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The National Credit Union Administration is holding an open public meeting via live webcast due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021. During the meeting, the agenda includes a briefing on the Share Insurance Fund Quarterly Report, a discussion of rules concerning Joint Ownership Share Accounts, and a briefing about the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021's Emergency Capital Investment Program. For more information, contact Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, the Secretary of the Board, at the provided phone number.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that the BOX Exchange LLC filed a proposed rule change to extend the period that certain individuals can act as principals without having passed applicable qualification exams. This change is in response to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have made it difficult for candidates to take these exams. The proposal allows those acting as principals since before January 1, 2021, to continue in their roles until April 30, 2021, without completing the exams. This temporary rule aligns with similar measures by other self-regulatory organizations and aims to maintain operational stability during the pandemic while ensuring investor protection.

President Joe Biden issued Proclamation 10140 declaring January 20, 2021, as a National Day of Unity. This proclamation emphasizes the importance of unity to address significant challenges facing the nation, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and the climate crisis. President Biden urges Americans to come together and work towards rebuilding democracy with decency, dignity, love, and healing. This proclamation marks the beginning of his presidency, highlighting his commitment to being a leader for all Americans.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plans to hold a virtual public hearing on April 7, 2021, to discuss its agenda and priorities for fiscal year 2022, starting October 1, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hearing will be conducted via a webinar, and the public is invited to participate. People can register for the webinar online and submit written comments or requests to make oral presentations by March 17, 2021. The Commission aims to establish its operating priorities and encourages public input to help shape its fiscal year 2022 plans.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a proposed information collection to study the long-term mental and physical health effects of COVID-19 on police officers. This study will build on previous research by the University of New York at Buffalo, which collected health data from police officers before the pandemic. The project aims to collect mental and physical health data from 200 officers over two rounds of data collection and invites public comments on its utility and burden. The study intends to understand how the pandemic has affected the well-being of police officers to improve their health and performance.

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is holding an online meeting for the Advisory Board for Exceptional Children to comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) for Indian children with disabilities. The meeting will occur on January 27-28, 2021, and is open to the public, with several updates and public commenting sessions scheduled. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all activity will be conducted online, and details for joining the meeting or submitting public comments are provided.

The Executive Order 13992, issued by the President, aims to grant more flexibility to government agencies in dealing with national priorities like the COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change. It revokes several previous executive orders that were considered obstacles to effective federal regulation. The order directs the Office of Management and Budget and heads of agencies to rescind relevant policies or rules, or at least provide exemptions, under these revoked orders. It also clarifies that the order does not create any new legal rights for individuals against the government.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a web hearing through its Nevada Advisory Committee on March 31, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (PST). The hearing will focus on equity in education during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for students in K-16 schools with disabilities and students of color. The public can listen to the meeting by phone or view it online via Webex. Meeting materials will be available before and after the event, and the public is welcome to submit comments.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a public meeting on January 7, 2021, via an audio-only conference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will discuss several important items, including a final rule on conciliation procedures and a formal opinion letter about health reimbursement arrangements under the ADEA. Interested members of the public can listen in by following specific instructions available on the EEOC website 24 hours before the meeting. Closed captioning services will also be provided.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request related to the HHS Teletracking COVID-19 Portal. This portal collects data from approximately 5,500 hospitals to help manage the distribution of resources like protective equipment and medication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data also aids in understanding outbreaks and determining the need for federal assistance. Comments must be submitted by February 22, 2021, through the specified online portal.