Motorbike sale to defy lead law

[Scooter Montgomery]

here you go.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20798.0

[causeofkaos]

^  that was funny

[Grampa]

I just got an email from babs

Dear Friend:

Thank you for writing to me with your concerns about the new lead and toxin testing requirements in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.  I appreciate hearing from you.

As you noted, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (P.L.110-314) was signed into law on August 14, 2008 and went into effect on February 10, 2009.  This law limits lead content and bans phthalates - toxins known to have adverse effects on children's health - in toys and other children's products.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is working to promulgate regulations to implement this legislation now.  I will work with the CPSC to ensure that clear, commonsense guidance is provided as quickly as possible.

Thank you again for contacting me.  Please feel free to write to me in the future about this or any other issue of concern to you.


Barbara Boxer
United States Senator

[supakpow2]

here you go.

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=20798.0

I don't think so.

Having sex and playing video games are mutually exclusive. you can have one or the other, rarely both.

[ducatiz]

This section of the law has me PISSED-OFF! WTF! I need to run for Congress. Government is now dictating what hobbies that people can enjoy with their kids! They do not have the right!

correct

but they do have the POWER.. and that trumps rights every time

[NAKID]

If they are concerned about our children's health, whay don't they ban video games and McDonalds?

Videogames in moderation have been shown to increase hand-eye coordination in children....

[Popeye the Sailor]

Videogames in moderation have been shown to increase hand-eye coordination in children....

Heavy drinking has been shown to make me incredibly handsome.

[NAKID]

Is that how you ended up with Paula?

[Triple J]

I just got an email from babs

I got similar ones from 2 of our reps. I'd rather they just not send anything and get to work. Hopefully they're getting bombarded by emails about this.

[Howie]

Heavy drinking has been shown to make me incredibly handsome.

As we can see from your photo

[somegirl]

Is that how you ended up with Paula?

[Scooter Montgomery]

Videogames in moderation have been shown to increase hand-eye coordination in children....

I did this quite well as a kid, just going outside and playing frisbee.

Wonder how the shop owner made out, selling bikes.

[ducatiz]

Video of the criminal act by Smith:

http://www.supercross.com/videos/watch/134/malcolm-smith-leads-protest-against-ban-on-youth-motorcycling-products

[GLantern]

Video of the criminal act by Smith:

http://www.supercross.com/videos/watch/134/malcolm-smith-leads-protest-against-ban-on-youth-motorcycling-products

[Grampa]

just got this


April 8, 2009





Dear Joel:



Thank you for contacting me regarding the implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).



Last year, Congress passed a law regarding safety requirements on products that are intended for use by children.  You may recall that there have been health scares in the past when children have ingested lead from toys.  This law was intended to reduce the amount of lead in children's toys so that children have less lead exposure.  Among other things, the law lowers the maximum amount of lead that can legally exist in a product intended for use by children.  Under the new law, children's products with more than 600 parts per million (ppm) total lead cannot be sold in the U.S. after February 10, 2009.  Then, after August 14, 2009, the maximum allowable lead content decreases to 300 ppm and after August 14, 2011, the maximum allowable lead content decreases to 100 ppm.  The bill was intended to give manufacturers a gradual phase down, while improving safety for children by substantially lowering the amount of lead that can exist in children's products.



Despite the law's intentions, it has been interpreted broadly by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the government agency empowered to implement the law.  An example of its regulatory interpretation has been on how it has applied the law on businesses that sell small motorcycles and off-highway vehicles (OHVs).



           I have been working with my colleagues to find a way to fix this problem.  Several members on the House committee that originally acted on CPSIA have been working on legislation to correct the law.  They are planning to introduce the Consumer Product Safety Solutions Act (CPSSA) which would continue to improve safety for children while giving clear, reasonable guidelines to businesses.  CPSSA would make the lead provisions applicable only to products manufactured after a certain date and by making more reasonable limitations for products that cannot meet the lead standard, such as motorcycles.  Once the bill is introduced, I will analyze the bill regarding our mutual concerns.



Thanks again for contacting me on issues of importance to you.  If you would like additional information on services my office can provide you, my votes and positions on issues facing our nation, and to subscribe to receive periodic "e-newsletters," please visit my website at http://kevinmccarthy.house.gov/.