposed rule addresses this problem by proposing new regulatory language

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Final Comment Date: July 14, 2011

USA/626 (Tobacco products (HS 2402))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend certain of its general regulations to include tobacco products, where appropriate, in light of FDA's authority to regulate these products under the Family Smoking Prevention

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Final Comment Date: June 13, 2011

USA/625 (Drugs and cosmetics (color additives) (HS 3304))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Sun Chemical Corp. has filed a petition proposing that the color additive regulations for D&C Red No. 6 and D&C Red No. 7 be amended by

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USA/624 (Fluorescent lamp ballasts (HS 8539.31))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, including fluorescent lamp ballasts (ballasts). EPCA also requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to

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Final Comment Date: June 10, 2011

USA/623 (Portable bed rails (HS 9403.50))
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC,""Commission," or "we") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These

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Final Comment Date: June 27, 2011

USA/622 (Prepackaged food (HS 2101-2106))
To implement the vending machine labeling provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Affordable Care Act), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing requirements for providing calorie information for certain

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Final Comment Date: July 05, 2011

USA/621 (Food (HS 2101-2106))
To implement the menu labeling provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (Affordable Care Act), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing requirements for providing certain nutrition information for standard

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Final Comment Date: June 06, 2011

USA/620 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to revise the regulations on labeling of pesticides and devices intended for export. Internal review of the regulations revealed that the current regulations needed clarification and restructuring to increase understandability and ease

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Final Comment Date: June 06, 2011

USA/619 (Pesticide products (HS 3808))
This notice is to advise the public that the Migrant Clinicians Network and other farm worker interest groups have petitioned EPA to require all pesticide labels be available in both English and Spanish. The Agency

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Final Comment Date: June 28, 2011

USA/618 (Automatic commercial ice makers (HS 8418.10))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to revise its test procedure for automatic commercial ice makers (ACIM) established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. This notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposes to update

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Final Comment Date: June 03, 2011

USA/617 (Fuel and fuel additives (HS 2710.11))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow refiners and laboratories to use an alternative test method for olefin content in gasoline. This proposed rule will provide flexibility to the regulated community by allowing

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Final Comment Date: March 02, 2011

USA/616 (Prescription drug products containing acetaminophen (HS 3004))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to reduce the maximum dosage unit strength of acetaminophen in prescription drug products. This change will provide an increased margin of safety to help prevent liver

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/615 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA proposes to declare a prion (i.e., proteinaceous infectious particle) a "pest" under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and to amend its regulations to expressly include prion within the regulatory definition of

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Final Comment Date: March 28, 2011

USA/614 (Tobacco products (HS 2402))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this proposed rule to establish procedures for requesting an exemption from the substantial equivalence requirements of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act).

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Final Comment Date: March 22, 2011

USA/613 (Thermometers (HS 9025.11-19))
EPA is proposing to incorporate the most recent versions of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International standards (ASTM standards) into EPA regulations that provide flexibility to use alternatives to mercury-containing industrial thermometers.

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Final Comment Date: March 14, 2011

USA/612 (Locomotives (HS 8601, 8602))
FRA proposes to revise the existing regulations containing Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards. The proposed revisions would update, consolidate, and clarify the existing regulations. The proposal incorporates existing industry and engineering best practices related to locomotives

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Final Comment Date: March 14, 2011

USA/611 (Fruits and vegetables)
AMS is proposing to revise the Federal Seed Act (FSA) regulations. The changes would amend the list of prohibited noxious-weed seeds to reflect the recent addition of four species, deletion of two species, and nomenclature

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Final Comment Date: February 03, 2011

USA/610 (Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles)
To carry out a 2008 Congressional rulemaking mandate, FRA is proposing to create regulations prescribing minimum safety and health requirements for camp cars that a railroad provides as sleeping quarters to any of its train

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Final Comment Date: March 04, 2011

USA/609 (Gliders)
This final rule with request for comments amends the definition of light-sport aircraft by removing "auto" from the term "autofeathering" as it applies to powered gliders. This amendment will allow both manual and autofeathering propeller

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Final Comment Date: February 02, 2011

USA/608 (Plant seeds (HS 12))
AMS is proposing to revise the Federal Seed Act (FSA) regulations. The changes would amend the list of prohibited noxious-weed seeds to reflect the recent addition of four species, deletion of two species, and nomenclature

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Final Comment Date: February 15, 2011

USA/607 (Food product labeling)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is establishing 1 January 2014, as the uniform compliance date for food labeling regulations that are issued between 1 January 2011, and 31 December 2012. FDA periodically announces uniform

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Final Comment Date: February 14, 2011

USA/606 (Food)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the regulation authorizing a health claim on the relationship between plant sterol esters and plant stanol esters and reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD)

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Final Comment Date: February 22, 2011

USA/605 (Rearview mirrors, vehicle safety (HS 7009.10))
Description of Content: The Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007 directs NHTSA to issue a final rule amending the agency's Federal motor vehicle safety standard on rearview mirrors to improve the ability of

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Final Comment Date: February 07, 2011

USA/604 (Residential dishwashers, dehumidifiers, conventional cooking products (HS 8422.11, 8516.60))
In order to implement recent amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test procedures for residential dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and conventional cooking

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Final Comment Date: February 15, 2011

USA/603 (Emissions, fuel efficiency)
EPA and NHTSA, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, are each proposing rules to establish a comprehensive Heavy-Duty National Program that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel efficiency for on-road heavy-duty vehicles,

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Final Comment Date: January 31, 2011

USA/602 (Food labeling)
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is establishing 1 January 2014, as the uniform compliance date for new meat and poultry product labeling regulations that are issued between 1 January 2011, and 31 December

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Final Comment Date: December 23, 2010

USA/601 (Children's sleepwear)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing of children's

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/600 (Cobalt lithium manganese nickel oxide)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified as cobalt lithium manganese nickel oxide (CAS No. 182442-95-1) which was

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Final Comment Date: December 20, 2010

USA/599 (Volatile organic compound emissions in consumer products)
EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California Air Resources Board portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer products. We are approving a

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Final Comment Date: December 16, 2010

USA/598 (Organic program)
This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic Standards

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Final Comment Date: December 08, 2010

USA/597 (Heavy duty diesel engine emissions)
This NPRM proposes to make several revisions to EPA's mobile source emission programs and test procedures. EPA believes that each of these is minor and non-controversial in nature. Most of the proposed changes arise from

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Final Comment Date: December 08, 2010

USA/596 (Packaging, tobacco products)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations to add a new requirement for the display of health warnings on cigarette packages and in cigarette advertisements. The proposed rule would implement

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Final Comment Date: January 11, 2011

USA/595 (Guides, consumer products)
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") conducted a comprehensive review of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims ("Green Guides" or "Guides") and proposes retaining the Guides. After reviewing the public comments,

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Final Comment Date: December 10, 2010

USA/594 (Chemicals)
Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), EPA is proposing to amend the significant new use rule (SNUR) for 2-Propen-1-one, 1-(4-morpholinyl) - (CAS No. 5117-12-4) to allow certain uses without requiring a significant new use

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Final Comment Date: December 06, 2010

USA/593 (Winemaking terms, labelling, advertising (HS 2204))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is considering amending the regulations concerning various winemaking terms commonly used on labels and in advertisements to provide consumers with information about the growing or bottling conditions

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2011

USA/592 (Labelling of imported wines (HS 2204))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes to amend the wine labelling regulations to allow the labelling of imported wines with multistate appellations of origin. This amendment would provide treatment for imported wines

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2011

USA/591 (Labelling of wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages (HS 2203-2208))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is proposing to revise its regulations to require the disclosure of the presence of cochineal extract and carmine on the labels of any alcohol beverage product containing

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2011

USA/590 (Mattresses, mattress pads (HS 9404))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC" or "Commission") is proposing to amend its standard for the flammability of mattresses and mattress pads. The ignition source cigarette specified in the standard for use in the mattress

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Final Comment Date: January 18, 2011

USA/589 (Bicycles (HS 8712))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission" or "we") is proposing to amend its bicycle regulations. The proposed amendments would make minor changes to certain requirements to reflect the development of new technologies, designs, and

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Final Comment Date: January 18, 2011

USA/588 (Children's products (ICS 01.020, 97.190))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") is issuing a final interpretative rule on the term "children's product" as used in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA"), Public Law 110-314.

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USA/587 (Hazardous material, packaging)
In this final rule, PHMSA is amending packaging requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations to enhance compliance flexibility, improve clarity, and reduce regulatory burdens. Specifically, we are revising several packaging related definitions; adding provisions to

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USA/586 (Hazardous materials)
PHMSA proposes to make miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. Among other provisions, PHMSA is proposing to add a labelling exception for "consolidation bins" to facilitate use

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Final Comment Date: November 29, 2010

USA/585 (Pneumatic tires (HS 4011))
This NPRM proposes to upgrade Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119, which specifies requirements for new truck tires. We propose to amend FMVSS No. 119 to adopt more stringent endurance test requirements and

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Final Comment Date: November 29, 2010

USA/584 (Electric motors (HS 8501.10-53))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking to amend the energy conservation standards for certain commercial and industrial electric motors under section 342(b) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). DOE

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Final Comment Date: October 28, 2010

USA/583 (Residential refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers and freezers (HS 8418.10-29, 8418.30-69))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, including residential refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. EPCA also requires the US Department of Energy (DOE)

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Final Comment Date: November 26, 2010

USA/582 (Motor vehicle fuel economy labelling)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are conducting a joint rulemaking to redesign and add information to the current fuel economy label that is posted on the window

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Final Comment Date: November 22, 2010

USA/581 (Antilock brake systems)
The FMCSA makes permanent the existing requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that trailers with antilock brake systems (ABS) be equipped with an external malfunction indicator lamp. The existing indicator lamp requirement

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Final Comment Date: October 21, 2010

USA/580 (Residential clothes washers (HS 8450.11-20))
The US Department of Energy (DOE) proposes amending its test procedure for residential clothes washers under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for measuring standby mode and off mode energy consumption, and to

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Final Comment Date: December 06, 2010

USA/579 (Chemicals, consumer products (ICS 13.020, 13.120, 71.100))
DTSC has submitted the Green Chemistry Proposed Regulation for Safer Consumer Products to the state Office of Administrative Law to begin the official rulemaking process. As one of the key components of the Green Chemistry

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Final Comment Date: November 01, 2010

USA/578 (Consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment)
The US Department of Energy (DOE or the "Department") is proposing to revise and expand its existing certification, compliance, and enforcement regulations for certain consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy

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Final Comment Date: October 18, 2010

USA/577 (Marine engines and vessels (HS 8407.21, 8407.29))
In the final rulemaking for new exhaust and evaporative emissions standards for nonroad spark-ignition engines, vessels, and equipment (73 FR 59034, 8 October 2008), EPA established first-ever evaporative emissions standards for marine vessels. These requirements

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Final Comment Date: October 18, 2010

USA/576 (Televisions, test procedures (HS 8525))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process to develop a test procedure for televisions. To inform interested parties and to facilitate this process, DOE has gathered data, identifying

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Final Comment Date: October 04, 2010

USA/575 (Organic foods)
This Interim Rule announces that consistent with the recommendation from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) on 29 April 2010, the revision of the annotation of one substance on the National List, methionine, to extend

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Final Comment Date: October 25, 2010

USA/574 (Lifesaving equipment)
The Coast Guard proposes to amend its regulations for certain lifesaving equipment, including launching appliances (winches and davits), release mechanisms, survival craft (lifeboats, inflatable liferafts, and inflatable buoyant apparatuses), rescue boats, and automatic disengaging devices.

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Final Comment Date: November 29, 2010

USA/573 (Residential water heaters, direct heating equipment and pool heaters (HS 8516.10, 8516.21, 8419.11, 8419.19, 9506.99.55))
In order to implement recent amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test procedures for residential direct heating equipment and pool

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Final Comment Date: November 15, 2010

USA/572 (Children's products; youth all-terrain vehicles (HS 8711))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing of all-terrain

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Final Comment Date: September 27, 2010

USA/571 (Safe transport of hazardous materials)
PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport quantity

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Final Comment Date: October 25, 2010

USA/570 (Children's products, infant walkers (HS 9401.80))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to

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Final Comment Date: July 21, 2010

USA/569 (Occupant crash protection; motorcoach definitions (HS 8708.21))
In accordance with NHTSA's 2007 Motorcoach Safety Plan and DOT's 2009 Departmental Motorcoach Safety Action Plan, NHTSA is issuing this NPRM to propose to amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) on occupant crash

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Final Comment Date: October 18, 2010

USA/568 (Children's products, mattresses, mattress pads, mattress sets (HS 9404))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/567 (Children's products, clothing textiles)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/566 (Accessibility guidelines for transportation vehicles (ICS 11.180, 43.040; 43.160))
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) is proposing to revise and update its accessibility guidelines for buses, over-the-road buses, and vans. The guidelines ensure that transportation vehicles are readily accessible to and

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Final Comment Date: November 23, 2010

USA/565 (Plants, plant products (HS 6-1, 44))
In response to recent amendments to the Lacey Act, we are proposing to establish definitions for the terms "common cultivar" and "common food crop". The amendments to the Act expanded its protections to a broader

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Final Comment Date: October 08, 2010

USA/564 (Baby cribs)
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC," "Commission" or "we") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler

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Final Comment Date: October 06, 2010

USA/563 (Children's products, carpets and rugs (HS 57))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to

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Final Comment Date: August 20, 2010

USA/562 (Children's products, vinyl plastic film (HS 3926.20))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to

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Final Comment Date: August 20, 2010

USA/561 (Furnace fans)
This document announces a reopening of the time period for submitting comments on the framework document to establish energy conservation standards for the use of electricity for purposes of circulating air through duct work of

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Final Comment Date: July 27, 2010

USA/560 (Manufactured housing)
This proposed rule would amend the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards by adopting certain recommendations made to HUD by the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC). The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards

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Final Comment Date: September 13, 2010

USA/559 (Seat belt reminder systems)
This document requests public comments on a petition for rulemaking submitted by Public Citizen and Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on occupant crash protection to require

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Final Comment Date: August 30, 2010

USA/558 (Clean alternative fuel conversions)
EPA is proposing to simplify and streamline the process by which manufacturers of clean alternative fuel conversion systems may demonstrate compliance with vehicle and engine emissions requirements. Specifically, EPA is proposing to revise the regulatory

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Final Comment Date: July 23, 2010

USA/557 (Roof trusses (HS 7610, 7308))
This proposed rule would amend the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards by adopting proposals made by the Manufactured Home Consensus Committee (MHCC), as modified by HUD. The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety

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Final Comment Date: August 16, 2010

USA/556 (Stationary compression ignition and spark ignition internal combustion engines (HS 8407.10-90, 8408.10-90))
EPA is proposing revisions to the standards of performance for new stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines under section 111(b) of the Clean Air Act. The proposed rule would implement more stringent standards for stationary

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Final Comment Date: August 09, 2010

USA/555 (Industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers (HS 8402.11-19, 8403.10, 8404.10))
EPA is proposing national emission standards for control of hazardous air pollutants from two area source categories: Industrial boilers and commercial and institutional boilers. The proposed emission standards for control of mercury emissions from coal-fired

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Final Comment Date: July 19, 2010

USA/554 (Industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters (HS 8402.11-19, 8403.10, 8404.10, 8514))
On 13 September 2004, under authority of section 112 of the Clean Air Act, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for new and existing industrial/commercial/institutional boilers and process heaters. On 19 June

