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1. Commission Agenda

2. Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties

3. Meetings for October 12 – October 18, 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 October 12 – October 18, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 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 Technical Discussion on 10/13/2026 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is a technical working session to develop a test method for protrusions on the top rail of gates. For additional meeting information, contact Carlos Torres (CTorres@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2504). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/23/2026.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Office of Import Surveillance Deputy Director Sabrina Keller will present on CPSC’s eFiling requirement at the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association (NBCBA) 2026 Fall Conference. For more information on eFiling, visit cpsc.gov/eFiling. For more information on the event, visit the Northern Border Customs Brokers Association or contact skeller@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/2/2026.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Zachary Foster (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F2236/F2907 Task Group on 10/13/2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss a proposal to combine ASTM F2236 (soft infant and toddler carriers) and ASTM F2907 (sling carriers). For additional meeting information, contact Zachary Foster (zfoster@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2034). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/2/2026.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Psychological Safety and Behavioral Influence for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/13/2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for psychological safety and behavioral Influence for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Harmful Content for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/13/2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for harmful content for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Tuesday, October 13, 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 October 13, 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 10/5/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Eric Hooker, Directorate for Health Sciences, will be participating in the Autumn Quarterly Meeting of the Central New Jersey Lead & Health Coalition. Mr. Hooker will lead a presentation titled, “CPSC Regulation of Lead in Consumer Products.” The meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Eastern time. For additional information, contact Eric Hooker at ehooker@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2516. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/21/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the UL 1563 Task Group on Flammable Refrigerants in Spas on 10/14/2026 from 11am to 1pm (ET). This meeting was requested by UL 1563 Task group. The task group will discuss new requirements for flammable refrigerants in spas and hot tubs in UL 1563. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the Vision 2020 Work group 4 monthly meeting on 10/14/2026 from 10am to 11am (ET). This meeting was requested by Vision 2020 Work Group 4. The work group will discuss new fire safety technologies that may affect community risk reduction. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.02 Task group on flameless utility lighters on 10/14/2026 from 2pm to 3pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM F15.02 Task group. The task group will continue to develop a new proposed standard for flameless (battery-powered) utility lighters. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Scott Ayers (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the UL A3 Refrigerant Labeling Working Group Meeting on 10/14/2026 from 3pm to 4pm (ET). This meeting was requested by UL A3 Refrigerant Labeling Working Group. The working group will continue discussions on developing common labeling recommendations for products that incorporate A3 flammable refrigerants. For additional meeting information, contact Scott Ayers (SAyers@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2030). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the F15.42 F3096 Wall Anchor Task Group on 10/14/2026 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 9/29/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Ronald Jordan (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the CSA CO Sensor WG - Furnaces Annex U on 10/14/2026 from 10:00am to 11:30am (ET). This meeting was requested by CSA CO Sensor Working Group. The purpose of this meeting is continued development of CO sensor provisions to be included in ANSI Z21.47. Standard for Gas-Fired Central Furnaces. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/30/2026.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Data Privacy and Surveillance for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/14/2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for data privacy and surveillance for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Andrew Newens (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.09 Task Group for Freestanding Climbers for Children Under 24 Months on 10/15/2026 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm (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 24 months old. For additional meeting information, contact Andrew Newens (ANewens@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2248). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/2/2026.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Daniel Taxier (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.30 Children's Beds Task Group on 10/15/2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss a draft standard for children's beds. For additional meeting information, contact Daniel Taxier (DTaxier@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2211). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/7/2026.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Data Privacy and Surveillance for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/15/2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for pre-market assessment and post-market surveillance for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026. Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

4. Future Meetings

Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 23, 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 Nanotechnologies Plenary Meeting on 10/19/2026 at 10:30am to 10/23/2026 at 6:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ISO. This is a plenary meeting to discuss all topics of TC 229 (nanotechnologies) subgroups. For additional meeting information, contact Taehyeon Cho (TCho@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2083). Posted in the Public Calendar 8/12/2026.

Monday, October 19, 2026

Matthew Brookman (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the UL 2075 Low Level Devices Task Group on 10/19/2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ULSE. The group will continue developing requirements for low-level carbon monoxide detectors. For additional meeting information, contact Matthew Brookman (MBrookman@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2467). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/22/2026.

