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Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA)
Jun
27
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 27. The meeting will take place virtually on Webex. Participants include: Steve Bennett, Executive Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, HCPA; Carrie Brown, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, HCPA; Nicholas Georges, Senior Vice President, Scientific & International Affairs, HCPA; Rebecca Kaufold, Manager of Government Affairs & Sustainability, Spartan Chemical Supply Company Inc.; and Dan Pfister, Director of Research and Development, Hillyard, Inc. The meeting was requested by Carrie Brown to discuss their comments on the National Floor Safety Institute’s petition regarding slip resistance testing and labeling for floor coverings. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/5/2024.
Commissioner Dziak Holding a Teleconference with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association
Jun
27
2:30 PM to 3:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Commissioner Dziak and staff will hold an introductory meeting with representatives from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Participants are expected to include Lisa Trofe (Executive Director), Rick Locker (General Counsel), Sean McLaughlin (Government Affairs Associate), and Kali Peterson (Communications Director). Sean McLaughlin requested the meeting. For additional information please contact Dana Smullen at dsmullen@cpsc.gov. Posted in the public calendar on 6/20/2024.
ASTM F15.59 Standing Tower and Step Stool Performance Task Group Meeting
Jun
27
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in recurring teleconference meetings with the ASTM F15.59 Standing Tower and Step Stool Performance Task Group Meeting. The Task Group plans to meet on June 27, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET), to discuss performance data for children’s step stools and standing towers. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Brad Gordon at BGordon@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar in 6/18/2024.
Scott Ayers and Other Participating in Virtual Joint-Task Group Meeting on Gas and Electric Range Knobs
Jun
27
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Gas Ranges, Other
Open to the Public
Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate in a joint-task group meeting on gas and electric ranges knobs. The meeting will discuss fire safety issues and potential solutions to reduce the risk of accidentally turning ranges on. The meeting was organized by the joint-task group. For more information on how to join, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Posted to the public calendar on 6/14/2024.
Executive Director Austin Schlick will meet with Representatives of DockATot
Jun
27
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Executive Director Austin Schlick and staff will meet with representatives of DockATot on Thursday, June 27 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. The topics of discussion for this meeting will include leadership team introductions, DockATot product history, brand inception in the U.S., Deluxe+ Dock NOV and Discontinuation, new products and CPSC partnership. Attendees for this meeting will include Christian Piencka, Vice President, Marketing at DockATot; Julie Kiley, Vice President, Merchandising & Buying at DockATot; Kathleen Knack, Vice President, Finance & HR at DockATot; Sean McLaughlin, Government Affairs Associate, JPMA. This meeting will be held virtually via Webex meeting, For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov. Posted in the public calendar on 6/24/2024.
Stephen Lee speaking at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) 2024 Training Workshop
Jun
26
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Training
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Stephen Lee, Program Specialist from the CPSC Small Business Ombudsman Team, will speak at the ICPHSO 2024 North America Product Safety Training Workshop at Walmart Headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 26, 2024. Presentations will be in-person only. The complete agenda and other details can be found at: www.icphso.org/page/2024_North_America_Product_Safety_Training_Workshop. For registration and event information, please contact Marc Schoem at Marc.Schoem@ICPHSO.org. Posted to the public calendar on 6/18/2024.
Commissioners Feldman and Dziak Holding a Teleconference with Techtronic Industries (TTI)
Jun
26
1:30 PM to 2:15 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Portable Generators
Open to the Public
Commissioners Feldman and Dziak will hold a teleconference with representatives of TTI to discuss the proposed rule on portable generators. Participants will include Mark Rowe (TTI), Steven Phillips (DLA Piper), and Victoria Busch (DLA Piper). Steven Phillips requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov.
Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.58 task group for e-scooters
Jun
26
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.58 task group for e-scooters on 6/26/2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss warning and labeling requirements for the new draft e-scooter standard under F15.58 jurisdiction. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information contact Lawrence Mella at LMella@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar 6/13/2024.
The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman will be presenting to the USA Toy Library Association (USATLA)
Jun
26
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman, Jonathan Midgett, PhD, Office of the Executive Director, will participate in a virtual meeting about toy safety on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET. Topics will include mandatory toy standards, age recommendations for toys, and reporting incidents to the agency. The meeting was requested by USATLA and is an open meeting. For further information, contact Jonathan Midgett, CPSC, at consumerombudsman@cpsc.gov, or 301-504-8120. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/6/2024.
Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group
Jun
26
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group on 06/26/2024 from 11am to 12pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to continue the development of safety standards for beach umbrellas. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248. Posted to the public calendar on 6/13/2024.

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  • Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC)

    2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    CPSC staff will be participating via virtual meetings of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on June 3, 2024, 02:00 to 04:00 PM EST. Meeting agenda includes discussions on revisions to the APSP-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, referenced in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Act (VGBA). The meetings are open to the public. For additional information, including meeting attendance, please contact rkempske@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar 2/26/2024, updated on 5/14/2024.