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Final Comment Date: July 19, 2010

USA/553 (Infant bath seats (HS 9401.80))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to

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Final Comment Date: July 06, 2010

USA/552 (Air conditioners, heat pumps (HS 8415.10, 8418.61))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes amendments to its test procedure for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps. The proposed amendments would add requirements for the calculation of sensible heat ratio, incorporate a

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Final Comment Date: August 16, 2010

USA/551 (Refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers (HS 8418))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) to amend the test procedures for refrigerators, refrigerator-freezers, and freezers. The NOPR consists of two parts. First, it proposes amending

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Final Comment Date: August 10, 2010

USA/550 (Personal protective equipment (fall protection systems))
OSHA proposes to revise the walking-working surfaces standards and the personal protective equipment standards in our regulations. The proposal is estimated to reduce the number of fall-related employee deaths and injuries by updating the rule

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Final Comment Date: August 23, 2010

USA/549 (Consumer products)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC" or "Commission") is issuing a proposed rule that would establish requirements for a reasonable testing program and for compliance and continuing testing for children's products. The proposal would also

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Final Comment Date: August 03, 2010

USA/548 (Consumer products)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC", "Commission", or "we") is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the conditions and requirements for testing of component parts of consumer products to demonstrate, in whole or in

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Final Comment Date: August 03, 2010

USA/547 (Hand-held hair dryers (HS 8516.31))
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA"), authorizes the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission") to specify, by rule, for any consumer product or class of consumer products, characteristics whose existence or

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Final Comment Date: August 02, 2010

USA/546 (Clothing and apparel with drawstrings (HS 63))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC" or "Commission") is proposing a rule to specify that children's upper outerwear garments in sizes 2T to 12 or the equivalent that have neck or hood drawstrings, and in

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Final Comment Date: August 02, 2010

USA/545 (Railroad vehicle and tracks (HS 7302.10, 86))
FRA is proposing to amend the Track Safety Standards and Passenger Equipment Safety Standards applicable to high-speed and high cant deficiency train operations in order to promote the safe interaction of rail vehicles with the

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Final Comment Date: July 09, 2010

USA/544 (Nuclear power plant components)
The NRC proposes to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference the 2005 Addenda through 2008 Addenda of Section III, Division 1, and the 2005 Addenda through 2008 Addenda of Section XI, Division 1, of

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Final Comment Date: July 19, 2010

USA/543 (Consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment (HS 8415, 8419, 8516))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the "Department") intends to expand and revise its existing energy efficiency enforcement regulations for certain consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy Policy and

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Final Comment Date: June 07, 2010

USA/542 (Commercial refrigeration equipment (CRE) (HS 8418))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process to consider amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration equipment (CRE). DOE will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive

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Final Comment Date: June 07, 2010

USA/541 (Small diameter, elliptical reflector, and bulged reflector incandescent reflector lamps (HS 9405))
Pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding energy conservation standards for certain incandescent reflector lamps (IRLs) that have elliptical

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Final Comment Date: June 17, 2010

USA/540 (Certain children's products (HS 9404))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to

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Final Comment Date: June 01, 2010

USA/539 (Toddler beds (HS 9404))
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("Commission," "CPSC") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These

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Final Comment Date: July 12, 2010

USA/538 (Bassinets and cradles (HS 9404))
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 ("CPSIA") requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC" or "Commission") to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products.

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Final Comment Date: July 12, 2010

USA/537 (Turbine engines (HS 8411))
The FAA proposes to amend the aircraft turbine engine rotor overspeed type certification standards. This action would establish uniform rotor overspeed design and test requirements for aircraft engines and turbochargers certificated by the FAA and

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Final Comment Date: July 26, 2010

USA/536 (Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) (HS Chapter 29))
EPA is issuing an ANPRM for the use and distribution in commerce of certain classes of PCBs and PCB items and certain other areas of the PCB regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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Final Comment Date: July 06, 2010

USA/535 (Turbine-powered airplanes weighing 6,000 pounds or less (HS Chapter 88))
This action proposes to revise the applicability for function and reliability flight testing to include all turbine-powered airplanes weighing 6,000 pounds or less. Revising the applicability is necessary because advancements in aviation technology have invalidated

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Final Comment Date: July 08, 2010

USA/534 (Combustible liquids (HS Chapter 36))
PHMSA is considering amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) as they apply to the transportation of combustible liquids. Specifically, we are considering whether to harmonize the domestic regulations applicable to the transportation of combustible

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Final Comment Date: July 06, 2010

USA/533 (Chemicals, 1-propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro)
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified as 1-Propene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoro- (CAS No. 754-12-1) which was subject to premanufacture

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Final Comment Date: May 03, 2010

USA/532 (Battery chargers and external power supplies)
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes major revisions to its test procedures for battery chargers and external power supplies. In particular, DOE proposes to insert a new active mode energy consumption test procedure for

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Final Comment Date: June 16, 2010

USA/531 (Bottled water)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until 1 June 2010 the comment period for the proposed rule, published in the Federal Register of August 4, 1993 (58 FR 41612), amending the quality standard

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Final Comment Date: June 01, 2010

USA/530 (Residential furnaces (HS 8416))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the product classes that DOE plans to analyze for purposes of amending energy conservation standards for certain residential

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Final Comment Date: April 14, 2010

USA/529 (Rotorcraft metallic structures (HS 8802))
This proposed rule would amend the airworthiness standards for fatigue tolerance evaluation (FTE) of transport category rotorcraft metallic structures. This proposal would revise the FTE safety requirements to address advances in structural fatigue substantiation technology

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Final Comment Date: June 10, 2010

USA/528 (Televisions (HS 8525))
Section 325 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 provides the Commission with authority to promulgate energy labeling rules for certain consumer electronics, including televisions. On 16 March 2009, the Commission sought comment

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Final Comment Date: May 14, 2010

USA/527 (Organic foods)
Sunset of the exempted or prohibited use of substances under the National Organic Program (NOP) is required by the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). The exemptions and prohibitions granted under the OFPA are

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Final Comment Date: May 25, 2010

USA/526 (Residential central air conditioners and heat pumps (HS 8415))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the product classes that DOE plans to analyze for purposes of establishing energy conservation standards for residential central

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Final Comment Date: May 10, 2010

USA/525 (Fluorescent lamp ballasts (HS 8539.31))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes major revisions to its test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts established under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The proposed test method would eliminate the use of photometric

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Final Comment Date: June 07, 2010

USA/524 (Medical devices (HS 9018))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Biocompatibles UK Ltd. has filed a petition proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of C.I. Reactive Blue No.

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USA/523 (Chemicals)
EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would require manufacturers, importers, and processors of certain high production volume (HPV) chemicals to conduct testing to obtain

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Final Comment Date: May 26, 2010

USA/522 (Residential clothes dryers and room air conditioners (HS 8421, 8415))
The U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold a public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the product classes that DOE plans to analyze for purposes of amending energy conservation standards for residential

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Final Comment Date: April 26, 2010

USA/521 (Manufactured housing (HS 8716))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has initiated the process to develop and publish energy standards for manufactured housing as directed by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. To facilitate this process,

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Final Comment Date: March 24, 2010

USA/520 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
On 10 February 2000 (65 FR 6698), EPA published emission standards for light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks requiring vehicle manufacturers to reduce tailpipe emissions. Specifically, EPA sought to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and non-methane

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Final Comment Date: March 22, 2010

USA/519 (Anthropomorphic test device, ES-2re side impact crash test dummy (HS 8703))
This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposes corrections or minor changes to some of the drawings incorporated by reference by a final rule, published on June 16, 2008, that responded to petitions for reconsideration of

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Final Comment Date: April 06, 2010

USA/518 (Hazardous materials (HS 8506))
PHMSA, in consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is proposing to amend requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) on the transportation of lithium cells and batteries, including lithium cells and batteries packed with

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Final Comment Date: March 12, 2010

USA/517 (Metal halide lamp fixtures)
Energy conservation standards cover metal halide lamp fixtures, however, the ballast is the energy-using device regulated in the fixture. The fixture manufacturers must comply with energy conservation standards when shipping fixtures or separately shipping ballast

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Final Comment Date: February 05, 2010

USA/516 (Brake fluids (HS 3819))
This NPRM proposes to amend FMVSS No. 116, Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, so that brake fluids would be tested with ethylene, propylene, and diene terpolymer (EPDM) rubber, as this type of rubber is increasingly being

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Final Comment Date: April 05, 2010

USA/515 (Carbon nanotubes (HS 2803))
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the chemical substance identified generically as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (P-08-199). This action would require persons

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Final Comment Date: March 05, 2010

USA/514 (Chemical substances)
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 15 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Three of these chemical substances

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Final Comment Date: March 03, 2010

USA/513 (School bus emergency exits)
This NPRM proposes two housekeeping measures relating to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus emergency exits and window retention and release." First, in response to a petition for rulemaking from the School

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Final Comment Date: February 26, 2010

USA/512 (Walk-in coolers and freezers (HS 8418))
Pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing test procedures for measuring the energy consumption of walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers (collectively "walk-in equipment" or

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Final Comment Date: March 22, 2010

USA/511 (Rotorcraft structures (HS 8802))
This proposal would revise airworthiness standards for type certification requirements of normal and transport category rotorcraft. The amendment would require evaluation of fatigue and residual static strength of composite rotorcraft structures using a damage tolerance

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Final Comment Date: April 06, 2010

USA/510 (Meat and poultry products, labeling)
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing this supplemental proposed rule that, if finalized, will amend the Federal meat and poultry products inspection regulations to require nutrition labeling of the major cuts of

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Final Comment Date: February 16, 2010

USA/509 (Food containers)
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes to amend the regulations governing the United States (U.S.) Standards for Condition of Food Containers. AMS regularly reviews standards to determine if they meet current industry practices. Based on

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Final Comment Date: January 19, 2010

USA/508 (Water heaters, pool heaters)
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) prescribes energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, including residential water heaters, direct heating equipment (DHE), and pool heaters. EPCA also requires the

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Final Comment Date: February 09, 2010

USA/507 (Ejection mitigation)
This notice of proposed rulemaking would establish a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 226, to reduce the partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.

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Final Comment Date: February 01, 2010

USA/506 (Nickel in fertilizer)
Requires a warning or caution statements on the label for any product that contains three-hundredths percent (0.03%) or more of boron in a water-soluble form or one-thousandth percent (0.001%) or more of molybdenum.

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USA/505 (Appliances)
This rule establishes minimum efficiency standards for certain products sold or installed in the state.

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/504 (Contact lenses)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Sauflon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has filed a petition proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of disodium 1-amino-4-[[4-[(2-bromo-1-oxoallyl)amino]-2-sulfonatophenyl]amino]-9,10-dihydro-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-sulfonate (CAS Reg.

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USA/503 (Small electric motors)
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act authorizes the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment. Such equipment includes those small electric motors for

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Final Comment Date: January 25, 2010

USA/502 (Animal feed)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations regarding the declaration of certified colour additives on the labels of animal food including animal feeds and pet foods. FDA is proposing this

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Final Comment Date: February 22, 2010

USA/501 (Vehicle emissions (HS 8703))
The Department proposes to amend Part 218, Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines, and amend Part 200, General Provisions. The proposed amendments would simplify the existing zero emission vehicle (ZEV) program, increase

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Final Comment Date: December 10, 2009

USA/500 (Lamps (HS 9405))
Section 321 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the Commission to conduct a rulemaking to consider the effectiveness of current labelling requirements for lamps (commonly referred to as "light bulbs'') and

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Final Comment Date: December 28, 2009

USA/499 (Chemical substances (HS 2803))
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for two chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices. The two substances are identified generically

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Final Comment Date: December 07, 2009

USA/498 (Pneumatic and certain specialty tires (HS 4011))
This NPRM proposes to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 109, New pneumatic and certain specialty tires, to change the test pressure for the physical dimensions test for T-type tires (temporary use spare

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Final Comment Date: December 29, 2009

USA/497 (Respirators (HS 9020))
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") proposes to establish total inward leakage (TIL) requirements for half-mask air-purifying particulate respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ("NIOSH") of CDC. The

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Final Comment Date: December 29, 2009

USA/496 (Cars, light-duty trucks (HS 8703, 8704))
EPA and NHTSA are issuing this joint proposal to establish a National Program consisting of new standards for light-duty vehicles that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy. This joint proposed rulemaking is

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Final Comment Date: November 27, 2009

USA/495 (Tobacco (HS 2402))
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is issuing a temporary rule to extend the use-up period and delay the application of the new pipe tobacco

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Final Comment Date: November 23, 2009

USA/494 (Cars, light trucks (HS 8703))
NHTSA has prepared a DEIS to disclose and analyze the potential environmental impacts of proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model year (MY) 2012-2016 passenger cars and light trucks, which NHTSA recently proposed

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Final Comment Date: November 09, 2009

USA/493 (Combination products (HS 3004, 9018.11-90))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or agency) proposes to codify the current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) requirements applicable to combination products. This proposed rule is intended to promote the public health by clarifying which

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Final Comment Date: December 22, 2009

USA/492 (Chemicals (HS 2825.90))
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 12 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Two of these chemical substances

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Final Comment Date: October 19, 2009

USA/491 (Elemental mercury (HS 2805.40))
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for elemental mercury (CAS No. 7439-97-6) for use in flow meters, natural gas manometers, and pyrometers,

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Final Comment Date: November 10, 2009

USA/490 (Infant walkers (HS 9401.80))
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards

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Final Comment Date: November 17, 2009

USA/489 (Infant bath seats (HS 9401.80))
Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (Commission) to promulgate consumer product safety standards for durable infant or toddler products. These standards

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Final Comment Date: November 17, 2009

USA/488 (Bicycle helmets, dive sticks and similar articles, rattles, bicycles, and bunk beds (HS 87-5, 9501.00-9503, 9506, 94-2(b)))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing a notice of requirements that provides the criteria and process for Commission acceptance of accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies for testing pursuant to specific CPSC regulations

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Final Comment Date: October 02, 2009

USA/487 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
The Cameron Gulbransen Kids Transportation Safety Act of 2007 (the K.T. Safety Act of 2007) directs NHTSA to consider amending the Federal motor vehicle safety standard aimed at minimizing the likelihood of death or injury

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Final Comment Date: November 02, 2009

USA/486 (Durable children's products (HS 9403))
Section 104(d) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a final consumer product safety rule requiring each manufacturer of a durable infant or

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Final Comment Date: September 14, 2009

USA/485 (Motor vehicles (HS 8707))
NHTSA is proposing to place a requirement in the Federal motor vehicle safety standards that certain motor vehicles with an automatic transmission that includes a park position manufactured for sale after 1 September 2010 be

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Final Comment Date: September 24, 2009

USA/484 (Consumer products)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is proposing to issue regulations establishing requirements for the periodic audit of third party conformity assessment bodies as a condition for their continuing accreditation. The proposed rule would implement

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Final Comment Date: October 13, 2009

USA/483 (Electronic waste (HS 8471, 8540))
Clarifies the responsibilities of computer equipment manufacturers, retailers, recyclers, and the department for providing recycling or reuse of certain consumer electronic equipment at no additional cost. Contains procedures for manufacturers to submit and implement recovery

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Final Comment Date: October 22, 2009

