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CPSC FACES END OF QUORUM EXTENSION CPSC January 28 begins its last week with the two-person quorum extension granted last year by Congress.

BOOSTER AND SAFETY SEAT USE REMAIN STEADY Booster seat use among children ages 4 to 7 stayed about the same comparing 2006 to 2007, according to data made available January 21 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

SURVEY OFFERS GLIMPSE INTO CPSC STAFF’S MINDSET A survey of CPSC staff made available January 24 gives insight into what they think of the agency and their roles there.

CANADA SEEKS FEEDBACK ON CHEMICALS EFFORT Canada is seeking comment by March 19 on draft screening assessments of 15 substances.

U.K. GETS RISK-REGULATION COMMITTEE The U.K. Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Affairs (BERR) January 16 announced the creation of a Risk and Regulatory Advisory Council.

EXPECT CONTINUED CONGRESSIONAL ATTENTION TO CPSC As Congress gears up for new work, CPSC watchers should anticipate the legislators to continue their high-profile attention to the agency.

CPSC BRIEFS Briefs on isolation tanks, blocks, toys, toy cars, magnetic toys, candles, NEISS, CPSC meetings.

OTHER FEDERAL BRIEFS Briefs on radon, test dummies, death data.

STANDARDS & TESTING BRIEFS Briefs on tree stands, helmets, power outlets, conduit, communication cables, fire alarms, heat alarms, arc welders, wiring, interior lighting, landscape lighting.

CONSUMER PROTECTION & ADVOCACY BRIEFS Brief on carbon monoxide.

FOREIGN & INTERNATIONAL BRIEFS Briefs on toys, fireworks, candle holders, sunglasses, lamps, trailer bikes, lingerie, lamps, RAPEX.