81 FR 17683 - Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd., Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 17683-17686] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07124] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION [CPSC Docket No. 16-C0002] Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd., Provisional Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement and Order AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Commission. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: It is the policy of the Commission to publish settlements which it provisionally accepts under the Consumer Product Safety Act in the Federal Register in accordance with the terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published below is a provisionally-accepted Settlement Agreement with Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. containing a civil penalty in the amount of fifteen million four hundred fifty thousand dollars (US$15,450,000) within thirty (30) days of service of the Commission's final Order accepting the Settlement Agreement.\1\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The Commission voted (4-1) to provisionally accept the Settlement Agreement and Order regarding Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. Chairman Kaye, Commissioner Adler, Commissioner Robinson and Commissioner Mohorovic voted to provisionally accept the Settlement Agreement and Order. Commissioner Buerkle voted to reject the Settlement Agreement and Order. Commissioner Mohorovic and Commissioner Robinson filed statements regarding this matter. The statements are available at the Office of the Secretary or the CPSC Web site, www.cpsc.gov. DATES: Any interested person may ask the Commission not to accept this agreement or otherwise comment on its contents by filing a written --------------------------------------------------------------------------- request with the Office of the Secretary by April 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to comment on this Settlement Agreement should send written comments to the Comment 16-C0002, Office of the Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Room 820, Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4408. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel R. Vice, Trial Attorney, Division of Compliance, Office of the General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814- 4408; telephone (301) 504-6996. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The text of the Agreement and Order appears below. Dated: March 25, 2016. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION In the Matter of: GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC., OF ZHUHAI, HONG KONG GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SALES CO., LTD., AND GREE USA SALES, LTD. CPSC Docket No.: 16-C0002 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 1. In accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2051-2089 (``CPSA'') and 16 CFR 1118.20, Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. (collectively ``Gree''), and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission''), through its staff, hereby enter into this Settlement Agreement (``Agreement''). The Agreement, and the incorporated attached Order, resolve staff's charges that Gree is subject to civil penalties in this matter, under section 20 of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2069, as set forth below. THE PARTIES 2. The Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency, established pursuant to, and responsible for the enforcement of, the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2051-2089. By executing the Agreement, staff is acting on behalf of the Commission, pursuant to 16 CFR 1118.20(b). The Commission issues the Order under the provisions of the CPSA. 3. Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., of Zhuhai, is incorporated in China, and its principal place of business is in China. Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., is incorporated in Hong Kong, and its [[Page 17684]] principal place of business is in Hong Kong. Gree USA Sales, Ltd., is incorporated in California, and its principal place of business is in City of Industry, CA. STAFF CHARGES 4. Between January 2005 and August 2013, Gree manufactured, imported, and sold approximately 2.5 million dehumidifiers manufactured before December 2012 (``Dehumidifiers'') in the United States. 5. The Dehumidifiers are a ``consumer product'' that was ``distributed in commerce,'' as those terms are defined or used in sections 3(a)(5) and (8) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(5) and (8). Gree was a ``manufacturer'' and ``distributor'' of the Dehumidifiers, as such terms are defined in sections 3(a)(7) and (11) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2052(a)(7) and (11). Violation of CPSA Section 19(a)(4) 6. The Dehumidifiers are defective and create an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death because they can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing smoke and burn hazards to consumers. 7. In July 2012, Gree began receiving reports of smoking, sparking and fires involving the Dehumidifiers. Gree received reports of property damage due to these fires. 8. In response to reports of smoking, sparking and fires, Gree implemented design changes to remedy the defect and unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the Dehumidifiers. 9. Despite having information reasonably supporting the conclusion of a defect or the creation of an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death associated with the Dehumidifiers, Gree did not notify the Commission immediately of such defect or risk, as required by sections 15(b)(3) and (4) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2064(b)(3) and (4). 