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Feb
10
2022
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Stephen Harsanyi and other CPSC staff will be participating in a task group conference call with members of the standard technical panel (STP) for UL 8400 (Proposed First Edition of the Standard for Safety for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality Technology Equipment). The task group will continue to discuss safety and warning instructions for immersive technologies. The meeting was requested by UL. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Stephen Harsanyi, (301) 987-2209 or sharsanyi@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 02/03/2022. Posted in the Public Calendar 02/03/2022.
Feb
10
2022
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Furniture
Open to the Public
Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other CPSC staff are participating virtually in a meeting with the ASTM F15.42 (Furniture) Task Group on the test methods in the clothing storage units voluntary standard (ASTM F2057). The meeting will include discussion of potential changes to the stability requirements in Section 7.2 of the standard. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Kristen Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 01/31/2022. Posted in the Public Calendar 01/31/2022.
Feb
10
2022
To
Feb
11
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Rodney Valliere of the Directorate for Laboratory Sciences will attend the 2022 APA Winter Education Conference on February 8 - 11, 2022, 8am to 6pm PST. The conference will take place at Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV. For additional information, contact Rodney Valliere, 301-987-2526 or rvalliere@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 01/18/2022. Posted in the Public Calendar 01/19/2022.
Feb
10
2022
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Furniture
Open to the Public
CANCELLED: Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences, Priscilla Verdino of Laboratory Sciences, and other CPSC staff are participating virtually in a meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Safety Subcommittee on items related to the standard for Clothing Storage Units (ASTM F2057), including discussion of proposed new stability requirements (tip over). Items related to Clothing Storage Chests (ASTM F2598), and Tip Restraints (ASTM F3096) may also be covered in the meeting. The meeting will be held on February 10, 2022, from 10:00am to 11:00am EST. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Kristen Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov, or Priscilla Verdino, Pverdino@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2502. The meeting is open to the public. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 12/2/2021. Posted in the Public Calendar 12/2/2021.
Feb
09
2022
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Training
Topics: Baby/Toddler, Chemicals, Phthalates, Toys
Open to the Public
Join Small Business Majority and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for a free informational webinar on how the federal agency can help ensure your small business meets CPSC safety requirements. The CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of types of consumer products under the federal agency's jurisdiction. Do you know if your business meets CPSC safety requirements? Will Cusey, the CPSC Small Business Ombudsman (sbo@cpsc.gov), will provide an overview of the CPSC and walk attendees through the various resources available to small business owners to help ensure they’re making, importing and/or selling safe consumer products. Information on how to register for this free event is available here: Learn about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Registration, Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 02/02/2022 Posted in the Public Calendar 02/02/2022.
Feb
09
2022
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Furniture
Open to the Public
Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other CPSC staff are participating virtually in a meeting with the ASTM F15.42 (Furniture) Task Group on the warnings and labels in the clothing storage units voluntary standard (ASTM F2057). The meeting will include discussion of the warning label language related to units with interlocks. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am EST. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Kristen Talcott, ktalcott@cpsc.gov. The meeting is open to the public. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 01/26/2022. Posted in the Public Calendar 01/26/2022.
Feb
09
2022
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM (America/New_York)
Category: Commission Meeting
Topics: Carbon Monoxide
Open to the Public
All attendees and participants should pre-register online for the Commission meeting at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/616536172932974863 To pre-register online for the Meeting, please fill in the information. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Feb
09
2022
To
Feb
10
9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Rodney Valliere of the Directorate for Laboratory Sciences will attend the 2022 APA Winter Education Conference on February 8 - 11, 2022, 8am to 6pm PST. The conference will take place at Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV. For additional information, contact Rodney Valliere, 301-987-2526 or rvalliere@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 01/18/2022. Posted in the Public Calendar 01/19/2022.
Feb
08
2022
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Scott Ayers of the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction and other staff will participate in stakeholder meetings on indoor air quality and gas ranges on the second Tuesday of each month through June 2022. The stakeholders are forming a working group to analyze indoor air quality issues associated with gas ranges and possibly make proposals or recommendations to affected voluntary standards and codes. For more information on this meeting, including call in information, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 01/24/2022. Posted in the Public Calendar 01/24/2022.
Feb
08
2022
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Baby/Toddler
Open to the Public
Commissioner Feldman and staff will hold a teleconference with representatives from First Candle to discuss infant products and safe sleep practices. Attendees include Alison Jacobson (CEO - First Candle), Greg Mansker (Board of Directors - First Candle), Kate Desmond (Charlie’s Kids), Lisa Trofe (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association), Ky Lindberg (Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia), Kiddada Green (Black Mother’s Breastfeeding Association), Carol Pollack-Nelson (Independent Safety Consulting, LLC). The teleconference takes place on 2/8/2022 from 1:00-2:00 pm and Ms. Jacobson requested the meeting. For additional information please contact Doug Dziak at ddziak@cpsc.gov or Boomer Kelley at ckelley@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 02/07/2022. Posted in the Public Calendar 02/07/2022.

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  • Scott Ayers Attending ASHRAE 15.2 Meeting on Flammable Refrigerants in Residential Applications

    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in an ASHRAE 15.2 subcommittee meeting on residential HVAC systems; 1 – 3 pm. The subcommittee will discuss subcommittee business, possibly including flammable refrigerant requirements. The meeting was organized by the ASHRAE 15 committee. For more information on this meeting, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/20/2024.

