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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will hold a virtual meeting on February 10, 2021, to vote on the adoption of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0. The VVSG 2.0 represents the latest federal standards for voting systems, developed with input from the EAC, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), advisory boards, and public feedback. Prior to this, several public hearings and meetings were held to gather input, and a 90-day public comment period received significant feedback on various aspects of the guidelines. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube and is open to the public.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission released a notice in the Federal Register about updates to a previously scheduled event, the Accessibility Survey and Lessons Learned Roundtable Discussion. The notice, originally published on February 2, 2021, had incorrect information in the dates section that has now been corrected. The roundtable is set for Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. For more details, individuals can contact Kristen Muthig at the provided phone number or email address.

The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is asking for public comments on their plan to gather information through the National Mail Voter Registration Form. This form helps U.S. citizens register to vote, update their registration details, or join a political party. Comments should focus on the necessity and utility of the information collection, its burden, and how it can be improved. The public can submit comments electronically, by email, or via mail by February 17, 2025.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission announced a public meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time. This meeting will take place in person at their hearing room in Washington, DC, and will also be livestreamed on their YouTube channel. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on updates from the Election Supporting Technology Evaluation Program (ESTEP) and the Field Services Program, featuring election officials and technology vendors. Written comments and questions from the public are welcome, with instructions provided for participation.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding a virtual quarterly meeting for its Board of Advisors on January 13, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The meeting will be livestreamed on the Commission's YouTube channel, and the public is welcome to submit written statements by the day of the meeting. Topics will include updates on Commission activities and future meetings. More information and the full agenda will be available on the EAC's website.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has issued a final rule to officially adopt the Office of Management & Budget's guidelines for managing federal awards, which were already part of their agreements with grant recipients. This rule will take effect on December 20, 2024, and it involves requirements related to federal financial assistance, ensuring consistent management across various agencies. The EAC is implementing these changes without prior notice and comment or a delayed effective date because agencies were already informed and had ample time to prepare.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is holding a virtual roundtable discussion to talk about what they learned about making voting accessible for people with disabilities during the 2020 elections. This event will happen on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern time and can be watched live on their YouTube channel. The discussion will feature results from a survey done by Rutgers University and insights from experts and election officials about the challenges and successes in assisting disabled voters. The meeting is open to the public, and more details will be available on the EAC website.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission had scheduled a Roundtable Discussion titled "2020 Elections Lessons Learned" to happen on January 27, 2021. However, this discussion has now been canceled. This cancellation was officially noted in the Federal Register on January 8, 2021. For more information, individuals can contact Kristen Muthig at (202) 897-9285 or via email at kmuthig@eac.gov.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission will hold a public meeting of the Technical Guidelines Development Committee on January 14, 2025, at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Rockville, MD. This meeting will focus on updates related to the EAC's Testing and Certification programs and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Voting Program. The meeting is open to the public, but pre-registration is required by January 6, 2025. Members of the public can submit written comments or questions before the meeting.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued a notice to correct a previous document published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2024. This document, associated with the National Mail Voter Registration Form, had an incorrect subject heading. The correct subject heading should be "Agency Information Collection Activities: National Mail Voter Registration Form." For further details or inquiries, Raymond Williams can be contacted via phone or email.