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1. Commission Agenda

2. Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties

3. Meetings for June 29 - July 5, 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 June 29 thru July 5, 2026

Monday, June 29, 2026

Andrew Newens (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.79 Beach Umbrellas Task Group Meeting on 06/29/2026 at 9:00am to 11:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss topics on the further development of the voluntary standard for beach umbrellas. For additional meeting information, contact Andrew Newens (ANewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/18/2026.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

John Gordon, Directorate for Health Sciences, will attend the National Cancer Advisory Borad (NCAB) meeting. The meeting will be held June 30, 2026 (8:30 am – 2:30 pm) at the National Cancer Institute, Shady Grove Campus, 9609 Medical Center Drive, Rockville, MD 20892. Meeting information, including registration information, is available at https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/advisory-boards/ncab/meetings. For additional information, contact John Gordon, jgordon@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/28/2026.

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, June 30, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in an in-person (Rockville, MD) meeting with the ASTM F15.02 Task Group Meeting on Torch Lighters on 06/30/2026 at 9am to 12pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM F15.02 Task Group. The task group will meet to discuss the continued development of 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 6/17/2026.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a in-person (Rockville, MD) meeting with the ASTM F15.02 Task Group Meeting on Torch Lighters on 06/30/2026 at 9am to 12pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM F15.02 Task Group. The task group will meet to discuss the continued development of 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 6/17/2026.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a in-person (Rockville, MD) meeting with the ASTM F15.02 Task Group Meeting on Rechargeable Lighters on 06/30/2026 at 1pm to 4pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM F15.02 Task Group. The task group will meet to discuss the continued development of a new standard for rechargeable/battery-powered lighters. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/17/2026.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Postponed from June 24, 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 06/24/2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA CO Sensor Working Group. The purpose of this meeting is to develop a standard and requirements for a CO sensor/detection system that may be implemented in central heating appliances (furnaces and boilers). For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/4/2026. *Updated June 10, 2026).

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in recurring teleconference meetings with the ASTM F15.59 Task Group on Children’s Step Stools and Standing Towers. The group plans to meet on July 2, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 PM (ET) to discuss improvements to standards for children’s step stools/standing towers. 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 6/2/2026.

4. Future Meetings

Thursday, July 7, 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 Monthly Meeting on 07/02/2026 at 11am to 12pm (ET). This meeting was requested by Vision 2020 Strategy 5 Work Group on Codes and Standards. The working group will discuss codes and standards issues related to community risk reduction. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/17/2026.

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 7, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a in-person (Columbia, MD) meeting with the Staff Meeting with UL - FSRI Staff on 07/07/2026 at 1pm to 4pm (ET). This meeting was requested by UL - Fire Safety Research Institute. Staff will meet with UL-FSRI staff to discuss various fire safety work of interest to both organizations. Topic will include NERIS, wildfire, battery safety, and consumer fire extinguishing products. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/17/2026.

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.

Wednesday, July 8, 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 07/08/2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA CO Sensor Working Group. The purpose of this meeting is to develop a standard and requirements for a CO sensor/detection system that may be implemented in central heating appliances (furnaces and boilers). For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/4/2026.

Thursday, July 9, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Material Interaction Task Group’s small working group on test specification on 07/09/2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (EDT). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will include discussion of 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 6/16/2026.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Taehyeon Cho (HSTR), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ISO/TC 229 Subgroup meeting on 07/13/2026 at 9:30am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI. This meeting is to review the discussions and actions from ISO/TC 229 meeting in Sydney, Australia in May, 2026. For additional meeting information, contact Taehyeon Cho (TCho@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2083). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/17/2026.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Susan Bathalon and other CPSC staff will be participating in a working group virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.49 working group Standard Specification for Computer-Vision Drowning Detection Systems for Residential Swimming Pools on July 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT. This meeting was requested by ASTM to discuss pool barrier safety provisions in the standard.   For additional information, including the meeting call-in information, contact Susan Bathalon - SBathalon@CPSC.Gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 6/18/2026.

Monday, July 13, 2026

Taehyeon Cho (HSTR), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the US TAG to ISO/TC 229 (Nanotechnologies) meeting on 07/13/2026 at 9:30am to 12:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI. This meeting is to review discussions and actions from ISO/TC 229 meeting held in Sydney, Australia in May 2026. For additional meeting information, contact Taehyeon Cho (TCho@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2083). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/23/2026.

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.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Susan Bathalon and Sharon White will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.60 Subcommittee Teleconference for Above Ground Portable Swimming Pools on 07/14/2026 at 1:30pm to 3:00pm (ET). The ASTM F15.60 Portable Pools will discuss ballot results. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional meeting information, contact Susan Bathalon (SBathalon@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2282. Posted in the Public Calendar 6/17/2026.

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Material Interaction Task Group’s small working group on test specification on 07/16/2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will include discussion of 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 6/16/2026.

Friday, July 17, 2026

Greg Ota, LSM, and other CPSC staff, will be participating in an in-person meeting with National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) on 7/17/2026 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CDT) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is NOCSAE’s Summer Standards Committee Meeting called to discuss standards and research related to helmets and other sports equipment. For additional information, including the meeting location, contact Greg Ota at gota@cpsc.gov or (301)-987-2010. Posted in the Public Calendar 5/15/2026.

Tuesday, July 21, 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, July 22, 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 07/22/2026 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 5/29/2026.

Wednesday, July 22, 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 07/22/2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am (ET). This meeting was requested by ANSI/CSA CO Sensor Working Group. The purpose of this meeting is to develop a standard and requirements for a CO sensor/detection system that may be implemented in central heating appliances (furnaces and boilers). For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 6/4/2026.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Rebekah Kempske (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the PHTA Standards Consensus Committee (SCC) on 07/23/2026 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 6/23/2026.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 te