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Week of February 11 - February 17, 2013

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February 11, 2013
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM

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New York, NY

Association Meeting

CPSC Staff Attending the 2013 American International Toy Fair Hosted by the Toy Industry Association

Khalisa Phillips, Directorate for Engineering Sciences/Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be attending the 2013 American International Toy Fair hosted by the Toy Industry Association in New York, NY. For additional information contact Khalisa Phillips at 301-987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/5/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/5/13. (N)

February 11, 2013
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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Manhattan, NY.

Association Meeting

U.S. Regulatory Requirements for Consumer Products (including children’s products)

Neal S. Cohen (Small Business Ombudsman) speaking on February 11th, 2013 at 2 p.m. EST to any interested small business in the metropolitan New York City area.  The presentation will be an overview of U.S. regulatory requirements for consumer products (including children’s products) and will also explain the requirements and benefits of registering as a small batch manufacturer with CPSC.   Presentation is free and open to the public.  Advance registration is requested (but not required) to ensure adequate seating. The presentation was initiated by the CPSC’s Office of Education, Global Outreach, and Small Business Ombudsman.  The presentation will take place in Conference Room A at the Federal Plaza Conference Center located at 26 Federal Plaza, which is at the southeast corner of Worth Street and Broadway in downtown Manhattan.  Please allow approximately 30 minutes to get through security and arrive to the 6th floor.  There is a café on the 6th floor.  You may contact Neal S. Cohen at ncohen@cpsc.gov to RSVP and with any questions.. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 1/31/13. Posted in Public Calendar 2/1/13.

February 11, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

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New York, NY

Association Meeting

Commissioner Nord Addressing Toy Industry Association Annual Toy Safety Dinner

Commissioner Nancy Nord will be addressing the Toy Industry Association's Annual Toy Safety Dinner in New York, NY. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/11/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/12/13. (S)

February 12, 2013
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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Association Meeting

U.S. Regulatory Requirements for Toy Manufacturers Reviews Third Party Testing Requirements, Including Periodic Testing Requirements.

Neal S. Cohen (Small Business Ombudsman) speaking to attendees at the New York Toy Fair on February 12th, 2012 at approximately 9:30 a.m. EST. The presentation was requested by the Toy Industry Association and addresses the U.S. regulatory requirements for toy manufacturers reviews third party testing requirements, including periodic testing requirements.  The presentation will take place Room 1E19 of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. For additional information, click here: http://www2.toyassociation.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=tf_Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=18494 You may also contact Neal S. Cohen at ncohen@cpsc.gov with any questions or to schedule a time to speak individually. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 1/31/13. Posted in Public Calendar 2/1/13.

February 12, 2013
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM

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New York, NY

Association Meeting

CPSC Staff Attending the 2013 American International Toy Fair Hosted by the Toy Industry Association

Khalisa Phillips, Directorate for Engineering Sciences/Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be attending the 2013 American International Toy Fair hosted by the Toy Industry Association in New York, NY. For additional information contact Khalisa Phillips at 301-987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/5/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/5/13. (N)

February 13, 2013
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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New Orleans, LA

Voluntary Standards Association Meeting

ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings

Rick McCallion, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be attending the ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings at the Hyatt French Quarter; New Orleans, LA. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Rick McCallion , (301) 987-2222; email: rmccallion@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/4/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/4/13. (S)

  • Status:Open to the Public
  • Substantial

February 13, 2013
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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Commission Meeting

Commission Meeting

Commission Meeting     (Meeting canceled and rescheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2013)
Wednesday February 13, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bethesda Towers, Hearing Room 420
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland

Open to the Public

Matter to be Discussed

Decisional Matter: Sections 1112/1118 Requirements for Third Party Conformity Assessment Bodies - Draft Final Rule

  • Status:Open to the Public
  • Substantial

February 13, 2013
12:00 PM to 12:00 PM

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New York, NY

Association Meeting

CPSC Staff Attending the 2013 American International Toy Fair Hosted by the Toy Industry Association

Khalisa Phillips, Directorate for Engineering Sciences/Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be attending the 2013 American International Toy Fair hosted by the Toy Industry Association in New York, NY. For additional information contact Khalisa Phillips at 301-987-2592. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/5/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/5/13. (N)

February 13, 2013
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Rockville, MD

Voluntary Standards Association Meeting

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Meeting

George Borlase, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff hosting a technical dialogue with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to discuss data collection, safety and sustainability, and emerging electrical safety issues.  The meeting will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the National Product Testing and Evaluation Center, 5 Research Place, Rockville, MD 20850.  The meeting was requested by Dr. Borlase.  For additional information contact George Borlase, 301-987-2472, gborlase@cpsc.gov   Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/6/13.  Posted in the Public Calendar 2/6/13.

February 13, 2013
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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Voluntary Standards Association Meeting

CPSC Staff Participating in ASTM Working Group Teleconference

Doug Lee, M.S., Rana Balci-Sinha, Ph.D., Suad Wanna-Nakamura, Ph.D., and Jonathan Midgett, Ph.D., Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, participating in an ASTM working group teleconference, 3:00 p.m., to discuss voluntary standards requirements for baby monitors. The teleconference was requested by Mr. Tony Paolo, ASTM working group chair. For additional information contact Doug Lee, (301) 987-2073; email: dlee@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/5/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/5/13. (S)

February 14, 2013
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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New Orleans, LA

Voluntary Standards Association Meeting

ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings

Rick McCallion, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be attending the ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings at the Hyatt French Quarter; New Orleans, LA. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Rick McCallion , (301) 987-2222; email: rmccallion@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/4/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/4/13. (S)

  • Status:Open to the Public
  • Substantial

February 15, 2013
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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New Orleans, LA

Voluntary Standards Association Meeting

ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings

Rick McCallion, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be attending the ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings at the Hyatt French Quarter; New Orleans, LA. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Rick McCallion , (301) 987-2222; email: rmccallion@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/4/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/4/13. (S)

  • Status:Open to the Public
  • Substantial

February 16, 2013
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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New Orleans, LA

Voluntary Standards Association Meeting

ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings

Rick McCallion, Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be attending the ASTM F24.60 Trampoline Park subcommittee meetings at the Hyatt French Quarter; New Orleans, LA. This meeting was requested by ASTM. For additional information, contact Rick McCallion , (301) 987-2222; email: rmccallion@cpsc.gov. Transmitted to the Office of the Secretary 2/4/13. Posted in the Public Calendar 2/4/13. (S)

  • Status:Open to the Public
  • Substantial