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  • 2025-00347 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Texas Advisory Committee
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1951
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Texas Advisory Committee will host virtual business meetings via ZoomGov on January 14th and 28th, 2025. The meetings aim to organize their final panels focused on racial disparities in maternal mortality in Texas. The public can attend through a provided videoconference link and participate during an open comment period. Closed captioning and additional accommodations are available for those who need them, and records of the meeting will be accessible online.

    Simple Explanation

    The Texas Advisory Committee is having online meetings to talk about how different races are affected when mothers don't survive giving birth. People can watch and join these meetings on their computers.

  • 2025-02647 — Sunshine Act Meetings
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9534
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The United States Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST. This meeting will take place at their Washington, DC office, and it will be open to the public and streamed live on YouTube. Agenda items include approving the meeting agenda, discussing and voting on State Advisory Committee appointments for eight states, and a report from the Staff Director. Real-time transcription will be available online for attendees who need it.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is having a meeting that anyone can watch or attend. It will be on February 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Washington, D.C., and they will talk about important things like choosing new helpers for eight states and getting updates from their Director.

  • 2021-02312 — Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health; Notice of Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8207
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is holding a virtual meeting on April 14, 2021, for the Advisory Committee on Research on Women's Health. The meeting, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., will include discussions on COVID-19, mental health impacts on women, and a presentation from the Deputy Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Members of the public who wish to view the meeting or present comments need to inform Samia Noursi, Ph.D. in advance. More information, including the agenda, will be available on the NIH website.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is having an online meeting to talk about how COVID-19 and mental health affect women, but people need to tell them 10 days early if they want to speak in the meeting.

  • 2021-01209 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Hawai'i Advisory Committee
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6292
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a teleconference meeting for the Hawai'i Advisory Committee on January 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hawaiian Time. The meeting's goal is to review an outline of a report related to COVID-19 and its impact on Pacific Islander communities. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting using the provided call-in details and may submit comments within 30 days afterward. The meeting's records will be available for public viewing online both before and after the event.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is having a special phone meeting to talk about how COVID-19 affects people from Pacific Islander backgrounds in Hawai'i. People can listen in, and later say what they think about it.

  • 2025-02047 — Board of Directors Meeting
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8715
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (FCSIC) is holding a regular Board of Directors meeting at 10 a.m. on February 12, 2025. The meeting, taking place in McLean, Virginia, can be attended in person or virtually. Some parts of the meeting will be open to the public, while others will be closed. Discussion items include approving previous meeting minutes, setting insurance rates, and reviewing reports on various activities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation is having a meeting on February 12 to talk about important topics. Some parts of the meeting are open for anyone to watch, but some parts are private, like a secret meeting.

  • 2025-00740 — Notice of Public Hearing and Business Meeting, February 5, 2025 and March 12, 2025
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3808
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on February 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss draft dockets related to the basin's water resources. They will also have a virtual business meeting on March 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to adopt minutes, announce upcoming events, and consider items from the hearing. Both events are open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube. Public comments on hearing items can be submitted online until February 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Delaware River Basin Commission is having two important online meetings where people can listen and speak up. The first meeting on February 5 is about water plans, and the second on March 12 discusses other important issues; anyone can watch these meetings on YouTube.

  • 2025-03723 — Complaint
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11557
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is giving notice about the schedule for an upcoming hearing. This hearing will take place starting with a live videoconference on May 15, 2025. There are deadlines for submitting briefs, designating evidence, and conducting written cross-examinations, with various dates set through July 2025. All submissions need to be filed electronically by 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on their respective due dates.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is having a meeting online in mid-May to talk about something important, with important steps happening until July, like sending papers and questions back and forth. People have to use the computer to send these things by a certain time, and it's not clear what the meeting is about or who's involved.

  • 2024-30479 — New Postal Products
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104244
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is notifying the public about a recent Postal Service filing related to a negotiated service agreement. This notice is part of a process for the Commission to review the Postal Service's requests, which might include adding or modifying products on the Competitive product list. The document outlines multiple requests and invites the public to comment on them. Interested parties can submit comments online, and those unable to do so are encouraged to reach out for further guidance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is letting people know about new plans from the Postal Service for delivering packages and mail. They want everyone to have a chance to say what they think about it, but some parts are private so not everything is shared.

  • 2025-01667 — Notice of Public Meeting of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8115
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a virtual meeting for the District of Columbia Advisory Committee on February 5, 2025. The meeting will take place over Zoom and will focus on discussing activities related to the accessibility and provision of special education for students with disabilities in DC public schools. The public is invited to attend and participate, and they can register through a provided link or join via a toll-free phone number. There will be an opportunity for public comments, and individuals can also submit written comments after the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The meeting is like a big online video chat where grown-ups will talk about how to make school better for kids with special needs. Anyone can listen in or talk, either by using the internet or calling on the phone.

  • 2024-29381 — Decommissioning and Disposition of the National Historic Landmark Nuclear Ship Savannah; Notice of Public Meeting and Site Visit Schedule
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101092
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the schedule for public meetings and site visits related to the decommissioning and disposition of the Nuclear Ship Savannah (NSS). These activities are part of a compliance process with the National Historic Preservation Act and involve a group known as the Peer Review Group (PRG), which includes various officials and stakeholders. The public meetings will provide an opportunity for community input, while site visits offer a chance to learn more about the NSS. MARAD encourages public participation and has provided details on meeting and site visit logistics.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge want to figure out what to do with an old, special ship called the Nuclear Ship Savannah, and they're asking everyone to share their thoughts and even come see it. They're organizing meetings and visits so people can help decide what happens to the ship next.

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