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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 107105
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a public meeting for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Advisory Committee. This meeting will take place via Zoom on February 5, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. local time (February 4 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The agenda includes discussing access to adequate health care for incarcerated individuals within the CNMI Judicial System. Members of the public can register to attend and participate in an open comment period.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights group in the Northern Mariana Islands is having an online meeting to talk about how well people who are in jail are being cared for when they need medical help. If you want to join and share your thoughts, you can sign up to be a part of it!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9436
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries announced a change in the location for the Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations meeting previously planned at the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, DC, due to weather-related closures. Instead, the meeting was conducted via teleconference, as stated in the amended notice. The meeting schedule remained the same, spanning January 6-7, 2025. This change of venue was beyond the control of the Board, leaving no time to notify the public as typically required by regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries had to change the meeting for exams to a phone call because of bad weather where the meeting was supposed to be held. They couldn't tell everyone in time, and unfortunately, they didn't share the phone number either, which might have made some people miss it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100538
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Advisory Board is holding a virtual meeting on January 7-8, 2025. The meeting will be partly open to the public and partly closed for private discussions. During the open sessions, the NIC will provide updates on its projects and initiatives, and the public can participate by presenting their views if they contact the designated federal official by December 20, 2024. The closed session will discuss topics related to internal personnel matters and personal privacy.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Institute of Corrections has a virtual meeting on January 7-8, 2025, where some parts are open and others are private to talk about different things. People can join and share their thoughts if they let them know by December 20, 2024.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95813
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Park Service is seeking nominations for the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Review Committee. The Secretary of the Interior will appoint one member from those nominated by Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, or traditional Native American religious leaders, and the member must be a traditional Indian religious leader. Nominations need to be submitted by February 3, 2025, and must follow specific guidelines, including providing a resume and affirming the nominee's qualifications. Members of the Committee serve without pay but are reimbursed for travel expenses related to Committee activities.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Park Service is looking for someone special to join a committee that protects Native American graves. They want a person who is a traditional Indian religious leader, and different Native groups can suggest someone for the job. This person won't get paid but will have their travel costs covered when they do committee work.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13187
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development is holding a virtual meeting on April 15, 2025, to discuss and evaluate grant applications related to the Pediatric HIV/AIDS Cohort Study. The meeting will be closed to the public to protect trade secrets and personal privacy, as per federal law. Dr. Chi-Tso Chiu is the contact person for the meeting, and the notice is part of the federal advisory committee policy.

    Simple Explanation

    The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development is having a secret online meeting to talk about special projects to help kids with HIV/AIDS. They have to keep it private to protect personal information and secrets.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1080
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will have an in-person meeting at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss topics for the 2024-2026 charter period and is open to the public, but requires registration by January 22, 2025. Participants can attend in-person on a first-come, first-served basis and special accommodations can be requested in advance. During the meeting, there will be opportunities for public comments, and the agenda will be available upon request a week before the event.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee is having a meeting in Washington, DC, on January 28, 2025, where they will talk about plans for the next few years. People can go to the meeting if they sign up by January 22, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9543
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The National Archives and Records Administration's Information Security Oversight Office is announcing a virtual meeting for the National Industrial Security Program Policy Advisory Committee (NISPPAC) on April 14, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. This meeting is open to the public and will cover matters related to National Industrial Security Program policies. Interested individuals must register in advance online to attend, while NISPPAC members, ISOO employees, and speakers should contact the designated email to register.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having an online meeting to talk about safety rules for companies that do important secret work, and anyone can listen if they sign up first. They haven’t told us what exactly they will talk about, but you can ask questions or join in, just make sure to register!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8339
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Tri-County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will have a virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Mountain Standard Time. This committee, under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, aims to improve collaboration and provide recommendations to the Forest Service on projects and funding under Title II of the Act. The public can request to make oral statements at the meeting, and written comments can be submitted to Jeanne Dawson, the RAC Coordinator. For further details or accommodations, people should contact Jeanne Dawson by phone or email.

    Simple Explanation

    The Tri-County Resource Advisory Committee, a group of people helping with forest projects and money, will have an online meeting to talk and give advice. People can say what they think during the meeting by signing up first, and they can also send in their thoughts in writing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95223
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the Advisory Committee on Minority Health will hold a virtual public meeting on December 16, 2024. To attend, individuals must register by December 12, 2024, via Zoom, where they can also indicate if they wish to provide comments. During the meeting, the committee will discuss the notes from their previous meeting and make recommendations about engaging with communities regarding updated federal race and ethnicity data collection standards. Attendees can submit written comments in advance, with each remark being limited to two pages.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is telling people there will be an online meeting to talk about health and different groups of people. Anyone can watch if they sign up before the meeting and write their thoughts beforehand, but they have to share some personal details to join.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 651
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The General Services Administration (GSA) is looking for individuals to fill three open seats on the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (FSCAC), which advises on secure cloud computing for federal agencies. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on January 20, 2025. Instructions for applying include completing an online form and emailing additional materials to a specified email address. Documented endorsements from your organization's leadership are required, though letters of recommendation are optional.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking for three people to join a special group that helps keep computer stuff safe, and people have to tell why they should be picked by a certain date. They also need to show their bosses support them, but it's a bit confusing on what kind of help counts or what extra letters do.

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