10. Because the information in Gree's possession constituted actual and presumed knowledge, Gree knowingly violated section 19(a)(4) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2068(a)(4), as the term ``knowingly'' is defined in section 20(d) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2069(d). Violation of CPSA Section 19(a)(12) 11. Although Gree knew that the Dehumidifiers were not compliant with UL flammability standards, Gree sold, offered for sale, distributed in commerce, and imported the Dehumidifiers bearing the UL mark. 12. The UL mark is a registered safety certification mark owned by UL, which is an accredited conformity assessment body. 13. Because Gree knew, or should have known, that the sale, offer for sale, distribution, and importation of Dehumidifiers that were not compliant with UL standards was not authorized by UL, Gree knowingly violated section 19(a)(12) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2068(a)(12), as the term ``knowingly'' is defined in section 20(d) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2069(d). Violation of CPSA Section 19(a)(13) 14. Gree made material misrepresentations to Commission staff that the Dehumidifiers met UL flammability standards, knowing such representations to be false. 15. Gree also made material misrepresentations to Commission staff concerning the date when Gree became aware that the Dehumidifiers were not compliant with UL standards, knowing such representations to be false. 16. By knowingly making material misrepresentations to Commission staff during the course of an investigation, Gree knowingly violated section 19(a)(13) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2068(a)(13), as the term ``knowingly'' is defined in section 20(d) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2069(d). Civil Penalties Pursuant to CPSA Section 20 17. Pursuant to section 20 of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2069, Gree is subject to civil penalties for its knowing violations of sections 19(a)(4), (12), and (13) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2068(a)(4), (12) and (13). RESPONSE OF GREE 18. The signing of this Agreement does not constitute an admission by Gree that either reportable information or a substantial product hazard exists. 19. Gree enters into this Agreement to settle this matter without the delay and expense of litigation. Gree enters into this Agreement and agrees to pay the amount referenced below in compromise of the staff's charges. 20. Gree voluntarily notified the Commission in connection with the dehumidifiers in March 2013. Gree carried out a voluntary recall in cooperation with the Commission and acted to reduce the potential risk of injury. AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES 21. Gree submits to the jurisdiction of the Commission in the matter involving the Dehumidifiers. 22. The parties enter into the Agreement for settlement purposes only. The Agreement does not constitute an admission by Gree or a determination by the Commission that Gree violated the CPSA's reporting requirements. 23. In settlement of staff's charges, and to avoid the cost, distraction, delay, uncertainty, and inconvenience of protracted litigation, Gree shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of fifteen million four hundred fifty thousand dollars (US$15,450,000) within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving service of the Commission's final Order accepting the Agreement. All payments to be made under the Agreement shall constitute debts owing to the United States and shall be made by electronic wire transfer to the United States via: http://www.pay.gov for allocation to and credit against the payment obligations of Gree under this Agreement. Failure to make such payment by the date specified in the Commission's final Order shall constitute Default. 24. All unpaid amounts, if any, due and owing under the Agreement shall constitute a debt due and immediately owing by Gree to the United States, and interest shall accrue and be paid by Gree at the federal legal rate of interest set forth at 28 U.S.C. 1961(a) and (b) from the date of Default until all amounts due have been paid in full (hereinafter ``Default Payment Amount'' and ``Default Interest Balance''). Gree shall consent to a Consent Judgment in the amount of the Default Payment Amount and Default Interest Balance, and the United States, at its sole option, may collect the entire Default Payment Amount and Default Interest Balance or exercise any other rights granted by law or in equity, including but not limited to referring such matters for private collection, and Gree agrees not to contest, and hereby waives and discharges any defenses to, any collection action undertaken by the United States or its agents or contractors pursuant to this paragraph. Gree shall pay the United States all reasonable costs of collection and enforcement under this paragraph, respectively, including reasonable attorney's fees and expenses. 25. After staff receives this Agreement executed on behalf of Gree, staff shall promptly submit the Agreement to the Commission for provisional acceptance. Promptly following provisional acceptance of the Agreement by the Commission, the Agreement shall be placed on the public record and published in the Federal Register, in accordance with the procedures set forth in 16 CFR 1118.20(e). If the Commission does not receive any written request not to accept the Agreement within fifteen (15) calendar days, the Agreement shall be deemed finally accepted on the 16th calendar [[Page 17685]] day after the date the Agreement is published in the Federal Register, in accordance with 16 CFR 1118.20(f). 