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ASTM F15.18 Bassinet/Cradles Mattress Pad and Latching Task Group Meeting
Sep
29
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Bassinets/Cradles
Open to the Public
Daniel Taxier, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.18 Bassinet/Cradles Mattress Pad and Latching Task Group on September 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET to discuss ballot proposals to allow padded floors and to add a firmness test in the bassinet/cradle voluntary standard. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Daniel Taxier at dtaxier@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/20/2023 and published the same day.
Meeting with ASTM F15.75 Connected Products Task Group for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)
Sep
28
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Open to the Public
Simon Lee, Jr., Division of Electrical Engineering and Fire Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.75 Connected Products for a Task Group on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) on September 28th from 3:00 PM to 4:00PM ET. This task group will continue to discuss Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) characteristics for possible hazards, how to address AI/ML in the guide for connected products, and the current proposed revised draft language added to the guide of connected products. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Simon Lee, Jr. at splee@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2035. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/7/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/7/2023.
Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and his staff are participating in a meeting with Representatives from Meta
Sep
28
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Internet of Things (IoT)/Connected Products, Other
Part Open Part Closed
Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with representatives from Meta. Participants from Meta include: Brian Rice, Vice President, Public Policy; John Branscome, Director, US Policy; Lauren McCarty, Public Policy Manager, E-Commerce; Danielle Calamari, Associate General Counsel; Spencer Jones, Associate General Counsel; James Andrews, Product Policy Manager. The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28 at 11:00 AM. Some attendees will meet in person at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda and some will join virtually on Webex. The meeting was requested by Chair Hoehn-Saric to discuss consumer safety. Meta requested to close part of the meeting to discuss confidential information related to their policies and enforcement mechanisms. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. This notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/21/2023 and was posted on 9/22/2023.
Commissioner Trumka and staff meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero
Sep
27
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Baby/Toddler
Open to the Public
Commissioner Trumka and his staff will participate in a meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27th at 2:00 pm at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. The meeting was requested by Ms. Thomas-Romero as a meet and greet and to discuss infant sleep products. For additional information, please contact Kaylee Niemasik at kniemasik@cpsc.gov.
Commissioner Trumka and his staff will participate in a meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero
Sep
27
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Baby/Toddler, Infant Inclined Sleep Products
Closed to the Public
Commissioner Trumka and his staff will participate in a meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27th at 2:00 pm at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. The meeting was requested by Ms. Thomas-Romero as a meet and greet and to discuss infant sleep products. For additional information, please contact Kaylee Niemasik at kniemasik@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was transmitted to the Office of the Secretary on 9/26/2023 and published on 9/27/2023.
Commissioner Boyle and staff will hold a meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero
Sep
27
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Baby/Toddler
Open to the Public
Commissioner Boyle and staff will hold a meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero on September 27th from 1:30pm to 2:00pm. The meeting was requested by Juvenile Product Safety Consumer Advocate, Mayra Thomas-Romero. The proposed agenda includes the discussion of equity initiatives for low income and diverse populations that are affected by product hazards/infant sleep products. Attendees will include Mayra Thomas-Romero, her son Benjamin Thomas, and Monica Carrillo, Mayra’s sister. The meeting will be held in-person at Bethesda Towers. For more information, please contact Jacob Murray at jsmurray@cpsc.gov.
Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric and his staff are participating in a meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero
Sep
27
1:15 PM to 1:30 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Meeting
Topics: Baby/Toddler, Infant Inclined Sleep Products, Other
Open to the Public
Chair Hoehn-Saric and his staff will participate in a meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27 at 1:15 PM at CPSC Headquarters in Bethesda. The meeting was requested by Ms. Thomas-Romero as a meet and greet and to discuss infant sleep products. For additional information contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. This notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/21/23 and posted on 9/22/23
Stefanie Marques is in a virtual meeting with ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee Lounger Performance Requirements Task Group
Sep
27
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Other
Open to the Public
Stefanie Marques, Division of Pharmacology and Physiology Assessment, and other staff, will be participating in a Webex meeting with the Loungers Performance Requirements Task Group of the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on 9/27/2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Stefanie Marques at smarques@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/20/2023 and published the same day.
Scott Ayers and Kristen Talcott attending virtual ASTM F15.72 task group meeting on pre-filled liquid fuel containers   
Sep
27
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Gasoline Containers, Child Resistance
Open to the Public
Scott Ayers and Kristen Talcott of the Directorate for Engineering Science will participate in an ASTM FF15.72 task group meeting discussing pre-filled liquid fuel containers. The group will discuss potential changes to ASTM F3429. The meeting was called by the ASTM F15.72 task group chair. 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 9/14/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/14/2023.
Weighted Blankets ASTM F15.74 Subcommittee Working Group meeting
Sep
27
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (America/New_York)
Category: Voluntary Standards Meeting
Topics: Wearables
Open to the Public
Suad Wanna-Nakamura, Ph.D., Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual teleconference via WebEx on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 1:00 -2:00 PM Eastern Time with the ASTM F15.74 and other interested parties to discuss safety specification for the new standard on Weighted Blankets F15.74. This conference call was requested by Ms. Molly Lynyak, ASTM, International and hosted by Ms. Kathleen Huddy. For additional information, including call-in information contact Suad Wanna-Nakamura at 301-768 2915; or by email: snakamura@cpsc.gov. and continue to meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/6/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/6/2023.