  • General Counsel Jessica Rich will meet with The Power Tool Institute

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    General Counsel Jessica Rich and other agency staff will hold a meeting with the Power Tool Institute (PTI) to discuss the table saw rulemaking. The meeting was requested by PTI and will take place virtually via Webex on Monday, June 3rd from 3 – 4 pm. For more information, please contact Alberta Mills at amills@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/17/2024.

  • Executive Director Austin Schlick will be attending the ASTM F15.90 Executive Subcommittee

    9:00 am to 9:30 am

    Executive Director Austin Schlick will be attending the ASTM F15.90 Executive Subcommittee on Tuesday, June 4th from 9:00am – 9:30am at Cooley LLP, Washington, DC. The invitation to attend this Subcommittee was sent by Molly Lynyak of ASTM. For more information, please contact Molly Lynyak at mlynyak@astm.org. Transmitted to OS and posted in the Public Calendar 5/16/2024.

  • Sharon White and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F15.72 task group

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Sharon White, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F15.72 task group on the use and design of devices for torch and lamp fuel on June 4, 2024, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST. The task group will discuss performance requirements and labeling for these devices. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For more information, including log-in information, contact Sharon White at 301-987-2562 or swhite@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/22/2024.

  • ASTM F15.19 Methods for Measuring Re-Breathing Task Group Meeting, Tuesday, June 4, 3:00PM ET

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Methods for Measuring Re-Breathing Task Group on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET to discuss a proposal from an ASTM member to develop standard test methods for measuring firmness, airflow, and CO2 re-breathing in infant products. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Ashley Johnson at aajohnson@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/29/2024.

  • Susan Bathalon, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be in participating a conference call with the NDPA Pool and Spa Advisory Council

    4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    Susan Bathalon, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be in participating a conference call with the NDPA Pool and Spa Advisory Council on June 4, 2024, 4:00 – 5:00 Pm EST. This meeting is to discuss drowning and water safety in pools and spas. This conference call was requested by NDPA. For additional information contact Susan Bathalon; sbathalon@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/16/2024.

  • Laciak to speak on panel at Geodis 6th Annual Customs & International Trade Day Symposium

    8:30 am to 12:30 pm

    eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will speak on a panel at the Geodis 6th Annual Customs & International Trade Day Symposium, held in Lafayette Hill, PA. The panel will cover the eFiling Beta Pilot and future implementation. Representatives from Geodis and Ikea will provide their experience participating in the Beta Pilot. For more information, visit: https://geodischb.com/chb-symposium/, or email alaciak@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/8/2024.

  • EXIS Staff Participating in Port of New York/Newark Quarterly Brokers Meeting (Virtual)

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    EXIS staff, including members of the team located in Newark, NJ will participate in the Port of New York/Newark Quarterly Brokers Meeting being held virtually on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 10:00AM Eastern for members of the trade community. For any questions on this event, please contact SCI Shelby Mathis at smathis@cpsc.gov. Posted in the public calendar on 5/31/2024.

  • Michele Viterise will participate in a panel discussion at Consumer Assembly

    10:05 am to 11:00 am

    Michele Viterise will participate in a panel discussion at the Consumer Federation of America’s Consumer Assembly Conference in Washington, D.C. The panel is called “Navigating Product Safety Online.” It will be moderated by Courtney Griffin, Director of Consumer Product Safety, Consumer Federation of America. Other participants include Martha Perez-Pedemonti, Civil Justice & Consumer Rights Counsel, Public Citizen and Oriene Shin, Policy Counsel, Product Safety, Consumer Reports. For additional information contact Michele Viterise at mviterise@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/29/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELLED: ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel launchers and warnings

    10:30 am to 12:00 pm

    MEETING CANCELLED: Jill Hurley, Division of Human Factors, will be participating in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel ball projectiles and warnings on 6/5/2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel launcher warnings. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/29/2024.

  • Office of Import Surveillance Addresses the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    CPSC Office of Import Surveillance Director Jim Joholske will speak on a panel, Understanding CPSC’s New eFiling Requirements, at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association Summit held at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC. He will provide an overview of CPSC’s eFiling program, described in detail at cpsc.gov/eFiling. For more information on the summit, visit JPMA Summit - Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Posted to the public calendar on 5/29/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELLED: Scott Ayers Attending International Code Council (ICC) Ad-Hoc Energy Storage Committee Meeting - Micromobility Systems

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    MEETING CANCELLED: Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a virtual meeting with the ICC Ad-Hoc Battery and Energy Storage Committee on June 5, 2024 from 1pm to 2pm ET. The ad-hoc committee is looking at opportunities to develop new building code requirements to address batteries and energy storage systems. This meeting is a working group specifically studying building code issues related to micromobility system. The meeting was organized by ICC. For more information on this meeting, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Posted to the public calendar on 5/28/2024 and updated on 6/12/2024.

  • Susan Bathalon, Sharon White Participating in an ASTM F15.60 Task Group Teleconference for Portable Swimming Pools.

