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Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 75, No. 210

Monday, November 1, 2010

This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Instructions: All submissions received not apply to specific or contains notices to the public of the proposed must include the agency name and parts, delete an outdated reference, and issuance of rules and regulations. The docket number for this proposed rule. correct typographical errors in the purpose of these notices is to give interested All comments received may be posted bicycle reflector performance test. persons an opportunity to participate in the without change to http:// The proposal also would facilitate the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. www.regulations.gov, including any testing and certification required by personal information provided. Do not section 14 of the Consumer Product submit confidential business Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. 2063, as CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY information, trade secret information, or amended by section 102 of the CPSIA. COMMISSION other sensitive or protected information Section 14 of the CPSA requires (such as a Social Security Number) manufacturers and private labelers of a [CPSC Docket No. CPSC–2010–0104] electronically; if furnished at all, such product subject to a CPSC rule, ban, information should be submitted in standard, or regulation to certify 16 CFR Part 1512 writing. compliance of the product with such RIN 3041–AC95 Docket: For access to the docket to rule, ban, standard, or regulation. read background documents or Section 14(a)(1) of the CPSA requires Requirements for Bicycles comments received, go to http:// that certifications for nonchildren’s www.regulations.gov. products be based on a test of each AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety product or upon a reasonable testing Commission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vincent J. Amodeo, Mechanical program. Section 14(a)(2) of the CPSA ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. Engineer, Directorate for Engineering requires that certifications for children’s SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Sciences, U.S. Consumer Product Safety products be based on tests conducted by Commission (‘‘CPSC,’’ ‘‘Commission,’’ or Commission, 4330 East West Highway, a CPSC-accepted third party conformity ‘‘we’’) is proposing to amend its bicycle Bethesda, MD 20814; e-mail assessment body (also commonly regulations. The proposed amendments [email protected]; phone 301–504– referred to as a third party laboratory or would make minor changes to certain 7570. simply as a laboratory). Under section requirements to reflect the development SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 14(a)(3) of the CPSA, the requirement to third-party test children’s products of new technologies, designs, and I. Background features in bicycles and clarify that applies to products manufactured more certain provisions or testing CPSC regulations, at 16 CFR part than 90 days after the CPSC has requirements do not apply to specific 1512, establish requirements for established and published notice of the bicycles or bicycle parts. The proposal bicycles pursuant to the Federal requirements for accreditation of third also would delete an outdated reference Hazardous Substances Act. The party conformity assessment bodies to and correct typographical errors in the regulations were first promulgated in assess conformity with a particular rule. bicycle reflector performance test. 1978 (43 FR 60034 (Dec. 22, 1978)), with In the Federal Register of September 2, minor amendments in 1980 (45 FR 2009 (74 FR 45428), the CPSC published DATES: Comments on this proposed rule 82627 (Dec. 16, 1980)), 1981 (46 FR a notice of the requirements for should be submitted by January 18, accreditation of third party conformity 2011. 3204 (Jan. 14, 1981)), 1995 (60 FR 62990 (Dec. 8, 1995)), and 2003 (68 FR 7073 assessment bodies to assess conformity ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, (Feb. 12, 2003)); 68 FR 52691 (Sept. 5, with 16 CFR part 1512. identified by Docket No. CPSC–2010– 2003)). However, in the Federal Register of 0104, by any of the following methods: In recent years, there have been February 9, 2009 (74 FR 6396), the Electronic Submissions: Submit technological changes in bicycle design Commission published a notice electronic comments in the following and in the materials used to announcing that it had stayed, for one way: manufacture bicycles that have caused year, the testing and certification Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// some bicycle manufacturers to question requirements of section 14 of the CPSA www.regulations.gov. Follow the the applicability of a particular CPSC as applied to 16 CFR part 1512, and instructions for submitting comments. regulation or to seek