USA/482 (Headphones (HS 8518.30))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to revise the Noise Labeling Standards for Hearing Protection Devices (HPD). These standards have not been amended since 1979 and technologies have evolved and improved in the interim. The

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Final Comment Date: September 04, 2009

USA/481 (Furnaces, boilers (HS 8403.10, 8516.21))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test procedures for residential furnaces and boilers to provide for measurement of standby mode and off mode energy consumption. Specifically, the proposed amendments would incorporate

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Final Comment Date: October 13, 2009

USA/480 (Train control systems (HS 86))
FRA proposes regulations implementing a requirement of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 that certain passenger and freight railroads install positive train control systems. The proposal includes required functionalities of the technology and the

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Final Comment Date: August 20, 2009

USA/479 (Pipelines)
PHMSA is proposing to incorporate by reference (IBR) into the pipeline safety regulations all or parts of new editions of voluntary consensus standards to allow pipeline operators to use current technology, new materials, and other

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Final Comment Date: September 21, 2009

USA/478 (Poultry (HS 0207))
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing new information on, and reproposing the definition and standard for roaster and roasting chicken. FSIS proposed this definition and standard in its 23 September 2003 proposed

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Final Comment Date: August 12, 2009

USA/477 (Lamp ballasts (HS 9405))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish metal halide lamp ballast test procedures that manufacturers would use to demonstrate compliance with the metal halide ballast energy conservation standards mandated by the statute. In

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Final Comment Date: September 23, 2009

USA/476 (Honey (HS 0409))
This interim final rule would establish a new regulation addressing country of origin labelling for packed honey bearing any official USDA mark or statement and would add a new cause for debarment from inspection and

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Final Comment Date: September 08, 2009

USA/475 (Recording systems (HS 8521.10-90))
In an effort to obtain comments from interested parties, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will make available to the general public an initial draft standard entitled,

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Final Comment Date: August 04, 2009

USA/474 (Consumer products (HS 3814, 3402, 3506, 3808.40, 3405))
Amends rule to address volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for 11 new consumer products categories and revisions for one existing category; covers chemically formulated products used by household and institutional consumers including: detergents; cleaning compounds;

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Final Comment Date: July 29, 2009

USA/473 (Rice (HS 10-1(a)))
The USDA is proposing to revise the U.S. Standards for Rough Rice, Brown Rice for Processing, and Milled Rice, to change the requirement that certain information currently provided on the grade line of official certificates

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Final Comment Date: August 24, 2009

USA/472 (Chemicals (HS 2912))
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 23 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Four of these chemical substances

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Final Comment Date: July 24, 2009

USA/471 (Replacement tires (HS 4011))
This document proposes a broad new consumer information program for replacement tires to inform consumers about the effect of tires on fuel efficiency, safety, and durability. This consumer information program would implement a national tire

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Final Comment Date: August 21, 2009

USA/470 (Coal mine dust personal monitors (HS 9306, 6506.10))
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule to revise existing requirements to approve sampling devices that

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Final Comment Date: August 14, 2009

USA/469 (Potatoes (HS 0701))
Proposes modifications to the import regulations for Irish potatoes. This rule would: Reduce the number of marketing order areas determined as being in the most direct competition with imported potatoes from five to three; exempt

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Final Comment Date: July 28, 2009

USA/468 (Fuels and fuel additives (HS 2710))
Under the Clean Air Act, as amended by Sections 201, 202, and 210 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency is required to promulgate regulations implementing changes to the

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Final Comment Date: July 27, 2009

USA/467 (Potatoes (HS 0701))
Relaxes the size requirements for potatoes handled under the marketing order for Idaho-Eastern Oregon potatoes and for long type potatoes imported into the United States. This rule would revise the size requirements to allow: Creamer

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Final Comment Date: July 21, 2009

USA/466 (Commercial heating, air-conditioning, and water-heating equipment (HS 8516.10, 8419.11, 8419.19, 8418.61, 8415.10-83, 8516.10))
DOE is proposing to amend the energy conservation standards for commercial packaged boilers and to adopt a new energy conservation standard for water-cooled and evaporatively-cooled commercial package air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling

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Final Comment Date: June 03, 2009

USA/465 (Turbine engines (HS 8411.11-82))
Amends the emission standards for turbine engine powered airplanes to incorporate the standards adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This rule also amends certain test procedures for gaseous exhaust emissions, which are

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USA/464 (Fluorescent Lamps and Incandescent Reflector Lamps (HS 8539.31, 9405.50))
DOE is proposing amended energy conservation standards for certain general service fluorescent lamps (GSFL) GSFL and incandescent reflector lamps (IRL)and new energy conservation standards for certain additional GSFL not currently covered by standards.

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Final Comment Date: June 12, 2009

USA/463 (Grapefruit (HS 0803-0810))
Relaxes the minimum size requirement for white seedless grapefruit imported into the United States for the fresh market.

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Final Comment Date: June 08, 2009

USA/462 (Soy foods (HS 2936.29, 2008.99))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of vitamin D2 as a nutrient supplement in soy-based food products.

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Final Comment Date: April 15, 2009

USA/461 (Tomatoes (HS 0702))
Proposes a partial exemption to the minimum grade requirements under the tomato import regulation.

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Final Comment Date: May 08, 2009

USA/460 (Rearview mirrors (HS 8707, 7009.10))
Initiates rulemaking to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, Rearview Mirrors, to improve a driver's ability to see areas to the rear of a motor vehicle in order to mitigate fatalities and

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Final Comment Date: May 04, 2009

USA/459 (Air brake systems (HS 8716))
Extends by 18 months a requirement that trailers with antilock brake systems be equipped with an external antilock malfunction indicator lamp. It also considers making the requirement permanent. The indicator lamp requirement, which is included

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Final Comment Date: April 02, 2009

USA/458 (Helmets (HS 6506.10, 8711, 9506))
Sets forth the specifications for helmets approved for use by operators of all-terrain vehicles and, when required by local ordinance, operators of mopeds.

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Final Comment Date: March 18, 2009

USA/457 (Motorcycle helmets (HS 8711, 6506.10))
NHTSA is proposing to amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, Motorcycle Helmets. The proposed amendments adopt additional requirements and revise existing requirements to reduce misleading labeling of novelty helmets that creates

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Final Comment Date: December 01, 2008

USA/456 (Asphalt (HS 2714))
Revises rules pertaining to the control of volatile organic compounds from cutback and emulsified asphalt. Prohibits the use of cutback asphalt. Limits the VOC content of emulsified asphalt used for road paving, maintenance or repair

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Final Comment Date: February 20, 2009

USA/455 (Adhesives, sealants (HS 3506))
Revises rules pertaining to the control of volatile organic compounds from adhesives and sealants. Limits the VOC content of 40 categories of adhesive and sealant products.

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Final Comment Date: February 20, 2009

USA/454 (Architectural and industrial maintenance coatings)
Revises rules pertaining to the control of volatile organic compounds from architectural and industrial maintenance coatings; limits the VOC content of 53 categories of architectural and industrial maintenance coatings.

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Final Comment Date: February 20, 2009

USA/453 (Consumer products)
Revises rules pertaining to the control of volatile organic compounds from consumer products; limits VOC content of 102 categories of consumer product.

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Final Comment Date: February 20, 2009

USA/452 (Fluorescent lamp ballasts (HS 8539.31))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing amendments to its test procedures for fluorescent lamp ballasts under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. These amendments address the measurement of energy consumption of fluorescent lamp

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Final Comment Date: April 06, 2009

USA/451 (Consumer products, adhesives, sealants (HS 8703, 8407.10-90))
The proposed revision to Section 2.0, Consumer Products, will regulate 23 more products/product types. Adding a new Section, 4.0, Adhesives and Sealants, establishes VOC limits for commercially-used adhesive and sealant products, including 25 adhesives,

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Final Comment Date: January 30, 2009

USA/450 (Children's products (HS 9503))
On 14 August 2008 Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314. The Commission proposes to establish procedures and requirements for: A Commission determination that a commodity or class

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Final Comment Date: February 17, 2009

USA/449 (Children's products (HS 9503))
On 14 August 2008, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat. 3016. This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) initiates a proceeding under section 3 of the

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Final Comment Date: February 17, 2009

USA/448 (Children's products (HS 9503))
On 14 August 2008, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat. 3016. Section 101(a) of the CPSIA provides for specific lead limits in children's products. Section

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Final Comment Date: February 17, 2009

USA/447 (Children's products (HS 28-8, 9503, Ch. 78 ))
On 14 August 2008, Congress enacted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, 122 Stat.3016. Section 101 of the CPSIA provides for specific lead limits in children's products. Section 101(b)(2)

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Final Comment Date: February 17, 2009

USA/446 (Milk and cream products and yogurt products (HS 0403.10, 1901.90))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to revoke its regulations on the standards of identity for lowfat yogurt and nonfat yogurt and amend the standard of identity for yogurt in numerous respects. This

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Final Comment Date: March 31, 2009

USA/445 (Water heaters, heating equipment, pool heaters (HS 8516.10, 8419.19, 8419.11, 9506.99, 8516.21))
The Department of Energy (DOE) will hold an informal public meeting to discuss and receive comments on the product classes that DOE plans to analyze for purposes of amending energy conservation standards for certain residential

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Final Comment Date: March 16, 2009

USA/444 (Children's metal jewellery (HS 7177.11-90 ))
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published requirements pursuant to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), Public Law 110-314, for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies to test to

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Final Comment Date: January 21, 2009

USA/443 (Walk-in coolers and freezers (HS 8418.30-69))
The Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking to consider establishing energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. Accordingly, DOE will hold an informal public meeting to discuss and receive comments on

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Final Comment Date: January 21, 2009

USA/442 (Automotive refrigerant (HS 8703))
The State of California proposes to regulate small containers of automotive refrigerant; the proposed regulation would establish more stringent requirements than comparable federal regulations requiring improved container technology and product labelling.

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Final Comment Date: January 21, 2009

USA/441 (Electric vehicles (HS 8703, 8407.10-90))
Proposes amendments to the State of California's motor vehicle test procedures for exhaust emissions, evaporative emissions, and refuelling emissions, and new requirements for certification of aftermarket conversion systems for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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Final Comment Date: January 21, 2009

USA/440 (Electric motors)
The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing new test procedures for measuring the efficiency of small electric motors, including both single-phase and polyphase and to update the industry references and clarify the scope of coverage

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Final Comment Date: March 09, 2009

USA/439 (Lead paint, children's products (HS 7117, 7800))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is amending its regulations concerning the ban of lead-containing paint and certain consumer products bearing lead-containing paint.

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USA/438 (Respirators (HS 9020))
This notice proposes updated requirements that the Department of Health and Human Service's (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) would employ to test and approve

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Final Comment Date: February 09, 2009

USA/437 (Oysters (HS 0307.10))
Changes labelling on packages of fresh shucked oyster product of less than sixty-four fluid ounces from the "SELL BY" requirement of fourteen days to the ISSC requirement of "SELL BY" or "BEST IF USED BY"

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Final Comment Date: December 14, 2008

USA/436 (Toys, children's products (HS 9503))
Provides Notice of Requirements for Accreditation of Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies to Assess Conformity with part 1501 of Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations. The Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA'), at Sec. 14(a)(3)(B)(iii) as

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Final Comment Date: December 17, 2008

USA/435 (Respirators (HS 9020))
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposes to update existing quality assurance requirements under 42 CFR Part 84 for the manufacture of all respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and

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Final Comment Date: February 09, 2009

USA/434 (Gasoline and diesel fuel (HS 2710))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow refiners and laboratories to use more current and improved fuel testing procedures with twelve American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International) analytical test methods. Once

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Final Comment Date: January 07, 2009

USA/433 (Food products)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is establishing 2 January 2012 as the uniform compliance date for food labelling regulations that are issued between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2010.

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Final Comment Date: February 23, 2009

USA/432 (Wood products (HS 44, 4408, 4410, 4411, 4412))
The EPA is initiating a proceeding to investigate whether and what type of regulatory or other action might be appropriate to protect against risks posed by formaldehyde emitted from these and other pressed wood products.

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Final Comment Date: February 02, 2009

USA/431 (All terrain vehicles (HS 8705, 8707))
The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), sets forth several requirements for all terrain vehicles (ATVs). The CPSIA requires the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to publish in the Federal Register

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USA/430 (Products containing mercury (HS 2805.40))
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is proposing regulations that will govern three requirements of the Massachusetts Mercury Management Act: bans on the sale of certain measuring devices and all switches and relays containing mercury;

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Final Comment Date: November 24, 2008

USA/429 (Electronic gaming machines (HS 9504))
The State of Kansas, Racing and Gaming Commission is considering new requirements for electronic gaming machines.

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Final Comment Date: January 08, 2009

USA/428 (Cribs, pacifiers (HS 9403.50, 3925.90))
Sets forth requirements for accreditation of Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies To Assess Conformity With Part 1508, Part 1509, and/or Part 1511 of Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations pertaining to: full-size baby cribs (16

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Final Comment Date: November 21, 2008

USA/427 (Off-road engines (HS 8467.81, 8433.11-20))
Proposed SORE (Small off-road Engine Regulations) eliminate the generation of production emission credits after model year 2009; modifies the use of existing production emission credits; limit the lifetime of future certification emission credits to five

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Final Comment Date: November 19, 2008

USA/426 (Motor vehicles (HS 8407.10-90))
Proposes new exhaust emission standards for new LSI engines = 1.0 L.

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Final Comment Date: November 19, 2008

USA/425 (Microwave ovens (HS 8516.50))
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test procedures for microwave ovens under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide for the measurement of standby mode and off mode power use

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Final Comment Date: December 31, 2008

USA/424 (Plants, plant products (HS 6-1, 0602, 4403))
Announces implementation of the new Lacey Act provisions which require importers to submit a declaration at the time of importation for certain plants and plant products. The declaration must contain, among other things, the scientific

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Final Comment Date: December 08, 2008

USA/423 (Buses (HS 8702, 8703, 8705))
Federal Transit Administration proposes changes to the Bus Testing Regulation to incorporate tests for brake performance and emissions into FTA's Bus Testing program.

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Final Comment Date: December 01, 2008

USA/422 (Milk (HS 4-1))
The proposed regulation provides clarification on what is false or misleading labeling as it pertains to milk and dairy products and provides guidance to the dairy industry with respect to label claims concerning the use

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Final Comment Date: December 01, 2008

USA/421 (Children's products (HS 9503))
Sets forth the requirements for accreditation of third party conformity assessment bodies to test children's products for conformity with the lead paint ban in the Commission's regulations at 16 CFR Part 1303 (the "lead paint

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Final Comment Date: October 22, 2008

USA/420 (Genetically engineered animals and products obtained from genetically engineered animals)
The draft guidance is intended to clarify FDA's requirements and recommendations for producers and developers of genetically engineered (GE) animals. The draft guidance describes how the new animal drug provisions of the Federal Food, Drug,

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Final Comment Date: November 18, 2008

USA/419 (Food for human and animal consumption)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule that would require owners or consignees to label imported food that is refused entry into the United States. The label would read, "UNITED STATES:

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Final Comment Date: December 02, 2008

USA/418 (Motorcycles (HS 8711))
NHTSA is proposing to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard on motorcycle brake systems, in order to add and update requirements and test procedures and to harmonize with a global technical regulation for motorcycle

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Final Comment Date: November 17, 2008

USA/417 (Bottled water (HS 2201-2202))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its bottled water regulations to require that source water be tested specifically for total coliform as is done for finished bottled water products. FDA is

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Final Comment Date: November 17, 2008

USA/416 (Motor vehicles (HS 8707))
NHTSA is proposing to remove the sunset of a requirement in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, that a vehicle's lap belt must be lockable to tightly secure a child

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Final Comment Date: November 12, 2008

USA/415 (Motor vehicles (HS 8707))
The State of Florida is proposing to adopt the California Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards. The new rule will implement emission standards for new passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles and will establish low emission

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Final Comment Date: September 20, 2008

USA/414 (Motor vehicles (HS 8707))
The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources is proposing amendments to its Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations to incorporate by reference three changes to California's LEV Program: (1) revisions to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program

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Final Comment Date: September 22, 2008

USA/413 (Dental prosthetics (HS 9021))
Requires dental laboratories to clearly label or certify in writing to the prescribing dentist the place of manufacture of a dental prosthetic.

