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The National Institute of Justice (NIJ), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, will host an online workshop for body armor manufacturers on March 19, 2025. This workshop aims to provide updates on NIJ standards and conformity assessment activities for ballistic-resistant body armor. It will cover recent changes to NIJ standards, the implementation timeline for testing body armor, and potential updates to the compliance program requirements. Participants can register by emailing their details to the provided contact before March 14, 2025.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a provisionally accepted settlement with Cybex International, Inc. The settlement involves a civil penalty of $7,950,000 due to Cybex's failure to promptly report defects in their Arm Curl and Smith Press machines, which posed serious injury risks. Cybex has agreed to enhance its compliance program but does not admit to any wrongdoing. The public can submit comments or objections to this settlement until March 4, 2021.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R) has announced a proposed collection of information and is seeking public comments. This collection is part of the Department of Defense's Voluntary Education Partnership Memorandum of Understanding Institutional Compliance Program, aimed at assessing the compliance of educational institutions with the MOU standards. The process involves reviewing recruiting practices, financial matters, accreditation, and post-graduate opportunities. The Department invites feedback on whether this information collection is necessary and how it can be made more effective and less burdensome.

The Department of Justice has extended the public comment period for a proposed consent decree involving Home Depot by 30 days. This extension gives the public until February 22, 2021, to submit their comments. The lawsuit claims Home Depot violated the Toxic Substances Control Act by performing renovations without using EPA-certified firms. The proposed agreement requires Home Depot to pay a $20,750,000 penalty and start a compliance program.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has provisionally accepted a Settlement Agreement with Fitbit, LLC, which includes a civil penalty of $12,250,000. The case concerns reports of battery overheating in Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, which caused burn injuries. Although Fitbit did not admit to any violations, they agreed to a recall and settlement to avoid further litigation. Furthermore, Fitbit will implement a compliance program to ensure adherence to safety regulations and report any changes or updates to the CPSC for a year.