CPSC Public Calendar

Office of Communications | 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 | cpsc.gov

Commission Agenda
Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties
Meetings for May 18 - May 24, 2026
Future Meetings
Addendum

1. Commission Agenda

No Commission Meetings scheduled for this week.

2. Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties

All meetings listed below are open to the public unless otherwise stated. For information on a specific meeting or to attend a meeting, please call the contact person listed for that meeting. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation for a meeting should contact the Office of the Secretary by email, cpsc-os@cpsc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Abbreviations: we use asterisks (*) to identify meetings for the current week which have not appeared before in the printed Public Calendar. If the meeting involves discussion of a "substantial interest matter," defined by CPSC's Meetings Policy, we show the date when we posted notice of the meeting on the Master Calendar. The Master Calendar is on the CPSC Web site at Public Calendar | CPSC.gov. We indicate whether a meeting is of substantial interest by the symbol (S); we use the symbol (N) to indicate non-substantial interest meetings. The Commission offices are located in the Bethesda Towers, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland.

Under the Meetings Policy, a staff person holding or attending a substantial interest meeting must file a log of the meeting with the Office of the Secretary within 20 days.

3. Week of May 18 thru May 24, 2026

Sunday, May 17 – Friday, May 22, 2026

Taehyeon Cho (HSTR), and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending virtually) meeting with the ISO/TC 229 Nanotechnology WG3 meeting on 05/17/2026 at 6:30pm to 05/22/2026 at 2:30am (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI. This meeting is for ISO/TC 229 WG3 (Health, Safety and Environmental Aspects of Nanotechnologies) meeting. For additional meeting information, contact Taehyeon Cho (TCho@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2083). Posted in the Public Calendar 4/16/2026.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Vineed Dayal (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on 05/18/2026 at 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). This meeting is to discuss revisions to the APSP-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, referenced in the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Act (VGBA). For additional meeting information, contact Vineed Dayal (VDayal@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2292). Posted in the Public Calendar 4/28/2026.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Han Lim (ESMC) will participate in a virtual meeting with the J350 Technical Committee Meeting on 05/18/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by the SAE J350 Technical Committee. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss spark arrester test procedures for medium size engines and a continuation of the previous March 16, 2026 meeting. For additional meeting information, contact Han Lim (HLim@cpsc.gov) or (301) 987-2327. Posted in the Public Calendar 4/29/2026.

Monday, May 18, 2026

Zachary Goldstein (LSM), and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.07 Buoyancy Aids for Children Subcommittee from 05/18/2026 at 2:00 PM to 05/18/2026 at 3:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This is a subcommittee meeting to discuss the proposed standard which will cover buoyancy aids for children. For additional information, including meeting call-in information (if applicable), contact Zachary Goldstein (ZGoldstein@cpsc.gov or ["(301) 987-2472"]). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/7/2026.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Zachary Goldstein (LSM), and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.07 Buoyancy Aids for Children Subcommittee from 05/19/2026 at 2:00 PM to 05/19/2026 at 3:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This is a subcommittee meeting to discuss the proposed standard which will cover buoyancy aids for children. For additional information, including meeting call-in information (if applicable), contact Zachary Goldstein (ZGoldstein@cpsc.gov or ["(301) 987-2472"]). Posted in the Public Calendar 4/6/2026.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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 May 19, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST. The task group will continue to discuss the negatives and comments received from the balloted standard. The meeting was requested by ASTM. For more information, including log-in information, contact Sharon White at 301-987-2562 or swhite@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 4/28/2026.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Kat Rickerson, eFiling Program Specialist in the Office of Import Surveillance, will present virtually on eFiling to the National Association of Manufacturers.3:00-4:00 PM. For more information on eFiling, visit cpsc.gov/eFiling. For more information on the event, visit the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM or contact krickerson@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/7/2026.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

