Search Results for keywords:"flammability standards"

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  • 2024-28898 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Comment Request; Testing and Recordkeeping Requirements for Carpets and Rugs
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99231
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is asking for public comments on extending the approval for information collection requirements related to the flammability standards of carpets and rugs. This relates to rules under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and the current approval will expire in March 2025. The CPSC estimates that around 120 manufacturers and importers are affected, and the process involves significant testing and recordkeeping. They are seeking input on the necessity and burden of these requirements, especially regarding potential cost reductions through technology.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking if rules that make sure carpets and rugs don't catch fire easily are useful and if the paperwork and tests needed could be made easier or cheaper. They want to know if there's a better way to do this without causing problems for the people who make or sell carpets.

  • 2025-02505 — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9526
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada airplanes, prompted by a discovery during testing that some environmental control system (ECS) ducts do not meet flammability standards. The proposed AD requires inspections for these ECS ducts and the installation of a fire-resistant sleeve if necessary. Feedback is being requested by March 31, 2025, and the directives aim to address potential safety risks related to these non-compliant components. The plan includes incorporating requirements from a related Transport Canada directive.

    Simple Explanation

    The airplane helpers found out that some parts weren't safe like they should be, so they want to check these parts and cover them to make sure they don't catch fire. They are asking people what they think about these plans to keep airplanes safer.