OMB notes that the burden of this ICR has been revised to reflect the cost of complying with the testing requirements, consistent with past CPSC submissions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2010
13,420
0
13,420
63,521
0
63,521
22,446,000
0
22,446,000
The mattress flammability (open flame) standard sets performance requirements that each mattress set must meet before being introduced into commerce. The standard requires manufacturers to maintain certain records to document compliance with the standard, including records concerning prototype testing, pooling and confirmation testing, and quality assurance procedures and associated testing.
US Code:
15 USC 1193
Name of Law: Flammable Fabrics Act
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Form 1633confirmproto Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements under the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattresses
OMB0133_Justification.2009.doc
FR1_Mattresses PRA.pdf
Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements under the Standard for the Flammability (Open Flame) of Mattresses