# 16 CFR § 1061.1: Scope and purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1061.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 CFR § 1061.1
- **Heading:** Scope and purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 16—Commercial Practices > CHAPTER II—CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 1061—APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION FROM PREEMPTION

## 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 CFR § 1000.1 § 1000.1 The Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.1.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.2 § 1000.2 Laws administered.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.2.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.3 § 1000.3 Hotline.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.3.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.4 § 1000.4 Commission address.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.4.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.5 § 1000.5 Petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.5.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.6 § 1000.6 Commission decisions and records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.6.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.7 § 1000.7 Advisory opinions and interpretations of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.7.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.8 § 1000.8 Meetings and hearings; public notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.8.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.9 § 1000.9 Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.9.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.10 § 1000.10 The Chairman and Vice Chairman.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.10.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.11 § 1000.11 Delegation of functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.11.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.12 § 1000.12 Organizational structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.12.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.13 § 1000.13 Directives System.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.13.md)
- [16 CFR § 1000.14 § 1000.14 Office of the General Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1000.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-16-1061.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.