26. This Agreement is conditioned upon, and subject to, the Commission's final acceptance, as set forth above, and it is subject to the provisions of 16 CFR 1118.20(h). Upon the later of: (i) Commission's final acceptance of this Agreement and service of the accepted Agreement upon Gree, and (ii) the date of issuance of the final Order, this Agreement shall be in full force and effect and shall be binding upon the parties. 27. Effective upon the later of: (i) the Commission's final acceptance of the Agreement and service of the accepted Agreement upon Gree, and (ii) and the date of issuance of the final Order, for good and valuable consideration, Gree hereby expressly and irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert any past, present, or future rights to the following, in connection with the matter described in this Agreement: (i) an administrative or judicial hearing; (ii) judicial review or other challenge or contest of the Commission's actions; (iii) a determination by the Commission of whether Gree failed to comply with the CPSA and the underlying regulations; (iv) a statement of findings of fact and conclusions of law; and (v) any claims under the Equal Access to Justice Act. 28. Gree shall implement and maintain a compliance program designed to ensure compliance with the CPSA and regulations enforced by the Commission with respect to any consumer product manufactured, imported, distributed, or sold by Gree, and which, at a minimum, shall contain the following elements: a. written standards and policies; b. written procedures that provide for the appropriate forwarding to compliance personnel of all information that may relate to, or impact, CPSA compliance, including all reports and complaints involving consumer products, whether an injury is referenced or not; c. a mechanism for confidential employee reporting of compliance- related questions or concerns to either a compliance officer or to another senior manager with authority to act as necessary; d. effective communication of company compliance-related policies and procedures regarding the CPSA to all applicable employees through training programs or otherwise; e. Gree senior management responsibility for CPSA compliance and accountability for violations of the statutes and regulations enforced by the Commission; f. Gree governing body oversight of CPSA compliance; and g. retention of all CPSA compliance-related records for at least five (5) years, and availability of such records to staff upon reasonable request. 29. Gree shall implement, maintain, and enforce a system of internal controls and procedures designed to ensure that, with respect to all consumer products manufactured, imported, distributed, or sold by Gree: a. information required to be disclosed by Gree to the Commission is recorded, processed, and reported in accordance with applicable law; b. all reporting made to the Commission is timely, truthful, complete, accurate, and in accordance with applicable law; and c. prompt disclosure is made to Gree's management of any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the design or operation of such internal controls that are reasonably likely to affect adversely, in any material respect, Gree's ability to record, process, and report to the Commission in accordance with applicable law. 30. Upon reasonable request of staff, Gree shall provide written documentation of its improvements, processes and controls, including, but not limited to, the effective dates of such improvements, processes and controls as set forth in paragraphs 28 through 29 above. Upon reasonable request, Gree shall cooperate fully and truthfully with staff and shall make available, in a manner agreed to by the parties, all non-privileged information and materials, and personnel deemed necessary by staff to evaluate Gree's compliance with the terms of the Agreement. 31. The parties acknowledge and agree that the Commission may publicize the terms of the Agreement and the Order. 32. Gree represents that the Agreement: (i) is entered into freely and voluntarily, without any degree of duress or compulsion whatsoever; (ii) has been duly authorized; and (iii) constitutes the valid and binding obligation of Gree, enforceable against Gree in accordance with its terms. Gree will not directly or indirectly receive any reimbursement, indemnification, insurance-related payment, or other payment in connection with the civil penalty to be paid by Gree pursuant to the Agreement and Order. The individuals signing the Agreement on behalf of Gree represent and warrant that they are duly authorized by Gree to execute the Agreement. 33. The signatories represent that they are authorized to execute this Agreement. 34. The Agreement is governed by the laws of the United States. 35. The Agreement and the Order shall apply to, and be binding upon, Gree and each of its successors, transferees, and assigns, and a violation of the Agreement or Order may subject Gree, and each of its successors, transferees, and assigns, to appropriate legal action. 36. Nothing herein shall preclude the Commission from initiating any other proceedings to enforce the Order. 37. The Agreement and the Order constitute the complete agreement between the parties on the subject matter contained therein. 38. The Agreement may be used in interpreting the Order. Understandings, agreements, representations, or interpretations apart from those contained in the Agreement and the Order may not be used to vary or contradict their terms. For purposes of construction, the Agreement shall be deemed to have been drafted by both of the parties and shall not, therefore, be construed against any party for that reason in any subsequent dispute. 39. The Agreement may not be waived, amended, modified, or otherwise altered, except as in accordance with the provisions of 16 CFR 1118.20(h). The Agreement may be executed in counterparts. 