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CPSC Compliance Program Seminar
Nov 1, 2018
9:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Office of the General Counsel and Office of Compliance and Field Operations will hold a Compliance Program Seminar for interested outside parties on...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Baiocco and Staff Meeting with Representatives from Procter & Gamble
Nov 29, 2018
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Commissioner Dana Baiocco, Dottie Yahr, Chief Policy Advisor, Mike Asplen, Chief Legal Advisor, meeting with representatives from Procter & Gamble:  Kersi Vasunia, P&G Fabric & Home Care Toxicologist; Sean Groderick, P&G Government Relations; Kimberly Eberwine, P&G Counsel; Robert White, P&G Counsel (observer); Sarah Wilson, Covington & Burling; Petra Renck, P&G Communications; Rick Hackman, P&G Regulatory and Technical Relations, as part of an introductory meeting and to update the Commission on the progress...
Closed to the Public
Acting Chairman Buerkle and Staff Meeting with Representatives from Procter & Gamble
Nov 29, 2018
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle and staff meeting with representatives from Procter & Gamble:  Kersi Vasunia, P&G Fabric & Home Care Toxicologist; Sean Broderick, P&G Government Relations; Kimberly Eberwine, P&G Counsel; Robert White, P&G Counsel (observer); Sarah Wilson, Covington & Burling; Petra Renck, P&G Communications; Rick Hackman, P&G Regulatory and Technical Relations, to update the Commission on the progress being made related to liquid laundry packets; 1:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 724. ...
Closed to the Public
Commissioner Adler and Staff Meeting with Representatives from Procter & Gamble
Nov 29, 2018
11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Commissioner Robert Adler and Staff meeting with representatives from Procter & Gamble: Kersi Vasunia, Fabric & Home Care Toxicologist; Sean Groderick, Government Relations; Kimberly Eberwine, Counsel; Robert White, Counsel (observer); Petra Renck, Communications; Rick Hackman, Regulatory and Technical Relations, as well as Sarah Wilson, Covington & Burling. The purpose is to update the Commission on progress being made related to liquid laundry packets; 11:00 a.m., Bethesda Towers, room 725. (The meeting is closed to the public...
Closed to the Public
Commissioner Kaye and his Staff Meeting with Representatives from Procter & Gamble
Nov 29, 2018
10:00 am to 11:00 am EST
Commissioner Elliot Kaye and his staff are attending a closed meeting with representatives from Procter & Gamble: Kersi Vasunia, Fabric & Home Care Toxicologist; Sean Groderick, Government Relations; Kimberly Eberwine, Counsel; Robert White, Counsel (observer); Petra Renck, Communications; Rick Hackman, Regulatory and Technical Relations, as well as Sarah Wilson, Covington & Burling. The purpose is to update the Commission on progress being made related to liquid laundry packets; 10:00 a.m., Bethesda Towers, room 722. (The meeting...
Closed to the Public
Commissioner Adler and Staff Meeting with Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use
Nov 28, 2018
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
Commissioner Robert Adler and staff meeting with Erik Pritchard, Executive Director of the Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use, as well as Ed Krenik and John Lee of Bracewell LLP. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss safety issues impacting the ATV industry. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 725. The meeting was requested by John Lee. For additional information contact Maureen Kentoff at mkentoff@cpsc.gov.  Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/8/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Feldman Meeting with Representatives from Procter & Gamble
Nov 28, 2018
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
Commissioner Peter A. Feldman is meeting with representatives from the Procter & Gamble Company (P&G): Kersi Vasunia, P&G Fabric & Home Care Toxicologist; Sean Broderick, P&G Government Relations; Kimberly Eberwine, P&G Counsel; Robert White, P&G Counsel (observer); Sarah Wilson, Covington & Burling; Petra Renck, P&G Communications; Rick Hackman, P&G Regulatory and Technical Relations.  The meeting will include an update on liquid laundry packets; 4:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, room 723.  The meeting...
