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NRC: Indiana Becomes 41st State to Assume Oversight of Radioactive Materials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Indiana Becomes 41st State to Assume Oversight of Radioactive Materials
State will regulate radioactive materials used by hospitals, universities and businesses
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana today became the nation's 41st Agreement State, assuming responsibility for regulating certain radioactive materials used across the state after receiving approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Under the agreement, which takes effect Sept. 30, Indiana will oversee approximately 213
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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September 24, 2026
Indiana Becomes 41st State to Assume Oversight of Radioactive Materials
State will regulate radioactive materials used by hospitals, universities and businesses
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana today became the nation's 41st Agreement State, assuming responsibility for regulating certain radioactive materials used across the state after receiving approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Under the agreement, which takes effect Sept. 30, Indiana will oversee approximately 213licenses covering the use of radioactive materials in medical, academic and industrial settings. The state will be responsible for licensing, inspection and enforcement of these activities.
"This agreement means more power in the hands of Hoosiers, not Washington, D.C.," said Gov. Mike Braun. "More regulatory control for our state creates an opportunity for more reliable and affordable power for Hoosiers."
"This is an important milestone for Indiana and for the NRC," said NRC Chairman Ho K. Nieh. "Indiana has demonstrated that its regulatory program can meet the NRC's standards for protecting public health and safety. As an Agreement State, Indiana can apply that expertise to address the needs of its communities while maintaining the high safety standards Americans expect."
NRC Chairman Nieh and Indiana Gov. Braun signed the formal agreement today in Indianapolis.
The agreement is authorized under Section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act, which allows the NRC to transfer regulatory authority over certain radioactive materials to states that demonstrate they have adequate programs to protect public health and safety. Indiana's program was reviewed by the NRC to ensure it meets applicable federal standards.
Indiana will regulate radioactive materials used for purposes including medical diagnosis and treatment, university research and industrial applications. The NRC will retain oversight of the state program and conduct periodic reviews to ensure Indiana continues to meet federal requirements.
With Indiana joining the Agreement State program, 41 states now regulate these uses of radioactive materials under agreements with the NRC, while the NRC continues to directly regulate radioactive materials in the remaining states and certain federally regulated activities.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/news-releases/2026/indiana-becomes-41st-state-assume-oversight-radioactive-materials
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: OMB Approval of E-Rate Competitive Bidding Portal, Program Modernization Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 21-455; CC Docket No. 02-6):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the new information collection requirements associated with sections 54.503(c)(4)-(6)/1 and 54.504(d)(1)(iv)/2 of the Commission's rules adopted in the Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program Report and Order./3 Those requirements are now effective./4
In the Promoting
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 21-455; CC Docket No. 02-6):
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By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the new information collection requirements associated with sections 54.503(c)(4)-(6)/1 and 54.504(d)(1)(iv)/2 of the Commission's rules adopted in the Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program Report and Order./3 Those requirements are now effective./4
In the PromotingFair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program Report and Order, the Commission adopted new rules establishing a competitive bidding portal for use during the E-Rate procurement process and streamlining E-Rate program processes. These rules include (1) section 54.503(b), (c)(4)-(6)/5 that explains the E-Rate competitive bidding process and requires applicants and service providers to use the USAC managed competitive bidding portal and (2) section 54.504(d)(1)(iv)/6 that requires applicants seeking additional bandwidth during a funding year to make certifications regarding their requests. The Commission stated that sections 54.503(b), (c)(4)-(6) and 54.504(d)(1)(iv) are rules requiring approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), which would become effective after publication of a notice in the Federal Register announcing OMB approval and establishing the relevant effective date./7 The information collection was submitted to OMB for review under the PRA and was approved by OMB on July 7, 2026./8 On September 14, 2026, the Federal Register published a notice announcing OMB's approval and establishing an effective date of September 14, 2026. Accordingly, 47 CFR Sec.Sec. 54.503(c)(4)-(6) and 54.504(d)(1)(iv) are now effective.