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Events for 48

  • Scott Ayers and Others Attending ANSI Z21/83 Gas Appliance Meetings as part of CSA Committees Week

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate virtually in several CSA ANSI Z21/83 committees week meetings on gas appliances. On Monday October 2 from 12pm to 5pm ET the Common Standard Technical Subcommittee will meet to continue to develop a new common standard for gas appliances. On Wednesday October 4 from 8am to 5pm ET the Domestic Gas Range Technical Subcommittee will meet to discuss gas range requirements. On Thursday October 5 from 8am to 5pm ET the Outdoor Cooking joint Technical Subcommittee will discuss gas grills and other outdoor cooking appliances. The meetings were organized by the ANSI Z21/83 Technical Committee and Technical Subcommittees. For more information on these meetings, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and posted the same day.

  • Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric will speak at the Toy Fair in New York City

    11:10 am to 11:40 am

    Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric will speak about toy safety at the Toy Fair on Monday, October 2 at 11:10 AM at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. For more information, please contact Annie Campbell at ACampbell@cpsc.gov. This notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/21/23 and submitted on 9/22/23.

  • Frederick deGrano and other staff participating in a meeting of the ASTM F08.30 Fitness Products Treadmill Task Group

    2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Frederick deGrano, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will participate in a teleconference with the ASTM F08.30 Fitness Products Treadmill Task Group on Monday, October 2, 2023 from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM (ET). This is an ongoing discussion toward addressing updates needed to current standards related to treadmill hazards. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Frederick deGrano, fdegrano@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 8/30/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 8/30/2023.

  • Scott Ayers and Others Attending ANSI Z21/83 Gas Appliance Meetings as part of CSA Committees Week

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate virtually in several CSA ANSI Z21/83 committees week meetings on gas appliances. On Monday October 2 from 12pm to 5pm ET the Common Standard Technical Subcommittee will meet to continue to develop a new common standard for gas appliances. On Wednesday October 4 from 8am to 5pm ET the Domestic Gas Range Technical Subcommittee will meet to discuss gas range requirements. On Thursday October 5 from 8am to 5pm ET the Outdoor Cooking joint Technical Subcommittee will discuss gas grills and other outdoor cooking appliances. The meetings were organized by the ANSI Z21/83 Technical Committee and Technical Subcommittees. For more information on these meetings, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and posted the same day.

  • Ronald A. Jordan, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will participate in an in-person meeting of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z21/83 Binational Technical Committee

    8:30 am to 4:30 pm

    Ronald A. Jordan, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will participate in an in-person meeting of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z21/83 Binational Technical Committee to discuss the development of voluntary standards for gas appliances and equipment, on October 3, 2023, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm est. The meeting was requested by CSA and is an open meeting. The meeting will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan, CPSC, at rjordan@cpsc.gov. This notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and posted on the same day.

  • 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 October 3, 2023, 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 8/25/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 8/25/2023.

  • Charly Berio attending 2023 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo

    7:00 am to 7:00 pm

    Compliance Investigator Charly Berio has been invited to be a guest speaker at the 2023 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo to address “How to Import into the United States” hosted by Broward County’s Office of Economic and Small Business Development at Broward County Convention Center on October 4-5, 2023. In addition, CI Berio will man the CPSC booth and answer questions. Scheduled participants will include U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Drug Administration, Food and Drug Administration, Fish and Wildlife, as well as various Trade Partners. Furthermore, the FITCE invited various foreign dignitaries from Africa and Latin America. The event is open to the trade community to meet government officials and attend presentations. Additional information can be found on: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fitce-2023-florida-international-trade-cultural-expo-tickets-666857307157 Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/28/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/28/2023.

