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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3153
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies are seeking approval to become bank holding companies or acquire control of existing banks or bank holding companies. These applications are available for public inspection at specified Federal Reserve Banks and online. Interested individuals can submit written comments on these applications, which must be received by February 16, 2021. One noteworthy application is from SBWY Financial Corporation in Evanston, Wyoming, to acquire State Bank in Green River, Wyoming.

    Simple Explanation

    Some companies want to become big bosses of banks, and they need permission from a group called the Federal Reserve System. People can look at these plans and say what they think, but they need to send their opinions before a special date in February.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6628
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual meeting for the Virginia Advisory Committee. This meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a proposed policing project. The public can listen or participate via a toll-free phone line or an online registration link, and are also welcome to submit written comments.

    Simple Explanation

    The Virginia Advisory Committee is having an online meeting on February 18, 2021, to talk about how police work might change. People can listen in and share their thoughts by phone or online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11509
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding an online meeting where people can say what they think is important for the next year. Anyone interested can join and share their thoughts by signing up online first.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10472
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the Hawai'i Advisory Committee will hold business meetings via Zoom on March 7 and April 16, 2025. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss a report concerning the overrepresentation of Native Hawaiian children and families in Hawai'i's child welfare system. The meetings are open to the public, allowing participants to listen and make comments. Anyone interested can join via online links or by phone, and written comments are welcome up to 30 days after the meetings.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Civil Rights folks are having online meetings to talk about why there are more Hawaiian kids and families than usual in the child help system. People can listen, talk, and share their thoughts, but they have to be quick because the meetings are coming up soon!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9708
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the Louisiana Advisory Committee will host a public meeting via Zoom on March 12, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Central Time. The meeting aims to discuss the "SAC concept project," and the public can join via the provided Zoom link or by phone. Members of the public are invited to make oral comments during the meeting, and those wishing to submit written comments must do so within 30 days of the meeting. Detailed meeting records and additional information will be accessible through the Commission's website or through direct contact with the designated officials.

    Simple Explanation

    The Civil Rights Commission is having an online meeting for people in Louisiana on March 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. to talk about a special project. People can listen, talk, and even send their thoughts about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10034
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a virtual public meeting about the evaluation of Indiana's Lake Michigan Coastal Management Program. People can submit written comments until April 16, 2021, and participate in the meeting on April 7, 2021, by registering online. The meeting is a chance for the public to give feedback on how well Indiana is managing its coastal areas. NOAA will also review how Indiana has met national objectives and used financial assistance connected to the Coastal Zone Management Act.

    Simple Explanation

    NOAA is holding an online meeting to talk about how well Indiana is taking care of the Lake Michigan coast, and they want people to share their thoughts by April 16. However, some parts might be tricky for everyone to access or use, like signing up for the meeting or figuring out how their comments will be used.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13730
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced that the New York Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting through Zoom on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. The meeting will discuss civil rights issues and will be open for public comments. Interested individuals can join the meeting via a provided Zoom link or by phone; closed captioning will be available. Written comments are welcome and must be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is having a special online meeting to talk about fairness and rights for people on April 23, 2025, and anyone can listen or talk there. You can watch the meeting on the computer through Zoom, and if you have something to say, you can also write or email them after the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104087
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to hold a virtual public meeting on February 24, 2025, to gather input on the performance evaluation of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR). Members of the public are encouraged to provide oral comments during this meeting by registering as speakers or submit written feedback via email by March 7, 2025. The evaluation is part of NOAA's periodic reviews mandated by the Coastal Zone Management Act to assess whether the reserve continues to meet national standards and adhere to its management plan. More information, including past evaluation findings, is available on NOAA's website.

    Simple Explanation

    NOAA is having an online meeting to talk about a special place where the ocean and land meet, and they want to know what people think about it. People can also write their ideas in an email if they can't talk during the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9504
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that several individuals have applied to purchase shares of a bank or bank holding company under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications and related filings are open for public inspection at designated Federal Reserve Banks, and members of the public can submit written comments about these applications by March 3, 2021. One specific application involves Scott A. Schoenmann from Wisconsin, who wants to retain voting shares in The Peoples Community Bancshares, Inc., and indirectly in The Peoples Community Bank. The notice is officially recorded under the document number 2021-03050 and includes information on where further details can be accessed.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is letting people know that there are plans for some individuals to buy parts of a bank, and they can give their opinions about it. One person from Wisconsin, Scott A. Schoenmann, wants to keep some say in his bank, and everyone can check the details and share thoughts until March 3, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6325
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the dates for the 2021 virtual public meetings of the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB). These meetings are intended to provide advice on the ethical and scientific review of research involving human subjects. Four three-day meetings will occur from January to October, and they are accessible to the public online. Individuals interested in participating can pre-register for oral comments or submit written comments to be considered by the Board. Meeting minutes and final reports will be available online 90 days after each meeting.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is having online meetings this year to talk about how they make sure that research on people is done safely and fairly. They are telling people about these meetings at the last minute and you can talk or write to them if you have something to say, but there are some rules and limits.

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