Public Calendar
November 2023
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
|
|
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
|
|
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
|
|
|
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
|
|
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
|
|
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
|
|
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
|
|
|
|
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
1
|
2
|
|
|
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
|
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
|
|
|
Events for 96
-
ASTM F02 Primary Barrier Packaging Committee meeting
8:00 am to 5:15 pm
Mark Eilbert, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meetings of ASTM F02 Primary Barrier Packaging Subcommittees, including Rigid Container Closure Systems, Package Design and Development, and Mechanical Dispensers on November 1, 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and November 2, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ET. The meetings are held biannually and organized by ASTM. 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/23/2023.
-
Charles Bevington and other CPSC staff will participate in ASTM D22.05 Workshop on PFAS Sources, Sampling, and Standards
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Charles Bevington and other CPSC staff will participate in ASTM D22.05 Workshop on PFAS Sources, Sampling, and Standards on November 1st and November 2nd from 8:00 AM to 5 PM EST. This is an in-person meeting in Washington D.C. Registration information is available at the following link https://na.eventscloud.com/website/53775/d22_oct2023_pfas_workshop/ The meeting was requested by ASTM. Contact Charles Bevington for meeting information at cbevington@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Publio Calendar 10/27/2023.
-
Vineed Dayal, Zachary Goldstein, and Other CPSC Staff participating in: SCIEE Robots – UL TC 3300 Meeting
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Vineed Dayal & Zachary Goldstein, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and other CPSC staff will participate virtually in a meeting from 9:00AM – 11:00AM Eastern, US time on November 1, 2023 with UL TC 3300, Technical Committee for Service, Communication, Information, Education, and Entertainment Robots (SCIEE Robots). Meeting members will review and discuss comments on the current draft of the proposed standard for SCIEE Robots. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Vineed Dayal (vdayal@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was submitted to the public calendar on 10/10/2023 and published the same day.
-
Closed Commission Meeting
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Subject of Closed Meeting: Briefing Matter. Date of Closed Meeting: November 1, 2023; 10:00 a.m. Record of Commission Vote: On October 25, 2023, 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 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)).
-
Charles Bevington and other CPSC staff will participate in ASTM D22.05 Workshop on PFAS Sources, Sampling, and Standards
8:00 am to 5:00 am
Charles Bevington and other CPSC staff will participate in ASTM D22.05 Workshop on PFAS Sources, Sampling, and Standards on November 1st and November 2nd from 8:00 AM to 5 PM EST. This is an in-person meeting in Washington D.C. Registration information is available at the following link https://na.eventscloud.com/website/53775/d22_oct2023_pfas_workshop/ The meeting was requested by ASTM. Contact Charles Bevington for meeting information at cbevington@cpsc.gov Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 9/29/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2023.
-
ASTM F02 Primary Barrier Packaging Committee meeting
8:30 am to 11:45 am
Mark Eilbert, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, Division of Mechanical Engineering, will be participating via virtual meetings of ASTM F02 Primary Barrier Packaging Subcommittees, including Rigid Container Closure Systems, Package Design and Development, and Mechanical Dispensers on November 1, 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. and November 2, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ET. The meetings are held biannually and organized by ASTM. 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. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/23/2023.
-
Treye Thomas, Stephen Harsanyi, and other CPSC staff will participate in a standard technical panel (STP) meeting for UL 8400
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Treye Thomas, Stephen Harsanyi, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a standard technical panel (STP) meeting for UL 8400 (Standard for Safety for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality Technology Equipment). The STP will discuss updates from the various task groups and plan the next steps for the second edition of UL 8400. The meeting 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.
-
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
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 November 2, 2023 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.
-
Khalisa Phillips and other CPSC staff will participate in a subcommittee meeting with the ASTM F14.10 Specific Applications and Other Fence Systems and Components
10:15 am to 11:15 am
Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid-in person (Washington, DC Hilton) and virtual (Webex) subcommittee meeting with the ASTM F14.10 Specific Applications and Other Fence Systems and Components to discuss among other topics, renewing the voluntary standard, F2049 Fences Barriers for Public Commercial and Multi Family Residential Use Outdoor Play Areas. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Khalisa Phillips at kphillips@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2023.
