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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11852
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting on March 25, 2025, from 1:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. During the meeting, the Board will receive updates from the NIC Director and divisions, and discuss the NIC's 50th anniversary. The event is open to the public, and those interested can participate virtually or present their views by contacting Leslie LeMaster by March 20, 2025. Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities who make a request by the same date.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board will have an online meeting on March 25, 2025, to talk about their work and celebrate their 50th birthday. People can watch or give their views if they ask nicely by March 20, 2025, and if anyone needs special help, they can ask for that too.

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

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has renewed the charter for the Consumer Advisory Committee, allowing it to continue its work for another two years until October 2026. This committee will give recommendations to the FCC about consumer needs and will hold public meetings, either in person or via teleconference. The meetings will be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, and all information will be shared openly. The committee's activities will follow the Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements, ensuring transparency and public access to records.

    Simple Explanation

    The group that gives advice to the FCC about what people need when using phones and the internet gets to keep doing its important work for two more years. They will meet to talk about ideas and make sure everyone can understand, including people with disabilities.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12304
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) will hold a public webinar meeting for its Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Advisory Panel on April 23, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the performance of fisheries such as Atlantic mackerel and squid and to develop Fishery Performance Reports. The meeting's findings will help set fishing limits and measures for the upcoming years, and public comments are welcome. For more details or to join the meeting, information will be provided on the MAFMC website. The meeting is accessible for people with disabilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is having an online meeting on April 23, 2025, where people will talk about how fish like mackerel and squid are doing and make plans for catching them. Anyone can join and share their thoughts, and it will be easy for people with disabilities to participate.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5318
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Veterans Affairs announced an intention to submit a form for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form, VA Form 29-0975, allows a third party to assist veterans or beneficiaries with insurance matters. The aim is to aid those who are elderly or have disabilities. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days.

    Simple Explanation

    The Veterans Affairs Department wants to make a form that lets someone help veterans with their paperwork, especially if the veterans are very old or might need extra help. People can say what they think about this plan for the next 30 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105604
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reestablishing the Disability Advisory Committee for a two-year period. This committee will make recommendations on disability access and help consumers with disabilities participate in FCC proceedings. The meetings will be open to the public, held in Washington, DC, or virtually, and are designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. The committee may form subcommittees for additional work between full meetings.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is setting up a special group for two years called the Disability Advisory Committee. This group will help make sure that people with disabilities can join in on important discussions, and their meetings will be easy for everyone to join, either in person or online.