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Final Comment Date: September 07, 2008

USA/412 (Outboard marine tanks and components (HS 8903))
Amends rules concerning outboard marine tanks and components to control Reactive Organic Gases (ROG). Requires performance standards that limit emissions from tanks to be more than 2.5 grams per meter squared per day.

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Final Comment Date: September 24, 2008

USA/411 (Fertilizers (HS 31))
Amends rules concerning the protection of trade secrets. Describes the circumstances when specific information on product composition is required and specifies the required information on product composition. Describes how manufactures can designate information to be

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Final Comment Date: September 29, 2008

USA/410 (Commercial refrigerators, freezers (HS 8418))
The Department of Energy (DOE) proposes new energy conservation standards for commercial ice-cream freezers; self-contained commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, and commercial refrigerator-freezers without doors; and remote condensing commercial refrigerators, commercial freezers, and commercial refrigerator-freezers.

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Final Comment Date: October 24, 2008

USA/409 (Battery chargers, power supplies)
The Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to amend its test procedures for battery chargers and external power supplies to include: provisions for measuring standby mode and off mode energy consumption; add a test procedure for

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Final Comment Date: October 29, 2008

USA/408 (Carbofuran (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to revoke all tolerances for carbofuran.

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Final Comment Date: September 29, 2008

USA/407 (HPV chemicals (HS 29))
EPA is proposing a test rule under section 4(a)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers, importers, and processors of nineteen high production volume (HPV) chemical substances to conduct testing to obtain

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Final Comment Date: October 22, 2008

USA/406 (Malted beverages (HS 2203))
Establishes administrative fees that may be assessed by the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC) to process applications for the approval of malt beverage labels and packaging; provides supplemental procedures for applying for and

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Final Comment Date: August 14, 2008

USA/405 (Motor vehicle windshields (HS 7007, 8707))
Proposes to rescind Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 219, Windshield zone intrusion

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Final Comment Date: September 05, 2008

USA/404 (Pork skins (HS 1601-1602))
APHIS is proposing to amend the regulations to allow for the importation of cooked pork skins from regions affected with foot-and-mouth disease, swine vesicular disease, African swine fever, and classical swine fever under certain conditions.

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Final Comment Date: September 02, 2008

USA/403 (Snowmobiles (HS 8703))
EPA is proposing to remove the oxides of nitrogen (NOX) component from the Phase 3 snowmobile standards set to take effect in 2012, and; clarify the evidence and analysis upon which the Phase 3 carbon

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Final Comment Date: July 25, 2008

USA/402 (Drug products (HS 1302, 3004))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing that certain ingredients in over-the-counter (OTC) drug products are not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) or are misbranded. FDA is proposing that any OTC drug

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Final Comment Date: September 17, 2008

USA/401 (Digital mammography systems (HS 9018.11-90))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify the full field digital mammography (FFDM) system from class III (premarket approval) to class II (special controls).

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Final Comment Date: August 28, 2008

USA/400 (Beverage vending machines (HS 8418.10-69, 8476.11-19))
The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewal Energy (OEERE) is proposing to establish energy conservation standards for refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machines.

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Final Comment Date: July 16, 2008

USA/399 (Dodecandioic acid, dihydrazide, thiophene, dibromo-3-hexyl)
EPA is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for two chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). The two substances are dodecandioic

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Final Comment Date: July 09, 2008

USA/398 (Transport of animals)
Amendments to the Animal Welfare Act regulations by adding minimum age requirements for the transport in commerce of animals. The regulations currently contain such requirements for dogs and cats, but no corresponding ones for other

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Final Comment Date: July 08, 2008

USA/397 (Outdoor hydronic heaters/wood boilers (HS 8402))
Amends rules concerning outdoor hydronic heaters (outdoor wood boilers). Addresses requirements for manufacturers, sellers and owners of outdoor hydronic heaters. Enables the Commonwealth to attain and maintain national ambient air quality standards and proposes regulatory

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Final Comment Date: July 03, 2008

USA/396 (Hearing aids (HS 9021))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations governing hearing aid labelling to reference the most recent version of the consensus standard used to determine the technical data to be included

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Final Comment Date: August 18, 2008

USA/395 (Olive oil (HS 15-2, 1509-1510))
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting comments on the proposed revision to the United States Standards for Grades of Olive Oil.

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Final Comment Date: August 01, 2008

USA/394 (Prescription drugs and biological products for pregnancy and lactation)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations concerning the format and content of the "Pregnancy," "Labor and delivery," and "Nursing mothers'' subsections of the "Use in Specific Populations" section of

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Final Comment Date: August 27, 2008

USA/393 (Consumer products (HS 3402))
The California Air Resources Board proposes to amend the California rules concerning volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer products. Adds and modifies product category definitions and establishes new or lower VOC limits for multiple

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Final Comment Date: June 26, 2008

USA/392 (Passenger cars, light trucks (HS 8703))
Proposes substantial increases in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light trucks.

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Final Comment Date: July 01, 2008

USA/391 (Pneumatic brake systems (HS 8607))
Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (DOT, FRA) proposes revisions to the regulations governing freight power brakes and equipment by adding a new subpart addressing electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake systems.

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Final Comment Date: May 15, 2008

USA/390 (Human foods, cosmetics (HS 33-3, 2106))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations on the use of materials derived from cattle in human food and cosmetics.

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Final Comment Date: July 16, 2008

USA/389 (Air conditioners, heat pumps (HS 8415))
The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewal Energy (OEERE) is proposing amended energy conservation standards for packaged terminal air conditioners (PTACs) and packaged terminal heat pumps (PTHPs).

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Final Comment Date: June 06, 2008

USA/388 (Textiles (HS 57))
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) invites comments on proposed amendments to the Rules and Regulations Under the Textile Fibre Products Identification Act.

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Final Comment Date: May 05, 2008

USA/387 (Hair dyes (HS 32-US1))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites public comment on the petition proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to increase the permitted use level of bismuth citrate as a color additive in cosmetics

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Final Comment Date: March 26, 2008

USA/386 (Timber products (HS 44))
Updates rules regarding the requirement for branding treated timber products.

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Final Comment Date: April 17, 2008

USA/385 (Timber products (HS 44))
Updates rules regarding the required standards of inspection, sampling and analyses of treated wood products.

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Final Comment Date: April 17, 2008

USA/384 (Timber products (HS 44))
Updates rules regarding the required standards to be used by anyone selling or offering for sale treated timber products.

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Final Comment Date: April 17, 2008

USA/383 (Aircraft engines (HS 8407.10))
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend the certification standards for aircraft engines to introduce requirements for approval of maximum engine overtorque. This action would add a new engine overtorque test, amend engine ratings

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Final Comment Date: June 24, 2008

USA/382 (Chemical facilities)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule (IFR) pursuant to Section 550 of the Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007 (Section 550), which provided DHS with authority to promulgate "interim final

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USA/381 (Fluorescent and incandescent lamps (HS 9405))
The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing amendments to its test procedures for fluorescent and incandescent lamps, which lamp manufacturers are required to use to certify compliance with energy conservation standards.

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Final Comment Date: April 14, 2008

USA/380 (Fluorescent lamps, incandescent reflector lamps (HS 9405))
DOE is considering amendment of energy conservation standards for general service fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps and whether standards should apply to additional general service fluorescent lamps. This ANPR also considers amendments to lighting-related

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Final Comment Date: April 14, 2008

USA/379 (Amplifiers (HS 8518.40-50))
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requests public comment on its Trade Regulation Rule relating to power output claims for amplifiers utilized in home entertainment products.

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Final Comment Date: May 12, 2008

USA/378 (Jewellery, precious metals, and pewter products (HS 7116))
The Commission is seeking comments on a proposed amendment to the platinum section of the FTC's Guides for the Jewellery, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, 16 CFR part 23. The amendment provides guidance on how

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Final Comment Date: May 27, 2008

USA/377 (Cigarettes (HS 2402.20))
Enacts the Oklahoma Firesafe Cigarettes Act.

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USA/376 (Cigarette lighters (HS 2402.20))
Prohibits the sale or giving away of any disposable cigarette lighter or novelty cigarette lighter in Tennessee, unless the lighter is equipped with a safety device that prevents accidental operation of the lighter.

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USA/375 (Cigarettes (HS 2402.20))
Enacts the Mississippi Firesafe Cigarette Safety Standard.

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USA/374 (Children's toys and products (HS 9501-9503))
Prohibits the manufacture, sale or distribution of toys and child care products containing certain toxic chemicals.

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USA/373 (Children's toys and products (HS 9501-9503))
Prohibits the manufacturing, sale, or distribution of toys and child care articles containing phthalates and requires manufacturers to use the least toxic alternative.

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USA/372 (Refrigerators, freezers (HS 8418.10))
Amends rules pertaining to energy efficiency standards for consumer products. Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for products including residential furnaces and boilers purchased by the state, residential pool pumps, metal halide lamp fixtures, single voltage

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Final Comment Date: January 30, 2008

USA/371 (Consumer products (HS 13, 78))
Requires labelling of products that contain lead.

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USA/370 (Children's products (HS 9501-9503))
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution of children's products containing lead or phthalates.

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Final Comment Date: January 01, 2009

USA/369 (Children's products (HS 9501-9503))
Prohibits the manufacture, remanufacture, retrofit, distribution, sale at wholesale or retail, or otherwise placing into the stream of commerce an unsafe children's product.

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USA/368 (Ammunition (HS 9303))
Requires that all ammunition manufactured, sold, or utilized in the State of Hawaii contain an identification code that is etched or otherwise embossed onto the shell of the ammunition.

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USA/367 (Cigarettes (HS 24, 2402.20))
Sets requirements for fire safe cigarettes.

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USA/366 (Cigarettes (HS 2402.20))
Regulates ignitions strength of cigarettes.

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USA/365 (Antifreeze (HS 3820))
Requires that any engine coolant or antifreeze that contains more than ten percent ethylene glycol shall only be sold if it contains 30 ppm of denatonium benzoate as a bittering agent to render it unpalatable.

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USA/364 (Mattresses and upholstered furniture (HS 9404))
Requires that mattresses and upholstered furniture be fire retardant.

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USA/363 (Ammunition (HS 9303))
Requires that ammunition for handguns be serial coded.

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USA/362 (Fluorescent lamp ballasts, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, electric and gas kitchen ranges and ovens, commercial clothes washers (HS 8539.31))
The Department of Energy (DOE) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process to consider establishing amended energy conservation standards for certain fluorescent lamp ballasts and to consider whether energy conservation standards should apply to

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Final Comment Date: January 30, 2008

USA/361 (Drugs, medical devices)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations regarding changes to an approved new drug application (NDA), biologics license application (BLA), or medical device premarket approval application (PMA) to codify the

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Final Comment Date: March 17, 2008

USA/360 (Ammunition)
Requires that all firearm ammunition manufactured or sold in the State of Illinois on or after 1 January 2010 shall be coded by the manufacturer. Provides that effective 1 January 2010 all firearm ammunition used

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USA/359 (Antifreeze (HS 3820.00))
Requires a bittering agent be added to certain engine coolants and antifreeze to render it unpalatable.

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USA/358 (Detergents (HS 3402.90))
Bans the use of phosphorus in detergents for household dishwashing machines.

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USA/357 (Food products)
Requires labeling of food containing any product from a cloned animal or its progeny.

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USA/356 (Audio players)
Requires all personal audio players distributed in New Jersey to contain a warning label about volume and hearing loss.

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USA/355 (Plastic containers (HS 4202))
Sets labelling requirements for plastic containers.

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USA/354 (Children's products (HS 78))
Prohibits the sale or use of any lead-bearing substance on items that may be used by children; requires labeling of products containing a lead-bearing substance.

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USA/353 (Cigarettes (HS 24-US3, 2402.20))
Requires that cigarettes sold in the state of Colorado meet specified standards for reduced ignition propensity.

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USA/352 (Electronic devices)
Establishes a recycling system; manufacturers not in compliance will be prohibited from selling their products in New Jersey.

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/351 (Food products)
Requires all food or food products sold in the State of Missouri which are derived from a cloned animal be labeled indicating that the food is or contains products derived from a cloned animal.

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USA/350 (Pharmaceutical devices (HS 9018.31))
Requires a pharmaceutical manufacturer whose product is administered for home use through a prefilled syringe, prefilled pen,or other prefilled injection device to arrange to provide, upon a request from a consumer, a postage prepaid, mail-back

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USA/349 (Cigarettes (HS 24-US3, 2402.20))
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offer for sale of cigarettes unless the cigarettes have been tested to determine that they meet a performance standard for fire safety.

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USA/348 (Flame retardants (HS 9404))
Prohibits the manufacturing, processing, selling, or distributing of specified products that contain a specified amount of decabrominated diphenyl ether.

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USA/347 (Children's products, consumables (HS 9503, 2917.39, Ch. 95))
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, importation, or distribution of specified lead-containing children's products or lead-adulterated consumable products.

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USA/346 (Children's products (HS 9503, 2917.39, Ch. 95))
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of specified toys or child care articles containing bisphenol-A or specified phthalates; requiring a person to use the least toxic alternative and prohibiting a person from using specified carcinogens

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USA/345 (Jewellery (HS 7117.11-90))
The State of New York is amending the New York State environmental conservation law and the general business to control the lead content of jewelry (especially children's jewellery) and to set labeling requirements.

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USA/344 (Children's toys (HS 9503))
The State of New York is amending the New York State general business to prohibit the manufacture or import of any children's toy that is contaminated with any toxic substance.

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USA/343 (Organic foods)
Announces the sunset of eleven (11) exempted substances and one (1) prohibited substance added to the National List on 3-4 November 2003; establishes 3 November 2008 as the date by which the sunset review and

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Final Comment Date: January 28, 2008

USA/342 (Televisions, computers (HS 8528))
Requires manufacturers of computer equipment and televisions to adopt and implement a recovery plan providing for collection, recycling, and reuse; requires manufacturers to affix a label before a manufacturer may offer computer equipment or televisions

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USA/341 (Mattress pads, upholstered furniture, electronic devices (HS 9404))
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing certain flame retardants; requires notification by manufacturer.

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USA/340 (Electronic devices)
Proposes a system for the collection and recycling of electronic devices.

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USA/339 (Children's toys and products (HS 9503, 2917))
Prohibits the use of phthalates in toys and baby products.

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USA/338 (Flame retardants (HS 2801.30))
Bans the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use of products containing certain flame retardants, brominated flame retardants.

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USA/337 (Children's toys (HS 9503))
Requires toy manufacturers to certify that their toys are in compliance with safety standards set by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and requires independent third-party testing and certification of a toy's safety.