Closed to the Public
Commissioner Baiocco and Staff Meeting with Representatives from Real Time Results
Nov 28, 2018
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
This meeting is cancelled. Commissioner Dana Baiocco, Mike Asplen, Chief Legal Advisor, Dottie Yahr, Chief Policy Advisor, meeting with representatives from Real Time Results:  Tom Brockhaus, Senior Vice President for Business Development, Real Time Results, and Alan Schoem, Law Offices of Alan Schoem, as part of an introductory meeting and to discuss how Real Time Results assists in conducting recalls; 2:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, room 720.  The meeting was requested by Alan Schoem.  For additional information contact Dottie Yahr,...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Kaye and His Staff Are Meeting with Representatives from the Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use
Nov 28, 2018
11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Commissioner Elliot Kaye and his staff are meeting with Erik Pritchard, Executive Director of the Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use, as well as Ed Krenik and John Lee of Bracewell LLP. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss safety issues impacting the ATV industry. The meeting begins at 11:00 a.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 722. The meeting was requested by John Lee. For additional information contact Jana Fong-Swamidoss at 301-504-7881.  Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/9/18.  Posted in the Public...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Feldman Meeting with Representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Nov 27, 2018
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
This meeting was previously scheduled for November 14. Commissioner Peter A. Feldman meeting with representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA):  Kathleen McGuigan, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel; Jason Kurrass, Coordinator, Legal and Regulatory Affairs; and Autumn Moore, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance.  The meeting is intended as an introductory meeting between Commissioner Feldman and RILA staff; 2:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 723.  The meeting was requested by Autumn Moore. ...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Kaye and his Staff Meeting with Representatives from Landsdowne Labs
Nov 19, 2018
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Commissioner Elliot Kaye and his staff are attending a closed meeting with representatives from Landsdowne Labs, including Melissa Fensterstock, President and Barbara Finigan of Hasbro. The purpose is to update the Commissioner on progress being made related to coin cell ingestion hazards; 1:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, room 722.  (The meeting is closed to the public due to the proprietary information that will be discussed.)  The meeting was requested by Melissa Fensterstock. For additional information contact Jonathan Midgett at 301-504-7798. ...
Closed to the Public
Scott Ayers Attending the National Science Teachers Association Conference on Science Education
Nov 16, 2018
8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
Scott Ayers, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will attend the National Science Teachers Association Conference on Science Education at National Harbor, MD from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.  For more information on this conference, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov).  Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/31/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar 10/31/18.  (S)
Open to the Public
Tim Smith and Other CPSC Staff Participating in a Conference Call of the ASTM Infant Bedding Bumper/Liner Attachment Task Group
Nov 15, 2018
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
Tim Smith, Directorate for Engineering Sciences/Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a conference call of the ASTM Infant Bedding Bumper/Liner Attachment Task Group; 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.  The meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss proposed performance requirements to be added to the Infant Bedding voluntary standard to address gaps between crib bumpers/liners and crib sides. For additional information, please contact Tim Smith, tsmith@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/8/18.  Posted...
Open to the Public
Tim Smith and Other CPSC Staff Participating in a Conference Call of the ASTM Infant Bedding Definitions Task Group
Nov 15, 2018
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Tim Smith, Directorate for Engineering Sciences/Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a conference call of the ASTM Infant Bedding Definitions Task Group; 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.   The meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss a proposed definition to be added to the Infant Bedding voluntary standard to cover crib bumpers and similar products. For additional information, please contact Tim Smith, tsmith@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/5/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar 11/6/18. ...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Adler and Staff Meeting with Fire Safety Representatives and Counsel on Dryer Safety
Nov 15, 2018
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Commissioner Robert Adler and staff meeting with fire safety representatives and counsel regarding clothes dryer safety, legislation requiring dryers to have indicators for lint build-up (California AB 1411), and the UL standard. Attending the meeting will be James McMullen, Former State Fire Marshall State of California, The McMullen Company; Richard Stein, Managing Member of Lint Sentry, LLC; and Jack A. Fierstadt of Fierstadt & Mans, Legal counsel for Lint Sentry, LLC.The meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 725. ...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Kaye and his Staff are Meeting with Fire Safety Representatives and Counsel on Dryer Safety
Nov 15, 2018
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Commissioner Elliot Kaye and his staff are meeting with fire safety representatives and counsel regarding clothes dryer safety, legislation requiring dryers to have indicators for lint build-up (California AB 1411), and the UL standard. Attending the meeting will be James McMullen, Former State Fire Marshall State of California, The McMullen Company; Richard Stein, Managing Member of Lint Sentry, LLC; and Jack A. Fierstadt of Fierstadt & Mans, Legal counsel for Lint Sentry, LLC. The meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 722. ...
