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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on its proposed collection of information for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) application. This program is designed to provide funding to state, local, and tribal governments to help prevent drowning and drain entrapment in swimming pools and spas. The grants, ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, aim to support education, training, and enforcement of pool safety requirements. The CPSC provided details about the application process, estimated burden, and cost, and invites feedback on the necessity, utility, and ways to minimize the burden of the proposed information collection.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plans to hold a virtual public hearing on April 7, 2021, to discuss its agenda and priorities for fiscal year 2022, starting October 1, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing will be conducted via a webinar, and the public is invited to participate. People can register for the webinar online and submit written comments or requests to make oral presentations by March 17, 2021. The Commission aims to establish its operating priorities and encourages public input to help shape its fiscal year 2022 plans.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on extending the approval of collecting information about notification requirements for coal and wood burning appliances. This involves providing important safety data on labels and manuals that come with these appliances, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments are due by February 3, 2025, and the current approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is set to expire on March 31, 2025. The CPSC wants feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of improving this information collection process.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a closed meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will take place at the agency's location on East West Highway in Bethesda, Maryland. The discussion will focus on a briefing matter, and no public participation will be allowed. For more information, individuals can contact Alberta E. Mills, the Commission Secretary.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has updated its rules related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to better reflect modern costs and practices. Changes include adjustments to the fees associated with providing information, such as increasing photocopy fees from $0.10 to $0.15 per page and eliminating fees for fully redacted pages. The CPSC will also no longer charge for electronic files due to minimal costs. Additionally, the rule outlines new procedures for fee notifications and payments, as well as updates reflecting changes in CPSC's organizational structure and practices.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing a correction to a rule about safety standards for non-full-size baby cribs, which was originally published on January 31, 2025. This correction involves updating references to the voluntary standard ASTM F406-24, which is used in setting these rules, by excluding specific sections that do not exist. The correction will take effect on April 5, 2025, unless significant objections are received by February 28, 2025. This correction ensures the rule accurately aligns with the latest version of the voluntary standard.

In March 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for stationary activity centers as per the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The new rule incorporates revisions from the 2024 version of the ASTM F2012 standard, which include improved requirements for the permanency of warning labels and additional example warnings. These updates are set to become mandatory on July 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received. The rule aligns the Code of Federal Regulations with the latest ASTM standards to enhance child safety.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on a revised safety standard for stationary activity centers, originally referenced by the ASTM F2012-18ε1 standard. The new standard, ASTM F2012-2024, has been updated by ASTM, and CPSC is evaluating its impact on product safety. The public has until February 4, 2025, to submit their comments. The revision and its potential to improve safety are being assessed under the guidelines of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is requesting public comments on extending the approval for collecting data on consumer product-related injuries. This data is obtained through the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) and other methods to investigate injuries and deaths related to consumer products. Feedback is sought on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for this information collection. Submissions can be made electronically or by mail until April 28, 2025.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has made a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend their information collection for coal and wood burning appliances. This request concerns the collection of important safety and performance data that must appear on labels, instruction manuals, and point-of-sale literature for these appliances to ensure consumer safety. The current approval will expire on March 31, 2025, and the CPSC has not received any public comments on the matter. Manufacturers and importers are required to submit this information, and no additional burden is expected except when new models are introduced or existing models are changed.