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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8819
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a closed meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This meeting will take place either remotely or at the SEC headquarters in Washington, DC. During the meeting, they will discuss topics such as legal actions, settlements, and enforcement proceedings. Changes to the agenda could occur depending on the SEC's priorities, and any updates will be shared on their official website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having a secret meeting on February 6, 2025, to talk about some important stuff like legal matters and rules, and they might change the plans if needed. They will let people know if there are any updates on their website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11546
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Inter-American Foundation held a closed meeting of its Board of Directors on February 28, 2025. The meeting, which took place in Washington, DC, included votes on waiving the public notice requirement and closing the meeting, discussions on a personnel issue, and the appointment of a new President and Chief Executive Officer. Details of the meeting and the record of votes are available online. For more information, individuals can contact Peter Marocco, the Acting Chairman.

    Simple Explanation

    The Inter-American Foundation had a secret meeting where they talked about a job issue and picked a new boss. If someone wants to know more, they can ask Peter Marocco.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11803
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Science Board (NSB) announced a change to the agenda for their upcoming meeting. The meeting will occur over two days, February 23-24, 2021, via videoconference and can be observed by the public on the NSF YouTube channel. On February 23, there will be a closed session to discuss the FY 2021 Budget and 2022 Budget Request, while on February 24, the open session will cover various topics, including NSF's foundational research and strategic plan for 2022-2026.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board will have a meeting that people can watch online, where they will talk about their plans and the money they need for the next year. On the first day, they will discuss money secretly, but on the second day, they will talk openly about what science projects they want to do and their big plans for the future.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7749
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced its schedule for public meetings for February and early March 2021. There are no meetings scheduled for the weeks of February 1, February 22, March 1, and March 8. However, on February 11, there will be a discussion on the NRC’s regulatory framework for dry cask storage and transportation of spent nuclear fuel. On February 18, there will be a briefing on equal employment opportunity, affirmative employment, and small business. Due to COVID-19, these meetings will be held virtually, and the public can watch via webcast. Anyone needing special accommodations or who wishes to receive meeting updates can contact the NRC for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is planning online meetings to talk about storing used nuclear fuel safely and making workplaces fair for everyone. People can watch these meetings on the internet because of COVID-19.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11085
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a closed meeting at 2:00 p.m. on March 6, 2025, via remote means or at its headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting will be attended by commissioners, their counsel, the Commission's secretary, and possibly other interested staff. Topics for discussion include the institution and settlement of injunctive actions and administrative proceedings, the resolution of litigation claims, and matters related to examinations and enforcement proceedings. The meeting details are subject to change, and updates will be posted on the SEC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is having a private meeting on March 6, 2025, to discuss important things they need to decide quietly, like legal actions and checks on rules, and they might change the meeting details, but updates will be on their website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97655
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced the schedule for their Sunshine Act meetings in December 2024 and January 2025. The commission does not have any meetings planned for the weeks of December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024, and January 6, 2025. There is, however, a public meeting on January 14, 2025, about decommissioning and waste management programs. The meeting will take place in Rockville, Maryland, and will also be available via live webcast.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says they won't have any meetings in December 2024 and the start of January 2025. But there will be a meeting on January 14, 2025, in Maryland about safely closing down nuclear plants and dealing with nuclear waste, and people can watch it online too!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10516
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The National Science Board's Committee on Science and Engineering Policy is holding a videoconference on February 27, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be streamed live on YouTube via a link provided on the NSB meetings web page. Agenda items include the chair's opening remarks and a discussion, followed by a vote on the Detailed Narrative Outline for the "Indicators 2026" report titled β€œTranslation to Impact.” For more details, contact Chris Blair at cblair@nsf.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a video call meeting where they will talk about a report they are working on and then vote about it. People can watch the meeting online on YouTube, and if they want to know more, they can ask a person named Chris for help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102126
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda items may be subject to change without further notice. Interested individuals can view public documents and a live webcast through FERC's website. Following the meeting, a press briefing will be available for public viewing in a designated overflow room.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants people to know there's a special meeting about energy topics happening on December 19, 2024, in Washington, DC, and folks can watch it online or in person. However, the details about what they will talk about and how updates are shared might not be very clear, and some people might have trouble getting all the information if they can't be there.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101673
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an Open Meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will be accessible to the public via a webcast on the SEC's website. During this meeting, the Commission will discuss whether to approve the 2025 Final Budget and Accounting Support Fee for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. For more information, Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is having a meeting, which anyone can watch online, to decide if they should agree to next year's spending plan for a group that checks how companies do their accounting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101643
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced their tentative schedule for public meetings in December 2024 and January 2025. There are no meetings scheduled from December 16, 2024, through January 6, 2025. However, on January 14, 2025, there will be a public meeting concerning the decommissioning and waste management business lines. This meeting can be attended in person in Rockville, Maryland, or viewed live online. For further information, contact Wesley Held at the NRC.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission plans to have a public meeting on January 14, 2025, where people will talk about how they handle old nuclear sites and waste. You can go to the meeting in person or watch it live online from home.