CPSC staff give security reasons for Krenik's access ban
U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionCPSC staff, in a letter signed by security specialist James Webb
A CPSC staff letter cites a credible threat and disruptive conduct as reasons for restricting Krenik's access.
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Security concerns justify restricting Krenik's in-person access and requiring approved nonphysical communication channels.
“Your recent conduct has been determined to pose a credible threat to agency personnel and federal operations. Your repeated abusive and disruptive behavior, along with your continued attempts to contact staff using improper and unauthorized communication channels, constitute serious violations of federal property regulations and security directives.”
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Edward Krenik challenges CPSC's security ban as a violation of his right to petition
An August 28 staff letter signed by CPSC security specialist James Webb barred lobbyist Edward Krenik from agency facilities, citing a credible threat and abusive and disruptive conduct. Krenik sued on October 20, alleging retaliation and a denial of due process. The letter permits specified nonphysical contact and says the Commission did not review or approve it.
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The August 28 letter cites security concerns, bars in-person access and allows designated nonphysical communication. Its footer says the staff memorandum was not reviewed or approved by the Commission.
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The letter bars Krenik from CPSC facilities and affiliated spaces.
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It permits designated mail, email and telephone contact. The footer says the Commission did not review or approve the staff memorandum.
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The subject is the staff restriction on Krenik's access. The CPSC staff letter supplies its security justification; the Commission did not approve the memorandum.
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