-
Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Kristen Talcott of Engineering Sciences and other staff, will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Furniture Subcommittee task group on material interactions in the ASTM F3096 (tip-over restraints) voluntary standard on November 2, 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. This meeting notice was submitted to the public calendar on 9/27/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Einstein Miller and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 2:00-4:00pm. The teleconferences were requested by Stephen Kuscsik, CMP 17 Task Group 3 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller,301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Chen Su and Others Attending ANSI Z21.1 Task Force Meeting for Remote Closed Loop Cooking Control and Oil Ignition Test
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Chen Su of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate virtually in CSA ANSI Z21.1 task force meeting for remote closed loop cooking and oil ignition test. On Thursday November 2 from 2pm to 3pm ET the task force will meet to continue to develop a new common standard for gas appliances. The meeting was organized by the ANSI Z21.1 task force. For more information on these meetings, please contact Chen Su (csu@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/27/2023.
-
Meeting with: ASTM F15.59 Children's Step Stools and Learning Towers Task Group
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zachary Goldstein, Directorate of Laboratory Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in reoccurring teleconference meetings with the ASTM F15.59 task group on Children’s Step Stools and Learning Towers. The task group 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 learning towers. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Zachary Goldstein at ZGoldstein@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/10/2023.
-
Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Subcommittee on Infant Feeding Supports
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a Webex meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Subcommittee on Infant Feeding Supports on 11/3/2023 from noon to 1:00 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the recent ballot results. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was submitted to the public calendar on 10/12/2023 and published the same day.
-
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; 1-3pm. 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 10/26/2023.
-
Joanna Matheson Participating in ASTM E56 Subcommittee Meetings Regarding Updates on Nanotechnology Work
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Joanna Matheson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff will participate in the ASTM E56 two-day meeting via teleconference. This is a hybrid meeting being held at The Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The November 6th-7th meeting will consist of meetings by the E56 subcommittees providing updates on nanotechnology standardization activities. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564.
-
Khalisa Phillips and other CPSC staff will participate in a meeting with the ASTM F15.09 Home Playgrounds Subcommittee
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Khalisa Phillips, ESHF, and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid-in person (Washington, DC Hilton) and virtual (Webex) meeting with the ASTM F15.09 Home Playgrounds Subcommittee to discuss among other topics, prevention and mitigation of strangulation hazards on home playgrounds. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Khalisa Phillips at kphillips@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2023.
-
Andrew Trotta and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Andrew Trotta, Engineering Sciences, and other staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. This task group will cover Article 422, Appliances; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The teleconferences were requested by the CMP 17 Task Group 1 Chair. For additional information contact Andrew Trotta, (301)987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Jay Kadiwala will be presenting in-person on the topic of “Safer Battery-Powered Consumer Products” at the 13th Annual Battery Safety Summit
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Jay Kadiwala will be presenting in-person on the topic of “Safer Battery-Powered Consumer Products” at the 13th Annual Battery Safety Summit, The Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia, 22043; Monday, November 6, 2023, 01:00 pm ET to 1:30 pm ET. Additionally, Jay will be participating in this summit in-person on Tuesday, November 7, 2023; 9:00 am ET to 5:00 pm ET. 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 10/27/2023.
-
ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Andrew Newens, ESMC, and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid in-person (Washington, DC Hilton) and virtual (Webex) meeting with the ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use, and associated Task Groups, to discuss proposed updates to safety standards and other topics aimed at the prevention and mitigation of safety hazards on public playgrounds. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2248.
-
Jay Kadiwala will be presenting in-person on the topic of “Safer Battery-Powered Consumer Products” at the 13th Annual Battery Safety Summit
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Jay Kadiwala will be presenting in-person on the topic of “Safer Battery-Powered Consumer Products” at the 13th Annual Battery Safety Summit, The Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia, 22043; Monday, November 6, 2023, 01:00 pm ET to 1:30 pm ET. Additionally, Jay will be participating in this summit in-person on Tuesday, November 7, 2023; 9:00 am ET to 5:00 pm ET. 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 10/27/2023.
-
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public comments on the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 10:00-12:30pm. The teleconferences were requested by Nehad El-Sherif, CMP 2 Task Group 2 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller, (301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/03/2023 and published on 10/04/2023.