CPSC Compliance Investigator Christopher Gavin and Supervisory Management and Program Analyst Andrea Rucker-Yarosh will participate in the JFK Brokers Association annual Partner Government Agency (PGA) meeting to provide an overview of eFiling. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th, at 6:30PM Eastern at Russo’s on the Bay, 16245 Cross Bay Blvd, Howard Beach, NY 11414. For more information, please contact Compliance Investigator Gavin at cgavin@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 4/23/2026.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the NASFM Monthly Public Information Officer Meeting on 05/20/2026 at 3:30 to 4:30 (ET). This meeting was requested by National Association of State Fire Marshals. This is a monthly meeting with various state-public information offices to discuss various fire issues around the country. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 4/29/2026.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

CPSC Compliance Investigators Dario Rocha and John Cheung will participate in the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of Northern California Seminar to provide an overview of eFiling. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 20th, at 10:00AM Pacific at the San Francisco Customs House, Office of Field Operations, 555 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. For more information, please contact Compliance Investigator Rocha at drocha@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/4/2026.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Stephen Harsanyi (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the UL 8400 VR AR MR Biocompatibility Task Group on 05/20/2026 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ULSE. This meeting is to review the comments and revisions on the latest preliminary review pertaining to biocompatibility requirements. For additional information, including meeting call-in information, contact Stephen Harsanyi (SHarsanyi@cpsc.gov). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/5/2026.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Greg Reyes (EXC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with CETA on 05/20/2026 at 2 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by CETA and is open to the public. Topics for discussion include:

Supporting enforcement efforts to ensure that all electric pressure washers sold in the U.S. market meet applicable safety standards.
Providing technical expertise and industry guidance related to CETA CPC 100, UL 1776, and NEC requirements.
Assisting in educational outreach to manufacturers, importers, and online retailers regarding their compliance obligations and best practices.
Promoting greater awareness among consumers about the importance of purchasing compliant and properly certified equipment.

For additional meeting information, contact Greg Reyes (greyes@cpsc.gov) (301) 504-7220. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/8/2026.

Friday, May 22, 2026

Arthur Lee and staff will be attending a working group for batteries on Supplemental Battery Power in Major Appliances for UL 858. The meeting is virtual. The purpose of this meeting is developing requirements for batteries used in electric ranges. For additional information, contact Arthur Lee at alee@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 4/10/2026.

4. Future Meetings

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.02 Subcommittee Task Group Meeting on Torch Lighters on 05/26/2026 at 2pm to 3pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM F15.02 Subcommittee Task Group. The task group is developing a proposed new standard for torch-style lighters. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 4/7/2026.

Thursday, May 28,2026

Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting for an UL 410 Task Group on slip resistance and certification for floor materials. The group plans to meet on May 28, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET) to discuss improvements to floor surface materials. This meeting was requested by UL. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Brad Gordon at BGordon@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2099. Posted in the Public Calendar 4/28/2026.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Ronald Jordan (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ANSI/CSA Gas-Fired Central Furnace Working Group RFC#23 - CO Monitor of Circ Air on 05/28/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA Furnace Working Group. This meeting is to discuss RFC (Request for Change) #23 involving a proposal to require CO monitors in the circulation air of a central furnace. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/12/2026.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting for an ASTM Task Group on cold weather footwear testing. The group plans to meet on May 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET) to discuss improvements to footwear safety. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Brad Gordon at BGordon@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2099. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/1/2026.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Rebekah Kempske (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC) on 05/28/2026 at 12:00pm to 1:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). This meeting is to discuss updates to PHTA standards currently under revision. For additional meeting information, contact Rebekah Kempske (RKempske@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2058). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/6/2026.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

L. Carter Bosse of the Office of Risk Reduction, and other CPSC staff, will participate in an ASTM F15.81 subcommittee meeting for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in consumer products on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM ET. The virtual meeting will discuss several pending actions including recent ballot results and draft test methods. For more information, including the meeting call-in information, please contact L. Carter Bosse (email: LBosse@cpsc.gov, phone: 301-987-2224).

