CFR > Title 16 - Commercial Practices > CHAPTER II—CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL (parts 1000 to 1061) > PART 1020—SMALL BUSINESS > 1020.1—Why is the Commission issuing this rule?

1020.1—Why is the Commission issuing this rule?

(a) To state the Commission's policies on small businesses;
(b) To assure that the Commission continues to treat small businesses fairly;
(c) To assure that small businesses do not bear a disproportionate share of any burden or cost created by a Commission regulatory, enforcement, or other action; and
(d) To assure that small businesses are given every opportunity to participate fully in the Commission's regulatory process.