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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95812
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Park Service is announcing that the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission will have meetings on February 3, June 2, and September 8, 2025. These meetings will be held at different locations in Maine and are open to the public, with a virtual attendance option available. During the meetings, topics such as land conservation, park use, and public comments will be discussed. People interested in attending or speaking at the meetings can contact Kathy Flanders for more details and make requests for accommodations in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Park Service wants everyone to know that the people who help take care of Acadia National Park are having some meetings next year, and anyone can come! They’ll talk about park stuff, like taking care of the land, and if someone wants to join in or talk, they can ask for help to join the meeting online or in person.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9049
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Maryland Advisory Committee will hold meetings via conference call on March 2, April 6, and May 4, 2021, at noon (ET). The purpose of these meetings is to complete their work on health disparities related to COVID-19 in Maryland and to begin planning new projects on civil rights issues in the state. The public can join the meetings using a web conference link or a phone line, with options for individuals who have hearing impairments. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the open comment period or submit written comments, which are due approximately 30 days after each meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is having phone meetings to talk about health and fairness in Maryland, how COVID-19 affects these, and what new fairness projects they should work on. They want people to listen in and share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103827
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has renewed the charter for the Consumer Advisory Committee, allowing it to continue its work for another two years until October 2026. This committee will give recommendations to the FCC about consumer needs and will hold public meetings, either in person or via teleconference. The meetings will be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, and all information will be shared openly. The committee's activities will follow the Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements, ensuring transparency and public access to records.

    Simple Explanation

    The group that gives advice to the FCC about what people need when using phones and the internet gets to keep doing its important work for two more years. They will meet to talk about ideas and make sure everyone can understand, including people with disabilities.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1543
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the U.S. Department of the Interior has announced the 2025 meeting dates for the Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council (RAC). The meetings will be held virtually on February 13 and October 23, and in person with a virtual option on June 26 in Canon City, Colorado, with a field tour on June 27. The meetings are open to the public, and agendas will be available 30 days prior on the RAC's web page. Public comments can be submitted two weeks in advance, and accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is planning some meetings next year to talk about taking care of land in the Rocky Mountains. People can join, share their thoughts, and even suggest ideas, but they need to be okay with others seeing what they say.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9907
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the Arizona Advisory Committee will be holding a series of online meetings via Webex to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Native American communities. These meetings are scheduled for March 30, April 6, April 13, and April 19, 2021, each starting at 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. There will be an opportunity for public comments during the meetings, and those interested can register through provided links. Participants with hearing impairments can access the proceedings through the Federal Relay Service.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission wants to understand how COVID-19 has affected Native American communities in Arizona, so they are having video meetings to talk about it. People can listen, share ideas, and use a special service if they have trouble hearing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12145
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is organizing public meetings from April 8 to April 10, 2025, with a joint session with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Policy Board. The meetings will discuss various topics such as the 2025 Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem Report and the Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review. Participants can attend in person at the Seaview Dolce Hotel in Galloway, NJ, or join virtually through a webinar. Details about the agenda and participation options are available on the Council's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The fish experts are having a meeting to talk about ocean life and how to look after it. People can either go to the meeting in New Jersey or join it online on their computers.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9240
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation, as Co-Lead Agencies, have announced an extension of the scoping period for the Columbia River System Operations environmental review. This period will now end on May 9, 2025, instead of the original March date. In addition, virtual public meetings have been rescheduled for the week of April 7, 2025, to engage with federal and state agencies, Native American Tribes, local governments, and the public about the supplemental Environmental Impact Statement process. Comments and input can be submitted via mail or email and will be made publicly available.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is taking more time to think about how to care for a big river, and they're inviting people to talk about it in meetings online this April. They're being careful about what they share, but some people might worry because their names could become public if they share their ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9049
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Delaware Advisory Committee will hold monthly planning meetings by conference call on the first Wednesday of each month from March to September 2021. These meetings will start at 1:00 p.m. ET and will focus on project planning and possible panel briefings. The public can listen in by calling the provided toll-free number, and they may also participate by making brief statements during the designated comment period. Meeting records will be available on the FACA database website as they become available.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is telling everyone that a group called the Delaware Advisory Committee will have phone meetings each month. These meetings are for planning and they will happen on the first Wednesday each month from March to September 2021. People can listen in and even talk during a special time for comments.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12293
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Ohio Advisory Committee will hold two virtual public meetings via Zoom on April 11 and May 2, 2025. The meetings aim to review and approve a project proposal for a study on antisemitism in Ohio and to plan related public briefings. Members of the public can register to attend, participate in an open comment period, and submit written comments. For additional information or accommodations, individuals can contact designated officers via email.

    Simple Explanation

    The committee in Ohio is having two Zoom calls to talk about how people treat Jewish people in the state and to plan meetings for the public to learn more, but there are some issues like not having enough information on what they will discuss and how people without the internet can see the meeting information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 146
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced that there will be no public meetings scheduled from the weeks of January 4 to February 8, 2021. These meetings were to take place in the Commissioners' Conference Room in Rockville, Maryland. The schedule for these meetings is subject to change with short notice, and the public can verify the status or request information by contacting Denise McGovern or visiting the NRC's website. The announcement also mentions that reasonable accommodations can be provided for individuals with disabilities to participate in these meetings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is letting people know that there won't be any public meetings for a little over a month, and if anyone wants updates or needs help to join, they can contact Denise or check a website.

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