-
Austin Schlick, Joel Recht and other CPSC staff will meet with Edward Krenik, Dylan Pasiuk, and other representatives of The Boppy Company
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Austin Schlick and staff of the Office of the General Counsel, together with Joel Recht and staff of the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will meet with Edward Krenik, Dylan Pasiuk, and other representatives of The Boppy Company on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the National Product Testing & Evaluation Center in Rockville, Maryland, to discuss compliance with the Commission’s proposed Safety Standard for Nursing Pillows, if it is finalized as a rule. A portion of this meeting, which was requested by Boppy, is closed for a discussion of proprietary information. For additional information, contact Alberta Mills, 301-504-7479 or cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 11/2/2023.
-
Einstein Miller and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 2:00-4:00pm. The teleconferences were requested by Stephen Kuscsik, CMP 17 Task Group 3 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller,301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
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
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sharon White, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F15.72 task group on the use and design of devices for torch and lamp fuel on November 7, 2023, 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. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/30/2023 and posted 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, November 7, 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 and posted in the Public Calendar 10/18/2023.
-
MEETING CANCELLED: Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in an in-person meeting with ASTM F08.10 subcommittee for bicycles
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
MEETING CANCELLED: Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in an in-person meeting with ASTM F08.10 subcommittee for bicycles on 11/08/2023 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss developments of voluntary standards under the F08.10 jurisdiction. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information contact Lawrence Mella at LMella@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/10/2023 and published the same day.
-
Priscilla Verdino and Matthew Roemer are Participating in a Teleconference with ASTM D20.70 Analytical Methods Subcommittee – Low Level Phthalate Task Group
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Priscilla Verdino and Matthew Roemer of Laboratory Sciences are participating in a teleconference with the ASTM D20.70 Analytical Methods Subcommittee- Low Level Phthalate Task Group. The meeting will have an update to the phthalate round robin that was conducted to determine the Precision and Bias statement for an ASTM test method for low level phthalates. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 8:00 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 10/25/2023.
-
ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Andrew Newens, ESMC, and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid in-person (Washington, DC Hilton) and virtual (Webex) meeting with the ASTM F15.29 Subcommittee on Playground Equipment for Public Use, and associated Task Groups, to discuss proposed updates to safety standards and other topics aimed at the prevention and mitigation of safety hazards on public playgrounds. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2248.
-
Jay Kadiwala Participating in Panel Discussion on Lithium Ion Batteries at the 2023 Center For Campus Fire Safety Fire Forum
9:30 am to 10:30 am
Jay Kadiwala of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a panel discussion on lithium ion battery safety during the 2023 Center for Campus Fire Safety Forum. The Forum will take place in Fort Worth, TX and staff will participate virtually. For more information on the forum, contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov).
-
Commission Meeting - Decisional Matter: FY24 Operating Plan
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=mb0c2a231d7aa95760a62dfa8f6b9d1c1. For additional information contact Alberta Mills at amills@cspc.gov.
-
ASTM F15.61 Subcommittee on Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Andrew Newens, ESMC, and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid in-person (Washington, DC Hilton) and virtual (Webex) meeting with the ASTM F15.61 Subcommittee on Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use, to discuss proposed revisions to F2729 Consumer Safety Specification for Constant Air Inflatable Play Devices for Home Use. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2248.
-
Jacqueline Campbell and Kevin Lee, Risk Management Group, will be participating in an in-person meeting, ANSI/UL's USG/SDO Speed Networking Event
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Jacqueline Campbell and Kevin Lee, Risk Management Group, will be participating in an in-person meeting, ANSI/UL's USG/SDO Speed Networking Event on 11/8/23 from 1:30 PM -4:30 PM ET in Washington, DC. This is a networking meeting of SDO representatives whose standards are frequently cited in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) with government agency standards staff. This meeting was requested by ANSI and NIST. For additional information, including the meeting location, contact Jacqueline Campbell, jcampbell@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 9/26/2023 and published the same day.
-
ASTM F08.63 Subcommittee on Playground Surfacing Systems
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Andrew Newens, ESMC, and other CPSC staff will attend an in-person meeting (Washington, DC Hilton) with the ASTM F08.63 Subcommittee on Playground Surfacing Systems, to discuss proposed updates to F2479-2017 Guide for Specification, Purchase, Installation and Maintenance of Poured-In-Place Playground Surfacing. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Andrew Newens at anewens@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2248.
-
Scott Ayers Presenting at the 2023 North Carolina Fire Safety Summit
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will present on CPSC's fire program at during the 2023 North Carolina Fire Safety Summit in Statesville, NC on November 9, 2023. The summit was organized by the Office of the North Carolina State Fire Marshal. For more information on the summit, contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov).
