CPSC Extends Comment Periods for Proposed Safety Standards on Gas Furnaces and Table Saws

On December 11, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) published comment period extensions for two proposed safety standards.

Written comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking establishing a safety standard for residential gas furnaces and boilers are now due by January 25, 2024.

Written comments on the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking establishing a safety standard addressing blade-contact injuries on table saws are now due by February 1, 2024.

Small businesses are encouraged to comment on both proposed rules. Comments should provide detailed information on the rules’ direct cost implications and whether any regulatory alternatives would minimize the economic impact on small entities.

• For the proposed rule on residential gas furnaces and boilers:
  • Read about the comment period extension.
  • Read the proposed rule and submit comments.
  • Learn more by reading Advocacy’s prior regulatory alert.
• For the supplemental proposed rule on table saws:
  • Read about the comment period extension.
  • Read the supplemental proposed rule and submit comments.
  • Learn more by reading Advocacy’s prior regulatory alert.
• Advocacy contact: Send an email to Meagan Singer at meagan.singer@sba.gov or call (202) 921-4843 with your concerns.