# 16 C.F.R. § 1061.1 (2026): Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 1061.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter II: CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION / Part 1061: APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION FROM PREEMPTION / § 1061.1: § 1061.1   Scope and purpose.

## Text

(a) This part applies to the submission and consideration of applications by State and local governments for exemption from preemption by statutes, standards, and regulations of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
(b) This part implements section 26 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA) (15 U.S.C. 2075), section 18 of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) (15 U.S.C. 1261n), section 16 of the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) (15 U.S.C. 1203), and section 7 of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) (15 U.S.C. 1476), all as amended.

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.1 (2026) § 1061.1   Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.2 (2026) § 1061.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.3 (2026) § 1061.3   Statutory considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.4 (2026) § 1061.4   Threshold requirements for applications for exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.5 (2026) § 1061.5   Form of applications for exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.6 (2026) § 1061.6   Contents of applications for exemption.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.7 (2026) § 1061.7   Documentation of the State or local requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.8 (2026) § 1061.8   Information on the heightened degree of protection afforded.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_8.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.9 (2026) § 1061.9   Information about the effect on interstate commerce.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.10 (2026) § 1061.10   Information on affected parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.11 (2026) § 1061.11   Incomplete or insufficient applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 1061.12 (2026) § 1061.12   Commission consideration on merits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P1061_S1061_12.md)

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