Federal Register #2026-09642

CPSC Notice: Guidance on Referrals for Potential Criminal Enforcement

This notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) provides information on forthcoming guidance related to criminal regulatory offenses, as required by Executive Order 14294. - Government Buyer: - Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - Office of the General Counsel - Purpose and Scope: - Outlines CPSC's plan to report a list of criminal regulatory offenses to the Office of Management and Budget - Includes details on potential criminal penalties and applicable mens rea standards - Describes general policy for CPSC staff regarding referrals of alleged violations to the Department of Justice - Notable Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - No procurement, solicitation, or award is being announced - Notice is informational and does not create enforceable rights or benefits - Location: - CPSC Office of the General Counsel, 4340 East West Highway, Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Description

This notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) outlines the agency's plans to provide guidance on criminal regulatory offenses in accordance with Executive Order 14294 on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations. The CPSC will report to the Office of Management and Budget a list of criminal regulatory offenses enforceable by the CPSC or the Department of Justice, including potential penalties and mens rea standards. The notice also announces a general policy for CPSC officers to consider various factors when deciding whether to refer alleged violations to the Department of Justice. This policy is subject to exceptions and consistent with the law, and does not create enforceable rights or benefits.

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