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Section 1404(b) of the VGBA (15 U.S.C. 8003(b)) prescribes a swimming pool and spa drain cover standard. Section 1404(b) of the VGBA also provides that, if a successor standard relating to drain covers is proposed, the Commission shall determine whether the proposed revision is in the public interest. According to the VGBA, if the Commission determines that the proposed revision is in the public interest, it shall incorporate the revision into the standard after providing a 30-day notice to the public.  Staff is preparing a direct final rule briefing package assessing ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017, American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs, as a successor drain cover standard.