  • Arthur Lee is attending virtually an UL 858, Household Electric Ranges Meeting

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Arthur Lee will be attending virtually the first meeting on Supplemental Battery Power in Major Appliances for UL 858. The meeting is only virtual. The purpose of this meeting is developing requirements for batteries used in electric ranges. For additional information, contact Arthur Lee at alee@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/23/2024.

  • Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with Joe Mohorovic, Senior Managing Consultant, ESi to discuss pool safety

    9:15 am to 9:45 am

    Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with Joe Mohorovic, Senior Managing Consultant, ESi. The meeting was requested by Joe Mohorovic to discuss safety hazards associated with support straps on above ground pools. The meeting will take place in person at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/23/2024.

  • Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Performance Requirements task group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Scope task group on 3/4/2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss scope and terminology related to the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 2/9/2024.

  • Kristen Talcott and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee Static/Dynamic 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 Static/Dynamic Task Group for the ASTM F3096 tip restraints for clothing storage units on March 4, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss potential revisions to the performance requirements and test methods for furniture anti-tip devices. 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 2/23/2024.

  • Commissioner Boyle and staff will hold a meeting with Joe Mohorovic

    10:00 am to 10:30 am

    Commissioner Boyle and staff will hold a meeting with Joe Mohorovic on March 4th from 10:00am to 10:30am. The meeting was requested by Joe Mohorovic, Senior Managing Consultant, ESi. The proposed agenda includes the discussion of a product safety hazard associated with above ground pools. The meeting will be held in person at Bethesda Towers. For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/26/2024.

  • Matt Kresse and other staff are meeting with ASTM F15 Aerosol Dusters

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Matt Kresse, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a Webex meeting with ASTM F15 – Aerosol Dusters Organizational Call on 3/4/2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET. This is a meeting to discuss proposing development of voluntary standard performance requirements for aerosol dusters. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Matt Kresse at mkresse@cpsc.gov.

  • Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with Lowe’s.

    2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with Lowe’s. Participants include: Sarah Dodd, SVP, Global Sourcing; Erik Schwanz, VP, Associate General Counsel; Brian Severson, Sr. Director, Quality Assurance; Forrest Fu, Sr. Counsel; and Jana Barresi, Head of Washington, DC Office; 2-2:30pm. The meeting was requested by Lowe’s to discuss their consumer product safety efforts. The meeting will take place in person at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. TFor additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/23/2024.

  • Khalisa Phillips and other CPSC staff will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Performance Requirements Task Group

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Performance Requirements Task Group on 03/04/2024 from 3:00-4:00pm ET. The meeting will continue addressing negatives related to performance requirements within the draft standard. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Khalisa Phillips, kphillips@cpsc.gov or (301)987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/27/2024.

  • 20th Anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act Symposium

    8:30 am to 7:00 pm

    Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will participate in a symposium celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act on March 5, 2024, from 8:30am to 7:00pm ET. This symposium will be held in-person and virtually at the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The symposium was organized by the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office. Registration for the symposium is available at https://www.nano.gov/anniversarysymposium. For more information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. Posted to the public calendar on 2/1/2024.

  • Andrew Trotta, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff meeting with SKYX Platforms and its consultants to discuss the safety of paddle fans and ceiling lighting

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Andrew Trotta, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff meeting with SKYX Platforms and its consultants to discuss the safety of paddle fans and ceiling lighting; National Product Testing and Evaluation Center, Rockville, MD; 9:00 to 10:30 ET; the meeting was requested by Mark Earley, Alumni Code Consulting Group, LLC. For additional information contact Andrew Trotta, (301) 987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 2/26/2024.

  • Frederick deGrano and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference with the ASTM Play Yard & Non-Full-Size Crib Suffocation Hazard Pictogram Task Group

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Frederick deGrano, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a teleconference with the ASTM Play Yard & Non-Full-Size Crib Suffocation Hazard Pictogram Task Group to continue discussing the use of pictograms to convey the suffocation hazards associated with play yards and NFS cribs. The teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2024, from 1:00 PM through 2:00 PM ET. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Frederick deGrano at fdegrano@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/13/2024.

  • Commissioner Feldman and His Staff Holding a Teleconference with Representatives of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

    1:00 pm to 1:30 pm

    Commissioner Feldman and his staff will hold a teleconference with representatives of NEMA to discuss the proposed portable generators rule. Participants will include Stephen L. Gordon (NEMA), Todd Kooken (Lincoln Electric), Gretchen Lange (Lincoln Electric), Bruce Albrecht (Miller Electric Mfg.), Tina Chan Gonzalez (Illinois Tool Works), Cheri Falvey (Crowell & Morning LLP), and Jessica Gilbert (Crowell & Morning LLP). Jessica Gilbert requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/27/2024.

  • Commission Meeting: Briefing Matter - NPR: Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles

    9:00 am to 10:00 am

    In person attendance: 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland, Room 420. A live webcast of the meeting can be viewed at the following link: https://cpsc.webex.com/cpsc/j.php?MTID=mc6b3eb323e9fa7d92befe190d201ba57 Join by phone: +1-415-527-5035 US TollAccess code: 282 475 32525For additional information contact Alberta Mills at amills@cspc.gov.