We note that the rules adopted in the Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the ERate Program Report and Order that did not require OMB approval became effective June 18, 2026, 30 days after publication of the Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program Report and Order in the Federal Register.
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Footnotes:
1/ 47 CFR Sec. 54.503(b), (c)(4)-(6).
2/ 47 CFR Sec. 54.504(d)(1)(iv).
3/ In the Matter of Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, WC Docket No. 21-455, CC Docket No. 02-6, Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 26-30, 2026 WL 1284773 (May 1, 2026) (Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding Report and Order).
4/ 47 CFR Sec. 54.504 (g)(1)(i)-(iii) are also now effective regarding the transition of services during a funding year.
5/ 47 CFR Sec. 54.503(b), (c)(4)-(6).
6/ 47 CFR Sec. 54.504(d)(1)(iv).
7/ Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding Report and Order at *31, para. 80.
8/ See Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Notice of Action, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202606-3060-016 (last visited Sept. 9, 2026) (approving without change OMB Control No. 3060-0806).
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Original text here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-26-1030A1.pdf
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Light-Up Glasses, Crown Headbands, Sparkle Headbands, Ties
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Light-Up Glasses, Crown Headbands, Sparkle Headbands and Ties
Hazard: The recalled children's toys violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain button cell batteries and the compartments that hold the batteries can be easily accessed by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. When button cell and coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Light-Up Glasses, Crown Headbands, Sparkle Headbands and Ties
Hazard: The recalled children's toys violate the mandatory standard for toys because they contain button cell batteries and the compartments that hold the batteries can be easily accessed by children, posing a deadly ingestion hazard to children. When button cell and coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September24, 2026
Units: About 43,674 units
Consumer Contact: ABC Trading toll-free at 323-581-3688 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recallabc@gmail.com or online at https://www.abctradinginc.com/recall-2 or www.abctradinginc.com and click "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description: These recalled products are packaged in a large clear plastic bag. A white label on the clear plastic bag has, in black font, one of the following identifiers: 6502 (for the light-up tie), HD-10 (for the light-up headbands) or L-508 (for the light-up glasses). Each of the items are packaged in individual clear plastic in the larger bag. A white label on the individual clear plastic bag has black lettering that reads: "MADE IN CHINA, Importer: ABC TRADING, INC."
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled light-up toys immediately and contact ABC Trading for a refund. Consumers will be asked to email recallabc@gmail.com a photograph showing the product being disposed of in the trash.
Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: ABC Trading stores in Los Angeles, California and other specialty stores nationwide and online at abctradinginc.com from September 2016 through May 2026 for about $1.
Importer(s): ABC Trading Inc., of Vernon, California
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-799
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/ABC-Trading-Recalls-Light-Up-Childrens-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses
Hazard: The left temple of the recalled smart glasses can overheat during extended use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to burn hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About 1,643 (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: INMO International toll free at 888-212-9620 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support.usa@inmoxr.com or online at https://inmoxr.com/pages/recall
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses
Hazard: The left temple of the recalled smart glasses can overheat during extended use, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to burn hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About 1,643 (In addition, about 120 were sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact: INMO International toll free at 888-212-9620 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at support.usa@inmoxr.com or online at https://inmoxr.com/pages/recalland click on "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
In Conjunction With:
Description: This recall involves smart glasses with model number AIR3 and are used for AI translation, AI-assisted productivity and media streaming. The recalled products are black with "AIR3" and "INMO" printed on a label on the right temple of the product.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled INMO Air3 Smart Glasses immediately and contact INMO for a free repair. The firm will assist users in updating the system to version V3.16 online.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 10 reports of the AIR3 glasses overheating including reports of a burning sensation to the face and the left side of the ear.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com, Inmoxr.com, Kickstarter.com from December 2025 to August 2026 for between $900 and $1300.
Importer(s): INMO International Technology Limited, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-797
Fast Track Recall
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/INMO-International-Technology-Limited-Recalls-INMO-Air3-Smart-Glasses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Burn-Hazard
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Emerspring Mattresses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Emerspring Mattresses
Hazard: The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About 263
Consumer Contact: Style Homeware email at EmerspringMattressRecall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Emerspring Mattresses. The mattresses are 12 inches thick and sold in queen size. They have a white top and white
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Emerspring Mattresses
Hazard: The recalled mattresses violate the mandatory flammability standard for mattresses, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire.
