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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission released a notice in the Federal Register about updates to a previously scheduled event, the Accessibility Survey and Lessons Learned Roundtable Discussion. The notice, originally published on February 2, 2021, had incorrect information in the dates section that has now been corrected. The roundtable is set for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. For more details, individuals can contact Kristen Muthig at the provided phone number or email address.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has issued a final rule to officially adopt the Office of Management & Budget's guidelines for managing federal awards, which were already part of their agreements with grant recipients. This rule will take effect on December 20, 2024, and it involves requirements related to federal financial assistance, ensuring consistent management across various agencies. The EAC is implementing these changes without prior notice and comment or a delayed effective date because agencies were already informed and had ample time to prepare.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued a notice to correct a previous document published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2024. This document, associated with the National Mail Voter Registration Form, had an incorrect subject heading. The correct subject heading should be "Agency Information Collection Activities: National Mail Voter Registration Form." For further details or inquiries, Raymond Williams can be contacted via phone or email.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding a virtual quarterly meeting for its Board of Advisors on January 13, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Commission's YouTube channel, and the public is welcome to submit written statements by the day of the meeting. Topics will include updates on Commission activities and future meetings. More information and the full agenda will be available on the EAC's website.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is hosting a public roundtable discussion on January 27, 2021, to examine the lessons learned from the 2020 elections. This event will take place virtually via Zoom and will feature state election officials sharing their experiences from the 2020 primaries and general election. The discussion will be livestreamed on the Commission's YouTube channel, and further details will be available on their website. Kristen Muthig can be contacted for additional information about the event.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the National Mail Voter Registration Form, as required by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The form allows U.S. citizens to register to vote, update their voter registration information, or register with a political party by submitting the form to their state election office. Comments on the proposed collection must be submitted by April 4, 2025. The EAC does not process any information submitted; it only prescribes the form while states handle the information applicants provide.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding a virtual roundtable discussion to talk about what they learned about making voting accessible for people with disabilities during the 2020 elections. This event will happen on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time and can be watched live on their YouTube channel. The discussion will feature results from a survey done by Rutgers University and insights from experts and election officials about the challenges and successes in assisting disabled voters. The meeting is open to the public, and more details will be available on the EAC website.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission had scheduled a Roundtable Discussion titled "2020 Elections Lessons Learned" to happen on January 27, 2021. However, this discussion has now been canceled. This cancellation was officially noted in the Federal Register on January 8, 2021. For more information, individuals can contact Kristen Muthig at (202) 897-9285 or via email at kmuthig@eac.gov.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission announced a public meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting will take place in person at their hearing room in Washington, DC, and will also be livestreamed on their YouTube channel. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on updates from the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) and the Field Services Program, featuring election officials and technology vendors. Written comments and questions from the public are welcome, with instructions provided for participation.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will hold a virtual meeting on February 10, 2021, to vote on the adoption of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0. The VVSG 2.0 represents the latest federal standards for voting systems, developed with input from the EAC, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), advisory boards, and public feedback. Prior to this, several public hearings and meetings were held to gather input, and a 90-day public comment period received significant feedback on various aspects of the guidelines. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube and is open to the public.