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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8897
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has outlined procedures regarding off-the-record communications related to legal proceedings. According to the rules, prohibited communications, which are not allowed in the official decision-making process, must be shared with the Secretary of the Commission either in written form or as a summary if they are oral. These prohibited communications might be shared publicly but are typically not used in decision-making unless deemed necessary for fairness. Exempt communications are generally included in the decision record unless they involve a cooperating agency. A recent list of such communications can be reviewed online through the Commission's resources.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has rules about secret talks that happen outside of official meetings. If someone talks about important things without permission, they have to tell the person in charge, and these talks may or may not be used to make decisions.

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

    The Federal Register published a correction notice for a previously released document from the Defense Department's Office of the Secretary. In the original document numbered 2020-29210, the date given in the "DATES" section was incorrectly stated. The date on page 531, column one, should be changed from "April 1, 2021" to "March 8, 2021".

    Simple Explanation

    The government noticed a mistake in the date they had announced for some important papers. They mixed up the dates and are now saying to change it from April 1 to March 8, so they fixed it by telling everyone about the right date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6646
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) held a closed meeting via video conference on January 19, 2021, at 10:22 a.m. The Board determined that urgent corporation business needed attention with less than seven days' public notice and decided that these matters could not be discussed in an open meeting due to specific exemptions under the "Government in the Sunshine Act." Individuals seeking more information about the meeting are advised to contact Ms. Debra A. Decker, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Corporation.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) had a secret meeting on January 19, 2021, because they needed to talk about important stuff quickly and couldn't wait. They didn't let people watch because the rules say some things need to be private.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7091
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Sunshine Act Notice is about a public virtual hearing by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be open for public attendance and focuses on an Audit Hearing for the Grassroots Victory Political Action Committee. People interested in attending can access the hearing through the FEC's official website. For additional details, Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, is the contact person.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission is hosting a special online meeting about checking the finances of a group called the Grassroots Victory Political Action Committee. People can watch the meeting on the internet, but there are no details yet on exactly how to join or what will be talked about.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11960
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management announced a virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Advisory Board (EMAB) scheduled for March 24, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. This meeting is open to the public and will be conducted online via Zoom. Members of the public wishing to attend or submit comments must contact Alyssa Harris by March 17, 2021. The meeting will include updates from leadership, voting on recommendations, and discussions on various environmental management topics.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Energy is having an online meeting on March 24, 2021 about protecting and cleaning up the environment, and anyone who wants to watch or say something nice about it needs to tell them by March 17, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9326
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is hosting an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Hanford. This virtual meeting will take place on March 17-18, 2021, and is open to the public, allowing for public participation and comments. The Board aims to discuss environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities, and to provide recommendations to the Department of Energy. Those interested in attending or requiring special accommodations should contact Gary Younger in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having an online meeting for a group that helps with cleanup and safety at a special site called Hanford. People can join the meeting and say what they think, but there's not much detail about exactly what they will talk about or how all the ideas will be used.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106479
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    David Vaudt has been appointed to the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) for a five-year term starting on January 27, 2025. This announcement was published as a notice by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. More information can be obtained by visiting the FASAB website or contacting the board's Executive Director, Ms. Monica R. Valentine.

    Simple Explanation

    David Vaudt is going to help make important rules about money for the government starting in 2025, and if you have questions, you can ask the people who work with him.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6028
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has announced the availability of non-confidential materials for an upcoming meeting. These materials can be accessed online at least 24 hours before the meeting on the LSC website. For further information, Jessica Wechter, the Special Assistant to the President, can be contacted via phone or email. The announcement adheres to requirements under 5 U.S.C. 552b.

    Simple Explanation

    The Legal Services Corporation is telling everyone that they can find some papers about their meeting on their website the day before it happens. If someone has questions, they can ask Jessica Wechter for help by calling or emailing her.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4825
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a change in the timing of a previously scheduled closed meeting. Initially set for 2:00 p.m. on January 16, 2025, the meeting will now begin at 1:00 p.m. on the same day. For more details, people can contact Vanessa A. Countryman at the Office of the Secretary.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission decided to start their secret meeting one hour earlier on the same day. If anyone has questions, they can ask Vanessa A. Countryman for more details.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11049
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice about receiving specific off-the-record communications related to contested proceedings. According to rules, these communications are divided into two categories: prohibited and exempt. Prohibited communications are not included in the official decision-making records unless required for fairness, while exempt communications typically become part of those records unless made with a cooperating agency. The notice invites the public to view these communications on the Commission's website and provides contact information for further assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wants everyone to know that they sometimes talk about things that shouldn't be part of the decision-making, unless it's really important. They also say that anyone can check out these talks on their website if they're curious.