Monday, October 19, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Transparency, Labelling, and Disclosure for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/19/2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM.This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for transparency, labelling, and disclosure for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Stephen Harsanyi (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.22 and F15.77 Joint Working Group on Magnets on October 20, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. The working group is meeting primarily to discuss improvements to the test method for magnets and the next steps moving forward. For additional meeting information, contact Stephen Harsanyi (SHarsanyi@cpsc.gov). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/17/2026.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Psychological Safety and Behavioral Influence for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/20/2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for psychological safety and behavioral Influence for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Harmful Content for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/20/2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for harmful content for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Ronald Jordan (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending virtually) meeting with the Z21/83 Bi-national Gas Appliances & Related Accessories Technical Committee on 10/20/2026 from 11:30am to 7:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by CSA Z21/83 Bi-national Gas Appliances & Related Accessories Technical Committee. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a variety of standards developments for a variety of gas appliances and accessories. Staff will be monitoring the meeting to stay abreast of safety-related standards development associated with gas appliances. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/6/2026.

Wednesday, October 21, 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 10/21/2026 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (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 9/21/2026.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Zachary Foster (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F2236/F2907 Task Group on 10/21/2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss a proposal to combine ASTM F2236 (soft infant and toddler carriers) and ASTM F2907 (sling carriers). For additional meeting information, contact Zachary Foster (zfoster@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2034). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/2/2026.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Data Privacy and Surveillance for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/21/2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for data privacy and surveillance for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Simon Lee (ESEF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.75 F3463 Connected Products Data Privacy and Surveillance for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Consumer Products Task Group on 10/22/2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM.  This meeting will review the current draft standard guide for pre-market assessment and post-market surveillance for proposed Artificial Intelligence safety plans for possible updates to ASTM F3463. For additional meeting information, contact Simon Lee (SPLee@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2035). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/5/2026.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ronald Jordan (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending virtually) meeting with the Joint Technical Subcommittee for Standards on Gas-fired Central Furnaces on 10/22/2026 from 11:30am to 7:30pm (ET). This meeting was requested by CSA Furnace Technical Subcommittee. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a variety of standards updates for gas furnaces, including consideration of RFC #23 (proposed standards provisions that require inclusion of CO detection devices to monitor ambient CO levels in the furnace circulation air stream. For additional meeting information, contact Ronald Jordan (RJordan@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2219). Posted in the Public Calendar 10/6/2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Rebekah Kempske (LSM), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the PHTA-16 Standard Writing Committee (SWC) on 10/26/2026 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 8/27/2026.

Monday, October 26, 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 October 26, 2026 from 9:30–10:30 AM (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 9/22/2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Brad Gordon, Directorate of Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in teleconference meeting with the ASTM F15.59 Task Group on Children’s Chairs. The group plans to meet on October 26, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET) to discuss improvements to safety for children’s chairs. 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 9/22/2026.

Tuesday, October 26, 2026

Ashley Johnson, Directorate for Health Sciences, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a meeting with the ASTM F15.12 Firmness and Breathability of Juvenile Products Subcommittee on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM ET to develop standard test methods for measuring firmness, airflow, and CO2 re-breathing in infant products. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Ashley Johnson at aajohnson@cpsc.gov. Posted in the Public Calendar 9/22/2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Carlos Torres (ESMC), and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending in-person and virtually) (West Conshohocken, PA) meeting with the ASTM F15.11 Expansion Gates and Expandable Enclosures Subcommittee Meeting on 10/26/2026 from 2:30pm to 3:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss the latest developments of the ASTM standard for Gates and Enclosures products. For additional meeting information, contact Carlos Torres (CTorres@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2504). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/23/2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Celestine Kish (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending in-person and virtually) (West Conshohocken, PA) meeting with the ASTM F15.18 Bassinets/Cradles Subcommittee meeting on 10/26/2026 from 3:30pm to 4:00pm (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss the latest updates to the Bassinets/Cradles standard. For additional meeting information, contact Celestine Kish (ckish@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2547). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Timothy Smith (ESHF) and other CPSC staff will participate in a hybrid (CPSC staff will be attending in-person and virtually) (West Conshohocken, PA) meeting with the ASTM F15 Ad Hoc Language Task Group on 10/26/2026 from 10:30am to 11:30am (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This meeting is to discuss possible changes or additions to the Ad Hoc Recommended Language document. For additional meeting information, contact Timothy Smith (TSmith@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2557). Posted in the Public Calendar 9/29/2026.

Monday, October 26, 2026

Kristen Talcott (ESHF), and other CPSC staff will participate in a virtual meeting with the ASTM F15.17 Carriages and Strollers Subcommittee on 10/26/2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). This meeting was requested by ASTM. This is a meeting to discuss potential revisions to the ASTM F833 standard for carriages and strollers. For additional information, including meeting call-in information, contact Kristen Talcott (KTalcott@cpsc.gov or (301) 987-2311). Posted in the Publi