changes to the most other CPSC regulations. The stay To ensure timely processing of regulations. Additionally, the enactment was intended to give the CPSC time to comments, the Commission is no longer of the Consumer Product Safety address many issues raised by the accepting comments submitted by Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), CPSIA’s testing and certification electronic mail (e-mail) except through Public Law 110–314, 122 Stat. 3016, has requirements (Id. at 6397). Later, in the http://www.regulations.gov. resulted in new testing and certification Federal Register of December 28, 2009 Written Submissions: Submit written requirements for children’s products (74 FR 68588), the Commission submissions in the following way: and new limits on lead in children’s published a notice that revised the Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for products and on phthalates in children’s terms of the stay. The Commission paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions) toys. maintained the stay on the testing and preferably in five copies, to: Office of the The proposed rule would amend 16 certification requirements for the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product CFR part 1512, which will clarify bicycle regulations until May 17, 2010, Safety Commission, Room 820, 4330 certain safety requirements for bicycles. because there was insufficient East West Highway, Bethesda, MD The proposal would clarify that certain laboratory capacity for third party 20814; telephone (301) 504–7923. provisions or testing requirements do testing of bicycles at that time (Id. at

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68590). The Commission invited bicycle newer bicycles may use other means to than 635 mm (25.0 in); the seat height manufacturers and laboratories to connect the to the fork. For is measured with the seat adjusted to its petition the Commission for additional example, a ‘‘threadless’’ stem clamps highest position.’’ The proposed rule relief if the extension of the stay proved onto the outside of the steerer [rather would amend the definition of sidewalk insufficient. than having the stem go inside the bicycle by adding a sentence stating that On April 1, 2010, the Bicycle steerer], and so we will refer to such recumbent bicycles are not considered Products Suppliers Association (BPSA), other types of stems as ‘‘nonquill-type sidewalk bicycles. Although some which describes itself as an association stems.’’) recumbent bicycles may have seats of suppliers of bicycles, parts, In its letter responding to the BPSA’s below the 635 millimeter height, accessories, and services who serve the petition, the Commission recumbent bicycles do not share other specialty bicycle retailer, petitioned the communicated its decision to extend the features, or the intended riders, of Commission for an additional extension stay until August 14, 2010, with the two sidewalk bicycles. Thus, the proposal of the stay. (The April 1, 2010, BPSA exceptions for reflector testing and would have the effect of clarifying petition, along with all other stems. We stated that we are aware that which requirements are applicable to correspondence discussed in this 16 CFR part 1512 does not adequately recumbent bicycles. preamble, may be viewed at http:// address some new technologies, 2. Track Bicycles (§ 1512.2(d)) www.regulations.gov in the docket for designs, or materials, and we asked that this rulemaking.) The BPSA contended manufacturers who believe that they are The existing regulation, at § 1512.2(d), that there still was insufficient unable to certify current designs to 16 defines a ‘‘’’ as ‘‘a bicycle laboratory capacity to handle testing of CFR part 1512 provide the Commission designed and intended for sale as a children’s bicycles. It also asserted that with specific information regarding competitive machine having tubular 16 CFR part 1512 is out of date in many which provisions of the current tires, single crank-to-wheel ratio, and no respects, stated its understanding that regulation are problematic, which free-wheeling feature between the rear the CPSC may commence rulemaking to models or classes of bicycles are wheel and the crank.’’ Track bicycles are revise part 1512 in the near future, and affected, and an explanation of the not subject to the requirements of 16 urged the Commission to begin such issue. CFR part 1512, yet the proposed rule rulemaking. The BPSA suggested that In response, on June 4, 2010, the would amend the definition of track the Commission maintain the stay on BPSA sent a chart to the CPSC bicycle to clarify further which bicycles testing and certification of bicycles until identifying areas in the bicycle are not subject to the regulations. The such a rulemaking concludes, or for an regulations that the BPSA considered proposed rule would add the word additional year. problematic for certification. This chart ‘‘velodrome’’ between ‘‘competitive’’ and On May 3, 2010, CPSC staff met with differed slightly from a chart that the ‘‘machine,’’ to clarify that a track bicycle representatives of the BPSA to discuss BPSA had provided informally to CPSC is one intended for competitive the petition. (A summary of the meeting staff earlier in 2010. We have velodrome racing. (A ‘‘velodrome’’ is an may be found at http://www.cpsc.gov/ considered both charts in the process of arena that has a banked track for bicycle library/foia/meetings/mtg10/ developing this proposed rule. (Both racing.) bpsa102.pdf.) On June 17, 2010, the charts may be viewed at http:// The proposed rule also would delete Commission published a notice in the www.regulations.gov, in the docket for the term ‘‘tubular tires.’’ Improvements Federal Register extending the stay on this rulemaking.) in clincher tires in recent years permit testing and certification requirements We acknowledge that bicycle their use on track bicycles; therefore, a for bicycles until August 14, 2010, with technologies, designs, and features have definition restricted to bicycles with two exceptions (75 FR 34360). First, changed dramatically since 16 CFR part tubular tires is no longer accurate. (In because laboratory capacity, at that 1512 was originally promulgated. A very general terms, clincher tires are the time, was still insufficient to assess comprehensive review of the bicycle type of tires associated with most compliance with the reflector regulations, however, cannot be bicycles and feature an inner tube and requirements at 16 CFR 1512.16, the accomplished in the timeframe that is an outer tire that makes contact with the Commission extended the stay as it necessary for implementing the testing rims of a at each edge related to bicycle reflectors, until [called a ‘‘bead’’]. Tubular tires, in November 14, 2010 (Id.). The and certification requirements of section 14 of the CPSA. Accordingly, this contrast, do not have edges that contact Commission allowed the additional the rim; instead, tubular tires are three-month period for the development proposed rule would make only limited attached to the rims using glue or tape.) of CPSC-accepted laboratory capacity amendments to 16 CFR part 1512 to for bicycle reflector testing. Second, the facilitate testing and certification of 3. (Proposed Commission excluded bicycles with bicycles in accordance with section 14 § 1512.2(g)) of the CPSA. We will consider the nonquill-type stems from the The proposed rule would create a new requirement to certify compliance with remainder of the issues identified by the BPSA when we undertake a more definition for recumbent bicycle at the handlebar stem insertion mark § 1512.2(g). The proposal would define requirement at 16 CFR 1512.6(a); extensive review of the bicycle regulations. a recumbent bicycle as ‘‘a bicycle in bicycles with nonquill-type stems may which the rider sits in a reclined not be able to comply with the insertion II. Description of the Proposed Rule position with the feet extended forward mark requirement. to the pedals.’’ We believe that a (A stem is the part of a bicycle that The proposed rule would amend six definition for recumbent bicycles is connects the handlebars to the ‘‘steerer’’ sections in 16 CFR part 1512. necessary because other provisions in or upper part of the [the A. Definitions (§ 1512.2) this proposed rule would mention part of the bicycle that holds the front recumbent bicycles.1 wheel and can turn to steer the bicycle]. 1. Sidewalk Bicycles (§ 1512.2(b)) A quill-type stem is a stem that is The existing regulation, at § 1512.2(b), 1 While the staff briefing memoranda refer to inserted into the steerer. Most older defines a ‘‘sidewalk bicycle’’ as ‘‘a recumbent bicycles as ‘‘adult bicycles’’ the proposed bicycles use a quill-type stem, but bicycle with a seat height of no more definition is not intended to distinguish between

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B. Mechanical Requirements (§ 1512.4) Section 1512.6(c) specifies that The proposed rule would create an Section 1512.4 establishes various handlebars must allow comfortable and exception for recumbent bicycles from mechanical requirements for bicycles. safe control of the bicycle and that the seat height limitation in Section 1512.4(b) prohibits ‘‘unfinished handlebar ends be symmetrically § 1512.15(a). Recumbent bicycles are sheared metal edges or other sharp parts located with respect to the longitudinal designed for reclined riding, so the seats on recumbent bicycles tend to have on bicycles that are, or may be, exposed axis of the bicycle and ‘‘no more than substantial seat backs. This exception to hands or legs.’’ The proposed rule 406 mm (16 in) above the seat surface would enable recumbent bicycles to would add the word, ‘‘assembled’’ before when the seat is in its lowest position retain their high seat-back design ‘‘bicycles,’’ to clarify that the prohibition and the handlebar ends are in their without being in violation of on sharp edges does not apply to a highest position.’’ The proposed rule § 1512.15(a). bicycle still needing assembly when it is would create an exception for recumbent bicycles because the The proposed rule also would create delivered to the consumer or retail store. an exception for bicycles with We also propose to correct a handlebars of recumbent bicycles may exceed this regulatory maximum, integrated seat masts from the typographical error in paragraph (b) of requirement that seat posts contain a section 1512.4. The wording should be, depending upon their design configuration. permanent mark or ring to indicate the ‘‘burrs or spurs,’’ rather than, ‘‘burrs of minimum insertion depth. Integrated spurs,’’ so that the final phrase reads, ‘‘so D. Requirements for Wheel Hubs seat masts are part of the as to remove any feathering of edges, or (§ 1512.12(b)) itself; thus, they do not get inserted in any burrs or spurs caused during the Section 1512.12(b) currently states a seat post, and so no insertion depth shearing process.’’ mark is possible. Section 1512.4(i) requires that the that, with respect to quick-release ends of all control cables have devices, the quick-release clamp action F. Tests and Test Procedures (§ 1512.18) ‘‘shall emboss the frame or fork when protective caps or otherwise be treated The CPSC, on its own initiative, is locked.’’ The proposed rule would create to prevent unraveling. The proposed proposing two amendments to the test an exception for carbon fiber material. rule would add the word ‘‘accessible’’ and test procedures section. First, the The requirement for a quick-release between the words ‘‘all’’ and ‘‘control proposed rule would amend cables,’’ to clarify that only accessible clamp action to emboss a frame or fork § 1512.18(k)(1)(i), which describes the control cable ends are subject to the when locked is appropriate when procedure for conducting the fork test. requirement regarding protective caps or bicycle frames are made using steel or The test procedure requires, in relevant prevention of unraveling. In other aluminum. Modern technology, part, that the load on the fork ‘‘be words, control cable ends housed however, makes it possible to create increased until a deflection of 64 mm bicycle frames using carbon fiber within the bicycle frame or component (21⁄2 in) is reached.’’ The test criteria, would not need to be covered with material. Carbon fiber is stronger than which are specified at protective caps or otherwise treated to aluminum and steel, but embossing (or § 1512.18(k)(1)(ii), explain that ‘‘[e]nergy prevent unraveling. indenting) a carbon fiber frame or fork of at least 39.5 J (350 in-lb) shall be can weaken the material. To avoid such absorbed with a deflection in the C. Requirements for Steering System an illogical result (i.e., of intentionally direction of the force of no more than (§ 1512.6) weakening a carbon fiber frame or fork), 64 mm (21⁄2 in.).’’ Thus, the fork test Section 1512.6(a) requires that the the proposal would, instead, create an involves applying a load to the fork, and bicycle handlebar stem have a exception for carbon fiber material. the fork must absorb the required energy permanent ring or mark to indicate the E. Requirements for Seat (§ 1512.15) while not deflecting more than 64 minimum insertion depth of the millimeters, or 2.5 inches. handlebar stem into the fork. It also Section 1512.15 establishes various The proposed rule would delete the requires that the insertion mark not requirements for bicycle seats. Section last sentence of § 1512.18(k)(1)(i), affect the structural integrity of the 1512.15(a) imposes a limitation on seat regarding a deflection of 64 millimeters stem, not be less than 21⁄2 times the stem height, stating that ‘‘[n]o part of the seat, (2.5 inches), because § 1512.18(k)(1)(i) diameter from the lowest point of the seat supports, or accessories attached to may be interpreted (incorrectly) as stem, and that the stem strength be the seat shall be more than 125 mm (5.0 conflicting with § 1512.18(k)(1)(ii). In maintained for at least a length of one in) above the top of the seat surface at other words, a reader might construe the shaft diameter below the mark. the point where the seat surface is regulations as requiring force to be The proposed rule would change the intersected by the seat post axis.’’ applied until the fork is deflected to 64 opening words of paragraph (a) from Section 1512.15(b) requires seat posts millimeters or 2.5 inches. Accordingly, ‘‘[t]he handlebar stem shall’’ to ‘‘[q]uill- to contain a ‘‘permanent mark or ring to avoid any confusion, and because the type handlebar stems shall,’’ to clarify that clearly indicates the minimum fork test criteria accurately and that this requirement only applies to insertion depth (maximum seat-height adequately provides the substantive test bicycles having quill-type stems. adjustment)’’ and that the mark not requirements, the proposed rule would Because