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The National Drowning Prevention Alliance presented 9 awards for outstanding community services during a luncheon ceremony on Friday March 15th at the 12th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

In a continued uphill war against the sale of rare-earth magnets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched it's second adminstrative complaint lawsuit of the past decade against Zen Magnets LLC on August 6, 2012.

In the seemingly frustrated response to the recall request, Qu accused the the CPSC of "lacking perspective" and "showing no attempt to perform a cost-benefit analysis". Zen Magnets is the second magnet sphere company to publicly refuse the CPSC.

F&A in conjunction with RETS and Batterbee Insurance announces our second TEXAS SEMINAR. ARLINGTON TEXAS SEMINAR will provide an understanding of How To DIAGNOSIS, ABATE, TREAT, TEST and Re-CONSTRUCT Infected Properties including TREC CE credits

Foreman and Associates with RETS ... Offers the most Comprehensive and Educational Tainted Corrosive "Chinese" Drywall Seminar, fully APPROVED by TREC, with CE Credits for Home Inspectors, Realtors, Appraisers, and other Professionals- San Marcos, TX

TCDW Seminar - September 24 and 25, Real Estate Training Systems, Foreman and Associates, and Batterbee Insurance - Invites all Real Estate Brokers, Agents, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Title Company, HVAC Technicians and Construction Professionals

National Builder Developers like Lennar, DR Horton, and others want to hide and cover-up the fact ... tainted corrosive "Chinese" drywall was installed in their development's. Homeowners are required to sign agreements limiting their legal rights.

Real Estate Training Systems, Foreman and Associates, and Batterbee Insurance Seminar will educate, empower, inform, explain and answer participants specific questions concerning tainted corrosive drywall commonly called Chinese drywall in San Marcos

Real Estate Training Systems (RETS), Foreman and Associates - Team of Professionals, and Batterbee Insurance will educate, inform, and answer specific questions concerning tainted corrosive drywall, commonly called Chinese drywall in San Marcos.

Banner Supply information noted on a typical computerized delivery ticket, clearly details critical information required to determine potential location and installation of the 1,400,000 tainted corrosive Chinese drywall boards covered by settlement.

Attorneys touting the Banner Supply Settlement, have been caught with their hands in the cookie jar, by failing to document and detail how, and by specific means and methods, victims would be compensated, but clearly defined how they would be paid.

Banner Settlement Documents, clearly define 1.4 Million Boards associated or covered by $54,475,558.00. HOW and WHEN will the money be disbursed ? HOW many claimants ? WHAT documentation is required ? WHO is in-charge ? WHAT % are lawyers asking ?

Correcting tainted corrosive drywall structures, requires protocols and guidelines, confirming and validating, total resolution of current and future unknown out-gassing issues, and also electrical wiring, cabinets, and other construction components.

CPSC Report and Sandia Testing FAILED to properly test ALL types of electrical wiring typically found in Residential structures. Report only covers 15 amp, 14 gauge wiring, Structures have UNTESTED, UNDOCUMENTED, stranded 220 volt circuits and others

Report explains specific testing, results, and new findings concerning typical 110 volt, Residential Electrical Systems, referencing switches, outlets, and wiring, with Up-Dated Life Safety Guidelines or recommendations of smoke and fire alarms.

Abatement of tainted corrosive drywall, with SNiPER® Treatment Application, implementing Foreman and Associates proprietary protocol, provides the owner with a Property Specific Environmental Insurance Policy, covering future Chinese Drywall issues

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance presented 9 awards for outstanding community services during a luncheon ceremony on Friday March 15th at the 12th Annual National Drowning Prevention Symposium, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

AEL Data delivered a corporate presentation on ICT at an International Seminar held at NiTTTR, Chennai, in collaboration with CPSC, Manila, Philippines.

On August 27, 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking for the development of a new federal standard for small, high-powered magnet sets.

In a continued uphill war against the sale of rare-earth magnets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched it's second adminstrative complaint lawsuit of the past decade against Zen Magnets LLC on August 6, 2012.

In the seemingly frustrated response to the recall request, Qu accused the the CPSC of "lacking perspective" and "showing no attempt to perform a cost-benefit analysis". Zen Magnets is the second magnet sphere company to publicly refuse the CPSC.

The US CPSC granted a petitioned exception to the lead content limit of 100 ppm for specific aluminum die-cast components in ride-on pedal tractors for children on April 5, 2012.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) amends consumer registration regulations for durable infant products.The rule becomes effective on February 18, 2013.

