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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8215
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission will hold an open meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., both in person at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually. The meeting will discuss proposed revisions to the Commission's rules of procedure and agenda-setting processes, along with other management and administrative matters. Those wishing to attend virtually can find access instructions on the Commission's website. In-person attendees needing special accommodations are advised to contact the Commission in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission is going to have a meeting where they talk about changing their rules and how they plan their work. People can join the meeting in person or online, and if someone needs extra help to attend, they should ask the Commission beforehand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10723
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the second public meeting of the Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative, which will address gas-electric coordination. This meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC, and can be attended either in person or via webcast without any registration fee. The Commission will release the agenda by April 16, 2025. The event will be accessible to all, and those needing special accommodations can contact FERC via email or phone.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a meeting to talk about how gas and electricity work together, and anyone can join for free, either by being there or watching online. But they don't say how much the meeting costs to set up or who is going to be there, which might make people wonder about fairness and how they choose helpers like people who type up what is said.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13899
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service held a special closed meeting on March 24, 2025, at the Postal Service Headquarters in Washington, DC. This meeting was closed to the public under the Government in the Sunshine Act due to the nature of the discussions. The Board addressed administrative matters and conducted an executive session. For more details, Michael J. Elston, Secretary of the Board, is the contact person.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service Board of Governors had a secret meeting in Washington, DC, and they talked about some important stuff they couldn't share with others. People might wonder why they had to keep it a secret because they didn't say exactly why it was needed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103827
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors held a closed meeting on December 17, 2024, at 10:45 a.m. in Washington, DC. They discussed FDIC’s resolution, supervision, and corporate activities. The meeting was called on short notice, as deemed necessary by the Board, and was closed to the public to maintain confidentiality as per the "Government in the Sunshine Act." For more details, Debra A. Decker, the Executive Secretary, can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDIC board had a secret meeting to talk about important things they do, and they didn't invite the public because they needed to keep it private. They had to meet quickly, but they didn't explain exactly why it was such a hurry or what rules allowed them to keep it secret.

  • 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:90 FR 13508
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a public meeting of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, scheduled for May 6, 2025. The meeting, which will be held via videoconference and at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, DC, will discuss rules and regulations affecting small and emerging businesses. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will be accessible to the public through a webcast on the SEC's official website. Vanessa A. Countryman from the Office of the Secretary can be contacted for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having a meeting on May 6, 2025, to talk about rules that affect small businesses, and people can watch it online. This meeting helps understand what the SEC is doing to help smaller companies, but it doesn’t say exactly what they will talk about or how people can say what they think.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15985
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a meeting on April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2C, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast live on the Commission’s website. Following the meeting, a press briefing will take place, viewable in person or online, though it won't be broadcasted on television. For inquiries, individuals can contact Debbie-Anne A. Reese at (202) 502-8400 or use the Commission’s website for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will have a meeting where they talk about important energy stuff, and anyone can watch it live online like watching a video. After the meeting, they will answer questions, and people can watch this part too, but it won’t be on TV.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15485
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The United States Postal Service is holding a closed meeting of the Compensation and Governance Committee of the Board of Governors on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST in Washington, DC. The meeting will be held at the Postal Service Headquarters, and matters such as administrative issues, personnel topics, and an executive session will be discussed. The General Counsel has certified that the meeting can be closed to the public in accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act. For more information, individuals can contact Lucy C. Trout, the Acting Secretary of the Board of Governors.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service is having a secret meeting where they talk about important things like how they manage people and do their jobs. They say it's okay to keep it secret, but they don't tell us why.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9413
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC) meeting, originally scheduled for February 12, 2025, in Washington, DC, has been postponed. A new date and time will be announced in the future through the Federal Register and on the REEEAC website. The REEEAC gives advice to the Secretary of Commerce about ways to improve the export of U.S. renewable energy and energy efficiency products. For more information, contact Cora Dickson at the International Trade Administration.

    Simple Explanation

    The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee meeting, which was supposed to happen on February 12, 2025, in Washington, DC, has been delayed and they will announce a new date later. This committee helps give ideas to make U.S. energy products better and used more in other countries.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3196
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules, part of the Judicial Conference of the United States, will be holding a public meeting on April 30, 2021, in Washington, DC. While anyone can observe the meeting, participation is not allowed. Details about the meeting agenda and materials will be available online at least a week before the event. For more information, Rebecca A. Womeldorf serves as the contact person.

    Simple Explanation

    The grown-ups who make rules about what evidence can be used in court are having a meeting in Washington, DC, where people can watch but not talk. They will share what they plan to talk about on the internet one week before the meeting.