Federal Register #2026-12726

CPSC National Roundtable on Childhood Drowning Prevention – Notice of Public Meeting and Request for Comments

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing a public roundtable focused on childhood drowning prevention related to consumer products. - Purpose: Gather input from experts and stakeholders to evaluate current strategies and identify future actions for reducing childhood drowning incidents. - Participants: Invited representatives from academia, medicine, engineering, standards organizations, consumer advocacy groups, industry, and government. - Request for Comments: Written submissions are sought on topics including drowning trends, product hazards, engineering controls, standards, public education, behavioral research, and injury prevention. - No procurement: No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being requested or procured. - Event details: Open to the public via webcast; all comments will inform future CPSC priorities and actions.

Key Points: - No OEMs or vendors mentioned - No products or services requested - Focus is on public input and expert discussion, not procurement

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is hosting a public roundtable to discuss strategies for reducing childhood drowning associated with consumer products. The roundtable will evaluate current approaches and identify opportunities to enhance future actions such as public education, safety initiatives, standards development, research, and stakeholder engagement. Invited participants from various disciplines will discuss topics including drowning trends, product hazards, engineering controls, standards, public education, and research. The event is open to the public via webcast, and written comments are invited to help shape future drowning prevention strategies.

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