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The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Texas Advisory Committee will host virtual business meetings via ZoomGov on January 14th and 28th, 2025. The meetings aim to organize their final panels focused on racial disparities in maternal mortality in Texas. The public can attend through a provided videoconference link and participate during an open comment period. Closed captioning and additional accommodations are available for those who need them, and records of the meeting will be accessible online.

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.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a teleconference meeting for the Hawai'i Advisory Committee on January 27, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Hawaiian Time. The meeting's goal is to review an outline of a report related to COVID-19 and its impact on Pacific Islander communities. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting using the provided call-in details and may submit comments within 30 days afterward. The meeting's records will be available for public viewing online both before and after the event.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the compliance date for a rule requiring manufacturers of certain video devices and services to make closed captioning settings accessible for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The compliance date for this requirement is set for August 17, 2026. This rule aligns with the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, ensuring that video programming with captions is fully accessible, especially for devices with next-generation operating systems. The rule change was confirmed after the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the related information collection requirements.

The United States Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST. This meeting will take place at their Washington, DC office, and it will be open to the public and streamed live on YouTube. Agenda items include approving the meeting agenda, discussing and voting on State Advisory Committee appointments for eight states, and a report from the Staff Director. Real-time transcription will be available online for attendees who need it.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has issued a final rule establishing procedures for creating guidance documents per Executive Order 13891. This rule mandates how CEQ will define, develop, and issue these documents, ensuring they are accessible to the public through an online database. It allows the public to request changes to these documents and specifies the process for significant guidance documents needing public comment. The rule underscores CEQ's internal practices without imposing new obligations on the public or other governmental bodies.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a final rule establishing new procedures for the issuance of guidance documents to ensure compliance with Executive Order 13891. This rule requires that DOE guidance documents clearly state they are non-binding and do not impose any legal obligations; they serve merely to clarify existing laws. Additionally, the DOE has set up a process allowing the public to petition for the modification or withdrawal of these documents. The rule aims to enhance transparency and allow for public feedback on significant guidance documents through a dedicated online portal.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing four public workshops to gather feedback on the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery from February 27 to March 25, 2025. These workshops will contribute to the creation of a strategic plan for managing the fishery over the next 3-5 years. Three workshops will take place in person, in Maine, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, while the final meeting will be held online via webinar. The meetings are accessible to people with disabilities, and the discussions will inform the goals and objectives of the future scallop fishery management plan.

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is holding a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering on January 22, 2025. The meeting is public and will be accessible online from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. However, from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the meeting will be closed to review and evaluate grant applications, as this part might involve confidential information. Anyone interested can submit written comments to the committee, and further details about the meeting will be available on their website.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is extending the deadline for comments on their request for information about an Inclusive Design Reference Hub. This initiative aims to create a resource library focusing on accessibility in automated vehicles for people with disabilities. The RFI seeks input on best practices, technical standards, and ways to ensure long-term sustainability of the project. Interested parties can submit their comments electronically by February 19, 2021.