Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension of Collection; Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries
By Consumer Product Safety Commission · Oct 4, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval of information collection requirements associated with the Safety Standard for Button Cell or Coin Batteries and Consumer Products Containing Such Batteries.
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AI analysisformalThe language is formal and procedural, reflecting a government notice rather than persuasive or emotive rhetoric.
authoritativeThe text cites specific regulatory identifiers to establish authority and compliance with statutory requirements.
neutralThe statement presents a factual count of public input without evaluating the comments' content or significance.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The notice does not explain why the extension is needed, what specific information is being collected, how the data will be used, or the potential impact on manufacturers and consumers.
Important context
The Paperwork Reduction Act requires agencies to obtain OMB approval for information collection activities, and such approvals have a limited lifespan. The CPSC must seek renewal before the expiration date to continue collecting data under the safety standard for button cell batteries.
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AI analysisThe document is purely informational and does not contain opinion; it reports procedural actions required by law.