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USA/336 (Children's jewellery and products (HS 7117))
Prohibits the sale or transferring in the State of Michigan of any children's jewellery, lunchboxes that contain a lead-bearing substance.

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USA/335 (Toys and children's products (HS 9503))
Requires manufacturers of children's products that contain chemicals of high concern to disclose such information to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.

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USA/334 (Antifreeze (HS 3820))
Requires all antifreeze containing at least 10 percent ethylene glycol to contain, and be labelled with, a bittering agent.

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USA/333 (Computer equipment)
Requires manufacturers to adopt and implement a recyling plan.

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USA/332 (Computer equipment)
Requires manufacturers to support recycling and reuse of computer equipment in the State of Missouri.

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USA/331 (Motor vehicle platform lifts (HS 8703))
NHTSA proposes to amend the platform lift standards to revise the lighting requirements for lift controls; the location, performance requirements, and test specifications for threshold warning signals; the specifications for the wheelchair test device; the

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Final Comment Date: February 19, 2008

USA/330 (Cigarettes (HS 24-US3, 2402.20))
Establishes reduced ignition propensity standards for cigarettes

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USA/329 (Clothes washers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning and heating equipment (HS 8415, 8418, 8450))
Establishes energy efficiency standards for selected commercial and residential appliances and equipment that are sold in or installed in the State of New Jersey.

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USA/328 (Radio Frequency Identification (RFID))
Requires any consumer commodity or package bearing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag or bar code to be conspicuously labelled as such.

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USA/327 (Diesel fuel (HS 2710.11, 27-US3))
Requires that all diesel fuel sold at retail in Missouri on and after 1 April 2010 be a biodiesel-blended fuel.

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USA/326 (Cribs and other children's products (HS 9403.50, 94-2(b)))
Establishes the Missouri Children's Product Safety Act prohibiting manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, or retailers from manufacturing, remanufacturing, retrofitting, distributing, or selling any children's product that is unsafe and establishes certain criteria which deems a children's

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USA/325 (Avocados (HS 0804))
This rule would revise the maturity requirements for avocados grown in South Florida and for avocados imported into the United States that are shipped to the fresh market.

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Final Comment Date: February 08, 2008

USA/324 (Human blood (HS 3002))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes to revise and update the regulations applicable to blood and blood components, including Source Plasma and Source Leukocytes, to add donor requirements that are consistent with current practices

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Final Comment Date: February 06, 2008

USA/323 (Firearms (HS 9303))
Requires newly manufactured handguns be microstamped.

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USA/322 (Children's products, candy, jewelry, toys, wrappers (HS 78, 7117, 1704.10-90))
Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, importation, or distribution of specified lead-containing children's products or lead-adulterated consumable products.

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USA/321 (Marine engines (HS 8408.10))
EPA has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to invite comment from all interested parties on a plan to propose new emission standards and other related provisions for new compression-ignition marine engines with

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Final Comment Date: March 06, 2008

USA/320 (School Buses (HS 8702))
Updates school bus construction standards based on changes in national industry standards.

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USA/319 (Pharmaceuticals (HS 30))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a companion proposed rule to the direct final rule, which amends certain sections of the regulations as the first phase of an incremental approach to modifying the

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Final Comment Date: February 19, 2008

USA/318 (Food labelling (HS 15))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes to issue a rule finding that certain nutrient content claims for foods, including conventional foods and dietary supplements, that contain omega-3 fatty acids, do not meet the requirements

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Final Comment Date: February 11, 2008

USA/317 (School buses (HS 8703, 8705))
NHTSA is proposing several upgrades to the school bus passenger crash protection requirements.

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Final Comment Date: January 22, 2008

USA/316 (Dishwashers, dehumidifiers, electric and gas kitchen ranges and ovens, commercial clothes washers (HS 8422.11, 8516.60, 8450-11-20, 8419.81))
The Department of Energy (DOE) is authorized to establish energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment--including residential dishwashers, dehumidifiers, and electric and gas kitchen ranges and ovens and microwave ovens

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Final Comment Date: January 29, 2008

USA/315 (Electronic devices (HS 8471))
Directs that a manufacturer shall not sell or offer for sale to any person in the State of Michigan a new electronic device unless the device is labelled with the manufacturer's name or brand label

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USA/314 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update motor vehicle refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment standards. Under Clean Air Act Section 609, motor vehicle air-conditioning (MVAC) refrigerant handling equipment must be certified by the

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Final Comment Date: December 10, 2007

USA/313 (Cigarettes (HS 24, 2402.20))
Requires testing standards for cigarette fire safety, for certification of compliance by manufacturers, and for package marking.

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USA/312 (Cigarettes (HS 24, 2402.20))
The State of New York proposes to require manufacturers of cigarettes to be licensed in the State of New York and to require the exclusive use of encrypted counterfeit-resistant cigarette tax stamps.

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USA/311 (Food labelling)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting comment on what new reference values the agency should use to calculate the percent daily value (DV) in the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels, what factors

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Final Comment Date: January 31, 2008

USA/310 (Electric lamp ballasts, bottle-type water dispensers, commercial hot food holding cabinets, walk in refrigerators and freezers (HS 8504.10, 8418.10))
Establishes minimum energy efficiency standards for certain products sold or installed in the District of Columbia to include the use of electric lamp ballasts, bottle-type water dispensers, and commercial hot food holding cabinets, walk in

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USA/309 (Firearms (HS 9303))
As of 1 January 2010 manufacturers of semiautomatic weapons sold in the State of California will be required to microstamp serial information about the firearm onto the surface of certain parts of the handgun.

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USA/308 (Lighting products (HS 8539))
The State of California has approved AB 1109 requiring manufacturers to reduce the levels of toxins in lighting products, such as mercury in fluorescent and lead in incandescents.

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USA/307 (Beer, malt beverages, energy drinks (HS 22-US4, 22-US5))
Establishes procedures for manufacturers of beer and other malt beverages to submit labels to the department for approval and establishes guidelines for approving or denying labels on such products.

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Final Comment Date: November 14, 2007

USA/306 (Children's products, phthalates (HS 9503, 2917.39, Ch. 95))
As of 1 January 2009, the State of California will prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution in commerce of certain toys and child care articles, if those products contain types of phthalates in concentrations exceeding

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USA/305 (Clothes dryers, room air conditioners (HS 8421, 8415))
The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) is initiating the rulemaking and data collection process that could result in the establishment of amended energy conservation standards for residential clothes dryers and room air conditioners. Accordingly,

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Final Comment Date: November 06, 2007

USA/304 (Aircraft avionics (HS 9014))
The FAA proposes performance requirements for certain avionics equipment on aircraft operating in specified classes of airspace within the United States National Airspace System. The proposed rule would facilitate the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2008

USA/303 (Motor vehicle controls (HS 8707))
NHTSA is proposing to amend the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to provide that an identifier is not required if the horn control is placed in the middle of the steering wheel. If the

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Final Comment Date: December 03, 2007

USA/302 (Diacetyl)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) invites interested parties to participate in or observe an informal stakeholder meeting on occupational exposure to Diacetyl and food flavorings containing Diacetyl to be held on 17 October

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Final Comment Date: October 10, 2007

USA/301 (Child restraint systems (HS 8703))
NHTSA is proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, Occupant Crash Protection, to update the child restraint systems (CRSs) listed in Appendix A of the standard. The CRSs in Appendix A

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Final Comment Date: October 25, 2007

USA/300 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
Starting with model year 2011 and each model year thereafter, no motor vehicle manufacturer, dealer, or other person shall deliver for sale, offer for sale, sell, import, deliver, purchase, rent, lease, acquire, receive or register

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USA/299 (Adhesives, sealants, primers, solvents, VOCs (HS 29))
The State of Connecticut intends to limit emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the use of adhesives, sealants, primers and solvents. The proposed regulation achieves VOC reductions through sale and manufacture restrictions that limit

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Final Comment Date: October 19, 2007

USA/298 (Catalytic converters (HS 8421.39.40))
The Air Resources Board's (ARB) California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non-Original Equipment Catalytic Converters (California Procedures) were adopted by the Board on 19 August 1988. An interim procedure, Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket

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Final Comment Date: October 24, 2007

USA/297 (Wines, distilled spirits, malt beverages (HS 2204, 2203))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to amend its regulations regarding the mandatory labelling requirements for alcoholic beverages. The proposed regulatory changes would permit alcohol content to appear on other labels

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Final Comment Date: November 13, 2007

USA/296 (Furs and Fur Products (HS 4303.10-90))
The State of New York has amended the New York State general business law in relation to selling and manufacturing of fur-bearing articles of clothing. The law prohibits any person, firm, partnership or corporation from

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USA/295 (Indoor Air Cleaners)
The State of California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing below to consider adoption of a regulation establishing emission standards and certification, labelling and recordkeeping requirements for indoor air cleaning devices introduced

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Final Comment Date: September 27, 2007

USA/294 (Ozone Depleting Substances (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing an exemption to the phaseout of methyl bromide to meet the needs of 2008 critical uses. Specifically, EPA is proposing uses that qualify for the 2008 critical use exemption and the amount

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Final Comment Date: September 26, 2007

USA/293 (Sunscreen Drug Products (HS 3304.10-99))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule that would amend the final monograph (FM) for over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen drug products as part of FDA's ongoing review of OTC drug products. This

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Final Comment Date: November 26, 2007

USA/292 (Digital television (DTV) (HS 85))
This document proposes to require broadcasters, multichannel video programming distributors, retailers, and manufacturers to take steps to publicize the DTV transition. These would include public service announcements by broadcasters, including notices in cable, satellite, and

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Final Comment Date: September 17, 2007

USA/291 (Small electric motors (HS 8501.10-53))
The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) is initiating the rulemaking process to adopt new energy conservation standards for small electric motors. The Department of Energy will hold an informal public meeting to discuss and

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Final Comment Date: September 28, 2007

USA/290 (Wines, distilled spirits and malt beverages (HS 2204.10-30, 2203.00, 22-US4, 22-US5))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) proposes to amend its regulations to require a statement of alcohol content, expressed as a percentage of alcohol by volume, on all alcohol beverage products. This

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Final Comment Date: October 29, 2007

USA/289 (Locomotives, cab cars (HS 8601, 8602, 8605))
The Department of Transportation/Federal Railroad Administration (DOT/FRA) is proposing to further the safety of passenger train occupants by amending existing regulations to enhance structural strength requirements for the front end of cab cars and multiple-unit

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Final Comment Date: October 01, 2007

USA/288 (Commercial refrigeration equipment (HS 8418))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, including commercial ice-cream freezers; self-contained commercial refrigerators, commercial

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Final Comment Date: October 09, 2007

USA/287 (Volatile Organic Compounds (HS Chapter 29))
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to adopt amendments to Ch. 152 intended to address volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer products. The proposed amendments will add approximately 18 categories of regulated

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Final Comment Date: August 16, 2007

USA/286 (Ethanol products)
Comments are invited from producers, handlers, processors, livestock feeders, industry representatives, and other interested persons on the appropriate government role with regard to differentiating grain attributes for ethanol conversion, as well as standardizing the testing

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Final Comment Date: September 18, 2007

USA/285 (Genetically engineered organisms)
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is reviewing its regulatory program to determine whether it should revise the regulations regarding the importation, interstate movement, and environmental release of genetically engineered organisms. The USDA/APHIS

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Final Comment Date: September 17, 2007

USA/284 (Aerosol spray coatings (HS 29))
Proposes a national reactivity-based volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions regulation for the aerosol coatings (aerosol spray paints) category under section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The proposed standards implement section 183(e) of the

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Final Comment Date: August 15, 2007

USA/283 (Tissue adhesive (HS 3006.10))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify the device, tissue adhesive for the topical approximation of skin, from class III (premarket approval) into class II (special controls). Tissue adhesives for non-topical uses

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Final Comment Date: September 04, 2007

USA/282 (Cosmetics (HS 3304))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the colour additive regulations to provide for the safe use of D&C Black No. 3 (bone black, subject to FDA batch certification) as a colour additive in

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Final Comment Date: July 19, 2007

USA/281 (Country of Origin Labeling (HS Ch 2, 0204, 1202, 1602.41))
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reopening the comment period for 60 days for the proposed rule for mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) for beef, lamb, pork, perishable agricultural commodities, and peanuts that was

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Final Comment Date: August 20, 2007

USA/280 (Power presses)
Mechanical power press safety is regulated under OSHA's mechanical power presses standard. OSHA adopted the standard in 1971, basing it upon the 1971 edition of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B11.1, the industry consensus standard

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Final Comment Date: August 03, 2007

USA/279 (School buses)
NHTSA is having a public meeting to bring together a roundtable of State and local government policymakers, school bus and seat manufacturers, pupil transportation associations, and public interest groups to discuss the issue of seat

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Final Comment Date: September 10, 2007

USA/278 (Adhesives, aerosols, coatings (HS 3506))
The EPA proposes to list n-propyl bromide (nPB) as an unacceptable substitute for methyl chloroform, chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-113, and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-141b when used in adhesives or in aerosol solvents because nPB in these end uses poses

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Final Comment Date: July 30, 2007

USA/277 (Text books (HS 49))
The California Department of Education will hold a public hearing on 9 July 2007 to consider adoption of regulations to implement the maximum textbook weight standards. The following maximum weight standards are in effect for

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Final Comment Date: July 09, 2007

USA/276 (Motor vehicles (HS 87))
The California Air Resources Board will conduct a public hearing on 21 June 2007 to consider adopting amendments to the Emissions Control and Smog label regulation. The proposed amendments would revise the smog index in

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Final Comment Date: June 20, 2007

USA/275 (Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions (HS 29))
The District of Columbia is proposing to amend Chapter 7 of Subtitle A: Air Quality, of Title 20 (Environment) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). The proposed rules are necessary to further reduce

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Final Comment Date: June 18, 2007

USA/274 (Leather and imitation leather products (HS 64, 4203.10, 4203.20, 4203.30, 4203.40, 4205, 4202))
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is requesting public comments on its Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products ("Leather Guides"). The FTC is soliciting comments as part of its systematic review of all current

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Final Comment Date: July 23, 2007

USA/273 (Non-road spark-ignition engines and equipment)
We are proposing emission standards for new non-road spark-ignition engines that will substantially reduce emissions from these engines. The proposed exhaust emission standards would apply in 2009 for new marine spark-ignition engines, including first-time EPA

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Final Comment Date: August 03, 2007

USA/272 (Personal Protective Equipment)
OSHA is proposing to revise the personal protective equipment (PPE) sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, long shoring, and marine terminals standards regarding the use of eye and face protective devices, head protection, and

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Final Comment Date: July 16, 2007

USA/271 (National Organic Program)
This proposed rule proposes to amend the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) regulations to enact recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic

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Final Comment Date: May 22, 2007

USA/270 (Automobiles (HS 87))
As part of the Commission's systematic review of all current FTC rules and guides, the Commission requests public comment on the overall costs, benefits, necessity, and regulatory and economic impact of the FTC's Guide Concerning

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Final Comment Date: July 23, 2007

USA/269 (Rotorcraft turbine engines (HS 8407.10))
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to amend OEI rating definitions and type certification standards for 30-second OEI, 2-minute OEI, and 30-minute OEI ratings for rotorcraft turbine engines. This proposed rule, if adopted, would

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Final Comment Date: August 02, 2007

USA/268 (New Marine Compression-Ignition Engine Emissions (HS 8901, 8902, 8903, 8904))
A January 2003 final rule established the first U.S. emission standards for new compression-ignition Category 3 marine engines, those with a displacement at or above 30 litres per cylinder displacement. It also established a deadline

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2007

USA/267 (Airplane ice protection systems (HS 8803.30))
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend the airworthiness standards applicable to transport category airplanes certified for flight in ice conditions. The proposed standards would require a means to ensure timely activation of the airframe

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Final Comment Date: July 25, 2007

USA/266 (All-terrain vehicles emissions (HS 8703.10))
In a rule published 8 November 2002, EPA promulgated new emission standards for recreational vehicles beginning in model year 2006. This included a newly regulated class of non-road vehicles/engines commonly referred to as all-terrain vehicles.