F&A in conjunction with RETS and Batterbee Insurance announces our second TEXAS SEMINAR. ARLINGTON TEXAS SEMINAR will provide an understanding of How To DIAGNOSIS, ABATE, TREAT, TEST and Re-CONSTRUCT Infected Properties including TREC CE credits

The Hollander Law Firm wants to keep your kids safe this holiday season (whether buying a toy or receiving a toy) by providing you with resources and information on toy safety.

Contractors, Developers, Hygienist, Consultants, CPSC, and HUD, all agree on one issue, Tainted Corrosive "Chinese" Drywall structures need to be abated, and tested to varying degrees. Abatement Protocols and Insurance coverages are also not equal.

Appraisers, TREC Home Inspectors, and Real Estate Agents learned all about Tainted Corrosive Drywall this past week-end, enabling them to answer specific questions clients ask or need to know, before moving forward with property purchase transactions

Foreman and Associates with RETS ... Offers the most Comprehensive and Educational Tainted Corrosive "Chinese" Drywall Seminar, fully APPROVED by TREC, with CE Credits for Home Inspectors, Realtors, Appraisers, and other Professionals- San Marcos, TX

Foreman and Associates with RETS ... Offers the most Comprehensive and Educational Tainted Corrosive "Chinese" Drywall Seminar, fully APPROVED by TREC, with CE Credits for Home Inspectors, Realtors, Appraisers, and other Professionals- San Marcos, TX

TCDW Seminar - September 24 and 25, Real Estate Training Systems, Foreman and Associates, and Batterbee Insurance - Invites all Real Estate Brokers, Agents, Home Inspectors, Appraisers, Title Company, HVAC Technicians and Construction Professionals

National Builder Developers like Lennar, DR Horton, and others want to hide and cover-up the fact ... tainted corrosive "Chinese" drywall was installed in their development's. Homeowners are required to sign agreements limiting their legal rights.

Real Estate Training Systems, Foreman and Associates, and Batterbee Insurance Seminar will educate, empower, inform, explain and answer participants specific questions concerning tainted corrosive drywall commonly called Chinese drywall in San Marcos

Real Estate Training Systems (RETS), Foreman and Associates - Team of Professionals, and Batterbee Insurance will educate, inform, and answer specific questions concerning tainted corrosive drywall, commonly called Chinese drywall in San Marcos.

In a letter dated July 3, 2011, the Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) addressed the CPSC's recent staff briefing package on the “notice of requirements” for laboratories to become accepted to test for ASTM F963 as presented to the Commission and public

Banner Supply information noted on a typical computerized delivery ticket, clearly details critical information required to determine potential location and installation of the 1,400,000 tainted corrosive Chinese drywall boards covered by settlement.

Attorneys touting the Banner Supply Settlement, have been caught with their hands in the cookie jar, by failing to document and detail how, and by specific means and methods, victims would be compensated, but clearly defined how they would be paid.

Banner Settlement Documents, clearly define 1.4 Million Boards associated or covered by $54,475,558.00. HOW and WHEN will the money be disbursed ? HOW many claimants ? WHAT documentation is required ? WHO is in-charge ? WHAT % are lawyers asking ?

Correcting tainted corrosive drywall structures, requires protocols and guidelines, confirming and validating, total resolution of current and future unknown out-gassing issues, and also electrical wiring, cabinets, and other construction components.

Reports issued by the Government and others based on incomplete Scientific Testing, Documentation, and Findings, has created Consumer chaos and confusion, but more important, created major credibility questions concerning CPSC findings or directives

CPSC existing reversal, concerning CPSC published Life Safety Guidelines, Fallon's MDL Court Guidelines, and endorsement of an obvious incomplete report, based on partial test findings and conclusions, has resulted in Consumer confusion and chaos ???

Media, Lawyers, Manufacturers, Developers, Contractors, Government Agencies, and our Legal System ... reference, detail, note, document, and quote information - assuming the full scope, definition, and depth of these terms are clear to Consumers ?

CPSC, HUD, NAHB, CDC, ASTM, Judge Fallon, and Manufacturers can all agree on ONE (1) issue - CORROSION - After that - Travel directions to the Consumers destination - CORRECTIVE REPAIRS - Include curves, twists, bumps, and serious direction turns.