-
Vineed Dayal and Greg Ota participating in: Helmets & Headgear – ASTM F08 November 2023 Committee Week
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Vineed Dayal and Greg Ota, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will participate in a conference in Washington DC, on November 6 through 10, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET with ASTM F08 sports equipment subcommittees to discuss relevant headgear standards. For additional information, including call in information, please contact Vineed Dayal (vdayal@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 6/12/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 6/12/2023, updated on 10/30/2023.
-
ASTM F08.17 - Trampolines and Related Equipment Subcommittee
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hope Nesteruk, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other staff, will meet with the ASTM subcommittee F08.17 Trampolines and Related Equipment on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (ET) to discussion ongoing work on the voluntary standard. For additional information contact Hope Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/30/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Arthur Lee will be chairing a working group for electric fans
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Arthur Lee will be chairing a working group for electric fans. The working group will develop a proposal for UL 1004 Rotating Electric Machines to incorporate the UL 507 performance changes for motors used in unattended fans. The virtual meeting is on November 9, 2023, 9 am to 10:00 am (America/New York). For additional information, contact Arthur Lee at alee@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/30/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Meeting with: ASTM F15.58 Subcommittee
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a hybrid meeting in person with ASTM F15.58 subcommittee for e-scooters and self-balancing scooters on 11/09/2023 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss developments of voluntary standards under the F15.58 jurisdiction. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the call-in information, contact Lawrence Mella at LMella@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/6/2023.
-
Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will participate in a hybrid in-person (Washington, DC Hilton) and virtual (Webex) meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Market Umbrellas Subcommittee
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Andrew Newens, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will participate in a hybrid in-person (Washington, DC Hilton) and virtual (Webex) meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Market Umbrellas Subcommittee on 11/09/2023 from 10am to 5pm 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 sent on 10/19/2023 and updated on 10/30/2023.
-
Rik Khanna participating in ASTM F15.02 task group on lighters
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Rik Khanna of the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction will participate in ASTM F15.02 task group virtual meeting on lighters. The task group is developing requirements for rechargeable lighters. The meeting was organized by the ASTM F15.02 subcommittee. For more information on this meeting, including how to call in, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). This meeting was sent to the public calendar on 11/3/2023 and posted the same day.
-
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 hybrid in-person (Washington DC – Hilton) and virtual meeting with the ASTM F08.30 Fitness Products Treadmill Task Group on Thursday, November 9, 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 and posted in the Public Calendar 10/25/2023.
-
Andrew Trotta and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Andrew Trotta, Engineering Sciences, and other staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. This task group will cover Article 422, Appliances; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The teleconferences were requested by the CMP 17 Task Group 1 Chair. For additional information contact Andrew Trotta, (301)987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Data Analysis Task Group Meeting
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.21 Infant Loungers Data Analysis Task Group Meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET to discuss infant lounger incident data. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Ashley Johnson at aajohnson@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on October 26, 2023 and published the same day.
-
Commissioner Trumka and staff meeting virtually with Brett Horn
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Commissioner Trumka and staff will meet with Brett Horn to discuss the Commission’s recent notice of proposed rulemaking concerning information disclosure. The meeting was requested by Brett Horn. For additional information, contact Robin Lipp at rlipp@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 11/07/2023.
-
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public comments on the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 10:00-12:30pm. The teleconferences were requested by Nehad El-Sherif, CMP 2 Task Group 2 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller, (301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/03/2023 and published on 10/04/2023.
-
Rana Balci-Sinha, Division of Human Factors, Directorate for Engineering Sciences and other CPSC staff will be viewing a window covering demonstration
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Rana Balci-Sinha, Division of Human Factors, Directorate for Engineering Sciences and other CPSC staff will be viewing a window covering demonstration from 11:00am to 12:00pm ET at Bracewell, 2001 M Street, NW Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20036-3310. This meeting was requested by WCMA. For additional information, contact Rana Balci-Sinha at rbalcisinha@cpsc.gov. This meeting was sent to the public calendar on 11/2/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Doug Lee and other CPSC staff will participate in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group meetings
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Doug Lee and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public proposals on the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. This task group will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters: 2:00-4:00pm. The teleconferences were requested by Tom Domitrovich, CMP 2 Task Group 1 Chair. For additional information contact Doug Lee, (301)987-2073; e-mail: dlee@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/12/2023.
