16 CFR § 1051.11 - Denial of petitions.

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title: "16 CFR § 1051.11 - Denial of petitions."
title_number: 16
title_name: "Commercial Practices"
section_number: "1051.11"
section_name: "Denial of petitions."
chapter_name: "CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION"
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subchapter_name: "GENERAL"
part_number: "1051"
part_name: "PROCEDURE FOR PETITIONING FOR RULEMAKING"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "5 U.S.C. 553(e), 5 U.S.C. 555(e)."
regulatory_source: "48 FR 57123, Dec. 28, 1983, unless otherwise noted."
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# 1051.11 Denial of petitions.

(a) If the Commission denies a petition it shall promptly notify the petitioner in writing of its reasons for such denial as required by the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. 555(e).

(b) If the Commission denies a petition, the petitioner (or another party) can refile the petition if the party can demonstrate that new or changed circumstances or additional information justify reconsideration by the Commission.

(c) A Commission denial of a petition shall not preclude the Commission from continuing to consider matters raised in the petition.