  • Scott Ayers and Others Attending ANSI Z21/83 Gas Appliance Meetings as part of CSA Committees Week

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate virtually in several CSA ANSI Z21/83 committees week meetings on gas appliances. On Monday October 2 from 12pm to 5pm ET the Common Standard Technical Subcommittee will meet to continue to develop a new common standard for gas appliances. On Wednesday October 4 from 8am to 5pm ET the Domestic Gas Range Technical Subcommittee will meet to discuss gas range requirements. On Thursday October 5 from 8am to 5pm ET the Outdoor Cooking joint Technical Subcommittee will discuss gas grills and other outdoor cooking appliances. The meetings were organized by the ANSI Z21/83 Technical Committee and Technical Subcommittees. For more information on these meetings, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and posted the same day.

  • Joanna Matheson and Other CPSC Staff will participate in a meeting with the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 229 (Nanotechnology)

    9:00 am to 4:30 pm

    Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff will participate in a meeting of the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 229 (nanotechnology) on October 4-5, 2023 from 9:00am to 4:30pm ET. The U.S. TAG working groups will meet individually on October 4th to discuss current work items. The U.S. TAG general meeting will be held on October 5th 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 the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD. For more information, including call-in information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/5/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/5/2023.

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

    11:00 am to 12:30 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 11 am to 12:30 pm ET and will alternate between task groups. A Technical Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2 from 9 am to 11 am. The meeting series was requested by UL. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Treye Thomas at tthomas@cpsc.gov. The meeting notice was sent to the Office of the Secretary on 9/13/2023 and posted 9/14/2023.

  • ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group on October 4, 2023 from 11am-12pm ET

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will participate in a Webex meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group on 10/04/2023 from 11am to 12pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to continue the development of a new safety standard for beach umbrellas. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248. This meeting notice was submitted to the public calendar on 9/21/2023 and posted on 9/22/2023.

  • Scott Ayers and Others Attending ANSI Z21/83 Gas Appliance Meetings as part of CSA Committees Week

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate virtually in several CSA ANSI Z21/83 committees week meetings on gas appliances. On Monday October 2 from 12pm to 5pm ET the Common Standard Technical Subcommittee will meet to continue to develop a new common standard for gas appliances. On Wednesday October 4 from 8am to 5pm ET the Domestic Gas Range Technical Subcommittee will meet to discuss gas range requirements. On Thursday October 5 from 8am to 5pm ET the Outdoor Cooking joint Technical Subcommittee will discuss gas grills and other outdoor cooking appliances. The meetings were organized by the ANSI Z21/83 Technical Committee and Technical Subcommittees. For more information on these meetings, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and posted the same day.

  • Ronald A. Jordan, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will participate in an in-person meeting of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)/ANSI Gas-fired Central Furnaces Subcommittee

    8:30 am to 4:30 pm

    Ronald A. Jordan, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will participate in an in-person meeting of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)/ANSI Gas-fired Central Furnaces Subcommittee to discuss the development of voluntary standards for gas central furnaces, on October 5, 2023, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm est. The meeting was requested by CSA and is an open meeting. The meeting will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan, CPSC, at rjordan@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and posted on the same day.

  • Scott Ayers and Shonali Nazare participating in Vision 20-20 Working Group 5 Meetings on Fire Codes and Standards

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and Shonali Nazare of the Directorate for Laboratory Sciences will participate in a virtual meeting of Vision 20-20 Working Group 5 meeting on fire codes and standards: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. The working group is expected to discuss codes and standards that may affect fire safety, especially in the wildland-urban interface. The meeting was organized by Vision 20-20 Working Group 5. 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 7/20/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/20/2023.

  • ASTM F15.59 Task Group Meeting on Children's Step Stools and Standing Towers

    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

    Daniel Taxier, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.59 task group on Children’s Step Stools and Standing Towers on October 5, 2023 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 Daniel Taxier at dtaxier@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/27/2023 and posted the same day.

  • Kristen Talcott and other CPSC staff will participate in a meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on material interactions in the ASTM F3096 (tip-over restraints) voluntary standard

    11:00 pm to 12:00 pm

    Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on material interactions in the ASTM F3096 (tip-over restraints) voluntary standard on October 5, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss potential new requirements and testing for anti-tip restraints 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 8/14/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 8/14/2023.