-
Joanna Matheson and other CPSC staff attending NNI Nanoinformatics Conference
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Joanna Matheson (HS) and other staff will attend the NNI Nanoinformatics Conference on November 15, 2023, at the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, Washington, DC, from 9:00am to 5:00pm (ET). This conference will highlight some of the lessons learned, as well as opportunities and challenges for leveraging data across multiple scales and disciplines. This is an in-person meeting. Registration and additional information can be found at: https://www.nano.gov/NNINanoinformaticsConference, or contacting Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564.
-
Andrew Trotta other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Andrew Trotta, Engineering Sciences, and other staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. This task group will cover Article 422, Appliances; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The teleconferences were requested by the CMP 17 Task Group 1 Chair. For additional information contact Andrew Trotta, (301)987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Commission Meeting regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Infant Support Cushions
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Commission will meet on 11/15/2023 at 10am to be briefed by staff regarding the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Infant Support Cushions. This meeting will take place at CPSC headquarters (Room 420, Bethesda Towers, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814) as well as virtually. For more information, including call in information, please contact Sarah Bock (sbock@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was submitted and posted to the public calendar on 11/8/2023.
-
Shonali Nazare Attending NIST WUI FIRE DAYS 2023
12:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Shonali Nazare of the Directorate for Laboratory Sciences will participate in NIST WUI FIRE DAYS 2023. The meeting is hosted by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. For more information on this meeting, please contact Shonali Nazare (SNazare@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/1/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Hope Nesteruk and other staff participating in a meeting of the ASTM F15.42 Recliners Entrapment Task Group
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Hope Nesteruk, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, and other staff, will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Recliners Entrapment Task Group on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM (ET) to discuss entrapment in recliners. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Hope Nesteruk, hnesteruk@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/30/2023 and posted the same day.
-
2023 U.S.-EU NanoEHS Communities of Research Workshop, hosted by the NNCO
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Joanna Matheson (HS) and other staff will attend the 2023 U.S.-EU NanoEHS Communities of Research Workshop on November 16-17, 2023, at the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office, Washington, DC, from 8:30am to 5:00pm (ET). This workshop will discuss lessons learned, share information on emerging research trends, and connect the U.S.-EU communities to nanosafety research in other geographic regions. The workshop agenda includes interactive sessions that engage participants in addressing real-world challenges and applications to the responsible development of nanotechnology. This is an in-person meeting. Registration and additional information can be found at: https://us-eu.org/2023-u-s-eu-nanoehs-communities-of-research-workshop/ or by contacting Joanna Matheson at jmatheson@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2564. This was sent to the public calendar on 11/2/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Einstein Miller and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 2:00-4:00pm. The teleconferences were requested by Stephen Kuscsik, CMP 17 Task Group 3 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller,301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric will be speaking at Public Interest Research Group’s (PIRG) Toy Safety Webinar.
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric will be speaking at Public Interest Research Group’s (PIRG) Toy Safety Webinar on Thursday, November 16, at 2:00 PM ET via Zoom. For more information, please contact Annie Campbell at acampbell@cpsc.gov.
-
eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will present virtually to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will present virtually to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, providing an update on the Beta Pilot, present an overview of eFiling, and discuss future implementation plans. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/8/2023 and posted the same day.
-
eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will present virtually to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
eFiling Program Specialist Arthur Laciak will present virtually to the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, providing an update on the Beta Pilot, present an overview of eFiling, and discuss future implementation plans. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar on 11/08/2023.
-
Susan Bathalon and other CPSC staff are participating in a Conference Call with the ASTM F15.60 on Portable Pools
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Susan Bathalon and other staff are participating in a conference call with to discuss the ASTM F2666-16 Standard Specification for Aboveground Portable Pools for Residential Use Staff will be participating in the conference call to discuss above ground swimming pool and ladder safety. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2023 from 1:00 to 2:00pm EST. This conference call was requested by ASTM. 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 11/16/2023.
