[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 16, Volume 2]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 16CFR1031.16]

[Page 126]
 
                     TITLE 16--COMMERCIAL PRACTICES
 
             CHAPTER II--CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
 
PART 1031_COMMISSION PARTICIPATION AND COMMISSION EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT 
IN VOLUNTARY STANDARDS ACTIVITIES--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart C_Public Participation and Comment
 
Sec.  1031.16  Purpose and scope.


    (a) This subpart sets forth the Consumer Product Safety Commission's 
criteria and requirements governing public review and comment on staff 
involvement in the activities of voluntary standards development bodies.
    (b) The Commission realizes there are advantages and benefits 
afforded by greater public awareness of staff involvement in standards 
development activities. Furthermore, the Commission recognizes public 
comment and input as an important part of the voluntary standards 
development process.
    (c) The purpose of this subpart is to further the objectives and 
programs of the Commission and to do so in a manner that ensures 
openness and transparency.