    2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

    Susan Bathalon and Sharon White from the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), participating in the ASTM F15.60 task group to discuss child resistant testing protocol for pool ladders. The meeting is scheduled for June 5, 2024, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM EDT. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Susan Bathalon sbathalon@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 3/28/2024.

  • ASTM F15.49 Subcommittee on Pool Safety Standards, Computer-vision Drowning Detection Systems for Residential Swimming Pools

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Susan Bathalon, Matthew Barzola, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting with the ASTM 15.49 Computer-vision Drowning Detection Systems for Residential Swimming Pools task group on 6/6/24 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the withdrawn ballots concerning internet versus cloud connectivity. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Susan Bathalon - SBathalon@CPSC.Gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/29/2024.

  • CANCELED: Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on material interactions in the ASTM F3096 (tip-over restraints) voluntary standard on June 6, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss potential new requirements for anti-tip devices used with clothing storage units (CSUs). The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/6/2024, edited on 5/24/2024. This meeting has been canceled.

  • Priscilla Verdino, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference with the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standards Committee

    11:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Priscilla Verdino of Laboratory Sciences and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the American Pyrotechnics Association’s (APA) Standards Committee. This is a meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the 2023 APA Standard 87-1A: Standard for the Construction, Classification, Approval and Transportation of Consumer Fireworks and Novelties and the 2023 APA Standard 87-1A (CHEM): Chemicals Permitted in Consumer Fireworks and Novelties. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 11:00am to 1:00pm EST. This meeting was requested by APA. For additional information, contact Priscilla Verdino, Pverdino@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2502. The meeting is open to the public. The meeting is open to the public. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/23/2024.

  • ASTM F15.59 Task Group Meeting for Children’s Step Stools and Standing Towers

    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

    Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in recurring teleconference meetings with the ASTM F15.59 Task Group on Children’s Step Stools and Standing Towers. The group plans to meet on June 6, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (ET) to discuss the development of a new standard for children’s step stools and standing towers. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Brad Gordon at BGordon@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/21/2024.

  • AAEI's 2024 Annual Conference

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    American Association of Exporters & Importers is hosting their Annual Conference at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort titled: “Importer & Exporters: Forging a New Trade Renaissance”. CPSC will be represented by Compliance Investigator Elizabeth Jimenez (Miami Seaport), Waldo Sotolongo (Port Everglades) and Charly Berio-Cruz (Miami International Airport). In addition, Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will be a guest speaker in a roundtable titled: “PGAs - 50 "Pains" of The Single Window” scheduled for June 11, 2024.CPSC along other Partner Government Agencies will be manning their respective booth. More information can be found: https://aaei.org/annual-conference/Posted to the public calendar on 5/14/2024.

  • Shonali Nazare is meeting in-person meeting with the ASTM E05 committee from June 10th 2024 to June 12th 2024.

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Shonali Nazare of LSE will be participating in-person at the ASTM E05 Committee Week from June 10th, 2024, to June 12th 2024. This is a meeting to discuss ASTM E05 Fire Standards activities. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Shonali Nazare at SNazare@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/20/2024.

  • Paige Witzen and Emily Maling, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will participate in ASTM D13 Textiles Committee Meetings

    8:30 am to 5:00 pm

    Paige Witzen and Emily Maling, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will participate in ASTM D13 Textiles Committee Meetings on June 10-11, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET via teleconference. Meetings will include discussions of textile flammability, and e-textiles. For more information, including meeting call-in information, please contact Paige Witzen at pwitzen@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2029. Posted in the public calendar on 5/31/2024.

  • Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, will participate in a two-day meeting for ASTM F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear 

    9:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, will participate, online, in a two-day meeting for ASTM F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear on Monday June 10th, from 9 AM to 4 PM (ET), and on Tuesday June 11, from 8 AM to 5PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss updates to voluntary standards for pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear. For additional information contact Brad Gordon (BGordon@cpsc.gov; 301-987-2099). Posted to the public calendar on 6/3/2024 and updated on 6/10/2024.

  • Kristen Talcott and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on standard references in ASTM F2057 (clothing storage unit tip-over) standard on June 10, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (ET). The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/31/2024.

  • The Society for Standardization Professionals (SES) hosting a webinar titled Best Practices for Consumer Product Standards Development Meetings

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Jacqueline Campbell, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be moderating a webinar hosted by the Society for Standardization Professionals (SES) titled Best Practices for Consumer Product Standards Development Meetings on 6/10/2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET. This webinar will feature staff from ASTM and PHTA, as well as a consumer advocate. SES invited staff to moderate this webinar. For additional information, including how to register for the webinar, contact Jacqueline Campbell at jcampbell@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/14/2024.

  • Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, will participate in a two-day meeting for ASTM F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear 

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, will participate, online, in a two-day meeting for ASTM F13 Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear on Monday June 10th, from 9 AM to 4 PM (ET), and on Tuesday June 11, from 8 AM to 5PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss updates to voluntary standards for pedestrian/walkway safety and footwear. For additional information contact Brad Gordon (BGordon@cpsc.gov; 301-987-2099). Posted to the public calendar on 6/3/2024 and updated on 6/10/2024.

  • CPSC Import Surveillance Staff to Participate in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Chicago Field Office’s Trade Day 2024

    8:30 am to 4:30 pm

    Supervisory Compliance Investigator (CI) Marcy Van Winkle and CI Guadalupe Whyte will be manning a table at the Port of Chicago Trade Day on June 11, 2024, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Four Points by Sheraton, 10249 W. Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, IL 60176. The theme of the event is “Forging Partnerships, Empowering Commerce”. This event will not only address pressing issues in the import and export process but will also provide an opportunity for partner government agencies and the trade community to strengthen their ties. Government participants will include CBP, CPSC, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Centers for Disease Control Prevention, International Trade Administration, and more. Admission is free. For more information, email 2024ChicagoTradeDay@cbp.dhs.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/6/2024.

  • The Brookings Institution

    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    Rick Uhl of the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other CPSC staff, by invitation of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will participate in a Technical Pre-Meeting for the Brookings Institution’s 17 Rooms initiative on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET. The virtual meeting will discuss the limited access to technology and expanding such access needed for routine testing enforcement for lead in low- and middle-income countries. For more information on this meeting, please contact Rick Uhl (email: RUhl@cpsc.gov) and/or phone: (301) 987-2095). Posted to the public calendar on 6/4/2024.

  • Kristen Talcott and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on an additional clamp test in the ASTM F2057 (clothing storage unit tip-over) standard on June 11, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss potential changes to stability test methods for clothing storage units (CSUs) that have doors without pulls. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/30/2024.

  • Arthur Lee will be presenting during the Vision 20/20 Alarm Technology -Changes and Timeline Webinar

    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    Arthur Lee will be presenting an update on the Smoke and CO Alarm Survey during the Vision 20/20 Alarm Technology – Changes and Timeline Webinar. For additional information, contact Arthur Lee at alee@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/4/2024.

  • ASTM F15.53 Non-Integral Firearms Locking Devices and F15.55 Firearm Security Containers Subcommittee

    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    Matt Brookman, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and Steve Harsanyi, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will attend the ASTM F15.53 Non-Integral Firearms Locking Devices and F15.55 Firearm Security Containers Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT. The agenda for this meeting is TBD. For additional information contact Matt Brookman (mbrookman@cpsc.gov). Posted to the public calendar on 6/10/2024.

  • Laciak to speak on panel at the AAEI Annual Conference

    2:10 pm to 3:00 pm

    eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will speak on a panel, titled “PGAs: 50 “Pains” of The Single Window,” held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Laciak will present on eFiling and how it will help facilitate trade. The panel will have representatives from the Food and Drug Administration and industry. For more information, visit: https://aaei.org/annual-conference/, or email alaciak@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/8/2024.

  • Joanna Matheson and Other CPSC Staff will participate in a meeting of ISO/TC 229 Working Group 3 (Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects of Nanotechnologies)

    8:00 am to 10:00 am

    Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff will participate in a virtual meeting of ISO/TC 229 Working Group 3 (Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects of Nanotechnologies) on June 12, 2024 from 8:00am to 10:00am ET. The international Working Group 3 (WG 3) is meeting to consider potential new work item proposals (NWIPs) and preliminary work items (PWIs) for submission to this ISO/TC 229 working group. This meeting was requested by ISO/TC 229 WG 3. For more information, including call-in information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. Posted to the public calendar on 5/15/2024.

  • John Gordon will attend the NCAB meeting.

    8:30 am to 5:30 pm

    John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will attend the National Cancer Advisory Borad (NCAB) meeting. The meeting will be held online and in person, June 12, 2024, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/advisory/ncab/ncab.htm. For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/28/2024.

  • ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel launchers and warnings

    10:30 am to 12:00 pm

    Jill Hurley, Division of Human Factors, will be participating in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel ball projectiles and warnings on 6/12/2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel launcher warnings. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/29/2024.

  • ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group on 06/12/2024 from 11am to 12pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to continue the development of safety standards for beach umbrellas. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248. Posted to the public calendar on 5/29/2024.

  • Doug Lee and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in an ANSI C18.5 technical working group meeting

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Doug Lee and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in an ANSI C18.5 technical working group meeting to discuss and draft an ANSI Technical Report on Recommended Practices for Lithium-ion Battery Safety; Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm ET, virtual meeting. For additional information contact Doug Lee, (301)987-2073; e-mail: dlee@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar 5/15/2024.

  • Treye Thomas and other CPSC staff will be participating in a series of bi-weekly task group meetings of the standard technical panel (STP) for UL 8400

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Treye Thomas and other CPSC staff will be participating in a series of bi-weekly task group meetings of the standard technical panel (STP) for UL 8400 (Proposed Second Edition of the Standard for Safety for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality Technology Equipment). The task group meeting will discuss plans and approaches to update specific sections of the recently approved first edition of the UL 8400 standard. The meeting series was requested by UL. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Treye Thomas at tthomas@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 5/8/2024.

  • ANSI / Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)-4 for Aboveground and Onground Residential Swimming Pools

    4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    Susan Bathalon and other staff will be participating in a conference call with American National Standard (ANSI)/Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) to discuss Aboveground and Onground Residential Swimming Pools. The meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2024, at 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST. This is a PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC) meeting to discuss the draft of the PHTA-4 Standard in ANSI Public Review. This conference call with participation registration was requested by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). For additional information contact Susan Bathalon; sbathalon@cpsc.gov. The meeting is open to the public. Posted in the Public Calendar 6/4/2024.

  • Scott Ayers participating in ASTM F15.02 Task Group Meeting on Rechargeable Lighters 

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a series of virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.02 task group on rechargeable consumer lighters. The task group is expected to discuss requirements for rechargeable lighters, including battery-powered lighters. The meeting was organized by the ASTM F15.02 task group. For more information on this meeting, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Posted to the public calendar on 6/12/2024.

  • 2024 National Fire Protection Association Conference & Expo

    8:30 am to 5:00 pm

    Jay Kadiwala and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be attending and presenting at the 2024 National Fire Protection Association Conference & Expo, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida; Monday, June 17, 2024, 08:30 am ET to 05:00 pm ET, through Wednesday, June 19, 08:30 am ET to 05:00 pm ET. For additional information please contact Mr. Jay Kadiwala, phone: (301) 987-2517; e-mail: jkadiwala@cpsc.gov (preferred). Posted to the public calendar 6/3/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELLED: ASTM F15.16 Nursing Pillows Warnings task group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    MEETING CANCELLED: Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in virtual, Webex meetings of the ASTM F15.16 Nursing Pillows Warnings task group. These meetings were requested by ASTM to discuss the warning requirements of the draft voluntary standard for nursing pillows. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/6/2024 and updated on 6/17/2024.

  • ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Scope Task Group Meeting

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Scope Task Group on 6/17/2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to continue work on the draft voluntary standard for infant loungers. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Ashley Johnson at aajohnson@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/6/2024.

  • Arthur Laciak to participate in a webinar with Intertek

    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will participate in a webinar hosted by Intertek, providing an overview of the eFiling Beta Pilot and the Product Registry, including benefits and implementation timeline. For more information, please contact Arthur Laciak, CPSC Office of Import Surveillance, at alaciak@cpsc.gov. For additional information about the seminar, you may view information on: https://www.intertek.com/resources/webinars/2024/cpscs-efiling-overview-webinar. Posted in the public calendar on 6/14/2024.

  • The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman will be presenting to the Academic Toxicology Education Alliance of the Mid-Atlantic (ATEAM)

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman, Jonathan Midgett, PhD, Office of the Executive Director, will participate in a virtual meeting about the agency’s mission on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm ET. Topics will include the agency’s mandates, daily activities, and reporting incidents to the agency. The meeting was requested by ATEAM and is an open meeting. For further information, contact Jonathan Midgett, CPSC, at consumerombudsman@cpsc.gov, or 301-504-8120. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/6/2024.

  • Virtual Zoom Meeting Water Safety USA

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Susan Bathalon and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with Water Safety USA. The meeting is scheduled on June 18, 2024 from 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST. The meeting will discuss water safety issues and drowning prevention initiatives. For additional information, please contact Susan Bathalon, SBathalon@cpsc.gov. This meeting was scheduled by WSUSA staff. Posted to the public calendar on 6/10/2024.

  • ASTM F15.19 Methods for Measuring Re-Breathing Task Group Meeting, Tuesday, June 18, 3:00PM ET

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Methods for Measuring Re-Breathing Task Group on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET to discuss a proposal from an ASTM member to develop standard test methods for measuring firmness, airflow, and CO2 re-breathing in infant products. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Ashley Johnson at aajohnson@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar 6/5/2024.

  • Office of Import Surveillance Meets with Evolve

    3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

    CPSC Office of Import Surveillance Director Jim Joholske, Deputy Director Sabrina Keller, and Supervisory Management and Program Analyst Andrea Rucker-Yarosh will virtually with the logistics firm Evolve Supply Chain Solutions, at their request, to discuss CPSC’s import and eFiling programs. For more information, visit cpsc.gov/imports and cpsc.gov/eFiling, or email skeller@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/11/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELLED: Andrew Trotta, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, participating in the fifth meeting of the UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) Wireless Power Transfer in Cordless Appliances Task Group

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    MEETING CANCELLED: Andrew Trotta, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, participating in the fifth meeting of the UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) Wireless Power Transfer in Cordless Appliances Task Group to develop proposed safety standards requirements to include in UL 60335-2-X - Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-X: Particular Requirements; Virtual; 9:00 to 10:30am ET. For additional information please contact Andrew Trotta, (301) 987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/12/2024 and updated on 6/17/2024.