Monday, June 1, 2026

Zachary Goldstein (LSM), and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.07 Buoyancy Aids for Children Performance Requirements Task Group from 06/01/2026 at 12:00 PM to 06/01/2026 at 1:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This task group meeting is to discuss the proposed performance requirements intended to cover buoyancy aids for children. For additional information, including meeting call-in information (if applicable), contact Zachary Goldstein (Zgoldstein@cpsc.gov or [“(301) 987-2472”]). Posted in the Public Calendar 3/31/2026.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Shonali Nazare of LSF will be participating in an in-person meeting with E05 Committee on Fire Standards from 06/02/2026 at 8:00 AM (CDT) to 06/03/2026 5:00 PM (CDT) in Dallas, Texas. This is a meeting to discuss relevant Fire Standards and particularly Fire Standard under the E05.14 Subcommittee on External Fire Exposure Tests. This meeting is part of ASTM’s June 2026 Committee Week. For additional information, including the meeting location, contact Shonali Nazare at Snazare@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 4/22/2026.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

CPSC’s eFiling team will be hosting a virtual webinar on June 3rd from 2-3pm, which will highlight the 1-month mark until the full implementation date of eFiling for most regulated products. The topics will include a general overview, what to expect, certification resources, and updates to the Product Registry. There is a limit of 1,000 participants. Please submit your questions by May 29, 2026, using the registration link below.

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e72a7710-c51f-4eed-8108-aed66344e800@7f5de26c-a63d-475c-9b6c-4126a914e132

If you received a message saying you were waitlisted, please disregard and join the webinar. Posted in the Public Calendar 3/27/2026. Updated 5/12/2026.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Jill Hurley, Division of Human Factors, and other staff, will be participating in-person in a hybrid meeting with ASTM F15.71 Subcommittee on Liquid Laundry Packets on 06/11/2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM ET at the American Cleaning Institute in Washington, DC and via Webex. This is an annual meeting to discuss incident data. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including the meeting location/call-in information, contact Jill Hurley at jhurley@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2527. Posted in the Public Calendar 4/23/2026.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Kristina Hatlelid (HSTR), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.24 Jewelry F2923 work group on 06/11/2026 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will discuss chemical migration and daily intake levels. For additional meeting information, contact Kristina Hatlelid (Khatlelid@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2558). Posted in the Public Calendar 4/27/2026.

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Ronald Jordan (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ANSI/CSA Gas-Fired Central Furnace Working Group RFC#23 - CO Monitor of Circ Air on 06/11/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA Furnace Working Group. This meeting is to discuss RFC (Request for Change) #23 involving a proposal to require CO monitors in the circulation air of a central furnace. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/1/2026.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Adam Howie (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending virtually) meeting with the BIFMA X5.9 Storage Subcommittee on 06/25/2026 at 9:00am to 4:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by BIFMA. This meeting is to discuss bookcase tipover incident data and test requirements for bookcase stability. For additional meeting information, contact Adam Howie (Ahowie@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2541). Posted in the Public Calendar 4/22/2026.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Ronald Jordan (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ANSI/CSA Gas-Fired Central Furnace Working Group meeting, CO Monitor for Circulation Air on 06/25/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA Furnace Working Group. This meeting is to discuss RFC (Request for Change) #23 involving a proposal to require CO monitors in the circulation air of a central furnace. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/1/2026.

Monday, July 27, 2026

Maya Kim (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.43 Soccer Goals under 40 lbs on 07/27/2026 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss a new standard for soccer goals weighing 40 pounds or less. Members will review the finalized soccer goals under 40 lb tip-over criterion report. For additional meeting information, contact Maya Kim (MLKim@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2038). Posted in the Public Calendar 3/31/2026.

5. Addendum

Meeting notices printed in this section did not reach the Office of the Secretary in time to meet the Tuesday noon deadline for the previously printed Public Calendar. Under the CPSC Meetings Policy, however, staff persons, including Commissioners, can meet the seven-day notice requirement by placing notice of meeting on the Master Calendar at least seven days before the meeting. The Master Calendar can be found on the CPSC Web Site at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/Public-Calendar/. In addition, the policy allows the Office of the General Counsel to waive the seven-day notice requirement of meetings of the staff personnel, and individual Commissioners can waive the requirement for themselves and their personal staff.

Commission Agenda

Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties

Meetings for May 18 - May 24, 2026

Future Meetings

Addendum

1. Commission Agenda

2. Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties

3. Week of May 18 thru May 24, 2026

4. Future Meetings

5. Addendum