Open to the Public
Jill Hurley and Adrienne Layton Participating in a Conference Call of the ASTM 3159 Liquid Laundry Pack Additional Measures Task Group
Nov 15, 2018
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
This meeting is cancelled. Jill Hurley, Directorate for Engineering Sciences/Human Factors, and Adrienne Layton, Directorate for Health Sciences, will be participating in a conference call of the ASTM 3159 Liquid Laundry Pack Additional Measures Task Group; 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. ET.  The meeting was requested by Nancy Cowles.  For further information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/1/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar 10/1/18.  (S)
Open to the Public
Commissioner Feldman Meeting with Representatives of Lint Sentry on Dryer Safety
Nov 15, 2018
11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST
Commissioner Peter A. Feldman is meeting with representatives of Lint Sentry: James McMullen, Jack Feirstadt, and Rick Stein. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues related to clothing dryers, including fire safety; 11:00 a.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 723.  The meeting was requested by James McMullen. For additional information contact Katelyn Costello at 301-504-7237.  Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/8/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar 11/9/18.  (S)
Open to the Public
Staff from Offices of Acting Chairman Buerkle and Commissioner Baiocco Meeting with Representatives of Lint Sentry on Dryer Safety
Nov 15, 2018
10:00 am to 11:00 am EST
Staff from the offices of Acting Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle and Commissioner Dana Baiocco will meet with representatives of Lint Sentry: James McMullen, Jack Feirstadt, and Rick Stein. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues related to clothing dryers, including fire safety, legislation requiring dryers to have indicators for lint build-up (California AB 1411), and the UL standard; 10:00 a.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 724.  The meeting was requested by James McMullen. For additional information contact Katelyn Costello at 301-504-7237. ...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Adler and Staff Meeting with Representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Nov 14, 2018
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
Commissioner Robert Adler and staff meeting with representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA): Kathleen McGuigan, SVP & Deputy General Counsel; Autumn Moore, Director, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance; and Jason Kurrass, Coordinator, Legal & Regulatory Affairs. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss RILA updates, 4:00 p.m. Bethesda Towers, room 725. The meeting was requested by Autumn Moore. For additional information contact Maureen Kentoff at mkentoff@cpsc.gov.  Transmitted to the Office...
Open to the Public
Commissioner Kaye and his Staff are Meeting with Representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
Nov 14, 2018
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm EST
This meeting is cancelled. Commissioner Elliot Kaye and his staff are meeting with representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA):  Kathleen McGuigan, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel; Jason Kurrass, Coordinator, Legal and Regulatory Affairs; and Autumn Moore, Director, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance.  The meeting is a courtesy meeting; 3:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, Room 722.  The meeting was requested by Autumn Moore.  For additional information contact Jana Fong-Swamidoss at 301-504-7881. ...
Open to the Public
Tim Smith Participating in a Conference Call of the ASTM Ad Hoc Language Task Group
Nov 14, 2018
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
Tim Smith, Directorate for Engineering Sciences/Human Factors, will be participating in a conference call of the ASTM Ad Hoc Language Task Group; 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. The meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the Ad Hoc Language recommendation that addresses CPSIA compliance. For additional information, please contact Tim Smith, tsmith@cpsc.gov.  Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/25/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar 10/25/18.   (S)
Open to the Public
Patty Adair and Other CPSC Staff Meeting with Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Nov 14, 2018
10:00 am to 11:00 am EST
Patty Adair, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other CPSC staff meeting with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to discuss voluntary standards related to the Internet of Things and product safety, 10:00 a.m. EST. Bethesda Towers, room 714.  This meeting was requested by UL.  For more information, please contact Patty Adair (padair@cpsc.gov), 301-504-7335.  Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/7/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar 11/7/18.   (S)  
Open to the Public
Beverly Pawlak Participating in a Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-Trade Meeting (Buffalo, NY)
Nov 14, 2018
8:00 am to 2:00 pm EST
Beverly Pawlak, Office of Import Surveillance, will be participating in a CBP-sponsored meeting with the import/export trade community.  Topics will include CPSC’s product safety requirements and CPSC interaction with CBP; 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,  at the Port of Buffalo; Harbor Center Marriott Hotel, 95 Washington Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.  For more information on this meeting, please contact Beverly Pawlak (bpawlak@cpsc.gov).  Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 11/7/18.  Posted in the Public Calendar 11/7/18. ...
Open to the Public