  • ASTM F15.16 Nursing Pillows Performance Requirements task group.

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in virtual, Webex meetings of the ASTM F15.16 Nursing Pillows Performance Requirements task group. These meetings were requested by ASTM to discuss the performance requirements of the draft voluntary standard for nursing pillows. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/6/2024.

  • ASTM F15.59 Standing Tower and Step Stool Performance Task Group Meeting

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in recurring teleconference meetings with the ASTM F15.59 Standing Tower and Step Stool Performance Task Group Meeting. The Task Group plans to meet on June 20, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET), to discuss performance data for children’s step stools and standing towers. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Brad Gordon at BGordon@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to OS and posted in the Public Calendar 5/17/2024.

  • Meeting to discuss consumer product safety compliance involving IT products

    3:30 pm to 4:15 pm

    Meeting to discuss consumer product safety compliance involving IT products. The meeting was requested by Katie Reilly, Senior Manager, Global Product Compliance Engineering & Environmental Affairs, Dell Technologies. For additional information, contact Jen Sultan (JBlumenthal@cpsc.gov). Posted to the public calendar on 6/10/2024. Attendees:Rob Kaye, Director, Office of Compliance and Field Operations; Jen Sultan, Deputy Director, Office of Compliance and Field Operations; Possibly additional EXC attendees; Katie Reilly, Senior Manager, Global Product Compliance Engineering & Environmental Affairs, Dell Technologies; Michael Murphy, Vice President, Global Product Compliance Engineering & Environmental Affairs, Dell Technologies

  • Executive Director Austin Schlick and staff will meet with representatives of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA)

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Executive Director Austin Schlick and staff will meet with representatives of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) on Friday, June 21 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. The topic of discussion for this meeting will be tension cord protection devices for custom window coverings. Attendees for this meeting will include Edward Krenick, Senior Principal, Bracewell; and Dylan Pasiuk, Principal, Bracewell. This meeting will be held virtually via Webex meeting, For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/6/2024.

  • ASTM F15.16 Nursing Pillows Warnings task group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in virtual, Webex meetings of the ASTM F15.16 Nursing Pillows Warnings task group. These meetings were requested by ASTM to discuss the warning requirements of the draft voluntary standard for nursing pillows. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/6/2024.

  • ASTM F15.74 Weighted Blankets Subcommittee

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Suad Wanna-Nakamura, Ph.D., Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff, will be participating in a virtual WebEx meeting with the ASTM F15.74 Weighted Blankets Subcommittee Working group on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET, to discuss ballot results. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Suad Wanna-Nakamura at (SNakamura@cpsc.gov). Posted to the public calendar on 5/9/2024.

  • Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC)

    2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    CPSC staff will be participating via virtual meetings of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on June 24, 2024, 02:00 to 04:00 PM EST. Meeting agenda includes discussions on revisions to the APSP-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, referenced in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Act (VGBA). The meetings are open to the public. For additional information, including meeting attendance, please contact rkempske@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar 2/26/2024, updated on 5/14/2024.

  • Meeting with the ASTM F2374 Constant Air Inflatable Subcommittee

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Stephanee Synnott, Office of Compliance and Field Operations, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting with the ASTM F2374 Constant Air Inflatable Subcommittee on 6/24/2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the requirements for phthalates in consumer products. For additional information, contact Stephanee Synnott at SSynnott@cpsc.gov. Posted in the public calendar on 6/18/2024.

  • Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on new anti-tip technology for the ASTM F2057 (clothing storage unit tip-over) standard on June 25, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss a potential new product for clothing storage units (CSUs) and potential implications for stability testing in the standard. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov. Posted in the public calendar on 6/14/2024.

  • Commissioner Trumka meeting with members of the National Centers for Health Research

    1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

    Description: Commissioner Trumka's staff will meet with representatives of the National Centers for Health Research (NCHR) and a researcher from the nonprofit Ecology Center to discuss research concerning the presence of lead in playgrounds. In addition to Commissioner Trumka and his staff, those in attendance will include:Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D., President of the National Center for Health ResearchLaura Lytle, Health Policy Director of the National Center for Health ResearchJeffrey Gearhart, Research Director of Ecology Center The meeting was requested by NCHR.For additional information, contact Isabella Maxey at imaxey@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/3/2024.

  • Commissioner Boyle will meet with representatives of the National Floor Safety Institute

    1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

    Commissioner Boyle and staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) on Tuesday, June 25th from 1:00pm to 1:30pm. The meeting was requested by NFSI to discuss the NFSI Petition Requesting Rulemaking To Mandate Testing and Labeling Regarding Slip Resistance of Flooring, Floor Coatings and Treatments, Floor Cleaning Agents, and Footwear (Docket No. CPSC-2024-0003). Participants will include Russell Kendzior, National Floor Safety Institute, Founder and President; Dr. Howard Harris, MD, National Floor Safety Institute, Orthopedic Surgeon/NFSI Treasurer; Edwin Foulke, National Floor Safety Institute, Attorney at Law/NFSI Board Member; Thad Whittier, National Floor Safety Institute, VP, Casualty Loss Control/ NFSI Board Member; Laura Cooper, National Floor Safety Institute, Deputy Director, and Observer; Karen Wills, National Floor Safety Institute, Program Manager, and Observer. This will be a hybrid meeting held at Bethesda Towers and via WebEx meeting. For additional information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov.

