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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised its rules to improve the conciliation process, which aims to encourage employers to settle discrimination charges before going to court. The new rules require the EEOC to provide clear information to employers about the claims, the legal basis, and the relief sought, with the goal of making the process fairer and more transparent. This change is expected to lead to more successful resolutions, helping employees receive quicker relief and reducing the need for lengthy and expensive litigation. The rule will take effect on February 16, 2021.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is announcing an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. This meeting will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Interested individuals wishing to attend must email the Federal Coordinator, Robert Smith, by March 15, 2021. The meeting will discuss various administrative issues, and while written statements can be submitted before or after, there will be no live public comment opportunities during the meeting.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement, inviting public comments and providing necessary administrative information. Interested parties can submit comments via the Commission's online system by January 29, 2025. The announcement includes details about public proceedings and appointments of public representatives for each request, with docket numbers, filing titles, and relevant dates provided. These proceedings are intended to ensure that the Postal Service's requests adhere to statutory and regulatory requirements.

The National Institutes of Health will hold a virtual meeting of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Advisory Council on April 17, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be closed to the public to evaluate grant applications, as discussions might include confidential material and private information. Interested individuals may submit written comments to the committee through the provided email address, and additional information will be available on the council's webpage.

This document from the Securities and Exchange Commission outlines a proposed rule change by MIAX PEARL, LLC regarding its fee schedule for network connectivity. MIAX PEARL plans to raise the monthly network connectivity fees for its 10 gigabit ultra-low latency (ULL) connections from $9,300 to $10,000 for both members and non-members. The Exchange argues that these fees are necessary to cover the costs of maintaining its network infrastructure and that the change is reasonable and fair. The SEC is seeking comments on this proposal to ensure transparency and fairness in the setting of fees.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications to register new pesticide products containing active ingredients not found in any currently registered products. This announcement invites the public to review and comment on these applications by April 28, 2025. The notice includes information about the applicants, the new active ingredients, and how the public can participate in the commenting process. The EPA emphasizes that receiving these applications does not imply any decisions have been made regarding their approval.

The United States Institute of Peace will hold a virtual board meeting on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants can join via a provided video link or dial in by phone. The meeting will include reports from various chairs, approval of minutes from a previous meeting, and updates on USIP priorities such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and the Global Fragility Act. The session is open, although some portions might be closed according to specific legal provisions.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. The notice serves to inform the public about this filing, invites them to provide comments by March 27, 2025, and outlines the procedures for doing so. The filing involves proposed changes to the Competitive product list, including a new contract for Priority Mail Express and other services. More information, including public and non-public portions of the request, can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection project, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The project involves the annual OMHA Appellant Climate Survey, which measures satisfaction of those who have participated in Medicare hearings. The survey seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected. Public comments are invited by April 23, 2021, and contributors are encouraged to focus on ways to improve the process and reduce the burden of information collection.

The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX) has proposed changes to its By-Laws. The amendments involve removing the requirement for a Compensation and a Quality of Markets Committee within the Board, updating processes for determining the compensation and personnel actions involving the Chief Regulatory Officer, and making clarifying changes. These changes have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are effective immediately. MIAX invites the public to submit comments about these proposed changes using various online or mailing methods.