  • Closed Commission Meeting

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Subject of Closed Meeting: Briefing Matters.Date of Closed Meeting: March 6, 2024; 10:00 a.m. Record of Commission Vote: On February 27, 2024, the Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to close the meeting. 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); and (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. In voting 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. In voting 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)).

  • Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Warnings

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Warnings task group on 3/6/2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the warning requirements of the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 2/28/2024.

  • Chair Hoehn-Saric’s staff will participate in a meeting with Green Science Policy Institute.

    4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

    Chair Hoehn-Saric’s staff will participate in a meeting with Green Science Policy Institute. Participants include: Anna Soehl, Science and Policy Consultant and Arlene Blum, Founder and Executive Director. The meeting was requested by Arlene Blum to discuss flame retardants and lithium-ion battery flammability standards. The meeting will take place in person at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/23/2024.

  • ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel ball projectiles and warnings

    10:30 pm to 11:45 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 3/6/2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel projectiles. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/5/2024.

  • Thomas Caton will participate by virtual meeting with ANSI-ASC A14 to discuss American National Ladder Standards

    9:30 am to 2:00 pm

    Thomas Caton, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will participate by virtual meeting with ANSI-ASC A14 to discuss American National Ladder Standards on March 7, 2024 from 9:30am to 2:00pm (EST). This meeting was requested by American Ladder Institute (ALI). For additional information contact Thomas Caton at tcaton@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/1/2024.

  • Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a webex meeting of the ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Performance Requirements Task Group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a webex meeting of the ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Performance Requirements Task Group on 3/07/2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss 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 2/12/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELED: Kristen Talcott and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    MEETING 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 on material interactions in the ASTM F3096 (tip-over restraints) voluntary standard on March 7, 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/23/2024.

  • Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.58 task group for self balancing 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 self balancing scooters on 3/7/2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss developments of a the new draft self balancing 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 on 2/21/2024.

  • Scott Ayers participating in ANSI Z21.1 working group meeting on Fire Safety Issues with Gas Ranges Knobs

    1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in ANSI Z21.1 TSC working group virtual meeting for fire safety issues on gas ranges on March 7, 2024 from 1pm to 2:30pm ET. The meeting is expected to focus on control knobs too easily turning on and potential fire safety issues. The meetings were organized by the ANSI Z21.1 working group. For more information on this meeting, including how to call in, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/28/2024.

  • Scott Ayers Attending International Code Council (ICC) Ad-Hoc Battery and Energy Storage Committee Meeting

    2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

    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 March 7, 2024 from 2pm to 3:30pm ET. The ad-hoc committee is looking at opportunities to develop new building code requirements to address energy storage systems. The committee is expected to focus more on commercial applications, but may discuss residential energy storage. The meeting was organized by ICC. For more information on this meeting, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/28/2024.

  • ASTM F15.59 Subcommittee Meeting on 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 Subcommittee on Children’s Step Stools and Standing Towers. The Subcommittee plans to meet on the first Thursday of each month, 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. Posted on the public calendar 2/9/2024.

  • Mark Eilbert and other staff, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meeting of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) Testing Task Group

    3:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Mark Eilbert and other staff, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meeting of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) Testing Task Group on Mar 7, 2024, 03:00 to 4:00 PM ET. Meeting agenda includes discussions on change requests for 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 meeting is open to the public. For additional information, including meeting attendance, please contact Mark Eilbert at meilbert@cpsc.gov (preferred) or (301) 987-2232. Posted to the public calendar on 2/26/2024.

  • Matthew Cho and Joanna Matheson will attend and participate in the 63rd annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) conference.

    8:00 am to 6:00 pm

    Matthew Cho and Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, will attend the 63rd annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) conference. Joanna Matheson will present on mixture risk assessment. The conference will be held in Salt Lake City, UT, Sunday through Wednesday, March 10 - 13, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.toxicology.org/events/am/AM2024/index.asp. For additional information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/26/2024.

  • Treye Thomas, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other staff will participate in a meeting of the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 229

    9:00 am to 4:30 pm

    Treye Thomas, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other staff will participate in a meeting of the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 229 (nanotechnology) on March 11-12, 2024 from 9:00am to 4:30pm ET. The U.S. TAG working groups will meet individually on March 11th to discuss current work items. The U.S. TAG general meeting will be held on March 12th and will consist of working group updates, updates on related nanotechnology standardization activities and discussions on the future work plan. This is a hybrid meeting. For in-person participation, the meeting will be held at American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) Headquarters, 1899 L Street NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC. For more information, including call-in information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. Posted to the public calendar on 2/15/2024.

  • Commissioner Trumka Presents Keynote Speech at America's Poison Centers' Leadership Summit

    9:00 am to 10:15 am

    Commissioner Trumka will be giving the keynote speech at the 2024 Poison Centers Leadership Summit (PCLM) in DC from 9:00am – 10:15am. His keynote, Synergy in Safety: Fostering Collaboration for a Safer Tomorrow, will discuss CPSC resources and databases as well as how Poison Centers can work collaboratively with CPSC. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the public calendar 3/8/2024.

  • Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Scope & Definitions Task Group

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Scope & Definitions Task Group on 03/11/2024 from 3:00-4:00pm ET. The meeting will continue addressing negatives related to scope and definitions of the draft standard. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Khalisa Phillips, kphillips@cpsc.gov or (301)987-2592. Posted to the public calendar on 2/8/2024.

  • Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports 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 a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Performance Requirements task group on 3/12/2024 from 11:00 AM to Noon ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the performance requirements of the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 2/9/2024.

  • Khalisa Phillips and other CPSC staff will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.09 Pictogram Task Group

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Khalisa Phillips, and other Engineering Sciences staff, will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.09 Pictogram Task Group on 03/12/2024 from 1pm to 2pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss strangulation incidents on home playgrounds, and to continue developing a warning label pictogram to address the hazard. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Khalisa Phillips, kphillips@cpsc.gov or (301)987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 1/9/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELLED: 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

    MEETING CANCELLED: 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 March 12, 2024, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST. The task group will discuss performance requirements and test methods to address the hazards associated with the use and design of 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 3/5/2024

  • Commissioner Feldman and His Staff Holding a Teleconference with Representatives of The Boppy Company

    2:30 pm to 3:00 pm

    Commissioner Feldman and his staff will hold a teleconference with representatives of The Boppy Company to discuss its comments on the nursing pillow rule. Participants will include Sam Sykes (General Counsel, Boppy), Nancy Bartley (CEO, Boppy), Jessica Doyle (Director of Compliance, Boppy), Anna Karakitsos (Principal, Bracewell LLP), Ed Krenik (Senior Principal, Bracewell LLP), and Dylan Pasiuk (Principal, Bracewell LLP). Dylan Pasiuk requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/5/2024.

  • ASTM F15.19 Methods for Measuring Re-Breathing Task Group Meeting, Tuesday, March 12, 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, March 12, 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/28/2024.

  • 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

    10:30 am to 11:45 am

    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 3/13/2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel projectiles. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar 3/7/2024.

  • Khalisa Phillips and other CPSC staff will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Subcommittee

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Subcommittee on 03/13/2024 from 1pm to 2pm ET. The meeting will continue addressing negatives and working towards a revised standard for ballot. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Khalisa Phillips, kphillips@cpsc.gov or (301)987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 1/17/2024 and posted in the Public Calendar 1/18/2024.

  • Scott Ayers Attending Virtual CSA Meeting on Outdoor Firepits

    1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a CSA Outdoor Cooking & Illuminating Appliance TSC virtual meeting discussing outdoor gas fire pits; 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The TSC is expected to discuss potential requirements for smart enabled features. The CSA TSC organized the meeting. For more information on this meeting, including call-in information, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/4/2024.

  • Treye Thomas and Steve Harsanyi participating in the UL 8400 meeting series on Virtual and Augmented Reality safety.

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Treye Thomas, Steve Harsanyi, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a series of 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 meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. 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 2/12/2024.

  • Matthew Cho and Joanna Matheson will attend and participate in the 63rd annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) conference.

    8:30 am to 11:30 am

    Matthew Cho and Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, will attend the 63rd annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) conference. Joanna Matheson will present on mixture risk assessment. The conference will be held in Salt Lake City, UT, Sunday through Wednesday, March 10 - 13, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.toxicology.org/events/am/AM2024/index.asp. For additional information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/26/2024.

  • Scott Ayers Attending ASTM F15.02 Task Group Meeting on 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 on the second Thursday of the month; 11am-12pm. 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). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 1/30/2024.

  • Commissioner Feldman and His Staff Holding a Teleconference with Former Commissioner Joe Mohorovic on Above Ground Pools

    11:00 am to 11:30 am

    Commissioner Feldman and his staff will hold a teleconference with former Commissioner Joe Mohorovic (Senior Managing Consultant, ESi) to discuss above ground pool safety. Commissioner Mohorovic requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted and posted in the public calendar 3/7/2024.

  • Scott Ayers and Lisa Scott Attending NFPA Virtual Meeting on Cigarette Fire Safety

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and Lisa Scott of the Directorate for Laboratory Sciences will participate in an NFPA virtual meeting on cigarette fire safety on Friday March 15, 2024 from 10am to 11am ET. It is expected that participants will discuss strategies to reduce home fires started by cigarettes. NFPA organized this meeting. For more information on this meeting, including how to participate virtually, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2030). Transmitted and posted in the Public Calendar 3/11/2024.

  • Scott Ayers Attending ASTM F15.02 Task Group Meeting on Lighters

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.02 task group on consumer lighters; 11am – 12pm. The task group is expected to discuss requirements for torch-style 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). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 1/30/2024, updated 3/1/2024.

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

    1:00 pm to 2:00 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 March 15, 2024 from 1:00-2:00pm 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 03/07/2024.

  • Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with an ASTM F15.58 task group for self balancing 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 self balancing scooters on 3/15/2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss developments of a the new draft self balancing 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 on 03/07/2024.

  • Commissioner Feldman Will Deliver a Keynote Address to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

    5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

    Commissioner Feldman will deliver a keynote address to the Civic Leaders Fellows of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/15/2024.