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2007

USA/265 (Automobiles and light-duty trucks (HS 8707, 39))
EPA is proposing to amend the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks (Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks NESHAP) to clarify the interaction between the Automobiles and Light-Duty Trucks

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Final Comment Date: May 24, 2007

USA/264 (Organic foods)
This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture by the National Organic Standards

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Final Comment Date: May 07, 2007

USA/263 (Plant Viral Coat Proteins (HS 2920))
EPA is proposing to exempt from the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408 requirement of a tolerance, residues of coat proteins from viruses that naturally infect plants that humans consume when such

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Final Comment Date: July 17, 2007

USA/262 (Protectants Derived From Plant Viral Coat Protein (PVCP-PIPs) Gene(s) (HS 2920))
EPA is proposing to exempt from Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) requirements plant-incorporated protectants derived from plant viral coat protein genes (PVCP-PIPs) when the PVCP-PIP meets specified criteria. EPA is proposing this exemption

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Final Comment Date: July 17, 2007

USA/261 (Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle and Cylinder Issues (HS 8704.90))
PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) to revise certain requirements applicable to the manufacture, maintenance, and use of DOT and MC specification cargo tank motor vehicles, DOT specification

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Final Comment Date: June 11, 2007

USA/260 (Buses and vans (HS 8702.10, 8702.90))
The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) has released for review draft revisions to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Transportation Vehicles. The draft revisions to the guidelines cover only

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Final Comment Date: June 11, 2007

USA/259 (Aircraft (HS 8803.10))
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to revise the airworthiness standards for the issuance of original and amended type certificates for airplane propellers. The existing propeller requirements do not adequately address the technological advances

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Final Comment Date: June 11, 2007

USA/258 (Aircraft (HS 8407.10))
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to revise type certification standards for aircraft engine control systems. These proposed changes reflect current practices and harmonize FAA standards with those recently adopted by the European Aviation

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Final Comment Date: July 10, 2007

USA/257 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
This proposed rule would except from the definitions of "pesticide chemical" and "pesticide chemical residue" under FFDCA section 201(q), food packaging (e.g. paper and paperboard, coatings, adhesives, and polymers) that is treated with a pesticide

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Final Comment Date: April 23, 2007

USA/256 (Plant-incorporated-protectants (HS 2920))
EPA is considering amendments to the current pesticide establishment and production regulations promulgated under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and to other related FIFRA regulations as needed for producers of PIPs. PIPs

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Final Comment Date: June 13, 2007

USA/255 (Acrylic and modacrylic fibers, carbon black, chromium compounds, flexible polyurethane foam, lead acid battery, wood preservatives (HS 2803, 3206.20, 8607.10, 8507.20, Ch. 44, Ch. 54-1, Ch. 55-1))
EPA is proposing six national emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants for seven area source categories. The proposed emissions standards and associated requirements for two area source categories (Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production and Flexible Polyurethane

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Final Comment Date: May 04, 2007

USA/254 (Irradiated foods (HS 0200.04, 0700.11, 1500.22))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to revise the labeling regulations applicable to foods (including dietary supplements) for which irradiation has been approved by FDA. FDA is proposing that only those irradiated foods

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Final Comment Date: July 03, 2007

USA/253 (Locomotive and marine engines (HS 8601, 8602, 8407))
The EPA is proposing a comprehensive program to dramatically reduce emissions from locomotives and marine diesel engines. It would apply new exhaust emission standards and idle reduction requirements to diesel locomotives of all types -line-haul,

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Final Comment Date: July 02, 2007

USA/252 (Sweet cherries (HS 0809.20))
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has reviewed the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable grade standards for usefulness in serving the industry. As a result, AMS is proposing to revise the sweet cherry standard to include standardized

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2007

USA/251 (Avocados (HS 0804.40))
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), prior to undertaking research and other work associated with revising official grade standards, is soliciting comments on the possible revisions of the United States Standards for Grades of Florida Avocados.

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2007

USA/250 (Solid waste)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a supplemental proposal which would revise the definition of solid waste to exclude certain hazardous secondary materials from regulation under Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery

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Final Comment Date: May 25, 2007

USA/249 (Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emissions (HS 29))
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to amend the requirements for the control of volatile organic compound emissions in the use of consumer and commercial products, as they are defined in Title I Part

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USA/248 (Hardwood plywood, particle board, and medium density fibreboard panel (HS 4412, 4408, 4411))
The California Air Resources Board will conduct a public hearing on 26 April 2007 to consider the adoption of a proposed Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products. This

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Final Comment Date: April 25, 2007

USA/247 (Temperature-Indicating Devices; Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers (HS 9025))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations for thermally processed low-acid foods packaged in hermetically sealed containers to allow for use of other temperature-indicating devices, in addition to mercury-in-glass thermometers,

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Final Comment Date: June 12, 2007

USA/246 (Passenger cars)
The purpose of this request for comments is to acquire new and updated information regarding vehicle manufacturers' future product plans to aid in implementing the President's plan for reforming and increasing corporate average fuel economy

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2007

USA/245 (School buses (HS 8705, 8707))
Upgrades the rules for Colorado minimum standards governing school transportation vehicles. The amendments will improve the safety of the students riding school buses and the mechanical efficiency of school buses. They are designed to meet

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/244 (Organic foods (HS 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21))
This proposed rule would amend the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) regulations to reflect recommendations submitted to the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) by the National Organic

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Final Comment Date: May 07, 2007

USA/243 (Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Oxygen Pressure Regulators and Oxygen Conserving Devices (HS 9018, 9019, 9032))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing a proposed rule to reclassify pressure regulators for use with medical oxygen, currently class I devices included in the generic type of device called pressure regulator, into

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Final Comment Date: May 29, 2007

USA/242 (Clothing textiles, safety (HS 61, 62, 63))
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is proposing to amend its flammability standard of general wearing apparel, the Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles, 16 CFR Part 1610. The Standard, originally issued in 1953,

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Final Comment Date: May 14, 2007

USA/241 (Insect repellent-sunscreen drug products (HS: 3304, 3808))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking information to formulate a regulatory position on insect repellent products that contain over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen ingredients. FDA is considering amending its monograph for OTC sunscreen drug products

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Final Comment Date: May 23, 2007

USA/240 (Food labelling; soluble fibre (HS 1904))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the regulation authorizing a health claim on the relationship between soluble fibre from certain foods and risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The amendment proposes

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Final Comment Date: April 23, 2007

USA/239 (Residential water and pool heaters (HS 8516))
The Department of Energy (DOE) has commenced a rulemaking to amend the existing energy conservation standards for residential water heaters, direct heating equipment, and pool heaters. On 24 November 2006, the DOE published in the

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Final Comment Date: February 13, 2007

USA/238 (Motor Vehicles (HS 8703, 8704))
In 2001, EPA finalized a new, major program for highway heavy-duty engines. That program, the Clean Diesel Trucks and Buses program, will result in the introduction of advanced emissions control systems such as catalyzed diesel

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Final Comment Date: March 26, 2007

USA/237 (All foods regulated by FDA that are marketed in the U.S., which exclude meat, poultry and certain egg products that are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and which exclude all distilled spirits and malt beverages, irrespective of their alcohol content, and wines with 7% or more alcohol by volume that are regulated by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (HS 1905))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to define the term "gluten-free" for voluntary use in the labelling of foods, to mean that the food does not contain any of the following: An ingredient

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Final Comment Date: April 23, 2007

USA/236 (Automatic residential garage door operators)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing to amend 16 CFR part 1211, Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators, to reflect changes made by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in its standard UL 325

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Final Comment Date: February 20, 2007

USA/235 (Hazardous wastes in electronic products (HS 8471, 8540))
On 29 December 2006 the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved California regulations implementing RoHS, and adding DVD players to the list of electronic devices that are presumed to be hazardous wastes when discarded.

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/234 (Carpets and rugs (HS 57))
This document provides interested persons the opportunity for the oral presentation or written submissions regarding the proposed technical amendment to the flammability standards for carpets and rugs. The Commission proposes to amend the flammability standards for

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Final Comment Date: February 12, 2007

USA/233 (Medical products (HS 0510))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to prohibit the use of certain cattle material in, or in the manufacture (including processing) of, drugs, biologics, and medical devices intended for use in humans and

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Final Comment Date: March 13, 2007

USA/232 (Children's jewelry)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is considering whether there may be a need to ban children's metal jewelry containing more than 0.06% lead by weight in metal components. This advance notice of proposed rulemaking

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Final Comment Date: March 12, 2007

USA/231 (Commercial electrical appliances (HS 8504, 8519, 8525))
Establishes efficiency standards for certain products sold or installed in the state assuring consumers and businesses that such products meet minimum efficiency performance levels thus saving energy and money on utility bills. It applies equally

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Final Comment Date: January 31, 2007

USA/230 (Food Labeling: Health Claims; Calcium and Osteoporosis, and Calcium, Vitamin D, and Osteoporosis)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the regulation authorizing a health claim on the relationship between calcium and a reduced risk of osteoporosis to: Include vitamin D so that, in addition

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Final Comment Date: March 21, 2007

USA/229 (Over-the-counter human drugs, internal analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-rheumatic drug products (HS 3004))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its over-the-counter (OTC) labelling regulations and the tentative final monograph (TFM) for OTC internal analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-rheumatic (IAAA) drug products to include new warnings

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Final Comment Date: May 25, 2007

USA/228 (Dietary supplements (HS 3004))
Final Rule: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended the nutrition labeling regulations for dietary supplements to provide that the quantitative amount and the percent of Daily Value of a dietary ingredient may be

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USA/227 (Chloranil (2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione) (HS 3808))
The EPA is reopening the public comment period for a proposed significant new use rule (SNUR) published in the Federal Register of 12 May 1993 (58 FR 27980) for the chemical chloranil (2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione). EPA is

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Final Comment Date: January 17, 2007

USA/226 (Over-the-counter human drugs (HS 3004))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its final rule that established standardized format and content requirements for the labelling of over-the-counter (OTC) drug products (Drug Facts Rule, codified at 21 CFR

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Final Comment Date: April 11, 2007

USA/225 (Electric motors and generators (HS 8501))
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

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Final Comment Date: February 12, 2007

USA/224 (Digital flight data recorders)
The FAA proposes to amend the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations by prohibiting the filtering of some original parameter sensor signals. This proposed rule is based on recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety

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Final Comment Date: February 13, 2007

USA/223 (Consumer products (HS 3402))
The proposed regulatory action would amend the existing Consumer Products Regulation by adding and modifying product category definitions and by establishing new VOC limits for 16 product categories. For some of the categories, separate VOC

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Final Comment Date: November 15, 2006

USA/222 (Benzenesulfonic acid (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to revoke significant new use rules (SNURs) promulgated under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for four chemical substances. The SNUR for the chemical substance covered by premanufacture notice

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Final Comment Date: November 06, 2006

USA/221 (Aircraft (HS 8802, 8803))
The FAA is proposing changes to its certification procedures and identification requirements for aeronautical products and parts. The proposed changes address standardizing requirements for production approval holders; requiring production approval holders to issue airworthiness approvals

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2007

USA/220 (Motor vehicle air conditioning (HS 8703))
Under mandate from the Clean Air Act to review and approve alternatives to ozone-depleting substances, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to expand and amend the list of acceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances (ODS) through

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Final Comment Date: October 23, 2006

USA/219 (Fuel and fuel additives (HS 2710))
Under the Clean Air Act, as amended by Section 1501 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency is required to promulgate regulations implementing a renewable fuel program. The statute specifies the

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Final Comment Date: November 12, 2006

USA/218 (Infant cushions and pillows (HS 3926))
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

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Final Comment Date: November 27, 2006

USA/217 (Motor vehicles (HS Chapter 8703))
As part of a comprehensive plan for reducing the serious risk of rollover crashes and the risk of death and serious injury in those crashes, this document proposes to establish a new Federal motor vehicle

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Final Comment Date: November 17, 2006

USA/216 (Chemicals (HS 29))
Advance Notice of Proposed Rulelmaking (ANPRM). OSHA, other Federal agencies, and stakeholder representatives have participated in long-term international negotiations to develop a Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The GHS has

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Final Comment Date: November 13, 2006

USA/215 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
This document proposes amendments to certain provisions of the early warning reporting rule published pursuant to the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act. This document proposes to modify and clarify some of the

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Final Comment Date: October 31, 2006

USA/214 (Human and animal drugs (HS 3004))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations governing drug establishment registration and drug listing. The proposed revisions would reorganize, consolidate, clarify, and modify current regulations concerning who must register establishments

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Final Comment Date: November 27, 2006

USA/213 (Skin bleaching drug products (HS 3004))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish that over-the-counter (OTC) skin bleaching drug products are not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) and are misbranded.