  • Commissioner Boyle will meet with RFCI

    2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Commissioner Boyle and staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) on Tuesday, June 25th from 2:00pm to 2:30pm. The meeting was requested by RFCI to discuss the pending petition from the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) to CPSC requesting mandated slip resistance testing and labeling for floor coverings and other products. Participants will include Bill Blackstock, RFCI President and CEO; William (Bill) Freeman, RFCI Technical Consultant; Allison Foley, Venable LLP/RFCI Counsel; and Maria Stosz, Venable LLP/RFCI Counsel. The meeting will be held in-person at Bethesda Towers. For additional information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 5/29/2024.

  • Commissioner Trumka meeting with members of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute

    2:45 pm to 3:15 pm

    Commissioner Trumka's staff will meet with representatives of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) to discuss "The Petition Requesting Rulemaking To Mandate Testing and Labeling Regarding Slip Resistance of Flooring, Floor Coatings and Treatments, Floor Cleaning Agents, and Footwear."Those in attendance from RFCI will include:Bill Blackstock, RFCI President/CEOWilliam (Bill) Freeman, RFCI technical consultantMaria Stosz, Venable LLP/RFCI counselAllison Foley, Venable LLP/RFCI counselThe meeting was requested by RFCI.For additional information, contact Isabella Maxey at imaxey@cpsc.gov.Transmitted to OS and posted in the Public Calendar 5/29/2024.

  • Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI).

    4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

    Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 25 at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. Participants include: Bill Blackstock, RFCI President and CEO; William (Bill) Freeman, RFCI Technical Consultant; Allison Foley, RFCI Counsel, Venable LLP; and Maria Stosz, RFCI Counsel, Venable LLP. The meeting was requested by Allison Foley to discuss their comments on the National Floor Safety Institute’s petition regarding slip resistance testing and labeling for floor coverings. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/5/2024.

  • Closed Commission Meeting: Briefing Matter

    10:00 am to 10:30 am

    Commission’s Explanation of Closing: This meeting may be properly closed under Exemptions 3, 4, 7 and 9; 16 CFR § 1013.4(b)(3), (4), (7), and (9). This meeting will involve discussion of the following: (1) matters specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than 5 U.S.C. 552) (Exemption 3); (2) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential (Exemption 4); (3) investigatory records to the extent that the production of such records or information would (a) interfere with enforcement proceedings and (b) disclose investigative techniques and procedures (Exemption 7); and (4) information the premature disclosure of which is likely to frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action (Exemption 9). In deciding to close the meeting, the Commission has determined that, on balance, considering the relative advantages and disadvantages to the public of conducting the meeting in open or closed session, the public interest would best be served by closing the meeting based on the Exemptions identified. The General Counsel has certified that the meeting may be properly closed to the public under the referenced exemptions. Purpose of this Notice: This document gives notice that the Commission has decided to close the meeting described above. This notice is given pursuant to the Commission’s rules issued under the Government in the Sunshine Act (16 C.F.R. § 1013.4(c)(4)). Posted in the public calendar on 6/18/2024.

  • Closed Commission Meeting: Briefing Matter

    10:30 am to 11:00 am

    Commission’s Explanation of Closing: This meeting may be properly closed under Exemptions 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10; 16 CFR § 1013.4(b)(3), (4), (7), (9) and (10). This meeting will involve discussion of the following: (1) matters specifically exempted from disclosure by statute (other than 5 U.S.C. 552) (Exemption 3); (2) trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential (Exemption 4); (3) investigatory records to the extent that the production of such records or information would (a) interfere with enforcement proceedings and (b) disclose investigative techniques and procedures (Exemption 7); (4) information the premature disclosure of which is likely to frustrate implementation of a proposed agency action (Exemption 9); and (5) the Agency's issuance of a subpoena, or the Agency's participation in a civil action or proceeding … or the initiation, conduct, or disposition by the Agency of a particular case of formal agency adjudication pursuant to the procedures in 5 U.S.C. 554 or otherwise involving a determination on the record after opportunity for hearing (exemption 10).. In deciding to close the meeting, the Commission has determined that, on balance, considering the relative advantages and disadvantages to the public of conducting the meeting in open or closed session, the public interest would best be served by closing the meeting based on the Exemptions identified. The General Counsel has certified that the meeting may be properly closed to the public under the referenced exemptions. Purpose of this Notice: This document gives notice that the Commission has decided to close the meeting described above. This notice is given pursuant to the Commission’s rules issued under the Government in the Sunshine Act (16 C.F.R. § 1013.4(c)(4)). Posted in the public calendar on 6/18/2024.