  • Steve Hanway will participate in a virtual meeting with UL Standards and Engagement

    9:30 am to 10:15 am

    Steve Hanway, Directorate for Epidemiology will be participating in a virtual meeting with UL Standards and Engagement on Monday, March 18, 2024, from 9:30 am to 10:15 am ET. The meeting will discuss the Carbon Monoxide Research Trust. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Steve Hanway at shanway@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/26/2024.

  • Kristen Talcott and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee Static/Dynamic 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 Static/Dynamic Task Group for the ASTM F3096 tip restraints for clothing storage units on March 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss potential revisions to the performance requirements and test methods for furniture anti-tip devices. 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 3/4/2024.

  • Tim Smith and other CPSC staff will participate in meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Scope task group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Scope task group on 3/19/2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss scope and terminology related to the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/8/2024.

  • Doug Lee and other CPSC staff participating in an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Technical Committee Meeting

    10:00 am to 6:00 pm

    Doug Lee and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Technical Committee Meeting for Leakage Current for Utilization Equipment (TC 101) to review Testing Methods, Laboratory Results, and Preliminary Proposals for Resolving GFCI Interoperability Issues; 10:00am-6:00pm Eastern time; The meeting was requested by Marina Currie, UL Project Manager. For additional information contact Doug Lee, (301) 987-2073 or dlee@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/11/2024.

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

    1:00 pm to 2:00 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 March 19, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 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 the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/29/2024.

  • Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a webex meeting of the ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Performance Requirements Task Group

    2:00 pm to 3:00 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 Performance Requirements Task Group on 3/19/2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss 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 2/12/2024.

  • Commissioner Feldman and His Staff Holding a Teleconference with Representatives of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM)

    2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Commissioner Feldman and his staff will hold a teleconference with representatives of AHAM to discuss product safety issues important to the home appliance industry. Participants will include Kelly Mariotti (AHAM), Jennifer Cleary (AHAM), Randy Cooper (AHAM), and Meredith Birkhead (AHAM). Meredith Birkhead requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

  • Scott Ayers Presenting on CPSC Fire Safety Program during the South Carolina Sixth Annual Fire & Community Risk Reduction Summit

    8:30 am to 4:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will present on the CPSC fire safety program during the South Carolina Annual Fire & Community Risk Reduction Summit. The summit will be held in person at two locations in South Carolina. On March 20th in Anderson, SC and on March 21st in Myrtle Beach, SC. Each day the summit will run from 8:30am to 4:00pm ET. For more information on the summit, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/8/2024.

  • Arthur Lee is attending virtually an UL TC 588 Meeting (UL 588)

    9:00 am to 4:00 pm

    Arthur Lee will be attending virtually a technical committee meeting for UL 588, Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products. The meeting is being held in person in Taipei, Taiwan (9 am to 4 pm, Taipei) with a virtual option. The meeting is to discuss comments on proposals. For additional information, contact Arthur Lee at alee@cpsc.gov. (S)

  • Andrew Trotta participating in the second Task Group meeting for ULSE Technical Committee (TC)

    9:00 am to 10:30 am

    Andrew Trotta, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, participating in the second Task Group meeting for ULSE Technical Committee (TC) 1026 on Wireless Power Transfer in Cordless Appliances; Virtual; 9:00 to 10:30a ET. For additional information contact Andrew Trotta, (301) 987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov . Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/18/2024.

  • Commission Meeting: Decisional Matter: NPR - Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    In person attendance: 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland, Room 420. A live webcast of the meeting can be viewed at the following link: https://cpsc.webex.com/cpsc/j.php?MTID=m468509775636536775a9a64934810080Join by phone:+1-415-527-5035 US TollAccess code: 282 691 39641For additional information contact Alberta Mills at amills@cspc.gov.

  • Closed Commission Meeting

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Subject of Closed Meeting: Briefing Matters.Date of Closed Meeting: March 20, 2024 (Upon conclusion of the Public Commission Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m.).Record of Commission Vote: On March 13, 2024, the Commission voted (3-0-1) to close the meeting.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)).

  • 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

    10:30 am to 11:45 am

    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 3/20/2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel projectiles. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 3/7/2024.

  • ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel ball projectiles and warnings

    10:30 am to 11:45 am

    Jill Hurley, Division of Human Factors, will be participating in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel ball launchers and warnings on 3/20/2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel projectiles. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/11/2024.

  • Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Warnings task group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Warnings task group on 3/20/2024 from 11:00 AM to Noon ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the warning requirements of the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 2/13/2024.

  • Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.29 WK84464 F1487 Mounds/Playground Task Group

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.29 WK84464 F1487 Mounds/Playground Task Group on 03/20/2024 from 2pm to 3pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the requirements for play mounds on public playgrounds. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248. Posted to the public calendar on 03/07/2024.