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Final Comment Date: December 27, 2006

USA/212 (Portable generators (HS 8501, 8502, 8511))
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

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Final Comment Date: November 07, 2006

USA/211 (Passenger train emergency systems (HS 8530, 8605, 8608))
This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is intended to further the safety of passenger train occupants through both enhancements and additions to FRA's existing requirements for emergency systems on passenger trains. In this NPRM, FRA

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Final Comment Date: October 23, 2006

USA/210 (Mercury-added products (HS 2805))
This rule establishes the standards for affixing labels to mercury-added products, as required under 38 MRSA Section 1662(1). The purpose of this rule is to reduce mercury emissions to the environment through labeling of mercury-added

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USA/209 (Type I school buses (HS 8702))
By this Notice, the Department is proposing to amend this Part pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/12-815.2 that requires school buses manufactured on or after January 1, 2006 to be equipped with a noise suppression switch

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Final Comment Date: September 30, 2006

USA/208 (All terrain vehicles (HS 8711))
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

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Final Comment Date: October 24, 2006

USA/207 (Electronic products (HS 8471, 8540))
This rule making will propose a new chapter in the Washington Administrative Code to implement the electronic product recycling program created by the legislature in 2006 (ESSB 6428). This rule making will focus on the

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Final Comment Date: September 07, 2006

USA/206 (Distribution transformers (HS 8504))
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA or the Act) authorizes the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) to establish energy conservation standards for various consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment, including those

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Final Comment Date: October 18, 2006

USA/205 (Alcohol beverages (HS 22))
In this notice, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes the adoption of mandatory labelling standards for major food allergens used in the production of alcohol beverages subject to the labelling requirements of

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Final Comment Date: September 25, 2006

USA/204 (Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment (HS 8400))
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) includes amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA) to provide for new Federal energy efficiency and water conservation test procedures, and related definitions, for certain

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Final Comment Date: October 10, 2006

USA/203 (Appliances efficiency -- power supplies; consumer audio and video equipment, which are televisions, compact audio products, digital versatile disc players, digital versatile disc recorders, and digital television adapters (HS 8504, 8519, 8525))
These Appliance Efficiency Regulations, (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Sections 1601 through 1608) dated July 2006, were adopted by the California Energy Commission on 24 May 2006, and approved by the California Office of

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Final Comment Date: January 01, 2007

USA/202 (Residential central air conditioners and heat pumps (HS 8415))
The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is proposing to amend its test procedure for residential central air conditioners and heat pumps. The proposal implements test procedure changes for small-duct, high-velocity systems, multiple-split systems,

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Final Comment Date: September 18, 2006

USA/201 (HCFC (HS 2903, 3903))
EPA is proposing to amend the current regulations governing the production and trade of certain ozone-depleting substances to address issues concerning the export of previously imported material, heels, the exemption allowance petition process for HCFC-141b

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Final Comment Date: September 05, 2006

USA/200 (Fireworks (HS 3604))
The Commission is considering whether there may be a need to update and strengthen its regulation of fireworks devices. His advance notice of proposed rulemaking (``ANPR'') initiates a rulemaking proceeding under the Federal Hazardous Substances

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Final Comment Date: September 11, 2006

USA/199 (Mercury; motor vehicles (HS 2805, 8703))
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for elemental mercury (CAS No. 7439-97-6) used in convenience light switches, anti-lock braking system (ABS) switches,

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Final Comment Date: September 11, 2006

USA/198 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
1. At its 20 October 2005 public hearing, the Air Resources Board (the Board or ARB) approved amendments to title 13, California Code of Regulations (CCR) sections 1956.8, 2404, 2424, 2425, and 2485, and the

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Final Comment Date: July 13, 2006

USA/197 (Ceiling fans (HS 8414))
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 directs the Commission to issue labelling requirements for the electricity used by ceiling fans to circulate air. The Commission is seeking public comment on proposed energy labelling requirements for

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Final Comment Date: September 08, 2006

USA/196 (Internal combustion engines (HS 8408))
EPA is proposing new source standards of performance for stationary spark ignition internal combustion engines. EPA is also proposing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for stationary reciprocating internal combustion engines that either are

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Final Comment Date: September 11, 2006

USA/195 (Greenhouse tomatoes (HS 0803))
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting comments on its proposal to revise the United States Standards for Grades of Greenhouse Tomatoes. AMS is proposing to revise the standards

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Final Comment Date: July 31, 2006

USA/194 (Fuel and fuel additives (HS 2710))
This proposed rule would amend the reformulated gasoline (RFG) regulations to allow refiners and importers of reformulated gasoline blendstock for oxygenate blending, or RBOB, the option to use an alternative method of fulfilling a regulatory

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Final Comment Date: July 03, 2006

USA/193 (Inorganic Bromide (HS 3808))
EPA is announcing that 12 specific inorganic bromide tolerances have been reassessed and is proposing to revoke them because they are no longer needed. These 12 tolerances are for residues of inorganic bromide from pre-plant

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Final Comment Date: July 31, 2006

USA/192 (Meat and poultry (HS 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207))
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is publishing this document to inform establishments that prepare meat and poultry products of the need to ensure that they maintain proper control over the use of ingredients,

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Final Comment Date: July 07, 2006

USA/191 (Consumer products)
Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA or the Act), the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is proposing to define the term ``household'' and related terms. These definitions would provide a basis

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Final Comment Date: June 19, 2006

USA/190 (Commercial Heating, Air Conditioning and Water Heating Equipment (HS 8415, 8419, 8516))
In a notice of proposed rulemaking published 13 December 1999, (NOPR) the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) proposed to adopt (1) energy conservation requirements that the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, as amended,

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Final Comment Date: June 12, 2006

USA/189 (Fruits and vegetables (HS 0803))
We are proposing to revise and reorganize the regulations pertaining to the importation of fruits and vegetables to consolidate requirements of general applicability and eliminate redundant requirements, update terms and remove outdated requirements and references,

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Final Comment Date: July 26, 2006

USA/188 (Motor vehicles (HS 8703))
Our safety standard on occupant protection in interior impact requires, in part, that light vehicles provide head protection when an occupant's head strikes upper interior components, such as pillars, side rails, headers, and the roof

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Final Comment Date: June 23, 2006

USA/187 (Fuels and fuel additives (HS 2710))
EPA is proposing to correct, amend, and revise certain provisions of the Highway Diesel Rule, and the Nonroad Diesel Rule. This action proposes to correct additional errors and omissions from the previous rules, and make

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Final Comment Date: May 31, 2006

USA/186 (Mono- and bis-phosphates (HS 3808))
This document proposes to revoke, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) section 408(e)(1), the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the inert ingredient mono- and bis-(1H, 1H,

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Final Comment Date: June 19, 2006

USA/185 (Gasoline and diesel fuel (HS 2710))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow refiners and laboratories to use more current and improved fuel testing procedures for five American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) analytical test methods. Once these

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Final Comment Date: May 03, 2006

USA/184 (Thermal acoustic insulation on airplanes (HS 8802, 8803))
The FAA proposes to extend, by 12 months, the date for operators to comply with the fire penetration resistance requirements of thermal/acoustic insulation used in transport category airplanes manufactured after 2 September 2007. This extension

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Final Comment Date: June 02, 2006

USA/183 (Motor vehicles and engines (HS 8703))
EPA is proposing to make minor amendments to the existing Tier 2 motor vehicle regulations (65 FR 6698, 10 February 2000, hereinafter referred to as the Tier 2 rule). These proposed minor amendments are consistent

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Final Comment Date: May 01, 2006

USA/182 (Gasoline, passenger vehicles, and portable gasoline containers (HS 2710, 8703))
Today EPA is proposing controls on gasoline, passenger vehicles, and portable gasoline containers (gas cans) that would significantly reduce emissions of benzene and other hazardous air pollutants ("mobile source air toxics"). Benzene is a known

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Final Comment Date: May 30, 2006

USA/181 (Appliances: Residential Electric and Gas Ranges and Microwave Ovens, Dishwashers, Dehumidifiers, and Commercial Clothes Washers (HS 8415, 8419, 8422, 8450))
The Department of Energy (DOE or Department) will hold an informal public meeting to discuss and receive comments on issues it will address in this rulemaking proceeding. The Department is also initiating the data collection

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Final Comment Date: May 11, 2006

USA/180 (Contact lenses (HS 9001))
FDA has announced that CIBA Vision Corp. has filed three petitions proposing that the color additive regulations in 21 CFR part 73 be amended to permit the use of C.I. Pigment Violet 19 (CAP 5C0278),

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No Final Comment Date Given

USA/179 (Aircraft (HS 8802, 8803))
This action extends the comment period for an NPRM published on November 23, 2005. In the NPRM, the FAA proposed new rules that would require operators and manufacturers of transport category airplanes to take steps

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Final Comment Date: May 08, 2006

USA/178 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to update and revise its data requirements for the registration of microbial and biochemical pesticide products to reflect current scientific knowledge. These proposed revisions are intended to provide EPA with data and

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Final Comment Date: June 06, 2006

USA/177 (Perfluorinated Polymers (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to amend the polymer exemption rule, which provides an exemption from the premanufacture notification (PMN) requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), to exclude from eligibility polymers containing as an integral

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Final Comment Date: May 08, 2006

USA/176 (Medical Devices (HS 9018))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing a proposed rule to reclassify bone sonometer devices from class III into class II, subject to special controls. A bone sonometer is a device that transmits ultrasound

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Final Comment Date: May 16, 2006

USA/175 (Orthopedic Devices (HS 9018))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material, from class III (premarket approval) into class II (special controls), and retain those that contain any

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Final Comment Date: May 10, 2006

USA/174 (Motor Vehicles (HS 8703))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the test methods used to calculate the fuel economy estimates that are posted on window stickers of all new cars and light trucks sold in the

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Final Comment Date: March 03, 2006

USA/173 (Motor Vehicles (HS 8703))
One of the provisions of the recently enacted Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) requires new passenger vehicles to be labelled with safety rating information published by the National

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Final Comment Date: March 31, 2006

USA/172 (Colour Additives in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics (HS 3003, 3304))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we) is proposing to revise its requirements for cochineal extract and carmine by requiring their declaration on the label of all food and cosmetic products that contain these colour

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Final Comment Date: May 01, 2006

USA/171 (Medical Devices (HS 9018))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify herpes simplex virus (HSV) (types 1 and/or 2) serological assays from class III (premarket approval) to class II (special controls). HSV serological assays (types 1

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Final Comment Date: April 10, 2006

USA/170 (Automobile safety equipment (HS 8703))
Our safety standard on lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment specifies performance requirements intended to reduce the incidence of vehicle crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway and by enhancing motor vehicle conspicuity in

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Final Comment Date: March 30, 2006

USA/169 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to revoke specific tolerances and tolerance exemptions for residues of the insecticides paraformaldehyde and tetradifon; fungicides captafol, hexaconazole, and sodium dimethyldithiocarbamate; and bee repellant benzaldehyde. EPA canceled food use registrations or deleted

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Final Comment Date: February 21, 2006

USA/168 (Human Drug Products (HS 3003))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (notice) for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant and weight control drug products containing phenylpropanolamine preparations. This proposed rule reclassifies phenylpropanolamine preparations from their

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Final Comment Date: March 22, 2006

USA/167 (Fruits and vegetables (HS 0803))
We propose to amend the fruits and vegetables regulations to list a number of fruits and vegetables from certain parts of the world as eligible, under specified conditions, for importation into the United States. Some

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Final Comment Date: February 21, 2006

USA/166 (Potatoes (HS 0701))
This rule invites comments on a relaxation of the minimum grade requirement for certain potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2 (Committee), the

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Final Comment Date: January 06, 2006

USA/165 (Barley and barley-containing foods (HS 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the existing regulation authorizing the use on food labels of a health claim about beta-glucan soluble fiber from whole oat foods and risk of heart disease, to

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Final Comment Date: March 08, 2006

USA/99 (Chemicals (HS 2912))
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) which would require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture, import,

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Final Comment Date: May 02, 2005

USA/98 (Electric Utility Steam Generating Units (HS 2716))
Pursuant to section 111(b)(1)(B) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA has reviewed the emission standards for particulate matter (PM), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOX) contained in the standards of performance for

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Final Comment Date: April 29, 2005

USA/97 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
The Agency is proposing to establish 44 exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of various lignosulfonate chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities when used as inert ingredients in pesticide formulations applied

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Final Comment Date: April 18, 2005

USA/96 (Bedclothes (HS 6208))
The Commission is considering issuing a flammability standard that would address open flame ignition of bedclothes. (Commissioner Thomas H. Moore issued a statement, a copy of which is available from the Commission's Office of the

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Final Comment Date: March 14, 2005

USA/95 (Mattresses/sets (HS 9404))
The Commission is proposing a flammability standard under the authority of the Flammable Fabrics Act that would address open flame ignition of mattresses and mattress and foundation sets ("mattresses/sets''). The Commission currently has a flammability

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Final Comment Date: March 29, 2005

USA/94 (Human drug products (HS 3003))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the tentative final monograph (TFM) for over-the-counter (OTC) orally administered drug products for relief of symptoms associated with overindulgence in food and drink to include

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Final Comment Date: April 05, 2005

USA/93 (Gasoline (HS 2710))
This action proposes revised default baseline values for reformulated gasoline and conventional gasoline under EPA's mobile source air toxics (MSAT) program. EPA's final rule, Control of Emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants From Mobile Sources (66

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Final Comment Date: February 03, 2005

USA/164 (Air Brake Systems (HS 8703))
The agency is proposing to amend our air brake standard to improve the stopping distance performance of truck tractors. Based on current safety trend data and brake system technologies for truck tractors, we are proposing

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Final Comment Date: April 14, 2006

USA/163 (Fuel and Fuel Additives (HS 2710))
EPA is proposing to take action on certain modifications to the reformulated and conventional gasoline regulations. Based on experience gained since the promulgation of these regulations, EPA proposed these modifications along with various others in

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Final Comment Date: February 13, 2006

USA/162 (Human Drug Products (HS 3003))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a proposed rule to amend the final monograph (FM) for over-the-counter (OTC) dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis drug products to include the combination of 1.8 percent coal

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Final Comment Date: March 09, 2006

USA/161 (Motor vehicles (HS 8408))
In the "Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, we are making these technical amendments as a direct final rule without prior proposal, because we view these technical amendments as noncontroversial revisions. We anticipate

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Final Comment Date: January 09, 2006

USA/160 (Railroad passenger equipment (HS 8530))
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is proposing to clarify and amend its existing regulations in an effort to address various mechanical issues relevant to the manufacture, efficient utilization, and safe operation of passenger equipment and trains

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Final Comment Date: February 17, 2006

USA/159 (Motor vehicles (HS 87))
On 29 September 2004, Assembly Bill 1009 (AB1009) was signed into law, amending Health and Safety Code Section 43701. The amendments require ARB to develop and implement, in consultation with the California Highway Patrol, regulations

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Final Comment Date: January 25, 2006

USA/158 (Alcohol beverages (HS 22))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is considering amending the regulations concerning the use of the word "pure'' on labels or in advertisements of alcohol beverage products. We wish to gather information by

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Final Comment Date: February 06, 2006

USA/157 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to remove the molecular weight limitations from the tolerance exemption expression for certain polymeric substances codified in 40 CFR 180.960. These exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance were established based on

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Final Comment Date: February 06, 2006

USA/156 (Food)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its food labeling regulations for the expanded use of the nutrient content claim "lean" on the labels of foods categorized as "mixed dishes not measurable

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Final Comment Date: February 08, 2006

USA/155 (Seafood (HS 03))
The California Organic Products Act of 2003 regulates the production of products sold, labeled, or represented as organic. The act requires producers, handlers, and processors of organic products to pay a registration fee to the

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Final Comment Date: January 18, 2006

USA/154 (Consumer products, commercial and industrial equipment (HS 8418, 8422, 8516, 8450, 8415, 8514, 8539))
The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this technical amendment to place in the Code of Federal Regulations the energy conservation standards, and related definitions, that Congress prescribed in the Energy Policy Act of 2005

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Final Comment Date: January 18, 2006

USA/153 (Condoms (HS 4014))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the classification regulations for condoms and condoms with spermicidal lubricant containing nonoxynol-9 (condoms with spermicidal lubricant) to designate a special control for natural rubber latex

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Final Comment Date: February 13, 2006

USA/152 (Ozone Depleting Substances (HS 3824))
Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b are unacceptable for use in the foam sector under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program under section 612 of the

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Final Comment Date: December 05, 2005

USA/151 (Appliances (HS 8415, 8418, 8422, 8450, 8514, 8516, 8539))
Section 137 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires the Commission to conduct a rulemaking to examine the effectiveness of current energy efficiency labelling requirements for consumer products issued pursuant to the Energy Policy

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Final Comment Date: January 13, 2006

USA/150 (Ozone Depleting Substances (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing an exemption to the phaseout of methyl bromide production and import for 2006 critical uses. Specifically, EPA is proposing uses that will qualify for the 2006 critical use exemption, and the amount

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Final Comment Date: November 28, 2005

USA/149 (Cheese and related cheese products (HS 0406))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its regulations to provide for the use of fluid ultrafiltered milk (UF) in the manufacture of standardized cheeses and related cheese products. This action responds

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Final Comment Date: January 17, 2006

USA/148 (Surge brakes (HS 8703))
In response to a petition for rulemaking from the Surge Brake Coalition, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposes to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to allow the use of automatic hydraulic

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Final Comment Date: December 06, 2005

USA/147 (Animal feed (HS 2308))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the agency's regulations to prohibit the use of certain cattle origin materials in the food or feed of all animals. These materials include the following:

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Final Comment Date: December 20, 2005

USA/146 (Aircraft (HS 88))
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to require passenger-carrying transport category airplanes used in domestic, flag, and supplemental operations to have a means to allow the flight-crew to visually monitor the door area outside the flight-deck.

