Comment from George Writesel

Mr. Todd Stevenson Office of the Secretary U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Room 820 Bethesda, MD 20814 SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL Re: Docket No. CPSC-2010-0115-Third Party Testing and Certification of Youth All-Terrain Vehicles: Request for Stay of Enforcement and Other Relief Dear Mr. Stevenson: I am writing to submit comments to the Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC") regarding third party testing and certification of youth all-terrain vehicles: Request for stay of enforcement and other relief. As you know, on Dec. 1, 2010, the CPSC voted 3-1-1 to extend, by 60 days, the date by which manufacturers of youth-model all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) must begin using accredited third-party laboratories. These laboratories certify that these ATVs meet the safety standards (section 232) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008. The deadline was Nov. 26. The new deadline follows an industry petition for a 60-day extension because no such accredited labs exist to conduct these tests to comply with the new provisions. Even with the 60-day extension, the industry states that it will be unlikely enough labs will be online by the new January 25, 2011 deadline. The vote that occurred on Dec. 1, 2010, considered only the 60-day extension. However, along with the request for a 60-day extension, the industry is seeking "other forms of relief", such as a one-year stay of enforcement until November 27, 2011. I strongly recommend the CPSC extend the stay of enforcement until November 27, 2011. I understand the American Motorcyclist Association and the All-Terrain Vehicle Association supports the extension of the stay of enforcement. By extending the stay for ATVs, the CPSC provides more time for all youth-model ATV manufacturers, including those in the U.S., to conform to new safety regulations. Thank you for your time and consideration of this important matter. Sincerely,George Writesel