-
Andrew Trotta and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Andrew Trotta, Engineering Sciences, and other staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. This task group will cover Article 422, Appliances; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The teleconferences were requested by the CMP 17 Task Group 1 Chair. For additional information contact Andrew Trotta, (301)987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
L. Carter Bosse and others will participate in a virtual meeting of the ASTM F15.81 subcommittee for PFAS in Consumer Products
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
L. Carter Bosse 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, November 20, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET. The virtual meeting will continue the discussion of comments and suggested edits made to the proposed standard guide during the balloting period. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For more information on this meeting, please contact Carter Bosse (email: LBosse@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/25/2023.
-
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
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 November 20, 2023 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. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/30/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public comments on the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 10:00-12:30pm. The teleconferences were requested by Nehad El-Sherif, CMP 2 Task Group 2 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller, (301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/03/2023 and published on 10/04/2023.
-
Susan Bathalon and other CPSC staff are participating in a Conference Call with the ANSI /PHTA American National Standard – 4 for Aboveground and Onground Residential Swimming Pools November 16, 2023 at 11:00 to 12:30 EST.
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Susan Bathalon and other staff are participating in a conference call with American National Standard (ANSI)/Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) to discuss Aboveground and Onground Residential Swimming Pools. Staff will be participating in the conference call to discuss above ground swimming pool safety. The meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2023 from 11:00 to 12:30pm EST. This conference call with participation registration was requested by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). For additional information contact Susan Bathalon; sbathalon@cpsc.gov. The meeting is open to the public. Posted in the Public Calendar 11/7/2023.
-
Einstein Miller and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 2:00-4:00pm. The teleconferences were requested by Stephen Kuscsik, CMP 17 Task Group 3 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller,301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Susan Bathalon and other CPSC staff are participating in a Conference Call with the ANSI /PHTA American National Standards
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Susan Bathalon and other staff are participating in a Conference Call with American National Standard (ANSI)/Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) to discuss standard development work and activities of the Consensus Committee. The meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM EST. This conference call was requested by the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). For additional information contact Susan Bathalon; sbathalon@cpsc.gov. The meeting is open to the public. Posted in the Public Calendar x/x/x. (S)
-
Susan Bathalon and other CPSC staff are participating in a Conference Call with the Pool and Hot Tub Meeting (PHTA) Standards Consensus Committee Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Susan Bathalon is attending a conference call with and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) to discuss American National Standard (ANSI)/PHTA standard activities including inground pool, on and above ground pools, spa The meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30pm EST. 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 11/15/2023.
-
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
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, November 21, 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. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/7/2023 and posted the same day.
-
MEETING CANCELLED: Weighted Blankets ASTM F15.74 Subcommittee Working Group meeting
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
MEETING CANCELLED: Suad Wanna-Nakamura, Ph.D., Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual teleconference via WebEx on Wednesday, November 22, 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.
-
Andrew Trotta and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Andrew Trotta, Engineering Sciences, and other staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 task group teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. This task group will cover Article 422, Appliances; 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The teleconferences were requested by the CMP 17 Task Group 1 Chair. For additional information contact Andrew Trotta, (301)987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee meeting
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Mark Eilbert, 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 on November 27, 2023, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Meeting agenda includes discussions on the revision of 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. (S)
-
Huy Le and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be participating in an ANSI C18/NEMA battery working group
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, and Wednesday, November 29, 2023, Huy Le and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be participating in an ANSI C18/NEMA battery working group to discuss battery ingestion, lithium-ion battery, and other battery issues; Tuesday from 09:00am to 03:00pm at NEMA conference facility located on 1300 17th St N., Ste 900, Arlington, VA and Wednesday from 09:00am to 03:00pm by teleconference. For additional information contact Huy Le, (301)987-2307; e-mail: hhle@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was submitted to the public calendar on 11/13/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public comments on the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 10:00-12:30pm. The teleconferences were requested by Nehad El-Sherif, CMP 2 Task Group 2 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller, (301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 10/03/2023 and published on 10/04/2023.
-
Scott Ayers Attending CSA Common Standard Technical Subcommittee (TSC) Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a CSA Z21.0 Common Standard meeting; 1-3pm. The TSC is developing a common standard for all fuel gas appliances under the ANSI Z21/83 technical committee. The standard would include common requirements and test procedures. The meeting was organized by the Z21.0 TSC. 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 10/26/2023.
