Search Results for agency_names:"Administrative Conference of the United States"

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Search Results: agency_names:"Administrative Conference of the United States"

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  • 2024-29931 — Consultation with State, Local, and Tribal Governments in Regulatory Policymaking; Request for Comments; Public Listening Sessions
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102852
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is asking for public feedback on how federal agencies work with State, local, and Tribal governments in making regulations. They are accepting written comments until January 17, 2025, and are hosting two online listening sessions in January 2025 to discuss issues related to these consultations. The goal of this initiative is to explore better ways to ensure effective communication and input from these governments, which may lead to recommendations for improved practices. Participants can register for the listening sessions by emailing ACUS by January 2, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) wants to learn how they can work better with state, local, and Tribal governments when making new rules. They want people to share their thoughts by writing to them or talking in online meetings, like a big group chat, where everyone can share ideas.

  • 2021-01273 — Adoption of Recommendations
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6612
    Reading Time:about 92 minutes

    The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) held its virtual Seventy-third Plenary Session, during which it adopted six recommendations and issued one official statement. The recommendations cover a range of topics including rules on rulemakings, protecting sensitive materials in public rulemaking dockets, improving government contract bid protest procedures, and making agency appellate systems more efficient. The official statement addresses the use of artificial intelligence by agencies, highlighting the importance of transparency and oversight. While these recommendations are not binding, they are intended to improve processes within federal agencies and will be shared with affected entities such as Congress and the Judicial Conference of the United States.

    Simple Explanation

    The government group had a meeting and came up with ideas to help other groups do their jobs better, like using AI more smartly and being more open about how they make decisions, but they're just suggestions, not rules.

  • 2024-31352 — Adoption of Recommendations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106406
    Reading Time:about 38 minutes

    The Administrative Conference of the United States has adopted three key recommendations. The first focuses on the use of algorithmic tools in regulatory enforcement, offering guidance on balancing efficiency with ethical concerns. The second recommendation emphasizes enhancing public engagement in agency rulemaking, especially when the usual notice-and-comment procedures are bypassed. The third recommendation suggests expanding nonlawyer assistance and representation in agency adjudications to ensure fair access for all individuals involved in legal and administrative processes.

    Simple Explanation

    In a big meeting, a special group decided on three important ideas: using smart computers to help with rules, making sure people can still share their thoughts on decisions even if rules change quickly, and letting more helpers, not just lawyers, assist people with legal matters to make it fair for everyone.