40. If any provision of the Agreement or the Order is held to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the terms of the Agreement and the Order, such provision shall be fully severable. The balance of the Agreement and the Order shall remain in full force and effect, unless the Commission and Gree agree in writing that severing the provision materially affects the purpose of the Agreement and the Order. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC., OF ZHUHAI, HONG KONG GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SALES CO., LTD., AND GREE USA SALES, LTD. Dated: March 12, 2016 By:-------------------------------------------------------------------- Li Mingjing Counsel, Securities and Legal Affairs Department, Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. Dated: March 14, 2016 By:-------------------------------------------------------------------- Ellen Nudelman Adler Morrison and Foerster LLP 12531 High Bluff Drive San Diego, CA 92130-2040 [[Page 17686]] Counsel to Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Stephanie Tsacoumis General Counsel Mary T. Boyle Deputy General Counsel Mary B. Murphy Assistant General Counsel Dated: March 14, 2016 By:-------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel R. Vice Trial Attorney, Division of Compliance, Office of the General Counsel UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION In the Matter of: GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INC., OF ZHUHAI, HONG KONG GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SALES CO., LTD., AND GREE USA SALES, LTD. CPSC Docket No.: 16-C0002 ORDER Upon consideration of the Settlement Agreement entered into between Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. (collectively ``Gree''), and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (``Commission''), and Gree having submitted to the jurisdiction of the Commission with respect to the subject matter, and it appearing that the Settlement Agreement and the Order are in the public interest, it is: ORDERED that the Settlement Agreement be, and is, hereby, accepted; and it is FURTHER ORDERED that Gree shall comply with the terms of the Settlement Agreement and shall pay a civil penalty in the amount of fifteen million four hundred fifty thousand dollars (US$15,450,000) within thirty (30) days after service of the Commission's final Order accepting the Settlement Agreement. The payment shall be made by electronic wire transfer to the Commission via: http://www.pay.gov. Upon the failure of Gree to make the foregoing payment when due, interest on the unpaid amount shall accrue and be paid by Gree at the federal legal rate of interest set forth at 28 U.S.C. 1961(a) and (b). If Gree fails to make such payment or to comply in full with any other provision of the Settlement Agreement, such conduct will be considered a violation of the Settlement Agreement and Order. Provisionally accepted and provisional Order issued on the 25th day of March, 2016. BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [FR Doc. 2016-07124 Filed 3-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355-01-P
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p.m. Members of the public who wish After the meeting, a transcript of the ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to
to submit written statements in meeting will be published through a comment on this Settlement Agreement
connection with the meeting should link on the CFTC’s Web site, should send written comments to the
submit them by May 10, 2016. www.cftc.gov. All written submissions Comment 16–C0002, Office of the
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place provided to the CFTC in any form will Secretary, Consumer Product Safety
in the Conference Center at the CFTC’s also be published on the CFTC’s Web Commission, 4330 East West Highway,
headquarters, Three Lafayette Centre, site. Persons requiring special Room 820, Bethesda, Maryland 20814–
1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC accommodations to attend the meeting 4408.
20581. Written statements should be because of a disability should notify the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
submitted by mail to: Commodity contact person listed in this Notice. Daniel R. Vice, Trial Attorney, Division
Futures Trading Commission, Three Authority: 5 U.S.C. app. 2 § 10(a)(2)). of Compliance, Office of the General
Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street NW., Dated: March 25, 2016. Counsel, Consumer Product Safety
Washington, DC 20581, attention: Christopher J. Kirkpatrick,
Commission, 4330 East West Highway,
Secretary of the Commission; or by Bethesda, Maryland 20814–4408;
Secretary of the Commission.
electronic mail to: secretary@cftc.gov. telephone (301) 504–6996.
[FR Doc. 2016–07131 Filed 3–29–16; 8:45 am]
Please use the title ‘‘Market Risk SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The text of
BILLING CODE 6351–01–P
Advisory Committee’’ in any written the Agreement and Order appears
statement you submit. Any statements below.
submitted in connection with the Dated: March 25, 2016.
committee meeting will be made CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
COMMISSION Todd A. Stevenson,
available to the public, including by
Secretary.
publication on the CFTC Web site, [CPSC Docket No. 16–C0002]
www.cftc.gov. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric COMMISSION
Petal Walker, MRAC Designated Federal Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree
Officer, Commodity Futures Trading In the Matter of: GREE ELECTRIC
USA Sales, Ltd., Provisional
Commission, Three Lafayette Centre, APPLIANCES, INC., OF ZHUHAI,
Acceptance of a Settlement Agreement
1155 21st Street NW., Washington, DC HONG KONG GREE ELECTRIC
and Order
20581; (202) 418–5794. APPLIANCES SALES CO., LTD., AND
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety GREE USA SALES, LTD.
