Standard for the Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (FF-1-70), 16 CFR 1630 and Standard for the Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (FF 2-70), 16 CFR 1631

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
SupportingStatementA_2022.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2022-02-17	Missing upstream
30DayNotice_87FR8807_16Feb2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-02-17	Repair queued
60DayNorice_86FR70476_10Dec2022.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-02-17	Missing upstream

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
29132	Recordkeeping		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3041-0017	ICR Reference No: 202202-3041-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201811-3041-002
Agency/Subagency: CPSC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Standard for the Flammability of Carpets and Rugs (FF-1-70), 16 CFR 1630 and Standard for the Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs (FF 2-70), 16 CFR 1631
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/17/2022

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2022
Responses	12,000	160,800
Time Burden (Hours)	25,000	402,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: All manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs must comply with these standards. Testing and recordkeeping is required only if the responsible firm elects to issue a guaranty of compliance with the standards.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 15 USC 1194 Name of Law: Flammable Fabrics Act
   US Code: 15 USC 1193 Name of Law: Flammable Fabrics Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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:
	86 FR 70476	12/10/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 8807	02/16/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Recordkeeping

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list 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	12,000	160,800	0	-148,800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	25,000	402,000	0	-377,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Using Information Technology

Short Statement: The use of IT has improved the efficiency of collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $36,052

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

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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: 02/17/2022

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