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§ 211.105 Label format.
(a) Unless specified otherwise in other regulations published under this Part, the format of the label must be as shown in Figure 2. The label must include all data and information required under § 211.104.
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(b) Unless EPA specifies otherwise in regulations published under this Part, the required data and information specified in § 211.104(a)-(h) must be located in the following areas of the prescribed label (see Figure 2 above):
(1) Section 211.104 (a)—Area A.
(2) Section 211.104 (b)—Area B.
(3) Section 211.164 (c)—Area C.
(4) Section 211,104 (d)—Area D.
(5) Section 211.104 (e)—Area E.
(6) Section 211.104 (f)—Area F.
(7) Section 211.104 (g)—Area G.
(8) Section 211.104 (h)—Area H,
§ 211.106 Graphical requirements.
(a) Color. Unless EPA requires otherwise, the product manufacturer or supplier must determine the colors used for the label background, borders, and all included letters, numerals, and figures. However, the colors on the label must contrast sufficiently with each other and with any information or material surrounding the label so that the label and the information within it are clearly visible and legible.
(b) Label Size. The prescribed label must be sized as specified in regulations published under this Part.
(c) Character Style. Except when specified otherwise in this Part, all letters and numerals that appear on the prescribed label must be Helvetica Medium.
(d) Character Size. All letters and numerals that appear on the prescribed label must be sized as specified in regulations published under this Part.
§ 211.107 Label type and location.
The prescribed label must be of the type and in the location specified in regulations published under this Part.
§ 211.108 Sample label.
Examples of labels conforming to the requirements of §§ 211.104, 211.105, and 211.106 are presented in Figure 3.
Noise Rating 79 DECIBELS | ||
| (LOWER NOISE RATINGS MEAN QUIETER PRODUCTS) THE APPROXIMATE RANGE IN NOISE RATINGS FOR (PRODUCT) IS FROM 55 TO 85 DECIBELS | ||
| (Manufacturer) | (Model No.) | |
| Federal law prohibits removal of this label prior to purchase |
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LABEL REQUIRED BY U.S. E.P.A. REGULATION 40 CFR Part 211. Subpart_____ |
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | ||
| Example | Example | Example |
| Example | Example | Example |
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§ 211.109 Inspection and monitoring.
(a) Any inspecting or monitoring activities that EPA conducts under this Part with respect to the requirements set out in regulations published under this Part, will be for the purpose of determining:
(1) Whether records required by the regulations are being properly maintained;
(2) Whether test products are being selected and prepared for testing in accordance with the provisions of the regulations;
(3) Whether test product testing is being conducted according to the provisions of those regulations; and
(4) Whether products that are being produced and distributed into commerce comply with the provisions of those regulations.
(b) The Director of the Noise Enforcement Division may request that a manufacturer who is subject to this Part admit an EPA Enforcement Officer during operating hours to any of the following:
(1) Any facility or site where any product to be distributed into commerce is manufactured, assembled, or stored;
(2) Any facility or site where the manufacturer performed or performs any tests conducted under this Part or any procedures or activities connected with those tests;
(3) Any facility or site where any test product is located; and
(4) Any facility or site where there are records, reports, other documents or information that the manufacturer must maintain or provide to the Administrator,
(c) (1) Once an EPA Enforcement Officer has been admitted to a facility or site, that officer will not be authorized to do more than the following:
(i) Inspect and monitor the manufacture and assembly, selection, storage, preconditioning, noise testing, and maintenance of test products, and to verify the correlation or calibration of test equipment;
(ii) Inspect products before they are distributed in commerce;
(iii) Inspect and make copies of any records, reports, documents, or information that the manufacturer must maintain or provide to the Administrator under the Act or under any provision of this Part;
(iv) Inspect and photograph any part or aspect of any product and any components used in manufacturing the product that is reasonably related to the purpose of this entry; and
(v) Obtain from those in charge of the facility or site any reasonable assistance that he may request to enable him to carry out any function listed in this Section.
(2) The provisions of this Section apply whether the facility or site is owned or controlled by the manufacturer, or by someone who acts for the manufacturer.
(d) For the purposes of this Section:
(2) An "EPA Enforcement Officer" is an employee of the EPA Office of Enforcement. When he arrives at a facility or site, he must display the credentials that identify him as an employee of the EPA and a letter signed by the Director of the Noise Enforcement Division designating him to make the inspection.
(2) Where test product storage areas or facilities are concerned, "operating hours" means all times during which personnel, other than custodial personnel, are at work in the vicinity of the area or facility and have access to it.
(8) Where other facilities or areas are concerned, "operating hours" means all times during which products are being manufactured or assembled; or all times during which products are being tested or maintained; or records are being compiled; or when any other procedure or activity related to labeling