MRAC will describe and discuss how Commission. CPSC Docket No.: 16–C0002
well the derivatives markets are ACTION: Notice.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
currently functioning, including the SUMMARY: It is the policy of the 1. In accordance with the Consumer
impact and implications of the evolving Commission to publish settlements Product Safety Act, 15 U.S.C. 2051–
structure of these markets on the which it provisionally accepts under the 2089 (‘‘CPSA’’) and 16 CFR 1118.20,
movement of risk across market Consumer Product Safety Act in the Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., of
participants. Specifically, the MRAC Federal Register in accordance with the Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric
will describe and discuss: terms of 16 CFR 1118.20(e). Published Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree
(a) How effectively end-users and below is a provisionally-accepted USA Sales, Ltd. (collectively ‘‘Gree’’),
other market participants, in different Settlement Agreement with Gree and the United States Consumer
asset classes (e.g., energy, rates), are able Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Product Safety Commission
to find counterparties for transactions, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances (‘‘Commission’’), through its staff,
receive accurate pricing and volume Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, hereby enter into this Settlement
information, and otherwise access the Ltd. containing a civil penalty in the Agreement (‘‘Agreement’’). The
markets; and amount of fifteen million four hundred Agreement, and the incorporated
(b) The extent and nature of the fifty thousand dollars (US$15,450,000) attached Order, resolve staff’s charges
current use of portfolio compression within thirty (30) days of service of the that Gree is subject to civil penalties in
and related services, and the benefits Commission’s final Order accepting the this matter, under section 20 of the
and challenges posed by portfolio Settlement Agreement.1 CPSA, 15 U.S.C. 2069, as set forth
compression activity in the derivatives DATES: Any interested person may ask below.
markets. the Commission not to accept this
The meeting will be open to the agreement or otherwise comment on its THE PARTIES
public with seating on a first-come, first- contents by filing a written request with 2. The Commission is an independent
served basis. Members of the public may the Office of the Secretary by April 14, federal regulatory agency, established
also listen to the meeting by telephone 2016. pursuant to, and responsible for the
by calling a domestic toll-free telephone enforcement of, the CPSA, 15 U.S.C.
or international toll or toll-free number 1 The Commission voted (4–1) to provisionally
2051–2089. By executing the
to connect to a live, listen-only audio accept the Settlement Agreement and Order
regarding Gree Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, Agreement, staff is acting on behalf of
feed. Call-in participants should be the Commission, pursuant to 16 CFR
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Sales Co., Ltd.,
prepared to provide their first name, last and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. Chairman Kaye, 1118.20(b). The Commission issues the
name, and affiliation. Commissioner Adler, Commissioner Robinson and Order under the provisions of the CPSA.
Commissioner Mohorovic voted to provisionally
Domestic Toll Free: 1–866–844–9416. accept the Settlement Agreement and Order. 3. Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., of
International Toll and Toll Free: Will Commissioner Buerkle voted to reject the Zhuhai, is incorporated in China, and
be posted on the CFTC’s Web site, Settlement Agreement and Order. Commissioner its principal place of business is in
www.cftc.gov, on the page for the Mohorovic and Commissioner Robinson filed China. Hong Kong Gree Electric
statements regarding this matter. The statements are
meeting, under Related Documents. available at the Office of the Secretary or the CPSC Appliances Sales Co., Ltd., is
Pass Code/Pin Code: CFTC. Web site, www.cpsc.gov. incorporated in Hong Kong, and its
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Counsel to Gree Electric Appliances, Inc., of BY ORDER OF THE COMMISSION: (1) By mail sent to: Corporation for
Zhuhai, Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary National and Community Service,
Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, Ltd. National Civilian Community Corps;
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
COMMISSION [FR Doc. 2016–07124 Filed 3–29–16; 8:45 am] Attention Barbara Lane, Director
Stephanie Tsacoumis BILLING CODE 6355–01–P
Projects and Partnerships, Room 3240,
General Counsel 250 E. Street SW., Washington, DC
20525.
Mary T. Boyle
(2) By hand delivery or by courier to
Deputy General Counsel CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND
the CNCS mailroom at Room 4200 at the
Mary B. Murphy COMMUNITY SERVICE
mail address given in paragraph (1)
Assistant General Counsel above, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Proposed Information Collection;
Dated: March 14, 2016 Eastern Time, Monday through Friday,
Comment Request
By: lllllllllllllllllll except federal holidays.
Daniel R. Vice AGENCY: Corporation for National and (3) Electronically through
Trial Attorney, Division of Compliance, Community Service. www.regulations.gov.
