Consumer Product Safety Commission: Administrative Structure Could Benefit From Change
HRD-87-47
Published: Apr 09, 1987. Publicly Released: Apr 09, 1987.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) administrative structure to determine whether: (1) a single administrator, rather than a commission, could more effectively carry out CPSC functions; and (2) CPSC should retain its separate status or be located within an existing executive department.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress may wish to consider amending section 4 of the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide for a single administrator appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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Although both the House and Senate held hearings in the 100th Congress on changing the CPSC organization, no action was taken. A new commissioner has been appointed, which would further indicate that there are no plans to change the organization. |
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Federal agency reorganizationGeneral management reviewsIndependent regulatory commissionsPublic administrationConsumer productsProduct safetyHealth and safetyRegulatory agenciesConsumer safetyOccupational safety