  • Robert Kaye and other CPSC Compliance staff will meet with representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

    2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Robert Kaye and other CPSC Compliance staff will meet with representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) on March 20, 2024, at 2pm. The meeting will take place in person at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda and virtually. The meeting was requested by RILA to discuss matters related to recall execution. For additional information, contact Jacob Murray at @cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/11/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELLED: Celestine Kish and other CPSC staff will participate in a meeting of the ASTM F15.18 Bassinet/Cradle Elevated Surfaces Hazards & Incident Data Review Task Group

    2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

    MEETING CANCELLED: Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.18 Bassinet/Cradle Elevated Surfaces Hazards & Incident Data Review Task Group on 3/20/2024, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss bassinet hazards and incident data. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Celestine Kish at ckish@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/8/2024.

  • Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and his staff are participating in a meeting with Representatives from the Retail Industry Leaders Association.

    4:00 pm to 4:30 pm

    Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) to discuss their safety priorities. Participants from RILA include: Jill Pearson, Senior Manager, Global Compliance & Ethics at Best Buy; Fernando Figueiredo Director, Product Investigations & Removal - Product Safety & Quality Assurance at Target; Barbara White, Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory, Retail & Payments at Target; Amy Oberhelman, Director, Government Affairs at Target; Evan Friedler, Senior Counsel at Wayfair; Alexa Reilly, Counsel, Products and Retail at Wayfair; and Susan Kirsch, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs at RILA. The meeting will be held in person at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. The meeting was requested by Susan Kirsch. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

  • Scott Ayers Presenting on CPSC Fire Safety Program during the South Carolina Sixth Annual Fire & Community Risk Reduction Summit

    8:30 am to 4:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will present on the CPSC fire safety program during the South Carolina Annual Fire & Community Risk Reduction Summit. The summit will be held in person at two locations in South Carolina. On March 20th in Anderson, SC and on March 21st in Myrtle Beach, SC. Each day the summit will run from 8:30am to 4:00pm ET. For more information on the summit, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/8/2024.

  • Jay Kadiwala and other CPSC staff will be participating in a UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) technical committee meeting

    9:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Jay Kadiwala and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be participating in a UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) technical committee meeting to discuss lithium-ion power banks and other battery-related issues as they relate to Outline of Investigation 2056; Thursday, March 21, 2024, 09:00 am ET to 01:00 pm ET, by teleconference. For additional information please contact Mr. Jay Kadiwala, phone: (301) 987-2517; e-mail: jkadiwala@cpsc.gov (preferred). Transmitted to the office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 1/29/2024.

  • Priscilla Verdino and other CPSC staff are Participating in a teleconference with an ASTM F15.42 Furniture Safety Subcommittee Storage Ottoman Scope Sub Task Group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Priscilla Verdino of Laboratory Sciences and other CPSC staff are participating virtually in a meeting with an ASTM F15.42 Furniture Safety Subcommittee Storage Ottoman Scope Sub Task Group. The meeting will include a discussion on a newly proposed standard for storage ottomans and discussions regarding the scope of the proposed standard. The meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 10:00am to 11:00am EST. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Priscilla Verdino, Pverdino@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2502. The meeting is open to the public. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/4/2024.

  • Zachary Foster and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting with the ASTM Infant Bath Tubs Warnings Task Group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Zachary Foster, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual (Webex) meeting with the ASTM Infant Bath Tubs Warnings Task Group on 3/21/2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET. This meeting will explore potential revisions to warning requirements to better address hazards associated with infant bath tubs. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Zachary Foster at zfoster@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/13/2024.

  • Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and his staff are participating in a meeting with Representatives from the Power Tool Institute.

    11:00 am to 11:30 am

    Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with the Power Tool Institute (PTI) to discuss the proposed rule on table saws. Participants from PTI include: Ed Krenik, Senior Principal, Bracewell; Dylan Pasiuk, Principal, Bracewell; Susan Orenga, Executive Manager, Power Tool Institute; Susan Young, Power Tool Institute; Jim Wilson, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP; and Mark Knedeisen, K&L Gates. The meeting will be held virtually on Webex. The meeting was requested by Dylan Pasiuk. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

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

    12:00 pm to 1:30 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 March 21, 2024, at 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST. This is a meeting to discuss pool barriers and above ground swimming pool safety. 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

  • Jay Kadiwala and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be participating in an ANSI C18.5 technical working group meeting to discuss lithium-ion batteries and other battery-related issues

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Jay Kadiwala and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be participating in an ANSI C18.5 technical working group meeting to discuss lithium-ion batteries and other battery-related issues; Thursday, March 21, 2024, 01:00 pm ET to 02:00 pm ET, by teleconference. For additional information please contact Mr. Jay Kadiwala, phone: (301) 987-2517; e-mail: jkadiwala@cpsc.gov (preferred). Posted to the public calendar on 1/24/2024.

  • Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Scope & Definitions Task Group

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Scope & Definitions Task Group on 03/21/2024 from 1:00-2:00pm ET. The meeting will continue addressing negatives related to scope and definitions of the draft standard. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Khalisa Phillips, kphillips@cpsc.gov or (301)987-2592. Posted to the public calendar on 2/8/2024.

  • Han Lim will participate in a virtual meeting for Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J350 Spark Arrester Test Procedures for Medium Size Engines

    1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

    Han Lim, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, will attend a virtual voluntary standard meeting with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) staff and the SAE J350 committee. This will be the second meeting to discuss test procedures for spark arresters of medium size engines. This meeting was organized by the USFS. For additional information, contact Han Lim (HLim@cpsc.gov; 301-987-2327). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/29/2024.

