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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8916
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Health and Human Services Department announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel scheduled for April 13-14, 2021. The meeting, which will be held via teleconference, aims to review and evaluate grant applications related to public health research in countries like Bangladesh, Thailand, Kenya, and others. The sessions are closed to the public to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data about individuals involved in the grant applications. For more details, contact Dr. Hylan Shoob at the CDC.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC and Health Department are having a secret meeting on the phone to talk about which projects to give money to for helping people in other countries stay healthy, and they are keeping it private because it includes special secrets and personal information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7872
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting, scheduled for April 29, 2021, will be held via teleconference from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT to review and evaluate grant applications. The session is closed to the public to protect trade secrets, confidential commercial property, and personal privacy. Dr. Jaya Raman serves as the Scientific Review Officer and can be contacted for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC is having a private phone meeting to talk about how to give out money for health projects. They are keeping it private because they need to keep some things secret and protect people's personal information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7690
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a teleconference meeting for the Oregon Advisory Committee to discuss its report on pretrial detention, release, and bail practices. The meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time and can be accessed by dialing 800-367-2403 with conference ID 3131363. Public comments are welcome both during the meeting and in written form within 30 days after the meeting. More information, including meeting documents, can be found on the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who help decide about jail rules in Oregon are having a phone meeting to talk about their ideas on how to let people go before a trial. Anyone can listen and share their thoughts, but some might need to pay if they use a cell phone to call in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7691
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a teleconference meeting for the Nevada Advisory Committee on February 17, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The meeting will focus on continuing to plan for a web hearing related to distance learning and equity in education. The public is encouraged to listen to the meeting via a toll-free phone number and is allowed to make comments during the open comment period at the end of the meeting. Additional information, including documents discussed during the meeting, will be available online or by contacting the Committee's Regional Programs Unit.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is having a phone meeting for people from Nevada to talk about how kids can learn better from home. Anyone can call in to listen, and people are allowed to talk at the end to share their ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14276
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The National Science Board's Committee on Strategy will hold a closed teleconference on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern. This meeting will be conducted via videoconference through the National Science Foundation's location in Alexandria, Virginia. The agenda includes remarks from the Chair, a discussion on potential agency restructuring, and closing remarks. For more information, Chris Blair, the Executive Assistant, can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board's Committee on Strategy is having a secret meeting online to talk about possibly changing how their team works. However, they haven't shared details about what they're planning, and they aren't letting other people listen in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2034
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    The National Science Board has announced a teleconference for the Commission on Merit Review, aligned with the NSF Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act. This meeting is set for January 13, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern and will happen via videoconference through the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. The session will remain closed to the public and will include discussions on the revised Commission Report, as well as remarks from the Commission Chair. For more information, Chris Blair at the National Science Foundation can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a private video meeting to talk about a special report and get input from a leader. This meeting is on January 13, and people can't listen in, but if they need more info, they can ask Chris Blair at the National Science Foundation.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8721
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a correction to its proposed regulations on the average income test related to the low-income housing credit. A public hearing on these regulations will be held via teleconference on March 24, 2021. Interested individuals must submit their speaking topics by March 5, 2021, or the hearing will be canceled. The error corrected involves a regulation identification number in a previous publication of the proposed rule.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS is fixing a mix-up with their rules about making homes cheaper for people with lower incomes. They want to talk about it on a phone meeting in March, but they need to hear from people who want to join by early March, or they will cancel the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8212
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding a closed meeting on March 24, 2021, to discuss grant applications for the advancement of cell replacement therapies for Type 1 Diabetes. This meeting is not open to the public to protect confidential information, including trade secrets and personal privacy. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Ann A. Jerkins is the contact person for this meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases will have a secret meeting on March 24, 2021, to talk about special money they might give to help find ways to fix Type 1 Diabetes with new cells. They can't let anyone else listen in because they will be talking about private or secret stuff.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97076
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The National Science Board has announced a closed teleconference meeting of the National Science Board/National Science Foundation Commission on Merit Review. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Eastern time and will be held via videoconference. The agenda includes the Commission Chair's remarks, discussion and voting on final guidance, and closing remarks. For more information, Chris Blair can be contacted at cblair@nsf.gov or 703/292-7000.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a private online meeting to talk about some decisions. They will discuss and vote on important plans but haven't shared what those plans are.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 18724
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee will hold an open meeting on May 8, 2025, via teleconference. The committee seeks public input on ways to improve IRS customer service, encouraging people to share comments, ideas, and suggestions. Limited time is available for comments, but those interested should notify Antoinette Ross. For additional details or to participate, individuals can contact Kelvin Johnson or visit improveirs.org.

    Simple Explanation

    The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, which helps people talk about their problems with paying taxes, is having a phone meeting on May 8, 2025, to get ideas on how to make things better at the IRS. People who want to say something should let Antoinette Ross know, but they have to figure out how to reach her because the notice doesn't say how.