-
Einstein Miller and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 2:00-4:00pm. The teleconferences were requested by Stephen Kuscsik, CMP 17 Task Group 3 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller,301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Commissioner Trumka’s staff meeting with Mayra Thomas-Romero and her guests
2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Commissioner Trumka’s staff will meet with Mayra Thomas-Romero to discuss voluntary standard updates for weighted sleep sacks. The meeting was requested by Mayra Thomas-Romero. For additional information, contact Isabella Maxey at imaxey@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 11/28/2023.
-
Decisional Meeting on the Infant Support Cushion NPR
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Commission Decisional Meeting on the Infant Support Cushion NPR on November 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM. Contact Elina Lingappa (elingappa@cpsc.gov) to be let into the WebEx Meeting.
-
Frederick deGrano and other staff participating in a meeting of the ASTM F15.18 Play Yards and Non-Full-Size Cribs Subcommittee
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Frederick deGrano, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will participate in a combination in-person (ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, 4th Floor, West Conshohocken, PA 19428) and virtual meeting (Webex) of the ASTM F15.18 Play Yards and Non-Full-Size Cribs Subcommittee on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm (ET). The meeting will discuss the latest development of the ASTM standard for play yard and non-full-size cribs products. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Frederick deGrano, fdegrano@cpsc.gov.
-
Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a hybrid meeting of the ASTM F15.19 Subcommittee on Infant Bedding
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a hybrid meeting of the ASTM F15.19 Subcommittee on Infant Bedding on 11/29/2023 from 1:00 to 1:30 PM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the infant bedding subcommittee activities. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/13/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Ben Mordecai, Division of Mechanical Engineering, and other CPSC staff, will be participating virtually in a meeting with ASTM F15.17 Subcommittee of Infant Walkers on 11/29/2023 from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM ET. For additional information, including the meetin
1:30 pm to 1:45 pm
Ben Mordecai, Division of Mechanical Engineering, and other CPSC staff, will be participating virtually in a hybrid meeting with ASTM F15.17 Subcommittee of Infant Walkers on 11/29/2023 from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM ET. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Ben Mordecai at bmordecai@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/15/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a hybrid meeting with ASTM F15.16 subcommittee on highchairs and hook-on chairs
1:45 pm to 2:00 pm
Lawrence Mella, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a hybrid meeting with ASTM F15.16 subcommittee on highchairs and hook-on chairs on 11/29/2023 from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This is a meeting to discuss the portable hook on chair standard. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information contact Lawrence Mella at LMella@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/16/2023 and posted the same day.
-
ASTM F15.59 Children's Chairs and Stools Task Group
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Brad Gordon, ESME, and other staff, will be participating in a hybrid (physical + teleconference) Marriott Philadelphia West 111 Crawford Avenue West Conshohocken, PA 19428 meeting with ASTM F15.59 Children's Chairs and Stools Task Group on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 3:00–3:30 PM (ET). The task group is meeting to discuss improvements to safety for children's chairs/stools. For additional information, including call-in information/location, contact Brad Gordon (BGordon@cpsc.gov; 301-987-2099). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/15/2023 and posted the same day.
-
ASTM F15.59 Standing Towers/Step Stools Task Group meeting
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Brad Gordon, ESME, and other staff, will be participating in a hybrid (physical + teleconference) Marriott Philadelphia West 111 Crawford Avenue West Conshohocken, PA 19428 meeting with ASTM 15.59 Standing Towers/Step Stools Task Group on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 3:30–5:00 PM (ET). The task group is meeting to discuss improvements to safety for standing towers/step stools. For additional information, including call-in information/location, contact Brad Gordon (BGordon@cpsc.gov; 301-987-2099). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/15/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Stefanie Marques and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid meeting of the ASTM High Chairs Subcommittee
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Stefanie Marques, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other staff, will be participating in a hybrid meeting of the ASTM High Chairs Subcommittee on 11/29/2023 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (ET) in West Conshohocken, PA 19428 and Virtual (WebEx). This is a meeting to discuss updated high chair incident data provided by CPSC. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Stefanie Marques at smarques@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 11/21/2023.
-
Khalisa Phillips, and other CPSC staff will participate in a meeting of the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Subcommittee
8:00 am to 9:30 am
Khalisa Phillips, Division of Human Factors, and other staff within the Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction (EXHR), will participate in a combination in-person (ASTM Headquarters, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, 4th Floor, West Conshohocken, PA 19428) and virtual (Webex) meeting of the ASTM F15.19 Wearable Infant Blankets Subcommittee on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 from 8:00 – 9:30am (ET). The meeting will discuss the latest efforts to bring the draft standard to ballot and was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Khalisa Phillips, kphillips@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/11/2023.