nonquill-type stems do not get affect the structural integrity of the seat delete the last sentence of the inserted into the stem, there is no need post. (A seat post is a post on which the description of the fork test procedure. for them to have an insertion depth bicycle seat or saddle rests; a traditional The proposed rule also would amend mark. This aspect of the proposal would seat post is inserted into the bicycle the reflector performance test codify the CPSC policy, announced in frame and can be moved up or down to description at § 1512.18(n)(2)(vii). The the June 17, 2010, stay notice, that accommodate the rider’s size.) Section reflector performance test description nonquill-type stems would be excluded 1512.15(b) also requires the mark to be discusses a coordinate system used for from the requirement to certify ‘‘located no less than two seat-post the reflector performance test and states compliance with § 1512.6(a). diameters from the lowest point on the that ‘‘[i]n the coordinate system and post shaft, and the post strength shall be when illuminated by the source defined adult recumbent bicycles and children’s recumbent maintained for at least a length of one in table 4 of this part 1512, a reflector bicycles. shaft diameter below the mark.’’ will be considered to be red if its color

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falls within the region bounded by the regulatory analysis must include a unnecessary and outdated reference. red spectrum locus and the lines y0.980 discussion of the reasons why These changes are not expected to result - - x and y0.335; a reflector will be alternative or voluntary standards are in product modifications in order to considered to be amber if its color falls not part of the proposed regulation. The comply and do not require any within the region bounded by the preliminary regulatory analysis must additional testing or recordkeeping yellow spectrum locus and the lines also include a discussion of any burdens. The clarifications and y0.382, y0.790 - - 0.667x, and y x - - reasonable alternatives to the proposed exceptions resulting from the proposed 0.120.’’ The y and x coordinates, as regulation. amendments could result in modest cost described in the rule, omitted important This proposed rule does not propose savings to small businesses in the form mathematical symbols or duplicated new safety criteria or redefine the of more focused testing or the other mathematical symbols. The standard’s acceptance criteria. elimination of unnecessary testing. proposal would amend Accordingly, an analysis of alternative Accordingly, the Commission § 1512.18(n)(2)(vii) to read ‘‘[i]n the or voluntary standards is not applicable. determines that the proposed rule will coordinate system and when Due to the limited scope of these not have a significant economic effect illuminated by the source defined in proposed amendments, the agency does on a substantial number of small table 4 of this part 1512, a reflector will not consider that there are any entities. be considered to be red if its color falls reasonable alternatives other than the within the region bounded by the red technical amendments and exceptions V. Paperwork Reduction Act spectrum locus and the lines y = 0.980 being proposed. The purposes of the Paperwork ¥ x and y = 0.335; a reflector will be The CPSC has analyzed the potential Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. considered to be amber if its color falls costs and benefits of the proposed rule; 3501 et seq., include minimizing the within the region bounded by the we expect there to be essentially no paperwork burden on affected entities. yellow spectrum locus and the lines y costs and modest benefits in the form of The PRA requires certain actions before = 0.382, y = 0.790 ¥ 0.667x, and y = needed clarifications that will facilitate an agency can adopt or revise the x ¥ 0.120.’’ the testing and certification of bicycles. collection of information, including Section 1512.18(n)(2)(vii) also refers The proposed amendments would publishing a summary of the collection to the ‘‘IES Lighting Handbook, fifth create exceptions to certain testing of information and a brief description of edition, 1972,’’ and a footnote to the rule requirements, modify existing the need for, and proposed use of, the explains that the IES Lighting Handbook definitions to reflect current technology information. may be obtained from the Illuminating or changes in technology, clarify certain This proposed rule does not implicate Engineering Society (IES) and gives an requirements, introduce a definition for the PRA, because there are no collection address for IES. The reference to the IES recumbent bicycles, correct of information obligations associated Lighting Handbook is outdated, as is the typographical errors, and delete an with the proposed amendments to part address for the IES. More importantly, unnecessary and outdated reference. 