  • Poison Prevention packaging Act (PPPA) Webinar: An Overview of Special Packaging Requirements

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Join Stephen Lee from the U.S. CPSC Small Business Ombudsman (SBO) Team on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 2:00PM EDT, for a presentation of the PPPA. The webinar will cover topics such as special packaging, testing protocols, and certification. To register for the webinar, click here. For additional information on the webinar, please contact SBO@cpsc.gov.Please see our PPPA business guidance page for additional help understanding these requirements. Posted in the Public Calendar on 2/29/2024.

  • Laciak and Long to present to the LACBFFA

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    eFiling Program Specialist, Arthur Laciak, and Compliance Investigator, Mark Long, will present virtually to the Los Angeles Customs Broker Freight Forwarders Association (LACBFFA). They will cover CPSC operations at imports and an update to eFiling. For more information, visit: https://www.lacbffa.org/events/cpsc-enforcement-procedures-at-import-and-efiling. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/13/2024.

  • Mark Eilbert and other staff, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meeting of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) Testing Task Group

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Mark Eilbert and other staff, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meeting of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) Testing Task Group on Mar 21, 2024, 03:00 to 4:00 PM ET. Meeting agenda includes discussions on change requests for 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 meeting is open to the public. For additional information, including meeting attendance, please contact Mark Eilbert at meilbert@cpsc.gov (preferred) or (301) 987-2232. Posted to the public calendar on 2/26/2024.

  • Rebekah Kempske and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee Task Group on Wall Beds

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Rebekah Kempske of Laboratory Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee Task Group on Wall Beds on March 22, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). This is the first meeting of this task group, which was formed to discuss a potential new standard for wall beds. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Rebekah Kempske, rkempske@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/13/2024.

  • Commissioner Boyle will meet with The Power Tool Institute

    11:00 am to 11:30 am

    Commissioner Boyle and staff will hold a meeting with The Power Tool Institute (PTI) on Friday, March 22nd from 11:00am to 11:30am, at PTI’s request. The proposed agenda includes discussion of comments on the table saw rulemaking. The attendees for this meeting will be Ed Krenik, Senior Principal, Bracewell, Dylan Pasiuk, Principal, Bracewell, Susan Orenga, Executive Manager, PTI, Susan Young, PTI, Jim Wilson, Webster Chamberlain & Bean LLP, and Mark Knedeisen, K&L Gates. The meeting will be held virtually via Webex meeting. For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov.

  • Executive Director Austin Schlick will meet with The Power Tool Institute

    11:30 am to 12:30 pm

    Executive Director Austin Schlick and other agency staff will hold a meeting with The Power Tool Institute (PTI) on Friday, March 22nd from 11:30am to 12:30pm, at PTI’s request. The proposed agenda includes discussion of comments on the table saw rulemaking. The attendees for this meeting will be Ed Krenik, Senior Principal, Bracewell, Dylan Pasiuk, Principal, Bracewell, Susan Orenga, Executive Manager, PTI, Susan Young, PTI, Jim Wilson, Webster Chamberlain & Bean LLP, and Mark Knedeisen, K&L Gates. The meeting will be held virtually via Webex meeting. For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov.

  • Closed Commission Meeting

    12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Subject of Closed Meeting: Briefing Matter.Date of Closed Meeting: March 22, 2024; 12 pm. Record of Commission Vote: On March 20, 2024, the Commission voted unanimously (4-0) to close the meeting and shorten the time period for public notice of the meeting. 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); and (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)).

  • Carlos Torres and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting of ASTM F15.11 Gates & Enclosures Pet Door Task Group

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    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 03/22/2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

  • Commissioner Boyle and staff will hold a meeting with The Boppy Company

    2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Commissioner Boyle and staff will hold a meeting with The Boppy Company on March 22nd from 2:00pm to 2:30pm. The meeting was requested by Dylan Pasiuk. The proposed agenda includes a discussion of Boppy’s comments to the nursing pillow rule. Attendees will include Nancy Bartley, CEO, Boppy, Sam Sykes, General Counsel, Boppy, Jessica Doyle, Director of Compliance, Boppy, Ed Krenik, Senior Principal, Bracewell, Anna Karakitsos, Principal, Bracewell, and Dylan Pasiuk, Principal, Bracewell. The meeting will be held virtually on Webex. For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/13/2024.

  • Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ISO-TC310-AHG 1 Infant Sleep Products

    7:30 am to 9:30 am

    Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ISO-TC310-AHG 1 Infant Sleep Products on 3/25/2024, 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ISO to continue discussing creation of a working document for infant sleep product guidance. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Celestine Kish at ckish@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 3/15/2024.

  • MEETING CANCELED: Tim Smith and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Scope task group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    MEETING CANCELED: Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Scope task group on 3/25/2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss scope and terminology related to the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/13/2024.

  • Mark Eilbert and other staff, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meetings of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC)

    2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Mark Eilbert and other staff, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meetings of the Pool and Hot Tube Alliance, PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on Mar 25, 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 Mark Eilbert at meilbert@cpsc.gov (preferred) or (301) 987-2232. Posted to the public calendar 2/26/2024.

  • ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Subcommittee Meeting

    2:00 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 Subcommittee on Infant Loungers on 3/25/2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the draft voluntary standard for infant loungers. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Ashley Johnson at aajohnson@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 2/28/2024.

  • Arthur Lee will be chairing a working group for portable electric heaters

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Arthur Lee will be chairing a working group for portable electric heaters. The working group is to evaluate possible improvements in the UL standards for portable heaters. The meeting will discuss the draft proposal to UL 817 Safety Cord Sets and Power-Supply Cords. The virtual meeting is on March 25, 2024, 2 pm to 3 pm (America/New York). For additional information, contact Arthur Lee at alee@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 3/15/2024.

  • Ben Mordecai, Directorate for Laboratory Scienes, and other staff, will be participating in a Webex meeting with ASTM F15.22 Toys Subcommittee

    4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    Ben Mordecai, Directorate for Laboratory Scienes, and other staff, will be participating in a Webex meeting with ASTM F15.22 Toys Subcommittee on 3/25/2024 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. This is a meeting to further discuss more stringent performance requirements and test methods concerning water beads. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Ben Mordecai at bmordecai@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 3/18/2024.

  • Import Surveillance staff to attend the 2024 TFCS Summit

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    eFiling Program Specialist, Arthur Laciak, and Compliance Investigator, Ariel Silverman, will be attending and managing a table at the 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit, hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For more information, visit: Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov); March 26-27, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; March 28, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/8/2024.

  • Tim Smith and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Performance Requirements task group

    10:00 am to 11:00 am

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Performance Requirements task group on 3/26/2024 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss performance requirements for the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

  • ASTM F15.19 Methods for Measuring Re-Breathing Task Group Meeting, Tuesday, March 26, 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, March 26, 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/13/2024.

  • 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

    10:30 am to 11:45 am

    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 3/27/2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel projectiles. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 3/7/2024.

  • ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel ball projectiles and warnings

    10:30 am to 11:45 am

    Jill Hurley, Division of Human Factors, will be participating in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F08.27 subcommittee on hydrogel ball launchers and warnings on 3/27/2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM This meeting was requested by ASTM and will discuss the draft proposed standard for hydrogel projectiles. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/11/2024.

  • Meeting with: ASTM F15.74 Weighted Blankets Subcommittee Working Group

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Suad Wanna-Nakamura, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff will be participating in a teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.74 Weighted Blankets Subcommittee Working group on 3/27/2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss the status of the recently submitted ballot about Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Weighted Blankets Intended for Use by Children. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Suad Wanna-Nakamura (SNakamura@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/25/2024.

  • Treye Thomas and Steve Harsanyi participating in the UL 8400 meeting series on Virtual and Augmented Reality safety.

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Treye Thomas, Steve Harsanyi, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a series of 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 meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. 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 2/12/2024.

  • Commissioners Feldman and Dziak Holding a Teleconference with Representatives of the Power Tool Institute (PTI)

    2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Commissioners Feldman and Dziak will hold a teleconference with representatives of PTI to discuss the proposed table saws rule. Participants will include Susan Orenga (Executive Manager, PTI), Susan Young (PTI), Jim Wilson (Webster, Chamberlain & Bean LLP), Mark Knedeisen (K&L Gates), Ed Krenik (Senior Principal, Bracewell LLP), and Dylan Pasiuk (Principal, Bracewell LLP). Dylan Pasiuk requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov. Posted to the public calendar on 3/20/2024.

  • Khalisa Phillips and other CPSC staff will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Warnings Task Group

    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Warnings Task Group on 03/27/2024 from 3:00-4:00pm ET. The group is continuing to address negatives received for labels, instructions, and warnings in the balloted standard. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Khalisa Phillips, kphillips@cpsc.gov or (301)987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/22/2024.

  • Import Surveillance staff to attend the 2024 TFCS Summit

    8:00 am to 12:30 pm

    eFiling Program Specialist, Arthur Laciak, and Compliance Investigator, Ariel Silverman, will be attending and managing a table at the 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit, hosted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. For more information, visit: Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov). March 26-27, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; March 28, 8:00 am – 12:30 pm. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/8/2024.

  • Tim Smith and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Warnings task group

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual, Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Infant Feeding Supports Warnings task group on 3/28/2024 from 11:00 AM to Noon ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the warning requirements of the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

  • Commissioners Feldman and Dziak Holding a Teleconference with the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI)

    2:00 pm to 2:30 pm

    Commissioners Feldman and Dziak will hold a teleconference with representatives of NFSI to discuss the Petition Requesting Rulemaking to Mandate Testing and Labeling of the Slip Resistance of Flooring, Floor Coatings, Treatments, Cleaning Agents, and Footwear. Participants will include Russell Kendzior (President, NFSI), Dr. Howard Harris (Board Member, NFSI), Edwin Foulke (Board Member, NFSI), and Laura Cooper (Deputy Director, NFSI). Laura Cooper requested the meeting. For additional information please contact John Mitchell at jmitchell@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 3/12/2024.

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

    2:00 pm to 3:00 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 self balancing scooters on 3/28/2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss developments of a the new draft self balancing 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 on 3/19/2024.

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