Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Sponsored by: Mississippi State University's
                      Franklin Furniture Institute

In 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is expected to finalize a regulation of upholstered furniture flammability. This would bring to head a project first initiated in 1993, making it one of the longest rulemakings in the history of the federal bureaucracy. Russ Batson will preview the likely content of the rule and the steps furniture manufacturers and suppliers will need to take to ensure compliance.

Russ Batson

Presented by: Russell Batson

Mr. Batson is an attorney and government affairs professional. In this capacity, he advocates for public policies favored by the membership, and assists member companies in understanding their regulatory compliance obligations, minimizing their litigation profile, and building positive relationships with public officials. He has managed several complex regulatory negotiations with federal and state agencies, including a multi-year effort to identify more ignition resistant materials and constructions for upholstered furniture.

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