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1. Commission Agenda

2. Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties

3. Meetings for July 27 - August 2, 2026

4. Future Meetings

5. Addendum

1. Commission Agenda

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 July 27 through August 2, 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.

Monday, July 27, 2026

Rebekah Kempske (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on 07/27/2026 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm (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 Rebekah Kempske (RKempske@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2058). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/23/2026.

Monday, July 27, 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 for floor materials. The group plans to meet on July 27, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET) to discuss improvements to slip resistance and flooring. 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 7/15/2026.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 8:00-10:30am CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 1:00-2:30pm CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/8/2026.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.02 Task Group on Torch Lighters Meeting on 07/28/2026 at 2pm to 3pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM F15.02 Task Group. The task group is developing a 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 7/16/2026.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Mark Kumagai (ES), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the Golf Car safety on 07/28/2026 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by Gary Drake. This meeting is to discuss golf car safety concerns experienced by the consumer For additional meeting information, contact Mark Kumagai (MKumagai@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2234). Posted in the Public Calendar 7/21/2026.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will attend the Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) Public Forum meeting. The meeting will be held July 29th and 30th, 2026 (10:00 am – 3:30 pm) at the NIH Neuroscience Center Building, 6001 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/niceatm/3rs-meetings/iccvam-public-forum-july-2026. For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/7/2026.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 1:00-2:30pm CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/8/2026.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the Independent Working Group Meeting on Fire Blankets on 07/29/2026 at 2pm to 3pm (ET). This meeting was requested by Independent Working Group on Fire Blankets. The working group is working on developing a proposal for new fire blanket requirements, For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 7/16/2026.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 Subcommittee on Connected Products on 07/29/2026 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review recent Task Group updates on proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 7/21/2026.

Wednesday, July 29 – Thursday, July 30, 2026

John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will attend the Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) Public Forum meeting. The meeting will be held July 29th and 30th, 2026 (10:00 am – 3:30 pm) at the NIH Neuroscience Center Building, 6001 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/whatwestudy/niceatm/3rs-meetings/iccvam-public-forum-july-2026. For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/8/2026.

Thursday, July 30, 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 of Circulation Air on 07/30/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA Furnace Working Group. The purpose of 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 7/2/2026.

Thursday, July 30, 3026

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 July 30, 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 7/15/2026.

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the Independent Accidental Range Activation Working Group Meeting on 07/30/2026 at 11am to 12pm (ET). This meeting was requested by Independent Accidental Range Activation Working Group. The working group will discuss potential new requirements to address accidental range activation. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 7/16/2026.

4. Future Meetings

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 8:00-10:30am CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 1:00-2:30pm CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/8/2026.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting with the UL Handheld Steamers Task Group. The group plans to meet on August 5, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET) to discuss improvements to safety for handheld steamers. 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 7/9/2026.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

CPSC Office of Import Surveillance staff will participate in a virtual meeting with members of Expeditors on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting was requested by Expeditors to discuss questions related to eFiling. For additional information contact Kat Rickerson at krickerson@cpsc.gov Posted in the Public Calendar 7/14/2026.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Taehyeon Cho (HSTR), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ISO/TS 5265 Method for characterizing and quantifying nanomaterials from wood products on 08/05/2026 at 9:00am to 10:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI. This meeting is to discuss the development of ISO/TS 5265. For additional meeting information, contact Taehyeon Cho (TCho@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2083). Posted in the Public Calendar 7/17/2026.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Material Interaction Task Group on 08/06/2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will include discussion of potential new requirements and testing for anti-tip restraints used with clothing storage units (CSUs). For additional information, including meeting call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott (KTalcott@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2311). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Andrew Newens (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.09 Freestanding Climbers for Under 24 months Task Group on 08/06/2026 at 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to work on developing a new voluntary standard for indoor climbers intended for 6 months to 23 months old. For additional meeting information, contact Andrew Newens (ANewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/12/2026.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 8:00-10:30am CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 1:00-2:30pm CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/8/2026.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, will be participating in a meeting with the ASTM F15.03 Task Group for Shower Chairs and Stools. The Task Group plans to meet on August 11, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (ET) to discuss the development of a standard for shower chairs and stools. 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 7/21/2026.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Wall Anchor Task Group on 08/12/2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will include discussion of potential new requirements and testing for anti-tip devices used with clothing storage units (CSUs). For additional information, including meeting call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott (KTalcott@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2311). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 1:00-2:30pm CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/8/2026.

Thursday, August 13, 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 of Circulation Air on 08/13/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA Furnace Working Group. The purpose of 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 7/2/2026.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Rebekah Kempske (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.42 Wall Beds Task Group on 08/13/2026 at 10:00am to 11:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss development of the standard's performance requirements. For additional meeting information, contact Rebekah Kempske (RKempske@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2058). Posted in the Public Calendar 7/21/2026.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 8:00-10:30am CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Susan Bathalon (EXRR), and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual meeting with the Water Safety USA Meeting from 8/18/2026 at 2:00 PM EST at 3:00 PM EST (ET). This meeting was requested by David Bell of Water Safety USA. This meeting is to discuss the US National Water Safety Action Plan, and other water safety research or collaborations. For additional information, including meeting call-in information, contact Susan Bathalon (SBathalon@cpsc.gov). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/18/2026.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 17 Task Group 3 teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 680 Swimming pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations; 1:00-2:30pm CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 7/8/2026.

Monday, August 24, 2026

Rebekah Kempske (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on 08/24/2026 at 2:00pm to 4:00pm (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 Rebekah Kempske (RKempske@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2058). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/23/2026.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Einstein Miller is participating in National Electrical Code (NEC-NFPA70) Code Making Panel (CMP) 2 task group teleconferences to discuss public inputs on the first draft for the 2029 revision of the NEC. Public inputs will cover Article 210 Branch Circuits, including ground-fault circuit interrupters; 8:00-10:30am CST. 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. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Thursday, August 27, 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 of Circulation Air on 08/27/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA Furnace Working Group. The purpose of 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 7/2/2026.

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Kristina Hatlelid (HSTR), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.24 Jewelry F2923 work group on 08/27/2026 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will discuss chemical migration levels from children's jewelry. For additional meeting information, contact Kristina Hatlelid (KHatlelid@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2558). Posted in the Public Calendar 7/16/2026.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Wall Anchor Task Group on 09/09/2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will include discussion of potential new requirements and testing for anti-tip devices used with clothing storage units (CSUs). For additional information, including meeting call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott (KTalcott@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2311). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Thursday, September 10, 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 of Circulation Air on 09/10/2026 at 11:00am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA Furnace Working Group. The purpose of 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). Po