Lennar, Chamber Test, Environ, NDE Protocol, Wire Removal, Treatments, CPSC, ASTM, and other Tainted Corrosive Drywall issues need to be clarified, allowing Consumers accurate info for review, before proceeding with corrective CDW / TCDW repairs.

CPSC, HUD, NAHB, CDC, OSHA, ASTM, Judge Fallon, and Manufacturers can all agree on ONE issue - CORROSION - After that - Travel directions to the Consumers destination - CORRECTIVE REPAIRS - Include curves, twists, bumps, and serious direction turns.

CPSC Report and Sandia Testing FAILED to properly test ALL types of electrical wiring typically found in Residential structures. Report only covers 15 amp, 14 gauge wiring, Structures have UNTESTED, UNDOCUMENTED, stranded 220 volt circuits and others

Report explains specific testing, results, and new findings concerning typical 110 volt, Residential Electrical Systems, referencing switches, outlets, and wiring, with Up-Dated Life Safety Guidelines or recommendations of smoke and fire alarms.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is going live this March with its new ‘Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database’, which can be found at www.saferproducts.gov.

Commercial Structures mainly consist of 5/8 inch type, Fire-Rated Gypsum Boards, with acoustical ceilings tiles. Commercial Structures are NOT immune concerning Tainted Corrosive Drywall issues, and need a detailed NDE Analysis for numerous reasons.

Another successful abatement and certified SNiPER® Treatment System Application - Cape Coral, Florida - Foreman and Associates Team approach, continues to COST EFFECTIVELY abate, treat, and re-build structures with Tainted Corrosive Chinese Drywall.

Owners and contractors need to ensure that the Five Concerns of Chinese Drywall are addressed during the remediation process or they may be faced with having to remediate a second time; solutions have been developed by BESI to manage each concern.

The Building Envelope Science Institute has reached out to government agencies after finding solutions for inspecting and remediating structures contaminated by defective drywall.

Consumers, Banks, Lenders, Investors, Developers, Contractors, Insurers, Lawyers, and Government Agencies all agree on one huge issue, at this time. Confirming and validating CDW diagnosis accurately, the most important first step towards resolution.

Media, Lawyers, Manufacturers, Developers, Contractors, Government Agencies, and our Legal System ... reference, detail, note, document, and quote information ... assuming Consumers understand the full scope, definition, and depth of these terms ???

The HTA will testify on Thursday December 2nd at a Senate Commerce Sub-Committee oversight hearing regarding the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recently announced Knauf Pilot Repair Projects, sounds good and maybe a start in the right direction ? Several serious and detailed questions remain unanswered, that consumers need to pay close attention too, before FINAL acceptance of Knauf offer ??

Based on recently unsealed Florida Court Documents, WCI knew their Developments were built with tainted, corrosive, Chinese drywall. Questions concerning, the timing of WCI's Bankruptcy filing, are now in question ? Consumers want answers ?

True or False ??? Myth or Fact ??? Direct Answers to Consumer's Questions ... Factual, Validated, Confirmed, Information based on direct, visual, tested and documented actual field conditions. KNOW THE FACTS, NOT OPINIONS !!!

Testing for Chinese or Tainted and Corrosive drywall has become a major source of income for numerous groups, testing institutions, labs, environmental companies, lawyers, home inspectors, consultants, engineers, contractors, and even politicians.

MISSION petitions CPSC to investigate traditional crib bumpers

Over 1000ppm of lead found in yellow colored bristles of a toothbrush. This product is not in violation of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) which regulates lead in children’s products.

The HTA will testify at this Thursday’s Commerce Sub-Committee hearing regarding the CPSIA. HTA Founder and Vice President, Dan Marshall, Board member Jolie Fay and Board member Randy Hertzler will travel to DC to participate.

Abatement of tainted corrosive drywall, with SNiPER® Treatment Application, implementing Foreman and Associates proprietary protocol, provides the owner with a Property Specific Environmental Insurance Policy, covering future Chinese Drywall issues

This past Friday, the CPSC, released their report to Congress regarding implementation issues relating to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) as requested within the Omnibus Appropriations Bill of 2010.

The Handmade Toy Alliance (HTA) will send five of their nine Board members to the upcoming Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) workshops this Thursday and Friday, December 10th and 11th, 2009.

FCI Terms Speculation Concerning Synergistic Effects of Formaldehyde and Hydrogen Sulfide as Human Irritant to be ‘Irresponsible’

POOLCENTER.com to go before the CPSC hearing on VGB Pool and Spa Safety Act for definition of unblockable pool drains