  • Scott Ayers and Others Attending ANSI Z21/83 Gas Appliance Meetings as part of CSA Committees Week

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate virtually in several CSA ANSI Z21/83 committees week meetings on gas appliances. On Monday October 2 from 12pm to 5pm ET the Common Standard Technical Subcommittee will meet to continue to develop a new common standard for gas appliances. On Wednesday October 4 from 8am to 5pm ET the Domestic Gas Range Technical Subcommittee will meet to discuss gas range requirements. On Thursday October 5 from 8am to 5pm ET the Outdoor Cooking joint Technical Subcommittee will discuss gas grills and other outdoor cooking appliances. The meetings were organized by the ANSI Z21/83 Technical Committee and Technical Subcommittees. For more information on these meetings, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the Public Calendar on 9/25/2023 and was posted the same day.

  • Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM)

    9:00 am to 10:00 am

    Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff will participate in a webinar hosted by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) and the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) on October 6, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:00am EDT. This webinar’s subject is “Evaluating Potential Allergenicity” and is in preparation for a ICCVAM/NICEATM workshop that will be held at NIH, Bethesda, MD on October 11-12, 2023. Registration for the webinar and workshop is available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/niceatm/3rs-meetings/gutmodels-2023wksp/niceatm-gutmodels-2023wksp. For more information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/26/2023 and published the same day.

  • Ashley Johnson and other CPSC staff will participate in a meeting with the ASTM F15.19 Methods for Measuring Re-Breathing Task Group

    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, October 10, 2023, 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 bedding materials. 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 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.

  • Joanna Matheson and Other CPSC Staff will participate in an ICCVAM workshop on Gastrointestinal Models

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff will participate in a workshop hosted by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) and the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) on October 11, 2023 and October 12, 2023, from 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT. This ICCVAM/NICEATM workshop, “Trust Your Gut: Establishing Confidence In Gastrointestinal Models”, will be held virtually and in-person at NIH, Porter Neuroscience Research Center, Bethesda, MD. Registration for the workshop is available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/niceatm/3rs-meetings/gutmodels-2023wksp/niceatm-gutmodels-2023wksp. For more information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/26/2023 and published the same day.

  • Yeon Kim and other staff, the Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will participate in the UL 2157 Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors task group (TG)

    10:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Yeon Kim and other staff, the Directorate for Engineering Sciences, will participate in the UL 2157 Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors task group (TG) virtual meeting on Monday, October 2, 2023, from 10 am to 12 pm ET. TG will review the work completed by AHAM task group for the instantaneous out-of-balance condition. For more information on this meeting, including how to join the virtual meeting, please contact Yeon Kim (ykim@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and published on 9/26/2023.

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

    11:00 am to 12:30 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 11 am to 12:30 pm ET and will alternate between task groups. A Technical Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2 from 9 am to 11 am. The meeting series was requested by UL. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Treye Thomas at tthomas@cpsc.gov. The meeting notice was sent to the Office of the Secretary on 9/13/2023 and posted 9/14/2023.

  • Scott Ayers Attending ASHRAE 62.2 committee meeting on residential indoor air quality

    11:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate virtually in an ASHRAE 62.2 meeting on residential indoor air quality. The committee is expected to discuss committee business including filtering requirements and other standards issues. The meeting was organized by ASHRAE 62.2. For more information on these meetings, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.

  • Priscilla Verdino and Jason Howe Participating in a Teleconference with the OECD

    8:00 am to 10:00 am

    Priscilla Verdino and Jason Howe are participating in a teleconference with the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) to discuss the Draft Test Guide for Metal Release Test Method. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 8:00am to 10:00am EST. This meeting was requested by OECD. 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 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.

  • Joanna Matheson and Other CPSC Staff will participate in an ICCVAM workshop on Gastrointestinal Models

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff will participate in a workshop hosted by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) and the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) on October 11, 2023 and October 12, 2023, from 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT. This ICCVAM/NICEATM workshop, “Trust Your Gut: Establishing Confidence In Gastrointestinal Models”, will be held virtually and in-person at NIH, Porter Neuroscience Research Center, Bethesda, MD. Registration for the workshop is available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/niceatm/3rs-meetings/gutmodels-2023wksp/niceatm-gutmodels-2023wksp. For more information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/26/2023 and published the same day.