1512. the recommended coordinate system for These changes are not expected to result definition of color discussed in in product modifications in order to VI. Environmental Considerations § 1512.18(n)(2)(vii), the ‘‘Internationale comply, and do not require any The proposed rule falls within the de l’Eclairage (CIE) 1931’’ system, is additional testing or recordkeeping scope of the Commission’s readily accessible for little or no cost burdens. The clarifications and environmental review regulations at 16 from various sources in addition to the exceptions resulting from the proposed CFR 1021.5(c)(1), which provide a IES, including the Internet. Because the amendments could, in fact, result in categorical exclusion from any CIE 1931 color coordinate system is modest cost savings to manufacturers in requirement for the agency to prepare an publicly available, the reference to the the form of more focused testing or the environmental assessment or IES Lighting Handbook is not necessary, elimination of unnecessary testing. environmental impact statement for and therefore, the proposed rule would IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act amendments of rules or safety standards delete the reference to the IES Lighting that provide design or performance Handbook and its accompanying The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), requirements for products. footnote. 5 U.S.C. chapter 6, requires the agency to evaluate the economic impact of this VII. Effective Date III. FHSA Regulatory Requirement: proposed rule on small entities. The Preliminary Regulatory Analysis The Commission proposes that any RFA defines small entities to include final rule based on this proposal become Section 3(h) of the FHSA describes small businesses, small organizations, effective 30 days after its date of the procedural requirements for a and small governmental jurisdictions. publication in the Federal Register. proposed rule promulgated under The small entities relevant to this section 2(q)(1) and section 3(e) of the proposed rule are small businesses. The List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 1512 FHSA, which are among the legal agency must determine whether the Bicycles, Consumer protection, authorities for the CPSC’s Requirements proposed rule would impose a Labeling. for Bicycles, 16 CFR part 1512. Section significant economic impact on a For the reasons discussed in the 3(h) requires a proposed FHSA rule to substantial number of small businesses. preamble, the Consumer Product Safety include a preliminary regulatory The proposed rule will not have a Commission proposes to amend 16 CFR analysis. The preliminary regulatory significant economic impact. The part 1512 as follows: analysis must include a preliminary proposed amendments would create description of the potential benefits and exceptions to certain testing PART 1512—REQUIREMENTS FOR potential costs of the proposed requirements, modify existing BICYCLES regulation, including any benefits or definitions to reflect current technology costs that cannot be quantified in or changes in technology, clarify certain 1. The authority citation for part 1512 monetary terms, and an identification of requirements, introduce a definition for continues to read as follows: those likely to receive the benefits and recumbent bicycles, correct Authority: Secs. 2(f)(1)(D), (q)(1)(A), (s), bear the costs. The preliminary typographical errors, and delete an 3(e)(1), 74 Stat. 372, 374, 375, as amended,

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80 Stat. 1304–05, 83 Stat. 187–89 (15 U.S.C. (c) Handlebar. Handlebars shall allow direction of the rake. Load and 1261, 1262); Pub. L. 107–319, 116 Stat. 2776. comfortable and safe control of the deflection readings shall be recorded 2. Amend § 1512.2 by revising bicycle. Handlebar ends shall be and plotted at the point of loading. paragraphs (b) and (d) and adding symmetrically located with respect to * * * * * paragraph (g) to read as follows: the longitudinal axis of the bicycle and (n) * * * no more than 406 mm (16 in) above the (2) * * * § 1512.2 Definitions. seat surface when the seat is in its (vii) A recommended coordinate * * * * * lowest position and the handlebar ends system for definition of color is the (b) Sidewalk bicycle means a bicycle are in their highest position. This ‘‘Internationale de l’Eclairage (CIE with a seat height of no more than 635 requirement does not apply to 1931)’’ system. In the coordinate system mm (25.0 in); the seat height is recumbent bicycles. and when illuminated by the source measured with the seat adjusted to its * * * * * defined in table 4 of this part 1512, a highest position. Recumbent bicycles 5. Amend § 1512.12 by revising reflector will be considered to be red if are not included in this definition. paragraph (b) to read as follows: its color falls within the region bounded * * * * * by the red spectrum locus and the lines (d) Track bicycle means a bicycle § 1512.12 Requirements