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Final Comment Date: November 21, 2005

USA/145 (Frozen desserts (HS 2105), parmesan and reggiano cheese (HS 0406))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that the following two petitions have been filed: A petition requesting that the agency revoke the standards of identity for goat's milk ice cream and mellorine, and

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Final Comment Date: December 27, 2005

USA/144 (Automobile rearview mirrors)
In response to a petition for rulemaking, this document proposes to require straight trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of between 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and 11,793 kilograms (26,000 pounds) to be equipped

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Final Comment Date: November 14, 2005

USA/143 (Potatoes (HS 0701))
This rule modifies the pack requirements currently prescribed under the Washington potato marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of Irish potatoes grown in Washington, and is administered locally by the State of Washington

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Final Comment Date: November 14, 2005

USA/142 (Light trucks (HS 8703))
This notice proposes to reform the structure of the corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) program for light trucks and proposes to establish higher CAFE standards for model year (MY) 2008-2011 light trucks. Reforming the CAFE

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Final Comment Date: November 22, 2005

USA/141 (Motor home (HS 8703))
In this notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), we (NHTSA) seek to address the problem of motor home and travel trailer overloading by proposing to amend the Federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) on tire selection

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Final Comment Date: October 31, 2005

USA/140 (Child Restraint Systems (HS 8703))
This document responds to Section 4(b) and Section 3(b)(2) of Anton's Law, which directed NHTSA to initiate rulemaking on child restraint system safety, with a specific focus on booster seats and restraints for children who

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Final Comment Date: October 31, 2005

USA/139 (Natural wine (HS 2204))
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is issuing a temporary rule implementing the new certification requirements regarding production practices and procedures for imported natural wine

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Final Comment Date: October 24, 2005

USA/138 (Motor Vehicles (HS 8707))
As part of a comprehensive plan for reducing the serious risk of rollover crashes and the risk of death and serious injury in those crashes, this document proposes to upgrade the agency's safety standard on

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Final Comment Date: November 21, 2005

USA/137 (Buses (HS 8703))
This document proposes to amend Part 567 to require that, in addition to the vehicle identification number, additional information be recorded on the certification label of each bus manufactured in two or more stages. The

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Final Comment Date: October 17, 2005

USA/136 (Diesel fuel (HS 2710))
EPA is proposing to correct, amend, and revise certain provisions of the Highway Diesel Rule adopted on January 18, 2001 (66FR 5002), and the Nonroad Diesel Rule on June 29, 2004 (69 FR 38958). First,

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Final Comment Date: August 15, 2005

USA/135 (Human Drug Products)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the tentative final monograph (TFM) for over-the-counter (OTC) cough-cold combination drug products to remove the combination of an oral bronchodilator (products containing ephedrine or its

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Final Comment Date: November 10, 2005

USA/134 (Human Drug Products)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the final monograph (FM) for over-the-counter (OTC) bronchodilator drug products to add additional warnings (e.g., an "Asthma alert") and to revise the indications, warnings, and

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Final Comment Date: November 10, 2005

USA/133 (Motor vehicle restraint system (HS 8703))
This NPRM would amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, Occupant crash protection, by proposing test procedures applicable to vehicles that have a child restraint anchorage system, commonly referred to as a "LATCH" system,

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Final Comment Date: August 17, 2005

USA/132 (Anthropomorphic test devices (HS 8703))
Today's NPRM proposes specifications and qualification requirements for the new test dummy that is representative of a 10-year-old child. NHTSA plans to use the new 10-year-old child test dummy to test child restraints under Federal

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Final Comment Date: September 12, 2005

USA/131 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) of 1996 amended the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to require periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that over time they continue to meet statutory standards

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Final Comment Date: October 11, 2005

USA/130 (Combustion Engines (HS 8408))
This action proposes standards of performance for stationary compression ignition (CI) internal combustion engines (ICE). These standards implement section 111(b) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and are based on the Administrator's determination that stationary

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Final Comment Date: September 09, 2005

USA/129 (Jewellery)
The Commission is seeking comment on whether the platinum section of the FTC's Guides for the Jewellery, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries, 16 CF part 23, should be amended to provide guidance on how to

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Final Comment Date: September 28, 2005

USA/128 (DTV Tuner)
This document proposes to advance the date on which all new television receiving equipment must include the capability to receive over-the-air DTV broadcast signals from1 July 2007, to a date no later than 31 December

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Final Comment Date: July 27, 2005

USA/127 (Air Pollutants)
On10 November 2003, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for miscellaneous organic chemical manufacturing under the authority of section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This action proposes clarifications to

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Final Comment Date: August 15, 2005

USA/126 (Alcoholic beverages)
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau proposes to change the minimum content requirement for vintage date statements on some wine labels. We take this action in response to a petition from a trade

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Final Comment Date: August 30, 2005

USA/125 (Child Restraint Systems (HS 8703))
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 213, "Child restraint systems'' requires that the webbing of child restraints must not lose more than a specified percentage of its original breaking strength as a result of

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Final Comment Date: August 29, 2005

USA/124 (Boilers and process heaters)
The EPA is requesting comment on certain aspects of our national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters, which EPA promulgated on September 13, 2004. After

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Final Comment Date: August 11, 2005

USA/123 (Seat belt assembly and seating positions (HS 8703))
We are proposing to amend the definition of "designated seating position" in the Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSSs), and to establish a new procedure for determining the number of designated seating positions on bench

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Final Comment Date: August 22, 2005

USA/122 (Chemicals (HS 2912))
On 5 September 2000, EPA issued a proposed rule, in response to a petition filed under section 313(e)(1) of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), to add a diisononyl phthalate (DINP) category to

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Final Comment Date: September 12, 2005

USA/121 (Grapes)
This proposed rule would revise the regulatory periods when minimum grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements apply to southeastern California grapes under Marketing Order No. 925 (order), and to imported grapes under the table grape

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Final Comment Date: July 25, 2005

USA/120 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to revoke 34 exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance that are associated with 31 inert ingredients because these substances are no longer contained in active Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

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Final Comment Date: August 01, 2005

USA/119 (Foods for human consumption in the United States, except for meat, poultry and egg products)
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (we, our, the agencies) are proposing to establish a set of general principles for food standards. The adherence to these principles

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Final Comment Date: August 18, 2005

USA/118 (Pesticide (HS 3808))
This document proposes to revoke specific tolerances and tolerance exemptions for residues of the bird repellent 4-aminopyridine, fungicides ammonia and vinclozolin, and insecticides chloropicrin, diazinon, dihydro-5-heptyl-2(3H)-furanone, and dihydro-5-pentyl-2(3H)-furanone. EPA canceled food use registrations or deleted food

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Final Comment Date: July 18, 2005

USA/117 (Asphalt (HS 6807))
The EPA is proposing amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for asphalt processing and asphalt roofing manufacturing, which were issued on April 29 2003 under section 112 of the Clean

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Final Comment Date: July 16, 2005

USA/116 (Ozone Depleting Substances (HS 3824))
EPA is proposing to extend the global laboratory and analytical use exemption for production and import of class I ozone depleting substances from 31 December 2005, to 31 December 2007, consistent with recent actions by

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Final Comment Date: July 12, 2005

USA/115 (Pharmaceutical production (HS 30))
On 21 September 1998, EPA promulgated national emission standards for pharmaceuticals production (40 CFR part 63, subpart GGG). This action proposes to amend the national emission standards for pharmaceuticals production to include provisions for planned

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Final Comment Date: June 13, 2005

USA/114 (Coatings (HS 2710))
On 11 December 2003, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for miscellaneous coating manufacturing. This action proposes amending the NESHAP by providing additional compliance options and clarifications. Specifically, this action proposes

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Final Comment Date: June 13, 2005

USA/113 (Sucralose (HS 2106))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the regulation authorizing a health claim on noncariogenic carbohydrate sweeteners and dental caries, i.e., tooth decay, to include sucralose, a nonnutritive sweetener. Similar to the

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Final Comment Date: July 27, 2005

USA/112 (Potatoes)
This rule would relax the minimum grade requirements for potatoes handled under the Colorado potato marketing order, Area No. 2. This rule was recommended by the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee for Area No. 2 (Committee),

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Final Comment Date: July 05, 2005

USA/111 (Eggs (HS 0407))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the agency's food labeling regulations to permit the egg industry to place the safe handling statement for shell eggs on the inside lid of egg

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Final Comment Date: July 19, 2005

USA/110 (Alcoholic beverages (HS 22))
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) requests public comment on possible changes to the labeling and advertising requirements of alcohol beverage products regulated by TTB. The agency has long required certain labeling,

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Final Comment Date: June 28, 2005

USA/109 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to revoke exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance for three inert ingredients (dichlorodifluoromethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane, and trichlorofluoromethane) because these substances are no longer in active Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)

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Final Comment Date: June 27, 2005

USA/108 (Refrigerant (HS 8419))
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to correct the final rule published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2004. Specifically, EPA is proposing to amend the regulatory text for the definitions of

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Final Comment Date: May 13, 2005

USA/107 (Cigarette lighters)
Cigarette lighters may present an unreasonable risk of injury due to mechanical malfunction of some lighters. In November 2001, the Commission received a petition from the Lighter Association, Inc. asking the Commission to adopt the

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Final Comment Date: June 10, 2005

USA/106 (Fruits, Vegetables, and Fish)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening until June 3, 2005, the comment period for a proposed rule published in the Federal Register of March 20, 2002. In that document, FDA proposed to amend

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Final Comment Date: June 03, 2005

USA/105 (Food)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to request comment on whether to amend certain provisions of the agency's nutrition labeling regulations to give more prominence to

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Final Comment Date: June 20, 2005

USA/104 (Food)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to request comment on whether to amend certain provisions of the agency's nutrition labeling regulations concerning serving size. FDA is issuing

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Final Comment Date: June 20, 2005

USA/103 (Herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides (HS 3808))
This document proposes to revoke specific tolerances for residues of the herbicide alachlor, insecticides carbaryl, diazinon, disulfoton, and pirimiphos-methyl, and fungicide vinclozolin. Some of these specific tolerances correspond to commodities either no longer considered to

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Final Comment Date: May 23, 2005

USA/102 (Pesticides (HS 3808))
EPA proposes to update and revise its data requirements for the registration of conventional pesticide products. These data requirements and those already codified in part 158 of title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations

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Final Comment Date: June 09, 2005

USA/101 (Medical Device (HS 3002))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify from class III to class II (special controls) the automated blood cell separator device operating on a centrifugal separation principle and intended for the routine

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Final Comment Date: June 08, 2005

USA/100 (Hazardous Materials (HS 8609))
PHMSA proposes to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to adopt standards for the design, construction, maintenance and use of cylinders and multiple-element gas containers (MEGCs) based on the standards contained in the United Nations

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Final Comment Date: July 07, 2005

USA/92 (Motor vehicle door locks and retention components (HS 8703))
We are proposing to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 206, Door locks and door retention components, in order to add and update requirements and test procedures and to harmonize with the world's

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Final Comment Date: February 14, 2005

USA/91 (Anthropomorphic Test Device (HS 8703))
This document proposes specifications and qualification requirements for a 5th percentile adult female test dummy for use in vehicle side impact tests. NHTSA has published an NPRM to amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.

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Final Comment Date: March 08, 2005

USA/90 (Polybrominated Diphenylethers (HS 2921))
EPA is proposing a significant new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for tetrabromodiphenyl ether (CAS No. 40088-47-9; Benzene, 1,1'-oxybis-, tetrabromo deriv.), pentabromodiphenyl ether (CAS No. 32534-81-9; Benzene,

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Final Comment Date: February 04, 2005

USA/89 (Bottled Water (HS 2201))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend its bottled water quality standard regulations by revising the existing allowable level for the contaminant arsenic. As a consequence, bottled water manufacturers would be required

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Final Comment Date: January 31, 2005

USA/88 (Pesticide Tolerance (HS 3808))
This document proposes to establish a tolerance for residues of trifluralin in mint oil under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA). The

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Final Comment Date: January 24, 2005

USA/87 (Toxic Substances (HS 3507))
This Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) alerts interested parties that EPA is considering new procedures and regulations for naming enzymes and proteins when listing such substances on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical

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Final Comment Date: December 15, 2004

USA/86 (Human Drug Products (HS 3003))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend the final monograph (FM) for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant drug products (drug products used to relieve nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or

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Final Comment Date: January 31, 2005

USA/85 (Pesticide (HS 3808))
This action proposes to update the generic provisions in 40 CFR parts 9, 23, 163, 177-180 pertaining to pesticide chemical tolerances and exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance under section 408 of the Federal

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Final Comment Date: December 07, 2004

USA/84 (Cosmetics (HS 3304))
FDA announces a Final Rule adding Section 74.2052 to part 74 of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations to provide for the safe use of D&C Black No. 2, a high purity furnace

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Final Comment Date: August 27, 2004

USA/83 (Seafood Labelling (HS 0304))
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Farm Bill) and the 2002 Supplemental Appropriations Act (2002 Appropriations) amended the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (Act) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate

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Final Comment Date: January 03, 2005

USA/82 (Microbiology Devices (HS 9018))
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify hepatitis A virus (HAV) serological assays from Class III pre-market approval) to class II (special controls). These devices are used for testing specimens from individuals

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Final Comment Date: December 29, 2004

USA/81 (Anthropomorphic Test Device (HS 8703))
In May 2004, NHTSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to upgrade Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 214, ``Side Impact Protection,'' by requiring that all passenger vehicles with a gross vehicle weight

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Final Comment Date: November 15, 2004

USA/80 (Switches for Air Bags (HS 8703))
To facilitate further the modification of vehicles to accommodate individuals with disabilities, the agency is proposing to expand the existing exemption from a statutory provision that prohibits specified types of commercial entities from either removing

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Final Comment Date: November 16, 2004

USA/79 (Nuclear equipment and radioactive materials (HS 2844))
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations pertaining to the export and import of nuclear equipment and radioactive materials. This proposed rule is intended to reflect recent changes to the nuclear

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Final Comment Date: November 30, 2004

USA/78 (Motor vehicle safety standards: Tire pressure monitoring systems; controls and displays.)
This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposes to establish a new Federal motor vehicle safety standard mandating tire pressure monitoring systems capable of detecting when a tire is significantly under-inflated. A prior version of the

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Final Comment Date: November 15, 2004

USA/77 (Highway and non-road engines (HS 8408))
This proposed regulation aims to revise and harmonize test procedures from the various EPA programs for controlling engine emissions. It will not address emission standards, nor is it intended to change the emission reductions expected

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Final Comment Date: October 29, 2004

USA/76 (Methyl Bromide (HS 3808))
EPA is proposing to amend the accelerated phase-out regulations that govern the production, import, export, transformation and destruction of substances that deplete the ozone layer under the authority of Subchapter VI of the Clean Air

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Final Comment Date: October 12, 2004