Search Results for keywords:"transparency and fairness"

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  • 2021-02811 — Notice of Petitions by Firms for Determination of Eligibility To Apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9050
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has received petitions from several firms seeking Trade Adjustment Assistance. These petitions claim that increased imports have negatively affected their businesses and their employees. The EDA is investigating whether these claims are valid and if the firms deserve assistance. People interested in this matter can request a public hearing by following the procedures outlined in EDA's regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    Some businesses told the government that they need help because people are buying more things from other countries, which is making them lose money and jobs. The government is checking to see if this is true, but they haven't said which businesses need help or how long the check will take.

  • 2024-30406 — Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-1EdTech Consortium, Inc.
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104208
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The 1EdTech Consortium, Inc. has submitted updates to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Swedish National Agency for Education, have joined the group, while some others have withdrawn. This act allows antitrust plaintiffs to only claim actual damages in specific situations. The Consortium will continue to share membership updates to keep the records current.

    Simple Explanation

    The 1EdTech Consortium is like a big team of schools and organizations working together, and they're telling the government about new friends joining or leaving their group. This is important to make sure everything is fair and everyone plays by the same rules, like in a game.

  • 2025-04563 — Request for Comments on the Reinstatement of a Previously Approved Collection: United States Marine Highway Program
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12934
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection for the United States Marine Highway Program. This collection, designated as OMB 2133-0541, will help evaluate applications for grant funding. Changes made by the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 removed the need for MARAD to pre-designate a project for grant competition. A public notice was issued to gather feedback in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration is asking people to share what they think about a special program that gives money to make transportation on water better. They want to make sure everyone knows what is happening, but some people are worried about how fair the process is and how they decide who gets the money.

  • 2020-29263 — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Notice of Closed Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 552
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) announced two upcoming closed meetings as required by law. These meetings, scheduled for January 28-29, 2021, will focus on reviewing and evaluating contract proposals related to Small Business Innovation Research. The discussions are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Interested parties can contact Soheyla Saadi, Ph.D., for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is having special private meetings to decide who should get money to help small businesses invent new things. They need to talk in secret so they don’t share private stuff about people's ideas.