Third Party Testing of Children's Products

OMB Control No: 3041-0159	ICR Reference No: 202207-3041-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201902-3041-003
Agency/Subagency: CPSC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Third Party Testing of Children's Products
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/11/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2022
Responses	1,817,645	1,808,114
Time Burden (Hours)	6,412,904	6,224,414
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection request covers the record keeping requirements set forth in a final rule on Testing and Labeling Pertaining to Product Certification (16 CFR part 1107; the testing rule), as well as the record keeping and third party disclosure requirements set forth in a final rule on Conditions and Requirements for Relying on Component Part Testing or Certification, or Another Party's Finished Product Testing or Certification to Meet Testing and Certification Requirements (16 CFR part 1109; the component part rule). It also covers the burden of labeling and marking children's products associated with rules passed under section 104 of the CPSIA. Lastly, it covers manufacturers and importers of Electrically Operated Toys and Baby-Bouncer/Walker-Jumpers requirements on labeling and keeping records of the sale and distribution of the products.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 2063(a)(2) Name of Law: Consumer Product Safety Act    US Code: 15 USC 2063(i)(2)(B) Name of Law: Consumer Product Safety Act    PL: Pub.L. 110 - 314 104(b) Name of Law: CPSIA

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 15 USC 2063(a)(2) Name of Law: Consumer Product Safety Act US Code: 15 USC 2063(i)(2)(B) Name of Law: Consumer Product Safety Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 21873	04/13/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 38716	06/29/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title Form No. Form Name Additional Marking and Labeling Requirements Recordkeeping for Component Part Rule 3041-AC86 Recordkeeping of Sales and Distribution Testing Rule 3041-AC71 Third Party DIsclosure for Section 104 Rules Third-Party Disclosure for Component Part Rule 3041-AC86

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,817,645	1,808,114	0	9,531	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,412,904	6,224,414	0	188,490	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: Burden estimates increased due to agency discretion. Burden estimates for the testing rule increased because we have assumed that the number of children’s products subject to testing have increased.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $16,831

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

Agency Contact: Cynthia Gillham 301 504-7701 [email protected]

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:
		(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
		(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
		(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
		(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
		(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
		(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
		(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
			(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;
		(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
		(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
		(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date: 07/11/2022

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