  • CANCELLED: Carlos Torres, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in virtual, WebEx meeting of ASTM F15.11 Gates & Enclosures Pet Door Task

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    CANCELLED: Carlos Torres, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in virtual, WebEx meeting of ASTM F15.11 Gates & Enclosures Pet Door Task Group on 06/26/2024 from 11:00am to 12:00pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss pet doors on gates and enclosures. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Carlos Torres at CTorres@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 6/10/2024 and updated on 6/26/2024.

  • Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group on 06/26/2024 from 11am to 12pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to continue the development of safety standards for beach umbrellas. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248. Posted to the public calendar on 6/13/2024.

  • The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman will be presenting to the USA Toy Library Association (USATLA)

    12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

    The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman, Jonathan Midgett, PhD, Office of the Executive Director, will participate in a virtual meeting about toy safety on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET. Topics will include mandatory toy standards, age recommendations for toys, and reporting incidents to the agency. The meeting was requested by USATLA and is an open meeting. For further information, contact Jonathan Midgett, CPSC, at consumerombudsman@cpsc.gov, or 301-504-8120. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/6/2024.

  • Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.58 task group for e-scooters

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.58 task group for e-scooters on 6/26/2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss warning and labeling requirements for the new draft e-scooter standard under F15.58 jurisdiction. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information contact Lawrence Mella at LMella@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar 6/13/2024.

  • Commissioners Feldman and Dziak Holding a Teleconference with Techtronic Industries (TTI)

    1:30 pm to 2:15 pm

    Commissioners Feldman and Dziak will hold a teleconference with representatives of TTI to discuss the proposed rule on portable generators. Participants will include Mark Rowe (TTI), Steven Phillips (DLA Piper), and Victoria Busch (DLA Piper). Steven Phillips requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov.

  • Stephen Lee speaking at the International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) 2024 Training Workshop

    4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    Stephen Lee, Program Specialist from the CPSC Small Business Ombudsman Team, will speak at the ICPHSO 2024 North America Product Safety Training Workshop at Walmart Headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 26, 2024. Presentations will be in-person only. The complete agenda and other details can be found at: www.icphso.org/page/2024_North_America_Product_Safety_Training_Workshop. For registration and event information, please contact Marc Schoem at Marc.Schoem@ICPHSO.org. Posted to the public calendar on 6/18/2024.

  • Executive Director Austin Schlick will meet with Representatives of DockATot

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Executive Director Austin Schlick and staff will meet with representatives of DockATot on Thursday, June 27 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm. The topics of discussion for this meeting will include leadership team introductions, DockATot product history, brand inception in the U.S., Deluxe+ Dock NOV and Discontinuation, new products and CPSC partnership. Attendees for this meeting will include Christian Piencka, Vice President, Marketing at DockATot; Julie Kiley, Vice President, Merchandising & Buying at DockATot; Kathleen Knack, Vice President, Finance & HR at DockATot; Sean McLaughlin, Government Affairs Associate, JPMA. This meeting will be held virtually via Webex meeting, For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov. Posted in the public calendar on 6/24/2024.

  • Scott Ayers and Other Participating in Virtual Joint-Task Group Meeting on Gas and Electric Range Knobs

    2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate in a joint-task group meeting on gas and electric ranges knobs. The meeting will discuss fire safety issues and potential solutions to reduce the risk of accidentally turning ranges on. The meeting was organized by the joint-task group. For more information on how to join, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Posted to the public calendar on 6/14/2024.

  • ASTM F15.59 Standing Tower and Step Stool Performance Task Group Meeting

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in recurring teleconference meetings with the ASTM F15.59 Standing Tower and Step Stool Performance Task Group Meeting. The Task Group plans to meet on June 27, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET), to discuss performance data for children’s step stools and standing towers. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Brad Gordon at BGordon@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar in 6/18/2024.

  • Commissioner Dziak Holding a Teleconference with the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association

    2:30 pm to 3:00 pm

    Commissioner Dziak and staff will hold an introductory meeting with representatives from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. Participants are expected to include Lisa Trofe (Executive Director), Rick Locker (General Counsel), Sean McLaughlin (Government Affairs Associate), and Kali Peterson (Communications Director). Sean McLaughlin requested the meeting. For additional information please contact Dana Smullen at dsmullen@cpsc.gov. Posted in the public calendar on 6/20/2024.

  • Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA)

    3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

    Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 27. The meeting will take place virtually on Webex. Participants include: Steve Bennett, Executive Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, HCPA; Carrie Brown, Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, HCPA; Nicholas Georges, Senior Vice President, Scientific & International Affairs, HCPA; Rebecca Kaufold, Manager of Government Affairs & Sustainability, Spartan Chemical Supply Company Inc.; and Dan Pfister, Director of Research and Development, Hillyard, Inc. The meeting was requested by Carrie Brown to discuss their comments on the National Floor Safety Institute’s petition regarding slip resistance testing and labeling for floor coverings. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 6/5/2024.

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