3041-AC78 201210 The Regulatory Plan and the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions 3041 Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC Recreational Off-Road Vehicles The Commission is considering whether recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs) present an unreasonable risk of injury that should be regulated. ROVs are motorized vehicles having four or more low-pressure tires designed for off-road use and intended by the manufacturer primarily for recreational use by one or more persons. The salient characteristics of an ROV include: a steering wheel for steering control, foot controls for throttle and braking, bench or bucket seats, a roll over protective structure, and a maximum speed greater than 30 mph. On October 21, 2009, the Commission voted (4-0-1) to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in the Federal Register. The ANPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 28, 2009, and the comment period ended December 28, 2009. The Commission received two letters requesting an extension of the comment period. The Commission extended the comment period until March 15, 2010. Staff is conducting testing and evaluation programs that may be used to develop performance requirements addressing vehicle stability, vehicle handling, and occupant protection. Following completion of testing and evaluation, staff will prepare a briefing package for Commission consideration. Substantive, Nonsignificant Previously Published in The Unified Agenda Proposed Rule Stage Undetermined No Not Yet Determined 15 USC 2051 Consumer Product Safety Act No Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 10/07/2009 Commission Meeting 10/14/2009 Commission Decision 10/21/2009 ANPRM 10/28/2009 74 FR 55495 ANPRM Comment Period Extended 12/22/2009 74 FR 67987 ANPRM Comment Period End 12/28/2009 ANPRM Comment Period End 03/15/2010 Staff Sends Briefing Package to Commission 06/00/2013 Undetermined None No No Yes Caroleene Paul 3041 Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC 301 987-2225 cpaul@cpsc.gov Directorate for Engineering Sciences, 5 Research Place, Rockville MD 20850