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  • 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:86 FR 8658
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced a series of public meetings under the Sunshine Act for February and March 2021. The meetings will cover topics such as the regulatory framework for dry cask storage and transportation of spent nuclear fuel, and equal employment opportunity and small business initiatives. Due to COVID-19, there will be no physical attendance, but the public can watch live via webcast. People with disabilities can request accommodations to participate in the meetings, and more information can be obtained by contacting Wesley Held at the NRC.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is having online meetings in February and March 2021 to talk about important topics like storing and moving old nuclear stuff safely and making sure everyone has equal chances at work. People can watch these meetings on the internet, and if someone needs extra help to join, they can ask for it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9170
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is holding a Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. While parts of the meeting are open to the public, sections of it will be closed under the Government in the Sunshine Act. The closed session will cover reports from the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and CIO. Items open for public discussion include presentations and updates on various programs and the 2025 Board calendar. Jenna Sylvester is the contact person for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is having a meeting on Zoom where some parts will be public and others private, and people can ask Jenna Sylvester for more info. Some parts are secret because they’re about important reports, while topics like plans for 2025 will be talked about openly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9545
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding a closed meeting at 2 p.m. on February 18, 2021. The meeting will take place remotely or at the Commission's headquarters in Washington, DC, and will involve top officials and some staff members. They plan to discuss confidential matters such as the start and settlement of legal actions, administrative proceedings, and other enforcement-related topics. If any changes to the meeting occur, they will be announced on the SEC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is having a secret meeting to talk about important things like legal cases and other private matters. If they change their plans, they'll let everyone know on their website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4151
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Securities and Exchange Commission announced a change to their previously scheduled Closed Meeting. Originally set for January 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., the meeting time was adjusted to 2:30 p.m. on the same day. During this meeting, they will discuss examination matters and enforcement proceedings. For additional details, individuals can contact the Office of the Secretary.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission changed their secret meeting time from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on January 13, 2021, where grown-ups talk about important rules and checking things are done right.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14278
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Railroad Retirement Board has announced a public meeting on April 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will cover updates on legislation and the budget from the Office of Legislative Affairs. Members of the public who want to attend must request dial-in information by emailing SecretarytotheBoard@rrb.gov at least 24 hours in advance. For more details, interested individuals can contact Stephanie Hillyard, the Secretary to the Board, at (312) 751-4920.

    Simple Explanation

    The Railroad Retirement Board is having a meeting on April 8th, 2025, to talk about laws and money plans. People can listen to the meeting by phone, but they need to ask for the phone details a day before by emailing the secretary.

  • 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:86 FR 1486
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is hosting a public roundtable discussion on January 27, 2021, to examine the lessons learned from the 2020 elections. This event will take place virtually via Zoom and will feature state election officials sharing their experiences from the 2020 primaries and general election. The discussion will be livestreamed on the Commission's YouTube channel, and further details will be available on their website. Kristen Muthig can be contacted for additional information about the event.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is having an online talk on January 27 about what they learned from the 2020 elections, and anyone can watch it live on YouTube.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102144
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission held a meeting on December 10, 2024, with a continuation scheduled after the open meeting on December 12, 2024, as previously announced. Changes to the meeting included discussions about internal personnel decisions and rules. For further information, one may contact Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at (202) 694-1220. The meeting was organized under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission had a meeting where they talked about who works there and their rules. Some details about what exactly they talked about were not shared, so people might feel like they don't know enough about what happened.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11557
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The National Science Board has announced a teleconference meeting of its Commission on Merit Review (MRX), which will take place on March 10, 2025, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The meeting will be held both in person and via videoconference at the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. This closed meeting will cover several agenda items, including discussions about the revised timeline and Commission Report, and voting on the revised final Recommendations and Guidance. Chris Blair is the point of contact for more information, and updates can be found on the NSF website.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Science Board is having a special meeting on March 10, 2025, to talk about some important changes and decisions, but it's not open for everyone to listen in.