-
Jay Kadiwala and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be participating in an TC 9540 technical committee meeting to discuss battery energy storage systems
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Jay Kadiwala and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff, will be participating in an TC 9540 technical committee meeting to discuss battery energy storage systems; Thursday, November 30, 2023, 09:00 am ET to 12:00 pm ET and 2:00 pm ET to 5:00 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 sent to the public calendar on 10/30/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Subcommittee on Infant Feeding Supports
9:30 am to 10:30 am
Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a hybrid meeting of the ASTM F15.16 Subcommittee on Infant Feeding Supports on 11/30/2023 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the draft voluntary standard for infant feeding supports. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov. (S)
-
Daniel Taxier and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid meeting with the ASTM F15 Ad Hoc Scope subcommittee
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Daniel Taxier, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a hybrid meeting with the ASTM F15 Ad Hoc Scope subcommittee on 11/30/2023 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM ET to discuss the scope of products covered by juvenile product voluntary standards. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Daniel Taxier at dtaxier@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the public Calendar 11/14/2023.
-
Zachary Foster, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.20 Subcommittee on Infant Bath Tubs
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Zachary Foster, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.20 Subcommittee on Infant Bath Tubs on 11/30/2023 from 12:30-1:00pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the latest developments of the infant bath tub standard. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Zachary Foster at zfoster@cpsc.gov This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/3/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Scott Ayers Participating in UL/CSA 60335-2-40 Meeting on Flammable Refrigerants in HVAC Systems
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Scott Ayers of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences will participate in a virtual meeting of the CANENA working group responsible for maintaining UL/CSA 60335-2-40. The group will review recent ballot comments related to flammable refrigerant requirements in HVAC equipment. The meeting was organized by the CANENA working group. For more information on this meeting, including how to virtually participate, please contact Scott Ayers (sayers@cpsc.gov). Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary and posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.20 Subcommittee on Infant Bath Seats
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.20 Subcommittee on Infant Bath Seats on 11/30/2023 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the latest developments of the infant bath seats standard. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Celestine Kish at ckish@cpsc.gov. This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/3/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Chen Su and Others Attending ANSI Z21.1 Task Force Meeting for Remote Closed Loop Cooking Control and Oil Ignition Test
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Chen Su of the Directorate for Engineering Sciences and others will participate virtually in CSA ANSI Z21.1 task force meeting for remote closed loop cooking and oil ignition test. On Thursday November 30 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, ET the task force will meet to continue to develop a new common standard for gas appliances. The meeting was organized by the ANSI Z21.1 task force. For more information on these meetings, please contact Chen Su (csu@cpsc.gov). This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/7/2023 and posted the same day.
-
Einstein Miller and other CPSC staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Einstein Miller and other Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction staff participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss preliminary actions on public inputs to the first draft for the 2026 revision of the NEC. Public input will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations: 2:00-4:00pm. The teleconferences were requested by Stephen Kuscsik, CMP 17 Task Group 3 Chair. For additional information contact Einstein Miller,301)987-2469; e-mail: emiller@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 10/23/2023. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/24/2023.
-
Meeting of the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on Infant Rockers
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Zachary Foster, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating virtually in a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on Infant Rockers on 11/30/2023 from 2:30pm - 3:30pm ET at ASTM Headquarters (West Conshohocken, PA) and via Webex. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the latest developments of the infant and infant/toddler rocker standard. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Zachary Foster at zfoster@cpsc.gov.
-
Meeting of the ASTM F15.21 Subcommittee on Infant Swings
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Carlos Torres, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.21 Infant and Cradle Swings Subcommittee on 11/30/2023 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the latest developments of the ASTM standard for Infant and Cradle Swings products. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Carlos Torres at CTorres@cpsc.gov (S)
-
Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.18 Subcommittee of Bassinets/Cradles
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Celestine Kish, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating a hybrid meeting of ASTM F15.18 Subcommittee of Bassinets/Cradles on 11/30/2023 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm ET. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss the latest developments of the bassinet/cradle standard. For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Celestine Kish at ckish@cpsc.gov This meeting notice was sent to the public calendar on 11/1/2023 and posted the same day.