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1. Commission Agenda

2. Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties

3. Meetings for May 25 - May 31, 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 May 25 thru May 31, 2026

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.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F2057 Definitions Update Task Group on 5/26/2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will include discussion of potential revisions to definitions in the standard for 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 5/15/2026.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Timothy Smith (ESHF) and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.30 Bunk Beds Guardrails Task Group on 05/26/2026 at 10:00am to 11:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss lower-bunk guardrail requirements for bunk beds. For additional meeting information, contact Timothy Smith (TSmith@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2557). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Carlos Torres (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.11 Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Protrusions Task Group on 05/27/2026 at 3:00pm to 4:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss and review incidents involving protrusions on gates. For additional meeting information, contact Carlos Torres (CTorres@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2504).Posted in the Public Calendar 5/14/2026.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the Flammable Refrigerant Labeling Sub Working Group Meeting on 05/27/2026 at 9am to 10am (ET). This meeting was requested by CANENA 61D Labeling Sub Working Group. The sub working group will discuss labeling requirements for products containing flammable refrigerants. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the UL Research Institutes Digital Safety Research Institute Discussion on 05/27/2026 at 11:00am to 11:30am (ET). This meeting was requested by UL Research Institutes. Discuss more for DSRI's new project, testing of chatbots and sharing ideas and/or plans for safety. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Andrew Trotta, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, participating in a meeting of the UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) Wireless Power Transfer in Cordless Appliances Task Group in an ongoing effort to develop proposed safety standards requirements to include in UL 60335-2-X - Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Safety – Part 2-X: Particular Requirements; Virtual; 9:00 to 10:30 am ET. The meeting is being convened by the TG chair. For additional information please contact Andrew Trotta, (301) 987-2057; e-mail: atrotta@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/20/2026.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the CSA Common Standard Technical Subcommittee Meeting on 05/27/2026 at 2pm to 4pm (ET). This meeting was requested by CSA Common Standard Technical Subcommittee. The TSC is developing a new standard with all the common requirements found in the ANSI Z21/83 standards for fuel gas appliances. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/20/2026.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Ronald Jordan (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ANSI/CSA CO Sensor WG - Furnaces Annex U on 05/27/2026 at 10:00am to 11:30am (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA CO Sensor Working Group. This purpose of this meeting is to develop standards provisions for carbon monoxide detection devices that can be installed in or interconnected with residential gas furnaces and boilers; monitor ambient CO levels in area the appliance is installed in; and shutdown the appliance in response to an appliance leak that results in ambient CO levels at or above 70 ppm. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/20/2026.

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

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). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/14/2026.

4. Future Meetings

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.

Monday, June 1 – Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Emily Maling (LSF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending virtually) meeting with the ASTM D13 on Textiles-Committee Week on 06/01/2026 at 9:00am to 06/02/2026 at 7:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. Meetings will include discussions of textile flammability. For additional meeting information, contact Emily Maling (EMaling@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2301). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/15/2026.

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.

Tuesday, June 2, 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, June 2, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.45 Working Group Meeting on Candle Making Kits on 06/02/2026 at 1pm to 2pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM F15.45 Subcommittee Working Group. The working group is developing a proposed new standard for candle making kits. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/20/2026.

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 4, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Material Interaction Task Group on 06/04/2026 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 5/15/2026.

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the Vision 2020 Strategy 5 Work Group on Codes and Standards on 06/04/2026 at 11am to 12pm (ET). This meeting was requested by Vision 2020 Strategy 5 Work Group. The Work Group will discuss codes and standards as they relate to community risk reduction. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/20/2026.

Friday, June 5, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASHRAE SSPC 15.2 Meeting on HVAC Systems in Residential Applications on 06/05/2026 at 1pm to 3pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASHRAE SSPC 15.2. The SSPC will discuss requirements in ASHRAE Standard 15.2, including possible flammable refrigerant requirements. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/20/2026.

Monday, June 8, 2026

Timothy Smith (ESHF) and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ANSI Z535 Committee on Safety Signs and Labels on 06/08/2026 at 11:00am to 1:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI. This meeting is to discuss pre-ballot results for the proposed revision to ANSI Z535.4. For additional meeting information, contact Timothy Smith (TSmith@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2557). Posted in the Public Calendar 5/19/2026.

Tuesday, June 9, 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, June 10, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Wall Anchor Task Group on 6/10/2026 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 5/15/2026.

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.

Tuesday, June 16, 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, June 23, 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, 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.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Wall Anchor Task Group on 7/8/2026 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.

Tuesday, June 30, 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 7, 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 14, 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.

Frida, July 17, 2026

Greg Ota, LSM, and other CPSC staff,