for wheel hubs. y = 0.980 ¥ x and y = 0.335; a reflector designed and intended for sale as a * * * * * will be considered to be amber if its competitive velodrome machine having (b) Quick-release devices. Lever- color falls within the region bounded by single crank-to-wheel ratio, and no free- operated, quick-release devices shall be the yellow spectrum locus and the lines wheeling feature between the rear wheel adjustable to allow setting the lever y = 0.382, y = 0.790 ¥ 0.667x, and y = and the crank. position for tightness. Quick-release x ¥ 0.120. * * * * * levers shall be clearly visible to the rider * * * * * (g) Recumbent bicycle means a bicycle and shall indicate whether the levers are in which the rider sits in a reclined in a locked or unlocked position. Quick- Dated: October 26, 2010. position with the feet extended forward release clamp action shall emboss the Todd A. Stevenson, to the pedals. frame or fork when locked, except on Secretary, Consumer Product Safety 3. Amend § 1512.4 by revising carbon fiber material. Commission. paragraphs (b) and (i) to read as follows: * * * * * [FR Doc. 2010–27503 Filed 10–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P § 1512.4 Mechanical requirements. 6. Amend § 1512.15 by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: * * * * * (b) Sharp edges. There shall be no § 1512.15 Requirements for seat. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY unfinished sheared metal edges or other (a) Seat limitations. No part of the COMMISSION sharp parts on assembled bicycles that seat, seat supports, or accessories are, or may be, exposed to hands or legs; attached to the seat shall be more than 16 CFR Part 1632 sheared metal edges that are not rolled 125 mm (5.0 in) above the top of the seat [CPSC Docket No. CPSC–2010–0105] shall be finished so as to remove any surface at the point where the seat feathering of edges, or any burrs or surface is intersected by the seat post Standard for the Flammability of spurs caused during the shearing axis. This requirement does not apply to Mattresses and Mattress Pads process. recumbent bicycles. * * * * * (b) Seat post. The seat post shall AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety (i) Control cable ends. Ends of all contain a permanent mark or ring that Commission. accessible control cables shall be clearly indicates the minimum insertion ACTION: Proposed rule. provided with protective caps or depth (maximum seat-height SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety otherwise treated to prevent unraveling. adjustment); the mark shall not affect Commission (‘‘CPSC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) Protective caps shall be tested in the structural integrity of the seat post. is proposing to amend its standard for accordance with the protective cap and This mark shall be located no less than the flammability of mattresses and end-mounted devices test, § 1512.18(c), two seat-post diameters from the lowest mattress pads. The ignition source and shall withstand a pull of 8.9 N (2.0 point on the post shaft, and the post cigarette specified in the standard for lbf). strength shall be maintained for at least use in the mattress standard’s * * * * * a length of one shaft diameter below the performance tests is no longer being 4. Amend § 1512.6 by revising mark. This requirement does not apply produced. The Commission is proposing paragraphs (a) and (c) to read as follows: to bicycles with integrated seat masts. to amend the mattress standard to § 1512.6 Requirements for steering * * * * * require a standard reference material system. 7. Amend § 1512.18 by revising cigarette, which was developed by the (a) Handlebar stem insertion mark. paragraphs (k)(1)(i) and (n)(2)(vii) as National Institute of Standards and Quill-type handlebar stems shall follows: Technology, as the ignition source for contain a permanent ring or mark which § 1512.18 Tests and test procedures. testing to the mattress standard. clearly indicates the minimum insertion * * * * * DATES: Comments on the proposal depth of the handlebar stem into the (k) * * * should be submitted no later than fork assembly. The insertion mark shall (1) * * * January 18, 2011. not affect the structural integrity of the (i) Procedure. With the fork stem ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 1 stem and shall not be less than 2 ⁄2 supported in a 76 mm (3.0 in) vee block identified by Docket No. CPSC–2010– times the stem diameter from the lowest and secured by the method illustrated in 0105, by any of the following methods: point of the stem. The stem strength figure 1 of this part 1512, a load shall shall be maintained for at least a length be applied at the axle attachment in a Electronic Submissions of one shaft diameter below the mark. direction perpendicular to the Submit electronic comments in the * * * * * centerline of the stem and against the following way:

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