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S. 605 (101st)

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 1990

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Introduced

16 March 1989

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Became Public Law No: 101-608.

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Consumer Product Safety Commission Authorization Act of 1989 - Amends Consumer Product Safety Act provisions relating to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to: (1) require the President, when making appointments to the Commission, to consider individuals with consumer product safety backgrounds; (2) revise and add to the list of personnel to be appointed by the Chairman; and (3) direct the Commission to establish an agenda and priorities for its actions prior to each fiscal year. Permits disclosure of certain administrative information to Commission representatives, including contractors. Amends the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, and the Flammable Fabrics Act to permit any interested party to petition the Commission (subject to subsequent judicial review) for review of any voluntary consumer product safety standard or the timeliness of the development of such a standard. Requires the Commission: (1) with limited exception, to issue proposed consumer product safety rules within 12 months of publication of advanced notice of proposed rulemaking; (2) to offer interested persons an opportunity for comment before relying upon any voluntary consumer product safety standard; and (3) to develop procedures to monitor compliance with such standards. Increases civil penalties imposed on persons who violate consumer product safety requirements. Adds civil penalties to the criminal penalties imposed in connection with violations of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Directs the Commission annually to submit to specified congressional committees information concerning the imposition of civil penalties in connection with activities under its administration. Revises provisions relating to appointments to the Chronic Hazard Advisory Panel. Authorizes FY 1989 through 1991 appropriations.

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