  • Charles Bevington and other CPSC staff will be participate in a working group meetingin support of CSA | Z21.1

    11:00 am to 1:00 pm

    Charles Bevington and other CPSC staff will be participating in a working group meeting to develop protocol to measure emissions from gas range stoves and their impact on indoor air quality in support of CSA | Z21.1 standard revision. The meeting will be virtual and will be held on Thursday October 12th from 11:00 to 1:00 EST. Contact Charles Bevington cbevington@cpsc.gov for more information. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023.

  • Stefanie Marques is in a virtual meeting with ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee Lounger Performance Requirements Task Group

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Stefanie Marques, Division of Pharmacology and Physiology Assessment, and other staff, will be participating in a Webex meeting with the Loungers Performance Requirements Task Group of the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on 10/12/2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Stefanie Marques at smarques@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/20/23 and published the same day.

  • Presentation: American Trauma Society and Members

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Denise Beatty, Office of Compliance and Field Operations will present during a webinar meeting with members of the American Trauma Society. This meeting was requested by the American Trauma Society to discuss fire safety, fire prevention week and working cooperatively with field operations staff. For more information on this presentation, please contact Denise Beatty (dbeatty@cpsc.gov). This notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/22/2023 and was posted on 9/25/2023.

  • Meeting: ASTM F15.03 Subcommittee on Safety Standards for Bathtub and Shower Structures

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    Caroleene Paul, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in the ASTM F15.03 Subcommittee on Safety Standards for Bathtub and Shower Structures meeting on October 12, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET. The task group will discuss the latest efforts to address the withdrawal of ASTM F462 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Slip-Resistant Bathing Facilities. For additional information, including the webinar registration information, contact Caroleene Paul at cpaul@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.

  • Meeting with ASTM F15.71 Subcommittee on Liquid Laundry Packets

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Jill Hurley, of Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in teleconference meeting with ASTM F15.71 Subcommittee on Liquid Laundry Packets on 10/13/2023 from 1:00PM to 2:00 PM ET​. This is a meeting to discuss Health Canada’s incident data from the Canadian National Poison Center. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/19/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/19/2023.

  • Kristina Hatlelid participating in a meeting of the federal Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee

    8:30 am to 4:15 pm

    Kristina Hatlelid, Directorate for Health Sciences, will be participating in a meeting of the federal Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC). The meeting will be held in person and virtually on Monday, October 16, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Eastern time. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/advisory/lepac-meeting-oct-16-17-2023.html. For additional information, contact Kristina Hatlelid at khatlelid@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2558. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/22/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/27/2023.

  • Richard Uhl of the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other CPSC staff, will participate in an ASTM F15.81 subcommittee meeting for PFAS

    12:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Richard Uhl of the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other CPSC staff, will participate in an ASTM F15.81 subcommittee meeting for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products on Monday, October 16, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. This virtual meeting will discuss the balloting results on the proposed standard guide for evaluating PFAS in consumer products. The meeting will also address the comments and suggested edits made to this proposed guide by subcommittee members. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Richard Uhl at RUhl@cpsc.gov. This meeting was transmitted to the Office of the Secretary on 9/28/2023 and posted the same day.

  • Kristina Hatlelid participating in a meeting of the federal Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee

    8:30 am to 12:45 pm

    Kristina Hatlelid, Directorate for Health Sciences, will be participating in a meeting of the federal Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC). The meeting will be held in person and virtually on Monday, October 16, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Eastern time. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/advisory/lepac-meeting-oct-16-17-2023.html. For additional information, contact Kristina Hatlelid at khatlelid@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2558. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/22/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/27/2023.

  • Scott Ayers Participating in Virtual ASTM Meeting on Candle Safety

    10:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.45 subcommittee on candles to review recent candle recalls and reports, including those posted to SaferProducts.gov. The meeting was organized by ASTM F15.45 subcommittee. For more information on this meeting, including how to participate, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 7/18/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/18/2023.

  • The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman will be participating in ANSI’s webinar on consumer participation in standards

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    The CPSC’s Consumer Ombudsman, Jonathan Midgett, PhD, Office of the Executive Director, will participate in ANSI’s virtual meeting for consumers who are interested in participating in the development of voluntary consensus standards on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. Discussion topics will include the basic procedures involved in standards development, the need for consumer participants, and ways for consumers to get involved. ASL interpretation will be provided. The meeting was requested by ANSI and is an open meeting. For further information, contact Jonathan Midgett, CPSC, at consumerombudsman@cpsc.gov, or 301-504-8120. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/12/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/12/2023.