Remedy: Repair
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About 263
Consumer Contact: Style Homeware email at EmerspringMattressRecall@outlook.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Emerspring Mattresses. The mattresses are 12 inches thick and sold in queen size. They have a white top and whitesides with a green trim. They were sold compressed in a box. "Prototype ID: " and the manufacture date "6/2025" are printed on a sewn-in white label located on one side of the mattress.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mattresses immediately and contact Style Homeware to receive a free fitted cover to put over their mattress, which will bring the mattress into compliance with mandatory flammability standards.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from January 2026 through May 2026 for $226.
Retailer: Style Homeware, Inc., of Monrovia, California
Manufactured In: Indonesia
Recall number: 26-796
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Style-Homeware-Recalls-Emerspring-Mattresses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Mattress-Flammability
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Blue Cactus 2500 MAh Battery Packs for Reclining Chairs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: The Blue Cactus Company 2500 mAh Battery Packs for Reclining Chairs
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About 51,000
Consumer Contact: The Blue Cactus Company by email at recall@thebluecactuscompany.com or online at https://www.thebluecactuscompany.com/ and click on "Important Recall Information" to learn more.
Recall Details
Description:
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: The Blue Cactus Company 2500 mAh Battery Packs for Reclining Chairs
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery in the recalled battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About 51,000
Consumer Contact: The Blue Cactus Company by email at recall@thebluecactuscompany.com or online at https://www.thebluecactuscompany.com/ and click on "Important Recall Information" to learn more.
Recall Details
Description:This recall involves The Blue Cactus Company Reclining Chair 2500 mAh battery packs with model number RWX-RBP02. The battery packs are black with the brand logo and brand name of "The Blue Cactus Company" imprinted on the front. The recalled battery packs can be identified by the model number RWX-RBP02 printed on the rear of the product and were designed to be used with various brands of reclining chairs.
Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled battery packs immediately and contact The Blue Cactus Company for a replacement battery pack.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of four reports of the batteries overheating, smoking, or igniting.
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from May 2023 through July 2026 for about $105.
Importer(s): Go North Rocket 28 AB, of Sweden
Recall number: 26-791
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/The-Blue-Cactus-Company-Reclining-Chair-Battery-Packs-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-on-Amazon
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving 5Color Children's Bike Helmet, Pads Sets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: 5Color Children's Bike Helmet and Pads Sets
Hazard: The helmets in the recalled sets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, retention system, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: 5Color Children's Bike Helmet and Pads Sets
Hazard: The helmets in the recalled sets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets because the helmets do not comply with the impact attenuation, retention system, positional stability, labeling and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect the user in the event of a crash, posing a serious risk of injury or death due to head injury.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: September 24, 2026
Units: About324
Consumer Contact: 5Color toll free at 833-382-6461 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email at FiveColorCS@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves 5Color-branded bicycle helmet and pads sets. The sets consist of a pink helmet, knee and elbow pads. Only the size small helmets are included in this recall. The helmets are size small (S), fitting a head circumference of about 18 to 22 inches, and have black padding, black straps, a black and a black fit-adjusting knob at the back. "2026/03/20" are included in this recall. "Model No.: YD-001," "Lot/Ref: YD-260320" and "Date 2026/03/20" are printed on a label on the inside of the helmet and on the product packaging.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and contact 5Color for a full refund of the set. Consumers will be asked to destroy the recalled helmet by cutting the straps and email a photo of the destroyed helmet to FiveColorCS@163.com. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled helmet. Consumers may keep the protection pads.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com in May 2026 for between $25 and $26.
Retailer: Hengqin Guangwei Consulting Co., Ltd., dba. 5Color, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-789
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/5Color-Recalls-Childrens-Bicycle-Helmet-and-Pads-Sets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Head-Injury-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets
