Distribution date: 17 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

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 Act (``FHSA''). The Commission is soliciting written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with fireworks that do not comply with the current fireworks device regulations, the regulatory options discussed in this notice, other possible ways to address these risks, and the economic impacts of the various regulatory alternatives. The Commission also invites interested persons to submit an existing standard, or a statement of intent to modify or develop a voluntary standard, to address the risk of injury described in this notice. See also: Commissioner Thomas H. Moore filed a statement which is available from the Office of the Secretary or on the Commission's website at: http://www.cpsc.gov.

Products Covered: Fireworks (HS:  Chapter 3604) (ICS:  71)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 17 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

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 Act (``FHSA''). The Commission is soliciting written comments concerning the risks of injury associated with fireworks that do not comply with the current fireworks device regulations, the regulatory options discussed in this notice, other possible ways to address these risks, and the economic impacts of the various regulatory alternatives. The Commission also invites interested persons to submit an existing standard, or a statement of intent to modify or develop a voluntary standard, to address the risk of injury described in this notice. See also: Commissioner Thomas H. Moore filed a statement which is available from the Office of the Secretary or on the Commission's website at: http://www.cpsc.gov.

Products Covered: Fireworks (HS:  Chapter 3604) (ICS:  71)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

Products Covered: Road transportation vehicle of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance (ICS:  43.160;  HS:  8704)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

Products Covered: Road transportation vehicle of explosive substance and chemical toxic substance (ICS:  43.160;  HS:  8704)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

Products Covered: Road tank for transportation of dangerous liquid goods (ICS:  55.140;  HS:  730900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 19 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

Products Covered: Road tank for transportation of dangerous liquid goods (ICS:  55.140;  HS:  730900)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

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 for military and space vehicle applications, and the definition for "importer". We are proposing these minor adjustments to our regulations in response to requests from the regulated community, to ensure equitable treatment of stakeholders, and to reduce burden where the integrity of the requirements can still be sufficiently maintained. These proposed amendments appear in the "Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register as a direct final rule.

Products Covered: HCFC (HS:  Chapter 2903, 3903) (ICS:  13, 71, 83)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 26 July 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

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 for military and space vehicle applications, and the definition for "importer". We are proposing these minor adjustments to our regulations in response to requests from the regulated community, to ensure equitable treatment of stakeholders, and to reduce burden where the integrity of the requirements can still be sufficiently maintained. These proposed amendments appear in the "Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register as a direct final rule.

Products Covered: HCFC (HS:  Chapter 2903, 3903) (ICS:  13, 71, 83)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 02 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

The EC is proposing to the European Parliament and to the Council a new regulation. The proposed Regulation replaces Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repeals Council Directive 79/117/EEC prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances. In a nutshell, it consists of the following elements: - Establishment at EU level of a positive list of active substances, safeners, synergists and a negative list of co-formulants; - Authorisation of plant protection products at Member State level; - Compulsory mutual recognition of authorisations in Member States belonging to the same authorisation zone; - Comparative assessment and substitution of products containing substances identified as candidates for substitution; - Specific provisions for basic substances or products containing substances of low concern; - Detailed rules on data protection and transparency; - Provisions on packaging, labelling and advertising; - Obligation to keep records and to carry out controls; and - Establishment of criteria for approval of active substances, safeners or synergists.

Products Covered: Plant protection products; CN heading 3808 (Fungicides, Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, among other similar products) excluding 3808.40 ex-post.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 02 August 2006 | Final date for Comment: 03 May 2025

The EC is proposing to the European Parliament and to the Council a new regulation. The proposed Regulation replaces Directive 91/414/EEC concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repeals Council Directive 79/117/EEC prohibiting the placing on the market and use of plant protection products containing certain active substances. In a nutshell, it consists of the following elements: - Establishment at EU level of a positive list of active substances, safeners, synergists and a negative list of co-formulants; - Authorisation of plant protection products at Member State level; - Compulsory mutual recognition of authorisations in Member States belonging to the same authorisation zone; - Comparative assessment and substitution of products containing substances identified as candidates for substitution; - Specific provisions for basic substances or products containing substances of low concern; - Detailed rules on data protection and transparency; - Provisions on packaging, labelling and advertising; - Obligation to keep records and to carry out controls; and - Establishment of criteria for approval of active substances, safeners or synergists.

Products Covered: Plant protection products; CN heading 3808 (Fungicides, Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, among other similar products) excluding 3808.40 ex-post.

Regulation Type: Regular notification