Office of the General Counsel ACTION: Notice. Individuals who use a
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA telecommunications device for the deaf
SUMMARY: The Corporation for National (TTY–TDD) may call 1–800–833–3722
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY
COMMISSION and Community Service (CNCS), as part between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern
of its continuing effort to reduce Time, Monday through Friday.
In the Matter of: GREE ELECTRIC paperwork and respondent burden,
APPLIANCES, INC., OF ZHUHAI, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
conducts a pre-clearance consultation Barbara Lane, 202–606–6867, or by
HONG KONG GREE ELECTRIC program to provide the general public
APPLIANCES SALES CO., LTD., AND email at blane@cns.gov.
and federal agencies with an
GREE USA SALES, LTD. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
opportunity to comment on proposed
CPSC Docket No.: 16–C0002 and/or continuing collections of CNCS is particularly interested in
information in accordance with the comments that:
ORDER • Evaluate whether the proposed
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Upon consideration of the Settlement (PRA95) (44 U.S.C. Sec. 3506(c)(2)(A)). collection of information is necessary
Agreement entered into between Gree This program helps to ensure that for the proper performance of the
Electric Appliances, Inc. of Zhuhai, requested data can be provided in the functions of CNCS, including whether
Hong Kong Gree Electric Appliances desired format, reporting burden (time the information will have practical
Sales Co., Ltd., and Gree USA Sales, and financial resources) is minimized, utility;
Ltd. (collectively ‘‘Gree’’), and the U.S. collection instruments are clearly • Evaluate the accuracy of the
Consumer Product Safety Commission understood, and the impact of collection agency’s estimate of the burden of the
(‘‘Commission’’), and Gree having requirement on respondents can be proposed collection of information,
submitted to the jurisdiction of the properly assessed. including the validity of the
Commission with respect to the subject Currently, CNCS is soliciting methodology and assumptions used;
matter, and it appearing that the comments concerning its proposed • Enhance the quality, utility, and
Settlement Agreement and the Order are AmeriCorps NCCC’s (National Civilian clarity of the information to be
in the public interest, it is: Community Corps) Member Experience collected; and
ORDERED that the Settlement Survey. This survey was developed to • Minimize the burden of the
Agreement be, and is, hereby, accepted; support NCCC performance collection of information on those who
and it is measurement for use in program are expected to respond, including the
FURTHER ORDERED that Gree shall use of appropriate automated,
development, funding, and evaluation.
comply with the terms of the Settlement electronic, mechanical, or other
The survey instrument will be
Agreement and shall pay a civil penalty technological collection techniques or
completed by NCCC Members following
in the amount of fifteen million four other forms of information technology
the completion of their service term. In
hundred fifty thousand dollars (e.g., permitting electronic submissions
particular, this survey will be
(US$15,450,000) within thirty (30) days of responses).
administered to NCCC Members who
after service of the Commission’s final
are exiting early or have already exited Background
Order accepting the Settlement
early from the AmeriCorps NCCC
Agreement. The payment shall be made This information collection serves as
program. Completion of this information
by electronic wire transfer to the part of an overall AmeriCorps NCCC
collection is not required for the
Commission via: http://www.pay.gov. logic model to help measure the degree
completion of a service term with
Upon the failure of Gree to make the to which the program is addressing the
NCCC.
foregoing payment when due, interest statuary areas of national and
Copies of the information collection
on the unpaid amount shall accrue and community needs in a way that
request can be obtained by contacting
be paid by Gree at the federal legal rate strengthens communities and builds
the office listed in the Addresses section
of interest set forth at 28 U.S.C. 1961(a) leaders. The survey will be
of this Notice.
and (b). If Gree fails to make such
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
administered electronically to all
payment or to comply in full with any DATES: Written comments must be members departing early from the
other provision of the Settlement submitted to the individual and office program.
Agreement, such conduct will be listed in the ADDRESSES section by May
31, 2016. Current Action
considered a violation of the Settlement
Agreement and Order. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, This is a new information collection
Provisionally accepted and identified by the title of the information request. The NCCC Member Experience
provisional Order issued on the 25th collection activity, by any of the Survey consists of between 29 and 30
day of March, 2016. following methods: questions, depending on which
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice. | |
| Dates | Any interested person may ask the Commission not to accept this agreement or otherwise comment on its contents by filing a written | |
| Contact | Daniel R. Vice, Trial Attorney, Division of Compliance, Office of the General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814- 4408; telephone (301) 504-6996. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 17683 |
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