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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 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received a petition to create a mandatory regulation for pool ladders that are child-resistant, specifically designed for above-ground and portable pools. This petition aims to prevent drowning incidents among children under five years old, especially those aged between one and three. CPSC is seeking public comments on the petition by June 9, 2025, and is particularly interested in any studies or data related to the child-resistance of pool ladders. The petition suggests that while voluntary standards exist, there is no reliable method to ensure ladders meet child-resistance requirements, which the proposed regulation aims to address.