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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7369
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    In a notice of correction from the Federal Register, there was an update to a prior document originally published on January 6, 2021. The correction involves a date change in the section titled DATES. Instead of "April 1, 2021," the correct date should be "March 8, 2021." This notice is related to Notice Document 2020-29209, as part of the records maintained by the Defense Department, Office of the Secretary.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a small correction to a paper they published, changing a date from April 1, 2021, to March 8, 2021, and this is about something important that the Defense Department was working on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 385
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Department of the Treasury has released a list of countries involved in, or potentially involved in, international boycotts as defined by section 999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. These countries include Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen. This publication is part of the department's responsibilities under the code to inform the public and other stakeholders about such matters. Lindsay Kitzinger, serving as the International Tax Counsel for Tax Policy, is the official associated with this document.

    Simple Explanation

    The government made a list of some countries like Iraq and Saudi Arabia that are involved in activities where they might not trade or work with some other countries, and they are telling people about this so everyone knows what's going on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10551
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Joint Service Committee on Military Justice (JSC) is conducting an annual review of the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM), United States, as part of their routine procedures. They are inviting the public to propose any changes to the MCM, but individuals must include a supporting rationale for suggestions. Submissions must be made electronically through the Federal Rulemaking Portal due to COVID-19 related restrictions. The deadline for submitting proposed changes is April 23, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The military is looking at its big rulebook to see if anything needs to be changed, and they want people to share their ideas for improvements. People need to explain why their idea is good, and they must send their thoughts online before April 23, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7369
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Department issued a correction regarding a previously published notice in the Federal Register. The notice, originally published on January 6, 2021, had an incorrect date listed in its DATES section. The date β€œApril 1, 2021” was corrected to β€œMarch 8, 2021” on page 529. This update ensures that anyone referencing the document has the accurate timeline information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Defense Department made a tiny fix to a paper they shared before, changing a date from "April 1, 2021" to "March 8, 2021" so that everyone knows the right day to pay attention to.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8662
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that a closed meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The meeting was previously mentioned in the Federal Register with the citation 86 FR 7759, dated February 1, 2021. For more information, individuals can contact Vanessa A. Countryman at the Office of the Secretary. This update was filed as document number 2021-02692 and published on February 8, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission planned a secret meeting on February 4, 2021, but decided not to have it anymore. They didn't say why it was canceled.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5223
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Office of the Secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services has announced a proposal involving a new information collection called the Incident Report Form. This form is intended to help organizations report incidents related to human subject protection more easily, using a simplified and standardized format. Public comments on this initiative are invited until February 18, 2021. The collection aims to ensure the safety of human research subjects and compliance with regulations in HHS-conducted or supported research.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Health and Human Services wants to make it easier for people to tell them about problems or accidents that happen in research with people. They're asking if anyone has ideas or thoughts about their new Incident Report Form by February 18, 2021, to help keep everyone safe during research.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7751
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that a previously scheduled closed meeting was canceled. The meeting was set for January 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. For further details, Vanessa A. Countryman of the Office of the Secretary can be contacted. The announcement was documented in the Federal Register on February 1, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission was going to have a secret meeting, but they decided not to have it anymore. If anyone wants to know more about this, they can ask a person named Vanessa at the SEC.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1450
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Defense is announcing a meeting of the Defense Business Board on January 13, 2025. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to the public. The Board will discuss supply chain risk management and will provide strategic-level advice on managing defense operations. People interested in attending must register by January 10, 2025, and can submit written comments to be reviewed during the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense is having a video meeting on January 13, 2025, where experts will talk about how to keep the things they need safe and make sure everything runs smoothly. People can join the meeting by signing up by January 10th, and they can also send in their thoughts to be shared during the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1551
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that a previously scheduled closed meeting on January 6, 2021, has been cancelled. This meeting was originally set to occur at 2:00 p.m. More information can be obtained by contacting Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary at (202) 551-5400.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission had planned a secret meeting for January 6, 2021, but they decided not to have it after all. If someone wants more details, they can ask Vanessa A. Countryman at her office.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8228
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission had previously planned a Closed Meeting on January 23, 2025, at 1 p.m. However, the meeting time has been changed to 12:30 p.m. on the same day. The meeting details were originally announced in the Federal Register on January 21 and January 22, 2025. For additional information, Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission planned a secret meeting on January 23, 2025, but they decided to start it a little earlier at 12:30 p.m. instead of 1 p.m. If someone wants to know more about this change, they can ask Vanessa from the Office of the Secretary.