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

    11:00 am to 12:30 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 11 am to 12:30 pm ET and will alternate between task groups. A Technical Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, November 2 from 9 am to 11 am. The meeting series was requested by UL. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Treye Thomas at tthomas@cpsc.gov. The meeting notice was sent to the Office of the Secretary on 9/13/2023 and posted 9/14/2023.

  • Andrew Newens and other staff will participate in a 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 10/18/2023 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.

  • 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 1:30 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, October 19, 2023, 01:00 pm ET to 01:30 pm ET, by teleconference. For additional information please contact Mr. Jay Kadiwala, phone: (301) 987-2517; e-mail: jkadiwala@cpsc.gov (preferred). This meeting notice was submitted to the public calendar on 9/25/2023 and posted on 9/26/2023.

  • ISO TC 310 Ad hoc group on Infant Sleep Products Meetings, Friday, Oct 20, 2023 7:00 AM ET

    7:00 am to 9:00 am

    Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, will be participating in a teleconference meeting with ISO TC 310 Ad hoc group on Infant Sleep Products, Friday, Oct 20, 2023 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM ET to continue discussion of ISO ad hoc group on infant sleep products. This meeting was requested by ASTM on behalf of US TAG to ISO. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Celestine Kish at ckish@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the Public Calendar on 9/20/23 and posted the same day.

  • Stefanie Marques is in a virtual meeting with ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee Lounger Performance Requirements Task Group

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Stefanie Marques, Division of Pharmacology and Physiology Assessment, and other staff, will be participating in a Webex meeting with the Loungers Performance Requirements Task Group of the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on 10/20/2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Stefanie Marques at smarques@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 09/20/23 and published the same day.

  • John Gordon will participate in the ASCCT meeting.

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

    John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will participate in the American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology (ASCCT) meeting. The meeting will be held at Hotel Silver Spring, 8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. October 23 - 22, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.ascctox.org/annualmeeting For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/19/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/19/2023.

  • John Gordon will participate in the ASCCT meeting

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will participate in the American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology (ASCCT) meeting. The meeting will be held at Hotel Silver Spring, 8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. October 23 - 25, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.ascctox.org/annualmeeting For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/20/23 and posted the same day.

  • John Gordon will participate in the ASCCT meeting

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will participate in the American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology (ASCCT) meeting. The meeting will be held at Hotel Silver Spring, 8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. October 23 - 25, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.ascctox.org/annualmeeting For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar 9/20/23 and posted the same day.

  • Laciak to present to the AAEI Border Interagency Committee

    2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

    eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will provide an update via a virtual webinar to the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) Border Interagency Committee. For more information, please visit https://tradematters-aaei.org/events-education/. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/19/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/19/2023.

  • John Gordon will participate in the ASCCT meeting

    9:00 am to 5:00 pm

    John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will participate in the American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology (ASCCT) meeting. The meeting will be held at Hotel Silver Spring, 8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910. October 23 - 25, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.ascctox.org/annualmeeting For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar 9/20/23 and posted the same day.

  • Treye Thomas, Stephen Harsanyi, and other CPSC staff will participate in a series of weekly task group meetings of the standard technical panel (STP) for UL 8400

    11:00 am to 12:30 pm

    Treye Thomas, Stephen 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 (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 11 am to 1:00 pm, ET and will alternate between task groups. The meeting series was requested by UL. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Treye Thomas at tthomas@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.

  • Weighted Blankets ASTM F15.74 Subcommittee Working Group meeting

    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

    Suad Wanna-Nakamura, Ph.D., Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual teleconference via WebEx on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 1:00 -2:00 PM Eastern Time with the ASTM F15.74 and other interested parties to discuss safety specification for the new standard on Weighted Blankets F15.74. This conference call was requested by Ms. Molly Lynyak, ASTM, International and hosted by Ms. Kathleen Huddy. For additional information, including call-in information contact Suad Wanna-Nakamura at 301-768 2915; or by email: snakamura@cpsc.gov. and continue to meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary September 26, 2023 and published on 9/27/2023.

  • Meeting with ASTM E05.15 Subcommittee on Furnishings and Contents

    11:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Emily Maling, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will be participating in a Webex meeting with ASTM E05.15 Subcommittee on Furnishings and Contents on October 31st, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12PM ET. This meeting will discuss upholstered furniture flammability standards. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Emily Maling at emaling@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2301. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.

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